Since I met many of you at Backwoods for the first time I thought I'd post a little about me and what I do.
PBP is pretty much a one woman operation. Occasionally one of my daughters tags along to help, but not often. Due to that I am not able to show and sell on site at this time. It is something I have considered and may do in the future. Off road racing is my primary area although some portrait work gets done now and then. I do have a "day job" part of the year. Job title is cashier/bookkeeper for an elementary school cafeteria. Yep, I'm the lunch lady without the hair net. You really don't want me to cook for your kids!
I started out in the business doing quad hare scrambles. Thanks to Jean Ramsey for getting me on the MX track and now you can't get me off! My goal has always been to bring you quality photography at the best price. Some may think my prices are high, but considering the time and cost involved believe me they are not. That camera and lens I'm carrying costs about the same as your 125 or 250 bike. If I'm lucky the body will last me 3 years. There are 2 more camera bodies and an assortment of lenses in my gear bag in case of equipment failure. After the equipment travel is probably my largest expense. I drove over 10,000 miles last year getting to races.
Back here in the office there are 2 computers to handle processing images and the normal bookwork associated with any business. Prints up to 8x10 are done in house on a Kodak dye sub printer. This is the same printer used in the Kodak kiosks at CVS or Walmart. An Epson 1800 handles 11 x 14 prints. Posters, magnets, banners, wall clings, etc. are done by the best quality labs I can find.
All race pictures are available online normally within 2 or 3 days after a race. They will remain up for 60 days and then archived. If you need something put back online just ask. Around mid Oct. the entire years' pictures are put back up until the end of the year for Christmas shopping.
Ordering online may not be your thing. No problem here. You can place your order online and pay by check or make note of the race date and image number under the picture then call with your order. 765-436-7949 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time or email me with name, phone number, and I'll call you.
I offer a wide range of print sizes, wall and trailer clings, posters, and banners. If you want something not shown on the web site just ask. Photos can be put on just about anything now days. If I can't do it cost effectively I'll find you a place that can. New products and posters are always in the works. Satisfaction is always guaranteed. If you don't like your prints/product for any reason just send them back. I will refund the full purchase price AND shipping! Sorry, no refunds on digital images for obvious reasons.
New sponsorships are on hold at the moment. Last year's high fuel prices and the economy in general have got me cutting costs as much as possible. Hopefully things will turn around soon. Check back later in the season.
Long winded post, but I think I've covered about everything. Want to know more? Ask here or get in touch with me via phone or email. Comments in the blog are only monitored to keep out any posts that may be offensive. Keep it clean and relevant and I will put it through.
One more note: All photographs are copyright protected. I would never think of stealing your bike; please don't steal my pictures.
See you track side or trail side!
Phyllis
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