About Me
- 3-Design Photography
- So you want to know about me? Why thank you I'm glade you are interested. Humm Where should I start? Well my earliest memory was when I was 5... Nah just playing. I am pretty much just you regular chick from AUSTIN TX (whoo Hooo keepin it weird!) Lets see what else Oh yeah maybe my name Rekeisha D. Dunlap. I am a new mommy as of Jan 17 2010 to my super cute baby Abram. I am a new business owner as of Last year May 20 2009. It is almost happy birthday for my company. I am silly and Love art. That is why I was silly and got and art degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I liked the city so much I stayed. (they were nice to me) Yep well that is all I going to share now. I may delete this thing and be more serious but right now I going to be more free with this blog.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Day at the State Park
The family and I all packed ourselves away for a day trip to the Guadalupe River two weeks ago. I was excited because I have never been to the Guadalupe River before and it was also the first time my baby boy would get to experience water (not including the bath). I didn't think that he would like it but he wasn't bothered at all by the water. The family also brought our pack of dogs,which include beagles and my little corgidor, their as well. Beagles are almost the family bread and they made the trip very interesting shall we say. I didn't think my dog would do the water thing but she was not bother by it and I was very proud. Here are the beautiful pictures I was able to take a the park I hope you enjoy them.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Congrats Luke Linsten
I just recently finished a senior photo session with a very talented young man Luke Linsten. He is on his way to be a Marine so Semper Fi Sir and good luck!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Tips for Choosing Wedding photographer
Actually this should be titled Tips for choosing a wedding photographer: what you should know about you, your wedding photographer and your photos. This subject is very important because your photographs are one of the only things that you will take from your wedding.
Know what you want
I will say it again know what you want or at least what you like. Sit down and think about the kinds of pictures that you are attracted to and if you don't know shop, shop, shop. Use the internet to look at all types of photographers and see what kind of pictures inspire you. Are you drawn to more traditional photographs or more off beat pictures. Is it all about the color, or do you want the drama that comes with black and white photographs.
Picking someone you can Trust
It is very important that you can trust your photographer and I recommend that you ask your friends and family if they know a good photographer (emphasis on good). You can also look online and find photographers that have blogs. That way you can kill two birds with one stone by getting a feel for your photographer while also getting a look at their work. Keep in mind this person is going to be with you on one of the most important days of your life (which means they should annoy you ). So after you have decided on a photographer sit down and talk to them so that you can see if your personalities doesn't clash. Your meeting is also an opportunity to communicate what you want from them and where you want them to be. This is easily done by giving your photographer your time line so that they can be there to get all the images you want.
Budget
What can you afford? I believe throughout the price range of photographer you can receive just what you need until you get to a certain point. Do be realistic, you won't get the same kind of service from a 20,000 photographer that you will get from a 1,500 photographer. It doesn't mean the the 20,000 photographer is better than the 1,500 photographer but you better expect more from your 20,000 photographer. No matter which photographer you choose the photographer should be up front with you and tell you how much it going to cost. Don't be pushed into a package that you don't want or can't afford. If the photographer has a package that almost suites your needs ask if you can customize it.
Picking your images
Before your wedding happens your photographer should walk you through all the ways you can get your pictures. Most photographers allow you to see you pictures online and some also give you the option of ordering online. Still I recommend that you decide what you want before your wedding so that when day to day life crowds in you will have already made your decision. Ask yourself who in your family will want prints and do you want an album or a book instead . After your wedding when you have time, sit down with your spouse and look through your proofs to see which ones you want. Try picking different that will go in to your album than the ones that will be printed out. Make sure all of the one you pick speak to your heart and help you keep the day fresh (like a Ziploc bag). Also get the pictures that surprise you because you didn't get a chance to see them on your day.
For you and your photographer's peace of mind know how long it will take for you to get your photos back. Ask your photographer if there is a certain time period in which you have to pick your images. I know after the wedding you will be more interested in starting you new life but you still need to keep in contact with your photographer so that you can get the pictures the way you want them.
Read your Contract
You should always read what you put your signature on. I know some of you may feel like you are taking to long to read but don't be in too much of a hurry. You need to know what you are responsible for and what the photographer will be responsible for. There are also details in your contract that you need to know like who has priority your photographer or videographer. How long you are going to wait before you get your pictures ect.
Well I hope that helped. I know I wish I would have shopped more as a bride. You should pick that person that inspires you and that is going to make you look the best on your day. Happy photographer hunting and I will talk to you on my next post
Know what you want
I will say it again know what you want or at least what you like. Sit down and think about the kinds of pictures that you are attracted to and if you don't know shop, shop, shop. Use the internet to look at all types of photographers and see what kind of pictures inspire you. Are you drawn to more traditional photographs or more off beat pictures. Is it all about the color, or do you want the drama that comes with black and white photographs.
Picking someone you can Trust
It is very important that you can trust your photographer and I recommend that you ask your friends and family if they know a good photographer (emphasis on good). You can also look online and find photographers that have blogs. That way you can kill two birds with one stone by getting a feel for your photographer while also getting a look at their work. Keep in mind this person is going to be with you on one of the most important days of your life (which means they should annoy you ). So after you have decided on a photographer sit down and talk to them so that you can see if your personalities doesn't clash. Your meeting is also an opportunity to communicate what you want from them and where you want them to be. This is easily done by giving your photographer your time line so that they can be there to get all the images you want.
Budget
What can you afford? I believe throughout the price range of photographer you can receive just what you need until you get to a certain point. Do be realistic, you won't get the same kind of service from a 20,000 photographer that you will get from a 1,500 photographer. It doesn't mean the the 20,000 photographer is better than the 1,500 photographer but you better expect more from your 20,000 photographer. No matter which photographer you choose the photographer should be up front with you and tell you how much it going to cost. Don't be pushed into a package that you don't want or can't afford. If the photographer has a package that almost suites your needs ask if you can customize it.
Picking your images
Before your wedding happens your photographer should walk you through all the ways you can get your pictures. Most photographers allow you to see you pictures online and some also give you the option of ordering online. Still I recommend that you decide what you want before your wedding so that when day to day life crowds in you will have already made your decision. Ask yourself who in your family will want prints and do you want an album or a book instead . After your wedding when you have time, sit down with your spouse and look through your proofs to see which ones you want. Try picking different that will go in to your album than the ones that will be printed out. Make sure all of the one you pick speak to your heart and help you keep the day fresh (like a Ziploc bag). Also get the pictures that surprise you because you didn't get a chance to see them on your day.
For you and your photographer's peace of mind know how long it will take for you to get your photos back. Ask your photographer if there is a certain time period in which you have to pick your images. I know after the wedding you will be more interested in starting you new life but you still need to keep in contact with your photographer so that you can get the pictures the way you want them.
Read your Contract
You should always read what you put your signature on. I know some of you may feel like you are taking to long to read but don't be in too much of a hurry. You need to know what you are responsible for and what the photographer will be responsible for. There are also details in your contract that you need to know like who has priority your photographer or videographer. How long you are going to wait before you get your pictures ect.
Well I hope that helped. I know I wish I would have shopped more as a bride. You should pick that person that inspires you and that is going to make you look the best on your day. Happy photographer hunting and I will talk to you on my next post
Thursday, May 6, 2010
baby puppies
I said I would be back after the puppies were born and they came into the world about three weeks ago. They were given names by color because only one is going to be kept.
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