DAVIS DIGITAL DESIGNS

Provided by The Davis Decree Group

What you will find here

Section 1About Davis Digital Designs

Section 2Equipment and Explanation of use and reliability

Section 3What YOU should know and look for in choosing your photographer

Section 4Looking for a Professional Photographer (includes a "must do" list for your Wedding Photographer)

Section 5Davis Digital Designs Services which include Graphic & Print Design, Photo DVD Montages, Videography Services and Photo Editing

Section 6Our Promise to YOU

Section 8Outline Information

Section 8Price List

Section 9Additional Services to Consider

Section 10Sample Photos

Davis Digital Designs

Portfolio

For more than 20 plus years, I have been captivated by the art of Photography and Videography but only have exposed my creativity and capability over the last few. As an inexperienced photographer, I aim to provide and deliver the finest quality of service possible while working towards the needs and desires of my clients. The two most popular styles I use in photography are "photojournalistic" and "portrait." Also, most commonly referred to as casual and posed.

By viewing some of the examples, you will note a photojournalistic approach; usually shots that are not planned, and because of this they are usually casual. Some of these styles of photos have been used in journalism (newspapers, magazines, etc.) photography. The shots taken are often spontaneous motion shots as well.

The portrait style photograph is both posed and formal shots as well as casual shots. Generally, when this style is used, I will take more posed shots than casual because my experience has shown that more clients are interested in these photo styles and shots. If you are interested in more of the casual shots, they are always available for your view and purchase, but should be noted that due to lighting, position and motion of spontaneous shots, there may be less to choose from than expected. Example: out of 200 casual shots, only 50-100 may produce quality pictures while the remaining may be a complete loss or of less quality. Please continue to view my portfolio for examples of casual - "non-subject" photos.

The third style of photography I use is my ability to edit pre-made photographs (photos that were taken by a previous photographer but edited for my client's likeness.)

Because my photography has gone beyond just being a personal project and hobbyist, I have tested the market and have priced my work accordingly.

After viewing my portfolio, you may wish to seek and interview other very experienced photographers with portfolios and references. If you consider what I have to offer is in accordance to your needs, please feel free to give me a call.

Thank you, for considering Davis Digital Designs.

Equipment and Explanation of use and reliability

Davis Digital Designs uses the following equipment:

  • Canon EOS Rebel T2

One of the best SLR cameras and highly recommended by professional photographers. It is the fastest continuous shooting speed in its class at 10 frames per second in a One Shot AF. A still film camera made of three basic elements: an optical element (the lens), a chemical element (the film), and a mechanical element (the camera body itself). The only ruse to photography is calibrating and combining these elements in such a way that they record a crisp, recognizable image which this camera has proven to provide.

  • Panatex TC-5000D

Another one of our best SLR 35mm cameras. Great quality marvels to boasts an impressive array of features for astonishing image clarity and performance. With advanced processing technology for high-definition images rich in gradation and saturation. Interchangeability of a wide selection of existing lenses for quick and accurate focus.

Digital Cameras

  • Digital Kodak 3.2 ES

One of our favorites and chosen before any of our other digital cameras. More commonly used with its reliable modish resolution; 4x optical zoom plus 4x advanced digital zoom, 2.2" high-resolution indoor/outdoor display, SD/MMC card expansion slot and Video mode with audio. It has proven repeatedly to capture sharp detail with the Kodak Retinar-aspheric all-glass optical zoom lens. It creates vibrant, unbelievable quality (prints up to 20x30".)

  • Canon PowerShot a85

Most popular used digital camera. Its high performance offers a higher level creativity and renders every shot in unstinting detail. It is specially designed with highly advanced features like Special Scene Modes beyond imagination.

***All digital camera photos are printed in-house unless carefully noted and recommended. When using digital cameras and images, most photographers these days spend at least part of their time working with images on computers. For some of us, it has largely replaced the darkroom, while exploring the possibilities of manipulating images that the computer can offer.

***I approach working with images very much from the viewpoint as a photographer making use of detailed and quality images for my clients.

Digital may make life easier. A few of their pros and cons:

Benefits

simple intuitive interface (despite what some people say)

effortless operation for common actions

useful simple definition of common sets of actions

industry standard (used by many other photographers)

includes standard ICC/ICM colour management

wide range of publications (print and web) dealing with its use including good online tutorials

many plug-in programs to add functionality

makes better use of second processor and large amounts of memory than most software

Drawbacks

expensive and time consuming of basic programming and printing

very expensive plug-ins

poor (slow) handling of image data for large images

  • HP PhotoSmart 8100 Series

Prints true-to-life photos in 6-ink color or up 4800-optimized dpi* color printing that resist fading for generations. Capability to print from memory cards, the HP Photo Proof Sheet, or from PictBridge-enabled cameras. Prints 4x6 inch photos as fast as 27 seconds, 5x7 inch photos as fast as 34 seconds and crisp, everyday black text and color graphics in up to 20 PPM. Prints photos from select camera telephones or other Bluetooth wireless technology devices, and print frame-by-frame sequences right from digital camera video clips. More liberty to include the flexibility of printed photos with or without borders on standard sizes of photo papers.

  • HP 1210 Series

Used to edit and provide excellent quality printouts of pre-edited photos. This quality printer is our favorable All-in-One combining printing, scanning, and copying. Provides true-to-life photo-quality results with up to 4800 x 1200-optimized-dpi color printing and fast printing and copying speeds up to 12 pages per minute in black, and up to 10 in color. It is capable for easy enlargements and scanning photos, documents, and books - even 3-D objects.

  • HP 700 Series

Used to edit and provide excellent quality printouts of pre-edited photos. Provides flexibility, dependability produces - photo-quality color photos. Used for its great photo resolution and clarity - providing laser-like black print quality and outstanding color photos and graphics. Prints on a wide variety of media and paper types and sizes, labels, envelopes, transparencies, plain and specialty papers from 4 x 6 to 8.5 x 14, plus manual two sided printing.

  • HP 540 DeskJet

Used to provide invoices and other stationary services. This is our main printer for in-house prints and sample work. These documents are just a slight sample of its quality of use. It's network-capable color office printer for DOS Windows and OS/2 environments. Holds 200 plus 20 lb. paper and allows postscript plain paper drop-on-demand thermal inkjet. Enhanced HP with Color Smart Enhancement technology (MEt) allows most large complex files to print within a stable base.

In house, we use the following software to provide you the best quality of photography and videography services:

  • Adobe PhotoShop 6 &7
  • CanonCam ArcSoft Suite
  • HP Image Zone
  • Canon Photo Record
  • Macromedia (Flash & Fireworks)
  • Movie Editor
  • Photo Stitch
  • RAW Image Task
  • Zoom Browser EX
  • Remote Capture
  • Print Shop and ICE 5.0
  • Print Master
  • Veo Master Photography & Video Works

Personal use of equipment to provide quality service:

Depending on the needs of our clients, we normally shoot with a Canon EOS Rebel T2 and/or, Digital Kodak 3.2 ES. Color as well as black and white film of various film speeds. (The speed for our great SLR camera is 400.) When using digital cameras, the photos are scanned and in some cases, the brightness and contrast are adjusted using PhotoShop and Photo Stitch. We have yet to develop our own photos and prints outside of a digital environment.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments:

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Thank you for considering Davis Digital Designs.

What YOU, the client should know:

Before you give up any money or sign any contract with ANY photographer with your hard-earned money, please consider the following:

  • Camera Types: There are two basic types of cameras that wedding photographers use, 35mm and medium format. There is some contention, even among professional photographers as to, which is best. The 35mm cameras will give you a slightly grainier appearance if the photo is enlarged than the medium format will. Unless you plan on very large enlargements, the only one that will notice this graininess is your photographer.
  • Film - A Return to Black and White: Film comes in color or black and white. Color is the most popular choice in wedding photography, but black and white is gaining a foothold. Black and white film demonstrates a more artistic looking photograph no matter whether the preference is portrait or photojournalistic style. It also lasts longer than color film. Color is the most versatile of the two. Color pictures presents itself with a more accurate portrayal of a wedding. They can be made into black and white prints, but will not last as long as black and white pictures from black & white film. Photographers who use the photojournalistic style are more apt to use black and white film. The choice is usually made based in each individual and their tastes.
  • Speed of film: Another consideration is the speed of the film. Most photographers will already have a standard that they use in certain situations, and the client will not be concerned about the film speed. When using a "hobbyist" photographer, a discussion about film speed should occur. Since most hobbyist photographers use a 35mm camera, (if not noted before hand) the focus will generally be on 100, 200 or 400 speed film.
  • 100 speed is best in strong sunlight and is the least grainy of the three.
  • 200 speed is the middle ground and often used for partial sun or partial shade.
  • 400 speed works well in low light.
  • 400 speed is the most commonly used for wedding photography (by hobbyist's) because it can be used for indoor shots or outdoor shots.
  • Your Personal Photographer: Wedding photographers have a reputation for being high strung and haughty. Not all wedding photographers are this way, but some are. Most couples are looking for a photographer that takes great pictures, but is also sociable while doing so, allowing the couple to relax and be at ease while taking their wedding pictures. The best time to find out what personality your photographer has is in the interview. Ask pointed questions and gauge his/her reactions. If you feel as if the photographer is putting on an act for your benefit, he/she probably is. Trust your instincts! Ask for references and then follow up on them. Make sure to ask about the photographer's personality. If the couple feels comfortable with the photographer and vice versa, it will show in the pictures.

The Perfect Portfolio - Beware: Finally, always look through a photographer's portfolio. In the case of a hobbyist photographer, look through albums of pictures that he/she has taken. These photographs will probably be the best that the photographer has taken, (or they would not make it into the portfolio) but should give you an indication of what to expect. Look for photographs where subjects are slightly out-of-focus, where attention is drawn away from the subject, colors are muted or too strong (lighting), streaks in pictures and so on. If you find any of these things, it is likely that the pictures of your wedding day will contain some if not all of these same elements.

Looking for a Wedding Photographer? Consider the Wedding Photo Checklist: After you've decided on the style of wedding photography that you prefer, you will need to choose which shots you would like taken. This inclusive guide of 175 shots and poses should help you in that decision. Included are shots and poses which apply no matter the setting as well as shots and poses that are specific to a particular setting. Many of these shots can be formal or casual. Make sure to allow the photographer plenty of time to take all of the shots that you would like taken. In order to make it easier, the following list should be given to your photographer:

Prior to the Wedding
______Engagement photo for newspaper

______Formal engagement photo

______Casual engagement photo

Prior to the Ceremony
______Bride dressing with help of Mother
______Bride dressing with help of attendants
______Bride alone, full body shot
______Bride looking into full-length mirror
______Bride alone, 3/4 view
______Bride alone, head and shoulders shot
______Bride looking into mirror, head and shoulders shot
______Groom dressing with help of Father
______Groom dressing with help of attendants
______Groom alone, full body shot
______Groom looking into full-length mirror
______Groom alone, 3/4 view
______Groom alone, head and shoulders shot
______Groom looking into mirror, head and shoulders shot
______Maid/Matron of Honor placing garter on bride
______Mother adjusting Bride's veil
______Bride showing something new, something borrowed and something blue
______Bride with each of her attendants
______Groom with each of his attendants
______Bride with Maid/Matron/Man of Honor
______Groom with Best Man/Maid
______Bride with Flower Girl/s
______Groom with Ring-Bearer
______Bride and Groom with entire wedding party
______Bride with mother
______Bride with father
______Bride with mother and father
______Bride with grandparents
______Groom with mother
______Groom with father
______Groom with grandparents
______Father kissing Bride
______Mother kissing Groom
______Bride pinning boutonniere on Father
______Groom pinning boutonniere on Father
______Bride putting corsage on Mother
______Groom putting corsage on Mother
______Bride placing penny/sixpence in her shoe
______Groom shining his shoes

______Bride giving ring to Maid/Matron/Man of Honor
______Groom giving ring to Best Man/Maid
______Bride profile
______Groom profile
______Bride looking out the window
______Groom looking out the window
______Individual portrait of each person in wedding party
______Bride giving bouquets/boutonnieres to her attendants
______Groom giving bouquets/boutonnieres to his attendants
______Bride in mirror, finishing touches
______Groom in mirror, finishing touches
______Bride leaving for wedding
______Groom leaving for wedding
______Mother and father waving at Bride
______Mother and father waving at groom
______Mother and/or Father of Bride wiping tears
______Mother and/or Father of Groom wiping tears
______Bride arriving at ceremony site
______Groom arriving at ceremony site
______Best Man/Maid wiping Groom's brow
______Maid/Matron/Man of Honor wiping Bride's brow
______Best Man/Maid pulling Groom into church/site
______Maid/Matron/Man of Honor pulling Bride into church/site
______Picture of Bride entering church/site
______Picture of Groom entering church/site
______Picture of church/site

Ceremony Photos

______Usher/Groomsmen seating Mother and/or Father of Bride
______Usher/Groomsmen seating Mother and Father of Groom
______Usher/Groomsmen seating Bride's Grandparents
______Usher/Groomsmen seating Groom's grandparents
______Photo of Musician/s(Organist, Soloist, etc.)
______Photo of Officiant
______Groom and his attendants waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle
______Bride with her attendants and Escort, about to enter
______Flower girl and ring bearer coming down aisle
______Bridesmaids/ Groomsmen coming down the aisle
______Maid/Matron/Man of Honor coming down the aisle
______Bride walking down the aisle with Escort
______Back view (train) of Bride walking down the aisle
______Photo of moment that Bride and Groom meet at altar
______Photo of entire wedding party at altar
______Close-up of Bride, Groom and Officiant
______Photo of wedding from distance (back of church/site)
______Mother of Groom and Mother of Bride lighting unity candle
______Bride and Groom lighting unity candle
______Medallion ceremony
______Hands ceremony
______Additional Ceremonies(Communion, etc.)

______Groom placing ring on Bride's finger
______Bride placing ring on Groom's finger
______First kiss as man and wife
______Receiving line
______Guests throwing rice/birdseed

______Guest blowing bubbles
______Couple leaving for reception
______Parents of couple leaving for reception
______Grandparents of couple leaving for reception
______Special guests leaving for reception

The Reception and After
______Photo of Reception site, exterior
______Photo of Reception site, interior
______Photo of Wedding cake
______Photo of Bride's cake
______Photo of Groom's cake
______Photo of Buffet/Food table
______Photo of Head Table
______Bride and Groom slicing cake
______Bride feeding cake to Groom
______Groom feeding cake to Bride
______Couple feeding cake to each other
______Couple toasting each other
______Witnesses signing marriage license
______Food/Punch servers
______Reception decorations
______The Couple's first dance
______Groom dancing with Mother
______Bride dancing with Father
______Groom dancing with mother-in-law
______Bride dancing with father-in-law
______Attendants' dancing
______Parents' of Couple dancing
______Misc. Guests dancing
______Bouquet toss
______Groom taking garter off Bride
______Garter toss
______Girl/Woman catching bouquet
______Boy/Man catching garter
______Boy/Man putting Garter on Girl/Woman
______Best Man's toast
______Other Attendants' toasts
______Toasts from Parents' of couple
______Photo of entertainment (DJ, Musician, etc.)
______Centerpieces/Tables
______Food being served/eaten
______Bride mingling with guests
______Groom mingling with guests
______Bride and Groom mingling with guests
______Bride with her Parents
______Groom with his Parents
______Bride and Groom with both sets of Parents
______Groom, Father, Grandfather, Son (generations photo)