Giving Something Back...

Most of us like to give something back to the community and where we can, we certainly like to help with a charity shoot or event, however recently I was asked to train a group of scouts to a level of photography that they would be able to gain their Photographer Badge. That would be a challenge I thought, but would be fun to put on the Blog.

Having read the scope of learning the Scout Masters were certainly not giving the badge away and I set to work on a presentation to deliver the basic controls, types of cameras, composition etc. all the way up to controlling depth of field and creative shutter speeds... was quite a night!

The boys did fantastically well to take in all the info and I look forward to seeing the results of their project work when I go back to assess it in a couple of weeks time. Anyway good luck with the images lads.

Good To Meet You @ The China Fleet

Just wanted to say how nice it was to meet so many of you that braved the weather to the China Fleet Club yesterday for the Wedding Fair.

We hope you found it really useful and do not worry if you did not get the chance to speak to us as there is so much to try and take in on the day!

Have a look through all the stuff you collected and then get in touch when you have the time on 0800 6126 407 or give us an email to info@dartmoorstudios.com and we can call you.

We'll probably see you again in a few weeks at the Westcountry Wedding Show at Plymouth Pavilions on the 1st of March 2009!

Cornish Brides @ The China Fleet Club 8th February 2009

With all the weather problems people have been having just wanted to let you know we will still be there tomorrow and hope that as many of you as possible can make it - should be a great at the China Fleet.

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow - Come and try out our new bespoke quote software!

You can also find out whether you qualify for a FREE Digital Photo Frame preloaded with some of your favourite images when you book your wedding photography with Dartmoor Studios.

Urban Post Wedding Shoot on the Old Streets of Plymouth

While the rest of the country is covered in snow it was beautiful & sunny down here in Plymouth, so we got out in the street.

A Post Wedding Shoot does not need a specifically glamorous or extreme location, even though we do like to do those, it can take place in a simple urban location.

Mix one bride in a stunning Maggie Sottero dress, a creative photographer & old cobbled street - you have an interesting & unique version of this popular wedding option.

For more details on booking your Post Wedding Shoot please call 0800 6126 407 or email us.

Please bear in mind that you will need to be thinking a few months in advance as we are now fully booked on these shoots until at least April 2009.

Credit Crunch - Still go with a Pro at Your Wedding

We all have to make some very difficult decisions in the current financial climate, however deciding whether or not to use a professional photographer for your wedding is one that will surely be on your mind if you are currently planning your wedding.

Here is an extremely good article on the subject from a fellow professional photographer:

7 Reasons why you should go with a Pro

Definitely worth a read.

Bespoke & Tailor-Made Wedding Photography

A number of photographers advertise the fact that their service is tailor-made to each & every client so we decided to actually find out exactly how tailor-made the Dartmoor Studios Photography service is...

After some careful calculations it was determined that there were a little over 20,000,000 - yes that is twenty million different alternative outcomes available!

Now I would call that a tailor-made experience.

However that may sound complicated - it is not. We now have our own tailor-made software that will output an individual & unique quote for each couple in around 30 seconds!

Want to try it out? Call 0800 6126 407 or come & see us at the next available Wedding Fair - which is currently the Cornish Brides Event at the China Fleet Club on Sunday the 8th of February 2009.

Dartmoor Studios goes Facebook...

I am sure that the majority of you are already on Facebook so we decided it was time to start a Facebook group as a second to the Blog to allow us to share more information & images with you.

Follow this link to view it - Click Here!

It is an open group so feel free to join & get in touch if there is anything that we can do for you.

Image Is Everything

When it comes to advertising & marketing your profile, your images have to stand out.

Even in a recession research shows that it is incredibly important to continue to advertise & market yourself & your business.

We are capable of taking of your images from conception & shooting, through design & development to a physical outcome based on your specific requirements whether that be small posters or giant billboards, marketing folders or website images.

Whether you have some ideas already or you would us to generate them for you, if you are looking to give your profile a boost then come to us to discuss how we can do that for you.

Call free on 0800 6126 407 to arrange a relaxed consultation about where you want to go.

Come & Meet Us @ The China Fleet

Wedding Fairs are a great opportunity to get most of your wedding needs in just one place, you can compare quality, service & costs etc but most importantly you can physically meet people face to face.

We look forward to meeting you on Sunday the 8th February - look out for the Dartmoor Studios Flag, you can't miss us...

For more details & to register with Cornish Brides please click here or call Colin & Janice on 01209 315646.

Edwin Joins The Team

Over the later part of 2008 many of you met Edwin whilst he worked with Ross on a number of weddings & portrait shoots.

We are now happy to announce that Edwin will be joining the Dartmoor Studios Team working as a second shooter & providing assistance behind the scenes during 2009.

You can read more about Edwin on the Dartmoor Studios website.