Mark Dickinson Photography

I began speaking to Amanda via email about a month ago and was giving information about photography services, information and so on. We were to set up a meeting but had a bridal show coming up August 1st 2010 and decided to meet up there. It was hard to hear names, but I remember Kirk Coming up to me after the rush came through and was thoroughly asking questions. I really appreciate the questions so much because you can’t stress enough on how your photos are  of importance not only to me, but to you.

I am excited to work with them because they are both fun, personable and know what they want. I will be looking forward to the engagement session here in the next few months. When you are looking for a photographer, ask them the five basic questions. I’ve answered after the A

1. How long have you been working as a business
A. Over 10 years

2. What kind of cameras do you shoot with (there’s a lot of different types) Cropped sensor, Full Frame, Meduim format, and full format.)
A. I Shoot primarily with professional camera/lens FULL FRAME cameras. I have digital medium format available for a premium cost upgrade.

3. What separates you from the rest of the photographers in the area?
A. my equipment, experience, reviews. In addition, I do a remote lighting technique that gives you an edge on normal shots with on camera flash. We are personal.

4. Do you have reviews or references?
Google Reviews here

5. Do we get the rights to our photos?
Yes you do with the standard packages.

Have a questions email me or call me anytime: mark@markdickinsonphotography.com

I had a fun memorable time with Karie in the beginning, while makeup and getting ready was happening I was shooting the photos, of the little details. It was a quick 2 hours before the time to head out, but there were some fun shots. I left around 2:45 to meet  up with Cameron, but he had to get an early start toward the Oaks. So we headed over to get a few fun shots with the groomsmen and grooms maids, We had a fun photoshoot before the ceremony.

The after photos are AMAZING. Even though it was a hot one, I switched out shirts from my normal black, then started getting in the dirty to get some beautiful scene shots for them.

The reception was a blast, Pyramid was mixing it up and providing entertainment to Joel, He was clearly the center of the attention!

A big thanks to Rack Room Shoes at the Pavilion at Port Orange. The students got a chance to see how retail works, ordering, and be part of the experience. It was nice and they were so very well with understanding and patience. I think it made a wonderful experience.

If you didn’t know my corporate side of the fence has been featured in a lot of different outlets. SOME you may have overlooked. Driven down I95 lately? There’s a family running on the beach, and then in South Florida there’s a family photoshoot that turned bilboard for an attorney in that area!:) It’s soo cool to see that post up. But a quickie, for corporate events, functions advertising and business related work.. WE DO THAT.

Family Photos are fun and enjoyable memory makers. I typically don’t do all “traditional “ styling and blend it with what you see on billboards, magazine shoots, and post cards. Family Phoots like those at department stores don’t give you the flexibility that you would have in the field with a custom photographer. The department stores have to follow policies and prints are expensive.
Check back for some more photos when their date comes. Here’s my last set of family pics in the beautiful beach of Ponce Inlet!

Family shoots start out at 150.00 You can find the price list here!:)Familyrates

I spoke with Louise the other day about her wedding details, she had LOTS of question, which I really enjoyed answering. It’s never too often to have questions like these. Here’s a few from the correspondence in email. Always be sure to ask questions like this because it is very important! I put my replies in the email back but here’s what they are!:)

“Excellent!  I am very interested in having you be the photographer for my wedding on Sunday, July 3, 2011.  I have a few questions:

1) What deposit do I need to book you? 300.00 retainer/dep

2) How does payment work with you (ie how much is due when)? 300/50/50, 50% due two weeks before wedding, final on proof period of the photos

3) What photographer would be doing my wedding? I will be doing you wedding (Mark Dickinson)

4) I was interested in having you take pictures of me getting ready, the ceremony and reception.  These events take place in 3 different locations.  Are there any additional fees to travel between the sites? There is no charge unless they are very far apart over 20 miles or more

5) What type of camera do you use? Do you have a back up in case of equipment failure? I use 2 Nikon d700’s, and carry back up camera with me. I usually replace at least 1 camera each year due to use.

6) What do you typically wear to a wedding? I wear business attire, but not a tux, for instance long sleve shirt, and tie. I usually am up and down on the ground doing some shots so I dont do full tux etc.

I really knew she had an idea in mind for someone who is professional. I am excited to be working with Louise and Jason in the upcoming wedding! If you have questions like this, please feel free to email me. You’d be surprised on the emails I get. Even though I know they are not serious about their selection of a photographer, I still reply as professional as those who do give a little more detail than this:

“Name : —–  ———-
Address : ————————-
Email : adfadf.com
Phone : 386
Date of Event : not sure
Your Message : How much?

Date/Time:  06/3/2010 12:34:27
I really didn’t know how to respond, but did so accordingly asking for what type of shoot, what date, how long, when where why and how. Needless to say. I have yet to hear back from them. No matter who you are using for a photographer, vendor, venue etc. Give them a little more information than just an email that looks like you have no care for the most important part of your day.

Mark

This past Saturday, May 29th was Chelsey and Ryan’s wedding day! About a month ago I had the pleasure of doing bridal portraits with Chelsey inside the studio. We had a great time and the pictures turned out great, showing her personality. She chose one of the pictures to display at the reception.

I arrived early that morning, around 9am to catch all of the getting ready and details. The ceremony took place at noon outside on the deck of the Shores Resort overlooking the beach. Wiley Lowe officiated the beautiful ceremony. The blue bridesmaid dresses accented well with the beach and the various types and colors of flowers in the bouquets.

Mister DJ provided the music and got everyone on the dance floor! We were able to sneak away and go down on the beach and get a few pictures of the new Mr. and Mrs. and the bridal party. I love shooting weddings at the Shores Resort-the outside ceremony area is beautiful along with the rooms, banquet room and surrounding areas of the pool, and of course the beach.
I’m so happy I was able to capture all of the special moments of this cute, young couple!

Today was a ‘go over’ with Joy and Tyson for their wedding details. We made things happen for the cute couple. It proves to be how small of a world it is when you actually start to realize how many connections everyone in this world has with everyone around. Anyhow, its a nice pleasure to be able to work with them. They are expecting a little one here shortly too!:)

It will be a fun filled day at the Venetian Bay Town Center. I’ve done many photos there, from family, Business and just individual shots, it will be a nice adventure for a wedding!

This was a beautiful wedding and reception at the Church on Beach Street. I couldn’t believe the beautiful details within the church and it really was breathtaking. I hope to return soon, as it was a very beautiful location as well. The reception was a very nice location as well, right on the same property. Very large and could accommodate well over 150.

Today I met with Chelsey and started owrking on some bridal portraits in studio for her. The wedding is at the end of this month at the shore’s resort and spa in Daytona Beach. Take a look at the pics I think she had some fun and got some pretty shots out of it!

Bridal Portraits in studio

Bridal Portraits with Chelsey

I met with Valerie a while back last year in 2009, we went over some ideas on photography and wedding details. I finally met Rich on the engagement shoot. It was that time, the engagement pics were a fun time in ponce with some unique, one of a kind sunset photos. But time goes by so fast, and the wedding was yesterday, Sunday April 18th 2010. The wedding was at riverside pavilion with the reception there also. Take a look at the pics below to see how we captured the special moments and beautiful locations!

Today was the easter wedding day for us, and Jill and Raymond. I had the pleasure to work with them on the beach ceremony we do! They are both from Canada, and traveled down this way for their wedding, Very elegant, and wonderful! Check out the photos on www.mdpstore.com. Linsday, Weddings By Lindsay did the officating, and married them! Check out the pic below, it fits their personality just right, fun and playful! I enjoyed the photos even tho we only had around an hour.

Beach Wedding In Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet Area

Want a simple but elegant wedding? We can help! Email me here and we will get you started! mark@markdickinsonphotography.com

Paula called me back in October 2009. Timing, weather, and every day events just got in the way to get the reschedule. Tonight, on a perfect day in March we got them done! The wait was well worth it! All the teething was done, and the little one was ready to go!:) FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME! But patience pays off. Take a look. The photos were done at Memorial Gardens in Ormond Beach, FL. I did the photos (www.markdickinsonphotography.com) you can see a full res shot there!

Thank you for the opportunity to work with you! It was soooo fun!

Paula Foster Family Photos

Memorial Garden Photos | Family photos Ormond Beach Florida

Family Enjoying the Memorial Garden view

So many brides, grooms, mothers and even other wedding vendors ask me how their wedding day will flow. There is a “typical” timeline for a wedding reception. However, every couple is different and events can be rearranged to suit your personal style. One trend I am noticing is the cake cutting occuring almost immediately after dinner rather than during the last half of the reception. With every bride and groom I work with, I supply them and all of the vendors a timeline. The key to every reception and timeline is to be flexible. Your ceremony may not start precisely on time or toasts may take a little longer than you planned (especially when Aunt Mary gets started on the “she was such a sweet baby” stories). Don’t worry! You always recover time. Enjoy your wedding day…it goes by faster than you think.

• 6:30 Ceremony begins
• 6:50 Ceremony ends
• 7:00 Cocktail hour
• 7:00 Professional pictures
• 7:45 Bridal Party Announcements
• 7:55 First Dance
• 8:00 Dinner
• 8:40 Champagne Toasts
• 9:00 Cake
• 9:15 Bride/Father Dance
• 9:20 Groom/Mother Dance
• 9:25 Dance
• 10:00 Bouquet toss
• 10:15 Garter
• 10:30 Dance
• 11:15 Last Dance
• 11:30 Exit

Check them out! Such a cute couple, wonderfully married at the Palm Coast Yacht Club. Everything wen’t as expected during the reception! I captured the photos, which can be seen on www.ptph.com.  There’s a few samples here from www.PCRYC.com. Mr. Chocolate Fountain had some YUMMY fruit and chocolate!

Bride and Groom at Head Table

Dance the Night Away!

Angel and Angela's Cake

Close up of dress and dancing with Bride and Groom

Thank you

The day was specifically chosen, with a full moon, low tide, and sunset at the location capable of capturing this East West beach scene here in Volusia County. There is only about 4 times this year this location is actually able to be a go for these silhouette style shots. Valerie and Rich came to the shoot a little skeptical since I told them the wind was blowing kind of strong that morning. I was surprised myself when I arrived to see it was absolutely calm and there wasn’t a spec of cloud in the sky.  If you like this spot, want this for your photos. Email me, and I can get you booked in the next available day that the conditions will be right!

Valerie and Rich are getting married next month in April and The E-pics are all finished up and ready for their use on the wedding for a signing photo or favors.

Ponce

Sunset

Say hi to Richal and Darren this week during busy bikeweek Jessi and Richal were able to make it over here. Brandon and Lindsay will be on hand in October for their beachside wedding and Beach Street area reception. Their pics from facebook and the haloween events show their fun personality! This will be a blast for their wedding! I couldn’t thank Jessi enough for her continued praise on the pics. She’s to be setting up a shoot soon to have some fun creative shots!

-pics are scheduled tentatively April 28th beach shots, that day is low tide, and full moon for the lower low tide! I can make my way to the spot that happens about 4 times per year!