Bob Dunlap Photography

I understand that everyone has a budget, so I try to be fair with my pricing. Also, my standard agreement automatically includes 30 days of follow-up. So if you call me two weeks later looking for a specific shot...not worries.

I like to get a little background about the event. I once shot a wedding where the couple had set out bottles of sand. I had to ask. It turns out they were bottles of sand from their respective home towns, and the ceremony included pouring the sands into one vessel as a symbol of unity. So I made sure I captured this as it played out. Feel free to share the details.

My first academic photography experiences date back to the early 90's, where I learned composition and developing images in a darkroom. Getting the right shot in the pre-digital days was a pain-staking process, but it taught me to be patient with the subject.

I started where a lot of photographers probably start...shooting special occasions for friends and families. Let's just say I've seen my share of Quinceañeras.

I've worked with large groups, weddings, corporate Christmas parties...you name it. I love the intimacy of small gatherings, but the energy of larger groups can also be a lot of fun.

I recently shot a wedding where there were six people...including me. It was by far the smallest event I've ever shot, but it was an absolutely wonderful experience. It took less than two hours. But sometimes it's not the quantity of time, it's what you do with it.

For anyone shopping around for an event photographer, I would highly recommend actually speaking with the individual who will be shooting your event. What kind of vibe do you get from them? Outside of funerals, most events are joyous celebratory occasions, so you want a photographer that "gets the mood" and can run with it. Technical skills rarely compensate for a sulking killjoy behind the camera. No matter who you go with, make sure you find a photographer that always packs an extra smile in the gear-bag.

Make sure you clarify what type of access you'll have to the images. Will the photographer only sell you the prints or will the pictures be available to me and my guests for downloads? Some photographers may copyright the images, add watermarks, and/or limit the scope of use, even for the event planner. I believe the images of you and your guests at your special event are, well...yours. But whichever professional you chose, if you want the event images to be available for download or posting to social media, clarify that on the front-end.