Derico Photography

iStock!

2012-01-14T08:27:00.000-08:00

So it's official! After quite a lengthy process, I have finally been accepted as a contributing member of the iStock team. I first applied almost 2 years ago. I was told flat out no, come back when you have more experience. Last year I decided to re-apply. After a few weeks I got a reply saying they had looked at the three images I submitted and would like to see more examples of my work. After thinking of what to submit for another few weeks, I submitted three new images. I then got a message back saying two of the images in the set were too close in subject matter and to please find three new images and re-apply again in a few weeks time. Sigh. So I went through it all over again... had to think of three new things, totally unrelated, to photograph. I think at this point, I took a couple of months off. Finally, I came back and got my three images uploaded and submitted. Later that week I got an email saying only two had successfully uploaded and I would need to submit three new images! At this point, you can image it was enough to just give up. But I've been wanting to do this for a long time and there was NO way I was giving up when I felt SO close to succeeding! I waited the mandatory waiting period and submitted three new photos. A week later... Success!! Finally!

So I uploaded my first set of images for actual submission. The hard part was over, right? Wrong. Only one image out of the 5 or so that I submitted was approved. This time, however, they provided each rejected image with a reason for not being accepted. Something at least I can use to work on. So I took a long hard look at the images that had come back and there were the mistakes, plain as any eye could see... how could I have missed all of that?!? I learned a lesson last week. It doesn't matter how many images I take (or submit) if the quality isn't good. I think I've been getting a bit lazy. I knew I could do so much better! I re-edited the images and re-submitted them, as well as some new images I took while on a little exploration trip up the highway here along the Columbia River Gorge. I was pleasantly surprised this week when I checked my inbox and found it full of acceptance emails for all my images!

It takes a couple of days for everything to show up all pretty and organized in my portfolio once the images have been accepted, but here is the link to my iStock Portfolio I have gobs of ideas to start shooting now that I've been approved. I've even had one of the images downloaded already... earned me a whopping 22 cents! LOL. Yeah, not going to be retiring on my iStock income any time soon, but it just gave me this big boost I've been needing emotionally, and I can't wait to really start doing some cute, quality images!

Stars Talent Studio

2011-07-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have heard mention of the Talent Agency I work with, Stars Talent Studio, here is a clip run by the news recently, which aired on Mormon times and KSL. I can't begin to say how honored I am to work with these wonderful people, and try to bring about a change in the standards of media and future celebrities. It's high time we take a stand to say beauty is only skin deep, and what is on the inside; TRULY. DOES. MATTER. We don't need to be scantily clad to be beautiful. We don't need to follow fads that aren't healthy for our bodies or souls because "well gee, everyone else is doing it". Even if I can only help one of these girls (or boys) understand how special and strong, and talented they are without compromising what they believe in, then I consider it a job well done! I am so proud of all those I have met who have decided to stand up for what they believe in, regardless of religion, race, or gender. Stay true to yourselves my friends, and you will go far!

New Toys!

2011-07-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

Life has been pretty crazy! I've still been working with Stars Talent Studio and PRISteen Magazine, as well as plugging away at my own photography business (Derico Photography), and I have REALLY been enjoying learning so much more about photography tips and tricks, lighting, Fashion Photography, Graphic Design with the Magazine, and the ins and outs of the fashion/entertainment industry.

I've had my eye on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens for a while now. In fact, one day I even had a new window open in my browser with one sitting in my shopping cart for an amazing $800 off! The problem... it just didn't feel right. I know, kind of weird when you find yourself with a need and the means, but really, even though I've dreamed about and salivated over this lens for well over a year now, I just couldn't push the checkout button. Kind of glad I listened to that still small voice in my mind...

About a month or month and a half ago, I was perusing KSL and found a complete studio light set of strobe lights (5 total) with 4 soft boxes, two umbrellas, and a reflector with extra stand. The poor guy who was trying to sell it was an older gentleman, and accidentally refreshed or double clicked his purchase when he bought his set online. As he had bought his lights from a third party site, there was no refund on the "accidental" set of lights. So, with two new sets of studio lights, he hung onto them just in case he needed a back up. Two years later, he still hadn't even cracked open the second set... so up they went for about half price on KSL.

Yay for me! Major score! I was able to get brand new studio lights for just under half the cost of what the new lens would have cost me, as well as a brand new 50mm lens. HOLY COW! I thought I would HATE a fixed lens. I know they have better quality making than the zoom lenses, but still, I like to be able to move. My dear friend Alyse, let me borrow her 50mm lens to use for some headshots and I fell in LOVE! So, I got new studio lights, and my new 50mm lens and In the two months I've had the lens, it has not once come off my camera. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

Getting those has opened a whole new world for my studio photography. I've only just begun with the new equipment but already see a marked difference in quality, and I look forward to working with lots more models and actors in capturing images.

I am working with a new fashion designer here in SLC and collaborating with her on some custom couture steel doll dresses, and am SUPER excited to get to photograph those! I also am looking forward to photographing a fashion event with PRISteen Magazine in mid August. Selected images from there will be published in the third installment of the magazine. Installment #2 is literally days (maybe a week) away from final approval before going on to the printers... and yours truly scored four pages! while it was fun to do, I sure wish I had had my new studio lights back when I did the shoot! But it gives me something to look forward to in subsequent editions later on.

So, in closing I wanted to leave you with a couple new headshots (all low resolution) that I've done with the new lens and/or lights, as well as a fun couple I had the opportunity to work with on their wedding day. As always, thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave me comments... comments make me happy :)

Spring Fling Special: 20% off ANY 2011 Wedding

2011-03-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

Let's jump start Spring with 20% off your 2011 wedding! Coupon is only good till May 31st, so make your 2011 wedding reservation before time is up! Deposit of 30% is required to reserve your date.

As always, our wedding packages include a print credit which may be used towards lab prints, or the purchase of your copyrighted CD with print release, TWO professional photographers for your event, professional, personalized editing of selected images from your event, an online gallery of digital watermarked proofs (appx sized 4x6) for personal download and use on the internet, blogs, and social networking sites, as well as a free consultation prior to your wedding to make sure we provide you with the memories you would like to have included in, and captured on your special day.

Coupon is NOT good towards any additional prints, copyrighted CD, travel fees, additional locations, extra hours, or any applicable location fees that may result from engagement or bridal locations that require a photography pass to rent or shoot on public or private property.

Wuebkes Wedding

2011-03-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to attend the wedding of David and Rebecca Wuebkes this last month. It was a Valentines wedding down in Utah County. I was only there for the first half, and it was bitter cold outside, but we managed to have some fun inside the church building. They are a super fun couple, and you could definitely see how in love they are. Congratulations to them both! Here are just a few from their special day:

Meier Wedding

2010-11-09T16:00:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to be part of Deidra & Jon Meier's wedding last weekend up near Hill Air Force Base. The little chapel was beautiful, and the air field museum... the coolest place to do their formal couples shots! While I still have a few hundred photos to go through, I wanted to share some of the ones I've worked on so far. What a fun, laid back, beautiful couple!

Erin's Slumber Party Images

2010-08-23T18:51:00.000-07:00

Hello again ladies! Well, I hope you all had as much fun at Erin's Slumber Party as I did! From looking at most of these pictures, it seems you might have had even more fun than I.

I'm happy to announce that your proofs are all up and online in my Derico Photography Picasa Album.

Please keep in mind, those proofs are all extremely low resolution, watermarked images, not good for printing, sharing, or downloading. You are entitled to one free full resolution, non-watermarked Digital image, but you are welcome to purchase any additional Images for $5 each if you so desire, using the paypal button located on the right of the screen. Please note, when you use a personal debit or credit card instead of a verified bank or checking account, there is a 2.9% + $0.30 USD charge from paypal you must pay in order for your payment to be accepted.

When you have decided which digital image(s) you would like, please email me directly: dericophotography@gmail.com with the image number(s). Any additional images you want to purchase will be emailed as soon as payment is received.

Thank you ladies for a wonderful girls night out! I Hope I have the opportunity to work with you again! Visit our fanpage on FaceBook to receive updates, special & coupons, and enter giveaways.

Get your $25 gift card today!

2010-06-17T15:40:00.001-07:00

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Get a $25 gift card to any location of your choice, for each Wedding referral you send our way. Recieve your card after the wedding has been completed with Derico Photography. Not interested in a gift card? Use it as credit towards your own photography session with Derico Photography. And remember, we will travel anywhere in the continental US, so feel free to recommend us to anyone, and earn your free gift card today!

Modeling Special!

2010-03-03T11:40:00.000-08:00

Interested in Modeling? Our March/April special can help you on your way! Receive 20% off your modeling package price when you schedule you March or April appointment. Just mention this ad. (Discount does not count towards additional zed cards or portrait prints)

Exciting things

2010-03-01T09:50:00.001-08:00

Sorry folks, no new specials to report right now, but be sure to check back regularly.

Our new website is currently being updated, and our new Face Book page has just been published. You may have noticed some of our new prices. We strive to keep our prices affordable for everyone, and our new pricing brings with it some very exciting news! First and foremost, we have upgraded our equipment! Especially for weddings and special venues, our new Nikon D300s camera allows for much better quality images, specifically, higher ISO's with less noise. What else does that mean? We will now be able to give deeper discounts, run specials, offer coupons, and create custom packages to fit the needs of each individual client. It means if you want more than one photographer covering your wedding or event, we can now provide you with that service... everything from traditional portrait shots to candids capturing the special moments of your day. Because here at Derico Photography, we turn those moments into treasured memories.

Holiday Card Special

2009-12-08T10:38:00.000-08:00

Dozens of basic card backgrounds to choose from. Add all the choices of borders, clip art, embellishments and texts, your card choices are virtually limitless. Sale runs thru 9am Saturday, December 12th 2009.

Family or individual studio shots up to 5 poses, fully edited. 20 Custom created 4x8 cards w/envelopes $30

-20 custom created cards/envelopes with a digital picture of your own $20

-$15 for each additional pack of 20 cards w/ envelopes

By Appointment only Cards may also be purchased for $15 in quantities of 20 with any regular package purchase

Our New Face

2009-11-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Derico Photography! We have undergone many adjustments over the last year, and we are proud to announce the publication of our official website: www.dericophotography.com While this blog site will no longer hold picture galleries, it will be the new home of any advertisements, specials and coupons we may be offering. Please bare with us as we continue to update our links, and please check back soon to see what our winter and wedding specials will be.

Sincerely,
Derico Photography