Old Car City Wedding Portraits - TRD Photography - Chattanooga Wedding Photographer

Old Car City USA - Wedding Portraits with Katie & Adam

Ricky Davis September 18, 2017

Old Car City USA Wedding Portraits - Katie & Adam

I first met Katie & Adam when we got together earlier this year to do their engagement photos. When we first talked Katie let me know that they wanted UNIQUE sessions for both their engagement photos and then again, for a special wedding portrait session because their wedding would be out of town and these would be their big wedding photos. I was thrilled to plan something special and with their engagement, we got together with Half Moon Ambassadors and did their engagement photos with Stark, a wolf dog. For their wedding portraits, we tried to top it.

Old Car City USA - Wedding Portraits - Chattanooga Wedding Photographer

Old Car City USA is located outside of Atlanta, in White Georgia. It's such an amazing location and is the oldest antique car junkyard, but that doesn't even begin to cover the things you'll see there. It was such a cool place to do something like wedding photos. We did a mix of digital work and film for their session.

I hope that you enjoy these shots. If you're interested in working with me, feel free to send us a message. We are located in the Chattanooga/Cleveland, TN area and we love to do unique sessions to capture your special moments.

Model - Alex Van Zeelandt - Photo - TRD Photography

Rates & Policy Change - Effective July 1st 2016

Ricky Davis June 2, 2016

Rates & Policy Change - Effective July 1st 2016

I know, I know - we all hate to hear about rate increases. Originally, I was looking at some policy changes due to an increase in the lack of reliability that some of have shown over the past six months to a year. It has long been held a policy of mine to take deposits for sessions, but there's been a major increase in people rescheduling the day of sessions in the past six months, and that costs me time and money after I've had to turn away other clients wanting those dates. So I had to step back and re-evaluate how I operate as a photographer as well as how other professionals in my field operate. This has led to some changes.

Effective for shoots starting July 1st and in the future, my sessions are going to change. My sessions are going to be time based.

Mini Sessions will be 30 minutes and will now be $75. You will be limited to one outfit.

Regular Sessions will be one hour and will be $150. You'll be limited to two outfits.

Full Sessions will be up to two hours and will be $225. You'll be limited to 4 outfits.

These sessions prices are a retaining fee to book you for a date and for my time. These fees must be paid in full to book your date. These fees are non-refundable. If you must reschedule your session, I ask for a 48 hour notice, and the shoot must be rescheduled within 30 days of your shoot date. I allow rescheduling your session twice, but after that there is a $50 re-booking fee. If the shoot is rescheduled due to bad weather, it doesn't count. If I must reschedule with you for an emergency twice, I'll either give you $50 off your shoot, or you can choose to cancel your session and get your session fee back.

Session Fees - The session fees do not include your photos or cds. After your session, I will create an online gallery where you can view your photographs. These will be unedited images, and you get to choose what images that you would like to have edited from your shoot. I offer them in a couple of different ways: Digital Downloads or Prints.

Digital Downloads - On the photos that you would like to have from your shoot, if you choose to purchase a digital download, you get the photo as well as a print release so you can print your photos anywhere or as often as you'd like. Digital Downloads are $25 per photo.

Prints - You can purchase a print of each of the photos for $20 per sheet. One sheet consists of 1 8x10, 2 5x7's, or 8 Wallets. Other sizes are available. If you purchase a print of an image, you do get a low res, watermarked copy of the photo for use online.

CD's - If you'd like to have a cd copy of your images, it's a $15 fee to help cover shipping and cd costs.

Over the years, I have fought going to this kind of rate system, but after having far too many days booked and turning away clients, only to get a call or text the morning of that it just wasn't going to work that day, something had to be changed. I hope that you guys understand the changes, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Again, this all goes into effect for shoots July 1st or later. If you've already booked a session going forward, it doesn't affect you.

I will also be changing my wedding policies, but that is still being finalized.

RIcky

Chattanooga - Coolidge Park - Engagement Session - Mandy & Justin - TRD Photography

Chattanooga Engagement Session - Mandy & Justin - TRD Photography

Ricky Davis December 31, 2015

Chattanooga Engagement Session - Mandy & Justin - TRD Photography

I've known Mandy since she did a session with me way back in 2010. Over the years we've become great friends, and had many a lunches planning shoots at Famous Daves here in Chattanooga. I'll never forget the light she had in her eyes when she started telling me about this new guy in her life, Justin. I remember thinking to myself after that first talk that she had definitely found a great guy and a hunch that this one was it for her. Fast forward a few years and I'm honored to have gotten the opportunity to do their engagement session.

The day started out as a fall, crisp morning in downtown Chattanooga.

Anyone that knows Mandy, knows she is not serious about three quarters of the time, and Justin told me he hates getting his photo taken with a passion. They quickly got down to just being themselves, and "kind of" forgetting that I was there. Well as much as was possible. :)

After shooting briefly on and around the Choo Choo, and then the Walnut St Bridge, we made our way over into Coolidge Park. The fall colors were almost gone, but we found a few colorful leaves scattered around here and there.

I am so happy for Mandy & Justin. I cannot wait to be a part of their wedding and I wish them a great 2016 and onward into the rest of their lives....

Chattanooga Choo Choo Wedding - Mary & Dean

Ricky Davis December 20, 2015

Chattanooga Choo-Choo Wedding - Mary & Dean's Big Day.

On November 7th, Mary & Dean Dial met at the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo to tie the knot. With Christmas just around the corner, and Halloween barely in the rear view mirror, the Choo-Choo made a gorgeous backdrop to the days festivities. From a rainy day in Chattanooga, to horror themed Hello Kitty tables, and great times in between, it was a lovely day to see these amazing people celebrate their love and dedicate their lives to one another... I was honored to be a part of this beautiful day.