When I was growing up in my native Texas, I always had a passion for taking pictures, but I never actually thought about pursuing photography until someone, somewhere, at sometime asked:
"well, why not?"
Now, years later, I finished my Bachelor in Fine Art Photography at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2010, and currently freelance in the Dallas / Ft. I have a hunger for knowledge, which
has cultivated my technical photographic skills, while my desire to succeed promises my heart is in my hand every time I press the shutter button. My goal is to make every picture I take better than the one before. My clients are my foremost priority, and I thank each and every one that I've had thus far for granting me the opportunity to grow and become a quality photographer. As always, I appreciate your referrals, and I look forward to meeting new people to work with every day. Rasy Ran -- how do you pronounce that? "Rasy," which rhymes with sassy, or Lassie. Just as easy as you imagine. And your photography style? I enjoy clean compositions, deep contrasts, clear focal points and natural lighting where I see fit. I understand formals are important, and shoot those as requested, too. What equipment do you photograph with? I use a 5D Mark II as my primary coupled with the 35L as a standard walkaround. Other bodies and lenses include a 40D, 70-200L, 50 1.4, and 10-22, along with wireless triggers and flashes. Do you have an assistant? I do, sometimes two. It depends on the type and scale of the commission. My wife, Rochelle, is my main assistant and complements my style of shooting. Weddings will always have at least one assistant. What about traveling? I'm a fan of the open air, road and sea. Traveling fees may apply. What do I wear to a typical portrait session?
2-3 outfits, one for each location. Express yourself individually; for couples, complement each other. Avoid heavy patterns and clothing with words. Envision yourself looking at the photos 20-30 years from now to retain a more time-tested look. I'm holding a non-traditional wedding, what's your take? Love is love, no matter what. References? You can view reviews on my WeddingWire storefront. Peek over on Facebook, too. If you'd like to look at galleries of a type of session to see a typical workflow, feel free to contact me. What do your fees start at? Bridals and engagements are $1000 each; full wedding commissions start at $2000. I've also packaged them together, too. E-mail me for details. Portraiture sessions start at $300. Wedding and portraiture commissions include an online gallery, DVD of edited images, and print-usage rights. Texas sales tax of 8.25% is not included in these rates. Holding a small ceremony? Corporate event coverage? Need headshots? Just a photobooth setup? Talk to me. What about coverage other than weddings and portraiture? I'm always on the lookout for projects, contracts and visual stories that capture my interests. Why should you be brought onboard? Taking photographs isn't the challenging part, anyone can learn, really -- it's reading personalities, gaining trust and building a relationship that takes more work. Being in this business, I learned that long after the work is done, it's the impressions of how I made my clients feel. If you feel I'm a good fit, have more questions, or just want to say hello, send me an e-mail or give me a call at 1-469-952-8571. Now that you know a little bit about my work ethics and drive, I will list a few personal things so you can know me better:
I like reading books and tend to create a never-ending backlog of them; I enjoy works from Cormac McCarthy. I believe in staying active. Working from home can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, so I step out when I have time. It's a fantastic way to re-energize. That said, you could probably find me on my bicycle running errands or on trails. I alternate between a mountain bike, single-speed road bike, and an older city commuter as well. Don't worry, I have a car too. It would be a little difficult carrying all that photography gear by bicycle. I'm a big fan of the automotive world. In fact, I got started in photography through photographing cars. Growing up on Asian foods, I like my food spicy when I can get it. Even if I'm sweating profusely, I'm still enjoying it. I'm a fan of craft beers and support Texan brews such as Lakewood, Deep Ellum, and Rahr to name a few. I prefer hefeweizens and chocolate stouts especially. I also take photos for Beer Drinker's Society, an online blog promoting craft beers. I'm engrossed in The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. Some of the music I enjoy include: Youth Lagoon, Dredg, Bjork, The Strokes, Cults, Explosions in the Sky, Childish Gambino, Fear Before, Art by Numbers, and Real Estate. I play Magic: The Gathering. Easy to learn, hard to master.
11/20/2023
