e-mail: butchdavis711@hotmail.com
Background: Butch Davis has had over 6 years of formal art classes, and a Mother who is extremely talented in her own right. Butch has been published in advertisements, books, sold art works, and has won awards 4 years running for his photography At the Art-Trail Gallery, Florence SC. He has also won an addition 6 awards judged by professional photographers choice, via popular vote in on-line competition of the worlds largest websites dedicated to portrait photography. He has a unique ability of capture more than just an image as his photographs capture the emotion and essence of his subjects. His photo-shoots are relaxed with a fun yet professional attitude that puts his clients at ease in order for you to be comfortable and able to enjoy the experience, not to mention keep sake photographs to treasure for years to come.
Photo Prices:
Additional Print Prices
High Quality Photographic Paper (fugi- Crystal*)
8-Wallet..$10.00
4-4x6s....$10.00
4-5x7s....$16.00
1-8x10....$20.00
1-9x11....$45.00
1-11x14...$45.00
1-16x20...$80.00
1-20x30...$110.00
1-24x30...$120.00
*$10.00 extra each for Fugi Metal, Gallery Grade
Gallery wrap on canvas
1-11x14...$120.00
1-16x20...$180.00
1-20x30...$240.00
1-24x30...$250.00
add $11.00 S/H to total order order
Other sizes may be available on request. Direct Foam Core mounting available, specify overlap if desired, RFQ.
Images from my website: “Rebel Photo: http://butchdavisphoto.blogspot.com/ may be purchased DIRECT thru me using Pay-Pal.
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Wildlife
Landscapes
Florals
Butterflies
Portraits (some nudity 18+)
You can purchase select prints in high quality media and framed to your liking at IMAGEKIND if you prefer to outsource. If the exact print does not appear there, feel free to contact me via e-mail: rdavis7085@sc.rr.com
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For Local Birding Enthusiasts and beginner Wildlife Photographers
observations and suggestions by RBDavis
Best Informative Website : digitalbirdphotography.com
Being successful in wildlife photography can be a hit or miss proposition.There are a few locations where you don’t have to go very far at all to enjoy nature. One is in your own back yard....if...
That’s a big if, unfortunately. The biggest detriment to backyard wildlife are fences. They ruin your ability to get great shots because of the back ground. Nothing worse than the diagonal boxes of a chain link fence and I’m surrounded by them. Wooden privacy fences may afford better backgrounds, but only if you have a green thumb and can plant good cover, which by the way is essential to attracting birds. Ideally, if your property has a wooded area on at least one side, you’re in luck.
Direction of sunlight is critical. You want to be in the shade while your subject is in good light. Getting a proper exposure can be challenging while keeping a nice bouquet.
I suggest to locate your shooting position. A blind is practically a must and a distance of 20 to 30 feet from where you expect your subjects to be. If possible, I would allow your “stage” to be overgrown with natural flowers and plants, preferably, seed producers. You will also need to construct natural looking perches. An old barbed-wire fence post with a few strands of rusty barbed-wire wire will make a spectacular scene. I’d also suggest to use climbing vines to add a more natural look. The concept is to build you perch and to place a bird feeder a few feet to the side. That will give your birds a waiting area. Bird seed. a variety is suggested and will bring the best results. Offering meal-worms can bring other species not drawn by seed.
Lens and camera:
The camera does not make much difference as long as it is a DLSR at or above 10mp (mega-pixels) which is pretty much standard these days. Most consumer/pro-sumer grade cameras use whats called crop sensors. Typically a 1.6 crop factor. A full frame camera for the average shooter is over-kill and out of range, price-wise. The advantage to a crop sensor is that it can multiply your focal length. So, if you have a 200mm lens, your effective focal length is 200 x 1.6 = 320mm. My suggestion is to use a 400mm. If you shoot a Canon, the 100-400L IS USM ($1,700.0USD) is the best bang for the buck (640 effec. length). Next would be a 400mm f/4. Alternatively, a 300mm f/4L IS USM ($1,375)will work but I’d add a 1.4 multiplier lens ($500.00) providing an effective focal length of 672mm. The Nikon choice is limited to a 300mm f/4. If you have the bucks, the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is it at $7,000.
Using telephoto lenses will require a tripod. I use a tripod and a monopod. Manfrotto has a nice mono-pod in the $100.00 range. I strongly suggest getting something at or above the $250.00 range in a tripod and no less than an F3 ballhead. Adorama’s Flashpoint is a nice carbon fiber within this range.Some people say you shouldn’t use image stabilization and a tripod. HORSEFEATHERS! No one shoots wildlife with the camera firmly in the locked position Having the Camera completely locked down is the only time you don’t want IS or Nikkors VR, on. That is unless your subject is stuffed!
When shooting birds, you want to focus on the eye. With that said, you don’t want the eye in the middle of the shot. You have to compose the shot . (Google “photography” & “composition”, there are great tutorials on-line that will help in understanding how to do this.) You also want the entire bird to be in focus.
Local Parks. 1-10(best)
Timrod Park = [1] - too many people, dark, lack of food
McLeod Park = [5] - There are areas that work well. It also has a nice enjoyment factor.
McLeod R/R walk = [8] (but you have to get off the pavement). The area has many old paths that are not part of the walk area. The boardwalk can be useful in the early spring,late fall and winter. Snake boots and Camo’s are a good idea for safety and best results.Note: It is by belief that there maybe an Ivorybill Woodpecker family back in the old growth swam area. I think I saw one back in the late 70‘s and I have heard the call and signature Thwack-Thwack while feeding recently.
Jeffery’s Creek Nature Park = [7] Good songbird area but it will require lots of patience. Occasional Nutria, Snakes, Woodpeckers, birds of prey and waterfowl.
Freedom Florence = [4] Occasional waterfowl and good light is the only reason I’d give it a 4. A walk to the Civil War Stockade can be fruitful although the path is dark
SWAN LAKE (Sumter) [10] I would advise anyone to make at least a 1/2 trip to Swan Lake in Sumter SC. I’d rate it as a 10, because not only can you get the resident Swans and Ducks, Sumter has many birds not found in Florence. Going during migration can be awesome.
Kalimia Gardens (Hartsville) [9] I’d rate this one at a 9 because of the variety and the hillside can provide upper canopy shots.Tanagers to Painted Buntings maybe located along with a variety of Woodpeckers.
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If you'd like to hire me for your photographic needs....
Packages Available:
1. Bridal
a: formal, (on location of bride’s choice) $150.00 basic fee, plus travel expenses
b: formal, Photographer provided background $300.00 indoor
(plain seamless w/ cove)
c: Available as independent Secondary Wedding Photographer. RFQ only.
2. Engagement: within Florence area only $85.00 for CD with print rights. Location of you choice subject to approval.
3. General outdoor* Family Portraits, max. of 4 members: $175.00 basic fee.
indoor with seamless background paper w/cove $300.00
4. Individual Portraits, Senior portraits, standard $125.00 (incld's std. retouching)
non-standard, $200.00 (includes professional retouching & special effects)
5. Modeling/Actor/Business Portraits:
Head-shots (Business): $85.00 (3) minor retouching
Character Shots RFQ by consult at no charge
3/4 shots: $125.00 (3) “
Full body: $185.00 (3) “
Modeling Portfolio $250.00 + $50.00/look ea. inclds full retouching, travel expenses extra.
NOTE: Occasionally, I do offer Modeling photoshoots on a time for print (TFP) basis (no charge) at my discretion for portfolio building, exhibits or personal projects requiring a supplied Model Release while I provide a usage license & prints or digital copies to the Model.
6. Child Photography ~$250.00 negotiable (6 up to selected prints)
7. Pet Photography $75.00, 2-4 images
8. Product Photography RFQ (typically on a day rate plus usage) basic fee $1200.00
9. Commercial Photography RFQ (typically on 1/2 day rare plus usage)
10.Fine Art Nude, Boudoir, RFQ, fine art nudes no charge with release.
Wedding (full coverage) and Event Photography not available. I will provide a suggested local professional with reasonable rates by request.
* weather permitting for all outdoor locations.
While I do offer images burnt to a DVD at $5.00/copy : I use the best print service with the highest quality an color calibration available in the Continental USA and will order any prints, pre-paid, of your choice, dropped shipped.
Good Photography Links
http://strobist.blogspot.com
http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
http://www.lensdiaries.com/
