#TedeyePhotography

#tedeyephotography
Ashly McVea Figueroa
November 2013

Its official! Tedeye Photography has made its way to Instagram. Join us in sharing your family's precious moments. Cameras are amazing tools that can transcend a traditional view. In this spirit, post pictures from your sessions, pose ideas, sneak peeks, iphone snapshots of shoots in action, and more.  Tedeye Photography will also be providing regular updates on IG and highlights from shoots that have not yet been featured on Facebook.

Also, please join us in welcoming innovative marketing expert Ashly McVea Figueroa to our Tedeye Photography family. As the former media manager for Yanzu in Dallas, Mrs. McVea understands the power of social networking and its ability to fertilize a growing company. Her vast experience includes projects such as managing an online video competition for retired NBA players and ESPN's Jay Harris. Mrs. McVea is also a return customer of Tedeye and can be regularly sited in adorable pictures of her budding family, like the one featured above. Tedeye Photography is quickly approaching its one year anniversary and valuable additions like Mrs. McVea ensure that our passion to capture real moments will continue to thrive in South Texas.

One-time Uploading vs. Studio Printing

Walgreens Online Album
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Other photography services make the majority of their money by overcharging their customers for prints. It is Tedeye's philosophy to make it easier to enjoy and share your photos in the most economic fashion. In saying this, your finalized photos will be uploaded to your photo hosting site of choice. This will allow you to access your photos, download them, print photos, or share them at your convenience.   

This method also allows you to revisit shoots from earlier in the year for reprinting. For example, using a summer shoot on Christmas cards or finally investing in that canvas print.   

Some top choice photo hosting sites include:

-Walgreens, http://photo1.walgreens.com/walgreens/welcome

-Walmart, http://photos.walmart.com/walmart/welcome

-Shutterfly, http://www.shutterfly.com/

-Photobucket, http://photobucket.com/   

-Mpix, http://www.mpix.com/ 

-AdoramaPix, http://www.adoramapix.com/app/home

-CVS, http://www.cvsphoto.com/same-day-pick-up-summary

Some quick tips when navigating your photo hosting site of choice:

-If you don't mind the wait, go for the Matte prints. (You will be happier with the quality)

-When saving photos to your computer, use the "download" option (when possible), as oppose to "save"

-"Heart" your favorite shots from your shoot and share with a private link on Facebook or email

-Always search the hosting site for coupon codes. There is rarely a time when you can't find a coupon to reduce the cost of your order.

The process is so simple and free. Create an account (username and password). Then provide that information to Tedeye Photography. Happy Printing!

Perfect Spot for Your Shots

Top: Riverwalk Extension (Pearl Brewery)
Bottom: UTSA Main Campus

San Antonio is a gorgeous city with a variety of amazing locations. Tedeye Photography will work diligently to create the images you imagine at the outdoor location of your choice.

Here are some top choice, free locations:

San Antonio City Parks (i.e. Brackenridge Park, Woodlawn Park, McAllister Park, etc.)

Historical Sites (i.e. Mission Conception, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, etc.) 

Tourist Locations (i.e. Sunset Station, Japanese Gardens, La Villita, El Mercado, etc.)

Riverwalk Spots (i.e. Natural Reserve, Downtown, Extension, Pearl Brewery, etc.)

Industrial Sites (i.e. Factories, Abandoned Structures, Construction Sites, etc.)

Private Residences (i.e. Family Property, Your Home, Private Ranches, etc.)

Urban Flavor (i.e. Train Tracks, Graffiti Walls, Hays Street Bridge, etc.)

Academic Campuses (i.e. OLLU, IWU, UTSA, Jefferson High School, St. Gerad's, etc.)

Places of Worship (i.e. The Basilica, Grottos, St. Patricks, etc.)

Athletic Locations (i.e. Football fields, Basketball Courts, Bleachers, etc.)

Open Areas (i.e. Green Grass, Corn Fields, Blue Bonnets, etc.)

There are, of course, also some local favorites that tend to charge a fee to use for photography purposes. Prices tend to start at $20.00 and up. San Antonio favorites include:

The McNay Art Museum 

Botanical Gardens

The Alamo

Commercial/Retail Property (i.e. Bridal Shops, Theaters, etc.)

And more... The list can truly go on and on.  Its always fun to pick a location that has sentimental value to you or your family, and put the charge on Tedeye Photography to discover its hidden photo opportunities.

Picking Photo Props

Believe it or not, you have so many fun photo props just laying around your house. If you choose to coordinate props during your photo shoot, here are some fun and easy options.

Flowers
Children's Toys
Balloons
Baby Blocks
Game Board Pieces
Sashes, Scarfs and Quilts
Mommy or Daddy's Clothes on Little One (e.g. Tie, Heels, Pearls, Hats, etc)
Uniform Pieces (Great for firefighters, police, military, athletes, etc)
Party or Name Banners (i.e. It's a Boy!, Happy Birthday, etc)
Pets
Food (i.e. Pumpkins, Watermelon, Birthday Cake, etc)
Boxes, Baskets and Wagons
Antique Furniture
Shoes (i.e. Baby shoes, Boots, Moccasins, etc)
Graduation Tassel
Cars (Both real, models and toys)
Books
Chalk
And more....

You never have to spend a dime! My favorite props always end up happening organically in the shoot. For example, a kiddo playing with a pine cone, a family lounging on a fresh pile of fall leaves, a new engagement ring admired... Those naturally beautiful moments that I have the privilege of capturing.

Dress to Impress

Picture your shoot as you dress. Wear bright colors for beautiful photos with saturated color. Wear light colors for elegant, contrasted, black and white shots.