Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Cardboard Testimonies
This video is really moving. My Friend Francie sent it to me a few weeks ago. Ive sent it on to many friends, but I was nervous about posting it on my blog. Its sad that some people are offended by Christianity.
But I'm going to put it up anyway. Its very touching.
I hope you'll take a little time to watch it. Only take a couple of minutes, but it will inspire and move you, im sure.
Hugs!
Dixie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ
But I'm going to put it up anyway. Its very touching.
I hope you'll take a little time to watch it. Only take a couple of minutes, but it will inspire and move you, im sure.
Hugs!
Dixie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ
Change? or Restore?
My Friend and Employee Gina sent this to me. Thanks Gina! I agree.
Change NO, Restore YES
Not long ago I read a joke ... It said all the politicians running for president are promising change to the American people. We send them billions and billions of tax dollars and they send us the change.
Funny?
Not really; there is too much truth in it to be funny.
That got me to thinking ... They all promise change. How about if they run on a promise of restoration rather than change.
A restoration that would take us back in time to a place where things ran better, smoother and life was more enjoyable. Change? That, in truth, is what they have been giving us all along.
We used to have a strong dollar ... Politicians changed that.
Life used to be sacred ... Politicians changed that.
Marriage used to be sacred ... Politicians are changing that.
We used to be respected around the world ... Politicians changed that.
We used to have a strong manufacturing economy ... Politicians changed that.
We used to have lower tax structures ... Politicians changed that.
We used to enjoy more freedoms ... Politicians changed that.
We used to be a large exporter of American made goods ... Politicians changed that.
We used to be an openly Christian nation ... Politicians changed that.
We used to teach patriotism in schools ... Politicians changed that.
We used to educate children in schools ... Politicians changed that.
We used to enjoy freedom of speech ... Politicians changed that.
We used to enforce LEGAL citizenship ... Politicians changed that.
We used to have affordable food & gas prices ... Politicians changed that, too. ... and one could go on and on with this list.
What hasn't been changed, politicians are promising to change that as well if you will elect them.
When, oh when, is America going to sit back with open eyes and look at what we once were and where we have come and say, enough is enough?
The trouble is, America's youthful voters today don't know of the great America that existed forty and fifty years ago. They see the world as if it has always existed, as it is now.
When will we wake up? Tomorrow may be too late. When will America realize ... Politicians are what is wrong with America?
Change NO, Restore YES
Not long ago I read a joke ... It said all the politicians running for president are promising change to the American people. We send them billions and billions of tax dollars and they send us the change.
Funny?
Not really; there is too much truth in it to be funny.
That got me to thinking ... They all promise change. How about if they run on a promise of restoration rather than change.
A restoration that would take us back in time to a place where things ran better, smoother and life was more enjoyable. Change? That, in truth, is what they have been giving us all along.
We used to have a strong dollar ... Politicians changed that.
Life used to be sacred ... Politicians changed that.
Marriage used to be sacred ... Politicians are changing that.
We used to be respected around the world ... Politicians changed that.
We used to have a strong manufacturing economy ... Politicians changed that.
We used to have lower tax structures ... Politicians changed that.
We used to enjoy more freedoms ... Politicians changed that.
We used to be a large exporter of American made goods ... Politicians changed that.
We used to be an openly Christian nation ... Politicians changed that.
We used to teach patriotism in schools ... Politicians changed that.
We used to educate children in schools ... Politicians changed that.
We used to enjoy freedom of speech ... Politicians changed that.
We used to enforce LEGAL citizenship ... Politicians changed that.
We used to have affordable food & gas prices ... Politicians changed that, too. ... and one could go on and on with this list.
What hasn't been changed, politicians are promising to change that as well if you will elect them.
When, oh when, is America going to sit back with open eyes and look at what we once were and where we have come and say, enough is enough?
The trouble is, America's youthful voters today don't know of the great America that existed forty and fifty years ago. They see the world as if it has always existed, as it is now.
When will we wake up? Tomorrow may be too late. When will America realize ... Politicians are what is wrong with America?
Monday, September 29, 2008
Little cowgirl!
Hey gang, this is Holland! Shes a rootin' tootin' cowgirl! Her mama Leah brought her by in her cute little John Deere boots.
HOW PRECIOUS!
I love this little girl and she is going to be the subject of a book Im doing for the studio. Shes growing so fast and is already 3 months old and been photographed 4 times (counting once when Mom was pregnant with her!)
Thanks mom and Holland, you are a precious little girl!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday Night Lights
Burkburnetts QB Jason Beach gets flipped midair, but hangs onto the ball! WOw, It was a great game, a little too close for comfort!
You gotta see this movie!
We saw it today and its sooo good! Its at the Carmike Cinema in Parker Square. It got 5 stars out of 5 stars. So good! Check out the movie trailer link below. Be sure and take Kleenex though. :)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Back to the 70s and early 80s.
I wanted to do something different tonight. I was adding songs to my new ipod and I am getting some of the songs from the 70s that were popular when I was my sons age. So I added some on the music Jukebox here on the site. These were mostly love songs from the late 70s and early 80s. Yes I am showing my age but we really did have awesome music during that time.
The first one is ELTON JOHN, Crocodile Rock.
You can click on the juke box and see what songs are on it. Or just do like my friend Julie does and let it play and she turns up the speakers and lets it play.
One of the songs that I really loved as a teenager is by BREAD "Lost without your Love." I remember crying my eyes out when I was 15 to this song. My first boyfriend was killed by a hit and run driver as he was crossing the street. This song is dedicated to him, Bret Farmer of Plainview.
I thought Id just leave these songs up this weekend.
I am only adding songs and then Monday it will be back to normal.
Enjoy!
Hugs,
Dixie
The first one is ELTON JOHN, Crocodile Rock.
You can click on the juke box and see what songs are on it. Or just do like my friend Julie does and let it play and she turns up the speakers and lets it play.
One of the songs that I really loved as a teenager is by BREAD "Lost without your Love." I remember crying my eyes out when I was 15 to this song. My first boyfriend was killed by a hit and run driver as he was crossing the street. This song is dedicated to him, Bret Farmer of Plainview.
I thought Id just leave these songs up this weekend.
I am only adding songs and then Monday it will be back to normal.
Enjoy!
Hugs,
Dixie
Burkburnett stays perfect in Overtime!
WOW! We just got home from Ft. Worth, (its 1:30 am) where Burkburnett played Eastern Hills at the Clark Stadium. WOW. This was a nail biter and I went nuts the last 20 mins of the game! It reminded me of the State Champ game on Friday Night Lights. Ill write more about it in the morning, but it was a tie of 17-17 and we went another quarter and it was so close and scary!
BUT THE DAWGS PULLED IT OUT! Check the Times Record News tomorrow for details and Ill post more after i get some rest! (heres a link to the photos that the TRN took of the game!)
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/search/?q=burkburnett&sortby=date&sources=site&prod_photos=on
WAY TO GO DAWGS! You are 5-0 now! We changed the 4-0 on our windows of our van after the game. GOSH THESE BOYS COULD REALLY GO ALL THE WAY THIS YEAR!
Hats of to Coach Dalke and the other staff for really excellent coaching this year!
We are proud of our son too! He made some good plays! They all did great!
GO DAWGS!
Heres the papers story at 1:42 am, its already up!
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2008/sep/27/burkburnett-stays-perfect-ot/
"Burkburnett stays perfect in OT "
Burk 23, Eastern Hills 20 (OT)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
FORT WORTH — The unbeaten Burkburnett Bulldogs got a 6-yard touchdown run from Jay Gould in overtime to post a 23-20 triumph over the Fort Worth Eastern Hills Highlanders Friday night.
The Bulldogs, now 5-0, got 119 yards rushing on 16 carries from Gould, and teammate Tucker McDaniel added five carries for 92 yards.
Luis Taveras had kicked a 32-yard field goal for Eastern Hills with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter to force the overtime. Taveras added a 28-yard field goal as the Highlanders scored first in the OT before Gould found the end zone to end it.
Burkburnett compiled 284 yards rushing as a team on 37 carries.
The Highlanders, who did not turn the ball over all night, fell to 1-4 on the season.
Burk 23, Eastern Hills 20 (OT)
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BUT THE DAWGS PULLED IT OUT! Check the Times Record News tomorrow for details and Ill post more after i get some rest! (heres a link to the photos that the TRN took of the game!)
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/search/?q=burkburnett&sortby=date&sources=site&prod_photos=on
WAY TO GO DAWGS! You are 5-0 now! We changed the 4-0 on our windows of our van after the game. GOSH THESE BOYS COULD REALLY GO ALL THE WAY THIS YEAR!
Hats of to Coach Dalke and the other staff for really excellent coaching this year!
We are proud of our son too! He made some good plays! They all did great!
GO DAWGS!
Heres the papers story at 1:42 am, its already up!
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2008/sep/27/burkburnett-stays-perfect-ot/
"Burkburnett stays perfect in OT "
Burk 23, Eastern Hills 20 (OT)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
FORT WORTH — The unbeaten Burkburnett Bulldogs got a 6-yard touchdown run from Jay Gould in overtime to post a 23-20 triumph over the Fort Worth Eastern Hills Highlanders Friday night.
The Bulldogs, now 5-0, got 119 yards rushing on 16 carries from Gould, and teammate Tucker McDaniel added five carries for 92 yards.
Luis Taveras had kicked a 32-yard field goal for Eastern Hills with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter to force the overtime. Taveras added a 28-yard field goal as the Highlanders scored first in the OT before Gould found the end zone to end it.
Burkburnett compiled 284 yards rushing as a team on 37 carries.
The Highlanders, who did not turn the ball over all night, fell to 1-4 on the season.
Burk 23, Eastern Hills 20 (OT)
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
2 exciting plans coming up soon!
Getting Ready for my Dads 80th Birthday in October! yea! And My BESTIE Francie is taking me to Los Angeles for a much deserved break soon! Youll never guess what we are doing there!? Any guesses!
I cant wait. All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl.
I cant wait. All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl.
Certification- A symbol you can trust.
What is a PPA Certified photographer? Only those photographers who have passed a rigorous three-part test can earn the PRA Certified designation.
It is the difference between a CPA and just an accountant. No wait, that's not exactly true because an Accountant has to have a degree to call himself an accountant. There is no regulation on photography. Unfortunately ANYONE can buy a camera, print some business cards out on their home printer and BOOM! Call them selves a photographer. SCARY!
He or she can then get a DBA license and they are in business. Many don't even have a Texas resale tax license. These "Digital Debbies" are everywhere and coming out of the wood work daily!
They use you and other unsuspecting clients as their "guinea pigs" . They practice on your wedding. Certification is one thing that separates the amateurs from the Pros.
Always ASK IF THEY ARE CERTIFIED. Look for this logo! Or better yet go to the PPA web site http://www.ppa.com/ and see if they are certified. Or if they are even members of the Professional photographer of America.
All PPA Certified photographers must: pass a comprehensive written examination ,measuring their technical expertise. They must submit images for critical review and also submit to a reference and credit check.
Moreover, all PPA Certified photographers must participate in the continuing education program of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and periodically submit their work for critical evaluation to maintain their certification. This ensures that all those holding the PPA Certified designation not only maintain their level of expertise, but also continue to develop new skills and techniques.
The PPA Certified designation is granted by the Professional Photographers of America, the world's oldest and largest Association of professional photographers and image makers, with more than 14,000 members in 64 nations.
LESS THAN 3% of all photographers are Certified. The test is rigorous. Thanks to my education in photography, I passed on the first try. Those years of college prepared me. Ratios, f stops, optics, my darkroom experience and studying the history of photography prepared me.
As Ann and Denny Bishop, the awesome Realtors say ..."Were not Bragging.. Were applying for a Job." I just want you guys to know the difference. Thanks for listening!
where does the time go?
What a day! Its 10 pm and i just finished working! ill post images soon. Im so behind! When you are busy from 9:30 am till 10 at night theres not much time to do much!
Thanks for understanding gang! Goodnight!
DD
Thanks for understanding gang! Goodnight!
DD
See you at the pole!
I'm so proud of our son Scott. This morning he got extra early to get to school by 7 am (instead of the usual 8 am) to meet some of his friends around the FLAG pole.
Today is "see you at the pole day". Its where students can gather around the Flag pole and pray for their friends and family and the school cannot interfere.
To read more about it go here!
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_syatp.htm
Today is "see you at the pole day". Its where students can gather around the Flag pole and pray for their friends and family and the school cannot interfere.
To read more about it go here!
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_syatp.htm
The thought of children praying together as a group gives me a big lump in my throat. I would of loved to photograph them, but I'm sure he wouldn't want mom hovering around.
Its a private thing.
I'm proud of you Scott and your FCA friends!
Hugs!
Mom
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Freak accident
A little girl from California was playing with a jump rope while her mother was driving their SUV. The little girl tied the jump rope around her wrist and lowered the other end out of the window, which was only open about 6 inches.
She wanted to see the jump rope bounce around and "fly", the rope got wrapped around the SUVS axle and severed her hand. What happened next was amazing and the kindness of strangers was amazing. To see the video and the precious little girl go here. (Shes adorable and doing well!)
Things like this just reminds me not to sweat the small things. A lot of the things we worry about are not that important. Loosing a child is what a truly bad day is. Im so glad shes doing well, and my heart goes out to them.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/22/BA0T1328U2.DTL
Video version here.
http://video.knbc.com/player/?id=678041
She wanted to see the jump rope bounce around and "fly", the rope got wrapped around the SUVS axle and severed her hand. What happened next was amazing and the kindness of strangers was amazing. To see the video and the precious little girl go here. (Shes adorable and doing well!)
Things like this just reminds me not to sweat the small things. A lot of the things we worry about are not that important. Loosing a child is what a truly bad day is. Im so glad shes doing well, and my heart goes out to them.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/22/BA0T1328U2.DTL
Video version here.
http://video.knbc.com/player/?id=678041
Monday, September 22, 2008
Wedding Prices for 2009
I'm proud to announce that My daughter has joined me in the business. She is already taking wedding dates for the smaller wedding. I will list her budget prices at the end of this price list.)
Master Photographer Dixie Dobbins, M. Photog, Cr. CPP, F-TPPA
2009 Wedding Collection Price List
The Silver Package
The Silver package is our entry-level wedding photography package. It comes complete with 5 hours of photographic coverage time, and a finished designed flush mounted album.
Dixie will arrive 1-2 hours prior to the wedding ceremony, she will capture the bride getting dressed (if desired) images of the groom with his groomsmen, Candids around the church or wedding grounds and family images.
She and an assistant will attend the reception as well, and capture the cake cutting, toast, first dance, candid table shots, and other family images. This entry-level package includes 5 hours of time and a finished album with 100 photos included.
Includes:
Initial consultation with the bride in studio for up to 60 minutes. A flush mounted 8x8 Album with 100 photos designed by the photographer. A in studio Bridal photo shoot with one 11x14 portrait is also included. -$1,499.00
The Gold Collection
This collection is all-inclusive Package from the Engagement and Bridal Portrait session, parent's album, to a magnificent Flush mounted wedding album. (We compared prices with Dallas photographers and found similar packages priced at $4,000. )
Includes:
Consultation with the bride for up to 90 minutes.
Up to 6 Hours of Wedding Time Coverage.
125 Wedding photographs mounted in a beautiful flush mounted 10x10 Album with delicate embossing of the couple’s names. One Parents Album identical to bride and grooms in a 5x5 flush mounted size. A complimentary Engagement portrait sitting and 11x14 mounted portrait.A Bridal Portrait Sitting in studio or on location including one beautiful 16x20 Classic finish Bridal portrait. Total all-inclusive package price -$2oo9.00
The Platinum Collection
This is a wonderful package for the larger wedding, which possibly has a sit down dinner and a dance. It has plenty of hours to cover all the happenings, and a generous large beautiful album .It also features an Engagement sitting, a Bridal Portrait sitting and a beautiful wall Portrait. A Very nice collection.Up to 7 Hours of photographer coverage time.
150 wedding photographs designed and bounded in a beautiful 10x10 flush mounted wedding album, Embossing of Couples names and wedding date. One Parent's Album either identical to Brides book, or with 30 5x5 portraits (your choice) in a flush mounted mothers book. An Engagement Sitting, A Formal Bridal Portrait Sitting either in studio or out on location: Two beautiful 16x20 sized Classic Wall Portraits, One for mom and one for the Brides home.50 wallet size portraits from either Engagement sitting or Bridal-$2,499.
The Storybook Wedding
This is a popular wedding album package, containing full service for the discriminating bride.
This package includes A large and lovely Thick Beautiful Large Flush Mounted Album 10x10 containing up to 175 wedding images designed by the photographer. Comes in your choice of 6 colors or metallic cover. Also included in this lovely package is an engagement session, and a Formal Bridal Portrait Sitting in the studio or on location.
A lovely 16x20 Classic wall portrait for mother and a 20x24 from either the wedding day or Bridal portrait, complete with digital artwork.
50 wallet-sized images. A beautiful DVD slideshow of the Engagement Session, another DVD of the Bridal portrait session, set to music and a 3rd Dvd of the wedding day set to two songs of the bride and grooms choice after the wedding.
Also includes up to 8 hours photography coverage time and a second photographer to cover candid moments and photo journalistic shots.
Complete package -$3,259.
The Diamond Collection
This is a customized wedding album. The Bride and Groom get to select the imags that go into the wedding album.! The photographer, Mrs. Dobbins will stay at the wedding for up to 10 hours total time on the wedding day. (or 8 hours and 2 hours at your Rehearsal dinner)
You get an engagement session photo shoot with $300 photo credit) a Bridal portrait session (both in studio and on location) and photo credit up to $500. 2 photographers to cover all the events of your wedding day.
2 Mothers albums and 75 wallet images from the wedding to use in your Thank you cards.
10 Hours of time, and up to 200 images from your wedding day in a beautiful 10x10 custom flush mounted album. This Deluxe all inclusive package is $3,995.
The Destination Wedding
HAVE PASSPORT WILL TRAVEL!
This is for the Destination wedding, which is so popular. Locations have included South Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas or even cruise ship weddings.
(I'm also a licensed Scuba Diver and have an underwater camera, so we can get some great shots scuba diving or snorkeling!)
Dixie and one assistant will travel to the location of your choice. She will provide up to 12 hours of photographic time and a Deluxe 2 volume set album, containing your wedding images and beach photo session with the Bride and Groom.
The albums are custom designed by Dixie and contain all the joy, love and happiness from your wedding in paradise.
You also receive a complimentary Bridal portrait Sitting included in this lovely package!
A mother’s album is included with up to 150 images and custom designed by Dixie. You’ll also get 2 sets of Cd's containing every single image shot and a DVD Slide show from your Wedding. 100 images will be posted on line for family and friends viewing pleasure.
Also included is a $750 in photo credit for wall portraits.
The Fee for this Deluxe . all inclusive package is:
Air Fare for 2 roundtrip to Destination wedding location
Hotel stay for 2- 3 nights for 2.
Plus photographers fee of $4995.
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Studio Policies and Special Fees
Please call the studio at 940-761-5111 to see if your wedding date is available.
It is advisable to try and book your wedding from a year to 6 months in advance.
We require a $500.00 retainer be paid to hold your wedding day. This payment will be applied towards the Wedding package that you select.
In the event that you cancel your wedding, or reschedule it, the initial payment is not refundable.
In studio Bridal Portrait fee is $50. On location session fee is $75 for within Wichita Falls city limits.
For out-of-town travel for Bridal portraits or Engagement portraits, please add $.60 cents per mile travel fee. If the location is over 75 miles away, please add up to 2 nights hotel accommodations, for Mrs. Dobbins. In addition, The Creation fee is $300 for photo shoots further than 75 miles away. If out of state, session fee is $500. (out of state shoots require Airline ticket be provided for the Photographer and hotel accommodations.)
You may make monthly installments or pay off your wedding package at any time, within at least 30 days before your wedding day.
*(Overtime charges may be pre-purchased additionally at $150.00 per hour)
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Misty Dawns Memory Collection package.
Planning a smaller wedding? On a tight budget, but want nice professional looking photographs?
Why not book Dixie's daughter who has been trained by Master Photographer, Dixie Dobbins.
You will receive an Apprentice Photographer at your wedding for up to 5 hours total time. All areas of your wedding will be covered, including details of the day. Misty will photograph any thing and everything that you ask of her. She will provide you with a DVD slide show of your wedding day set to music and a DVD of all your wedding images. A copyright release letter so that you may print the photographs yourself.
She uses professional Canon brand cameras and Professional flash. Her experience is limited but her work is good. This package is good for those smaller weddings. She has access to Sheppard Air Force Base and can do weddings within a 100 mile radius of Wichita Falls. Out of town weddings are billed .4o cents per mile round trip.
-$399.00
Master Photographer Dixie Dobbins, M. Photog, Cr. CPP, F-TPPA
2009 Wedding Collection Price List
The Silver Package
The Silver package is our entry-level wedding photography package. It comes complete with 5 hours of photographic coverage time, and a finished designed flush mounted album.
Dixie will arrive 1-2 hours prior to the wedding ceremony, she will capture the bride getting dressed (if desired) images of the groom with his groomsmen, Candids around the church or wedding grounds and family images.
She and an assistant will attend the reception as well, and capture the cake cutting, toast, first dance, candid table shots, and other family images. This entry-level package includes 5 hours of time and a finished album with 100 photos included.
Includes:
Initial consultation with the bride in studio for up to 60 minutes. A flush mounted 8x8 Album with 100 photos designed by the photographer. A in studio Bridal photo shoot with one 11x14 portrait is also included. -$1,499.00
The Gold Collection
This collection is all-inclusive Package from the Engagement and Bridal Portrait session, parent's album, to a magnificent Flush mounted wedding album. (We compared prices with Dallas photographers and found similar packages priced at $4,000. )
Includes:
Consultation with the bride for up to 90 minutes.
Up to 6 Hours of Wedding Time Coverage.
125 Wedding photographs mounted in a beautiful flush mounted 10x10 Album with delicate embossing of the couple’s names. One Parents Album identical to bride and grooms in a 5x5 flush mounted size. A complimentary Engagement portrait sitting and 11x14 mounted portrait.A Bridal Portrait Sitting in studio or on location including one beautiful 16x20 Classic finish Bridal portrait. Total all-inclusive package price -$2oo9.00
The Platinum Collection
This is a wonderful package for the larger wedding, which possibly has a sit down dinner and a dance. It has plenty of hours to cover all the happenings, and a generous large beautiful album .It also features an Engagement sitting, a Bridal Portrait sitting and a beautiful wall Portrait. A Very nice collection.Up to 7 Hours of photographer coverage time.
150 wedding photographs designed and bounded in a beautiful 10x10 flush mounted wedding album, Embossing of Couples names and wedding date. One Parent's Album either identical to Brides book, or with 30 5x5 portraits (your choice) in a flush mounted mothers book. An Engagement Sitting, A Formal Bridal Portrait Sitting either in studio or out on location: Two beautiful 16x20 sized Classic Wall Portraits, One for mom and one for the Brides home.50 wallet size portraits from either Engagement sitting or Bridal-$2,499.
The Storybook Wedding
This is a popular wedding album package, containing full service for the discriminating bride.
This package includes A large and lovely Thick Beautiful Large Flush Mounted Album 10x10 containing up to 175 wedding images designed by the photographer. Comes in your choice of 6 colors or metallic cover. Also included in this lovely package is an engagement session, and a Formal Bridal Portrait Sitting in the studio or on location.
A lovely 16x20 Classic wall portrait for mother and a 20x24 from either the wedding day or Bridal portrait, complete with digital artwork.
50 wallet-sized images. A beautiful DVD slideshow of the Engagement Session, another DVD of the Bridal portrait session, set to music and a 3rd Dvd of the wedding day set to two songs of the bride and grooms choice after the wedding.
Also includes up to 8 hours photography coverage time and a second photographer to cover candid moments and photo journalistic shots.
Complete package -$3,259.
The Diamond Collection
This is a customized wedding album. The Bride and Groom get to select the imags that go into the wedding album.! The photographer, Mrs. Dobbins will stay at the wedding for up to 10 hours total time on the wedding day. (or 8 hours and 2 hours at your Rehearsal dinner)
You get an engagement session photo shoot with $300 photo credit) a Bridal portrait session (both in studio and on location) and photo credit up to $500. 2 photographers to cover all the events of your wedding day.
2 Mothers albums and 75 wallet images from the wedding to use in your Thank you cards.
10 Hours of time, and up to 200 images from your wedding day in a beautiful 10x10 custom flush mounted album. This Deluxe all inclusive package is $3,995.
The Destination Wedding
HAVE PASSPORT WILL TRAVEL!
This is for the Destination wedding, which is so popular. Locations have included South Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas or even cruise ship weddings.
(I'm also a licensed Scuba Diver and have an underwater camera, so we can get some great shots scuba diving or snorkeling!)
Dixie and one assistant will travel to the location of your choice. She will provide up to 12 hours of photographic time and a Deluxe 2 volume set album, containing your wedding images and beach photo session with the Bride and Groom.
The albums are custom designed by Dixie and contain all the joy, love and happiness from your wedding in paradise.
You also receive a complimentary Bridal portrait Sitting included in this lovely package!
A mother’s album is included with up to 150 images and custom designed by Dixie. You’ll also get 2 sets of Cd's containing every single image shot and a DVD Slide show from your Wedding. 100 images will be posted on line for family and friends viewing pleasure.
Also included is a $750 in photo credit for wall portraits.
The Fee for this Deluxe . all inclusive package is:
Air Fare for 2 roundtrip to Destination wedding location
Hotel stay for 2- 3 nights for 2.
Plus photographers fee of $4995.
--------------------------------------------------
Studio Policies and Special Fees
Please call the studio at 940-761-5111 to see if your wedding date is available.
It is advisable to try and book your wedding from a year to 6 months in advance.
We require a $500.00 retainer be paid to hold your wedding day. This payment will be applied towards the Wedding package that you select.
In the event that you cancel your wedding, or reschedule it, the initial payment is not refundable.
In studio Bridal Portrait fee is $50. On location session fee is $75 for within Wichita Falls city limits.
For out-of-town travel for Bridal portraits or Engagement portraits, please add $.60 cents per mile travel fee. If the location is over 75 miles away, please add up to 2 nights hotel accommodations, for Mrs. Dobbins. In addition, The Creation fee is $300 for photo shoots further than 75 miles away. If out of state, session fee is $500. (out of state shoots require Airline ticket be provided for the Photographer and hotel accommodations.)
You may make monthly installments or pay off your wedding package at any time, within at least 30 days before your wedding day.
*(Overtime charges may be pre-purchased additionally at $150.00 per hour)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Misty Dawns Memory Collection package.
Planning a smaller wedding? On a tight budget, but want nice professional looking photographs?
Why not book Dixie's daughter who has been trained by Master Photographer, Dixie Dobbins.
You will receive an Apprentice Photographer at your wedding for up to 5 hours total time. All areas of your wedding will be covered, including details of the day. Misty will photograph any thing and everything that you ask of her. She will provide you with a DVD slide show of your wedding day set to music and a DVD of all your wedding images. A copyright release letter so that you may print the photographs yourself.
She uses professional Canon brand cameras and Professional flash. Her experience is limited but her work is good. This package is good for those smaller weddings. She has access to Sheppard Air Force Base and can do weddings within a 100 mile radius of Wichita Falls. Out of town weddings are billed .4o cents per mile round trip.
-$399.00
89 words per minute
I wish I could type as fast as I talk but my teachers would be proud that i can type 89 wpm without any errors!
All that suffering for years in class was worth it. haha I think? Give it a try, its fun!
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All that suffering for years in class was worth it. haha I think? Give it a try, its fun!
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Visit us on Myspace.
Visit us on Myspace sometime!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=100992343
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=100992343
What I love about Sundays
Its Sunday. I went over to visit my daughter, son in- l-aw and 2 boys.Last night I took the older boy to the Fair.
So today I played with the baby.
So today I played with the baby.
How much do I love this little boy? My heart is full and about to burst with joy thinking of him.
He looks so much like my daughter and son ,combined at that age. That cotton colored hair, crystal blue eyes and soft pretty skin.
His giggle melts my heart.
Her backyard is blooming with Crepe Myrtles, roses, irises, sunflowers and all sorts of flowers. It was such a nice evening.
I'm so blessed.
I added this song "What I love about Sundays" by Craig Morton. I'm still pinching myself that my little girl lives here in Wichita Falls. Its like a dream come true.
I've had some bad times in my life, and experienced some bad painful things, but I have to admit this really is the best time of my life right now.
This is the good stuff...... These are the good ole days. No matter what , Ive always got these days.
Being a grammy is the greatest.
Expectant mother portraits (with daddy too!)
This couple was so delightful! I enjoyed them a lot. The love between them is evident and was very touching. maternity portraits are one of my favorite things. This couple loved their portraits so much, they purchased 4 20x24 wall portraits to grace their home. It was my pleasure. Thank you guys!
COOL QUAN
Hey Guys! This is Quan. He is an amazing young man. Smart, articulate, athletic and Funny as heck. Seriously my cheeks were hurting he made me laugh so much.
He's a great guy and I know hes got a great future in front of him.
I could go on and on about this young man, but I'll just say Hes DA BOMB!
Thanks Quan, it was fun getting to know you! (PS My son assisted in the photo shoot, because he knows Quan and watching the two of them bantering back and forth, well.... it was memorable.)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Fun at the Fair!
Wow, we had a great evening! I took my grandson and his friend Cody and my son and 2 friends to the Fair. (Midway) We've been going ever since we moved here and it was a lot of fun.
Heres a few images I got from the night. My favorite ride was the one that looks like a boat and has the pirates on it and it swings you back and forth and gives you butterflies in your stomach!
Speaking of stomachs.
We ate Pizza, Funnell cakes, Carmel Apples, Lemonaid, Corn Dogs and Cotton Candy! PHEW!
It was a great night!
(Hubby stayed home as he painted all day long at the High School!) (since 7:30 this morning till 7:30 at night!)
Homecoming!
Congratulations to Kalea and Jason who were voted Homecoming Queen and King last night!
It was an awesome game 51-0! Over Gainsville, which makes Burkburnett with the best record in the area!
Way to go Boys! It was an amazing Game! more photos to follow soon!
Im so proud of those boys!!!
:P
PS I got to try out my new lens and it worked great. Its a Canon 70-20mm f/2.8 and it was a big improvement over my 400mm f4.0 the added 2 f stops allowed me to shoot faster shut speeds and not get blur under the stadium lights.
And its got the tripod mount so the weight will distrube better and not harm the camera.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
How does one recover?
Hurricane Ike wreaked havoc for 13 days. But boy what damage it did. I was afraid this would be a big one and it was.
Here are some photos on the web. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html
Here are some photos on the web. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html
Give to The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is in dire need of funds! Due to the Hurricanes this year, they are having to borrow money. Go online and give anything you can. Even a couple of dollars will make a difference!
Heaven forbid, Someday you might need the RED CROSS. http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main
Heaven forbid, Someday you might need the RED CROSS. http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Ray Ray
Little Raylee is such a little doll. She is the daughter of my employee Keisha and her mom Jackie. Both Keisha and Jackie worked for me, but Keisha was diagnosed with Cancer and had to leave. The good news is Keisha is doing excellent! And Im so glad.
Raylee just turned one and of course what studio did they make an appointment with for her one year portraits?
Im the lucky one.
And Im sooo glad.
I love those three. They've had a lot of adversity hit them and they so deserve some happiness and that is what Raylee brings into their lives.
Thanks guys for bringing Raylee to me. Shes such an angel! See you soon!
DD :P
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
PASS SENATE BILL 1738!
There is a bill coming through the Senate, called Bill 1738 , which will allow the government to be able to fund more dollars to catch Internet predators who prey on children.
Help Pass Senate Bill 1738—The PROTECT Our Children Act
Mandate that child rescue be a top priority for law enforcement receiving federal funding.
Allocate funds for high-tech computer software that can track down Internet predators. Act Now! Your U.S. senators will be voting on the bill soon, so it is crucial you contact them immediately.Go to http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm to find contact information for the senators in your state. Search for your senator by name or state by clicking on the arrow from either drop down menu.
For more info go to Oprah's site here. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20080911_tows_predators
This was very eye opening to me and we must let our Senators know that we want this bill passed! They should not go home until this is passed.
Help Pass Senate Bill 1738—The PROTECT Our Children Act
Mandate that child rescue be a top priority for law enforcement receiving federal funding.
Allocate funds for high-tech computer software that can track down Internet predators. Act Now! Your U.S. senators will be voting on the bill soon, so it is crucial you contact them immediately.Go to http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm to find contact information for the senators in your state. Search for your senator by name or state by clicking on the arrow from either drop down menu.
For more info go to Oprah's site here. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20080911_tows_predators
This was very eye opening to me and we must let our Senators know that we want this bill passed! They should not go home until this is passed.
A new fragrance!
I love perfume and unfortunately the kinds I like are usually expensive. I can tell a big difference in the scents that are higher quality which usually translates to higher priced. But as I see it, its your signature and the last thing you want to do is offend someone with your chosen fragrance.. So I choose more upscale parfumes.
I have found a new fragrance that is so feminine and romantic, yet not overpowering. Its called Waterford Lismore. Its actually in a Waterford crystal decanter which you can save and use when your finished.
The fragrance is so soft and has freesia, waterlily and lismore (light airy notes) and then comes the rose, ylang ylang and Mandarin. Wow. Its so intoxicating!
Its not heavy or overpowering. Its so nice, as they claim its the worlds most romantic perfume. I would agree! Here's their site.
This is something you could wear every day or to a wedding and not worry about it being too overbearing.
http://www.waterfordparfum.com/ They carry it at Dillards now! So no going to Dallas to Neiman Marcus or Saks!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
A special couple
Sometimes you meet someone who is really great. They stand out for some reason. Usually its their character that makes them stand out, and often times, they have to leave before you can really get to know them well.
Such is the case with Andy and Taryn Gray. Andy went through Pilot Training here at Sheppard AFB and we were lucky enough to get to know them.
Andy and his wife are that kind of couple who live life with passion. They are energetic, optimistic, giving and just plain fun to be around! :-) Their religious faith is very strong and its so great to be around them.
Andy was the Quarterback for the US Air Force Academy in 2003-2005. He is a natural leader and a super smart and nice guy. Taryn is like a ray of sunshine. Her smile is contagious and shes super sweet. She knows more about football than most guys I know! Andy and Taryn took a special interest in Burkburnett high school and Andy attended most of their games. They even delayed their orders to go to Florida so that they could attend the first game of Burkburnett August 28th! They only lived here for 2 years but became very involved and gave a lot of themselves. Twice he gave motivational speeches at the beginning of the year to inspire the team. (Which judging by their bi-district state championship last year and their 3-0 record this year, the Team must of have listened well!)
Andy and Taryn are now at Panama City Florida stationed at Tyndall AFB and enjoying life on the beach. Andy will be flying the F-15 Eagle at Tyndall and will quickly rise through the ranks, as he is a natural leader. His record is impeccable and Bruce and I are very proud of him.
We will miss them but enjoy hearing from them via email and letters.
Not too often do wonderful people like these two come along and we are so proud to call them friends and miss them already.
Best of luck to you guys!
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