Darlene DeVita Photography 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
A passion for photography, a passion for weddings, Darlene is a true photographer!
60 Dudley St. Unit 107, Chelsea, MA 02150
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Established: 1994
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About
Award-winning fine art photographer Darlene DeVita is renowned for her spirited wedding photography that captures the "big" in the big day. Clients and fans consistently describe Darlene’s images as engaging, fresh and elegant. Along with an expert eye; her patience, humor and unobtrusiveness  have made her one of the most popular wedding photographers in Greater Boston--and beyond.

Between shooting weddings and rendering images in her both her digital and traditional darkroom, Darlene shoots portraits in her studio loft in Chelsea.  Her passion for photography is furthered through her involvement with the Gallery at Spencer Lofts, where she exhibits her work in solo and group exhibitions. www.galleryspencerlofts.com.
 
You can also view some of Darlene’s work at 4 Burgers, Cambridge, The Paramount Restaurant on Charles Street in Beacon Hill, and West on Centre in West Roxbury.  In addition to these restaurant projects, Darlene’s images have graced everything from books to promotional projects to CD covers, most recently for Jazz label RKM records and musician Ravi Coltrane.
 

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 Darlene is a true artist and master at her craft. She usess the camera like a brush to paint the world around her, And manages to bring out the best in the subjects and people she photographs. She is kind and disarming with a fun sense of humor. Highly devoted to her clients and friends, and very "focused" when she's working (no pun intended). Highly respected by her peers for her work and always finds the good in everything, and everyone. Another exceptional offering of Darlene's, is that she remains one of the few select photographers in Boston who still offers "film" as well as "digital" photography; you can have either or both formats used!

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism
 
What do your packages include?
High Resolution Images, Prints, Proof CD of All Images
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Black and White medium format film. The square format has been a signature style for many years. There's nothing more beautiful then FILM but I will say digital has come a long way and I enjoy shooting both!
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
fill flash and of course ambiant, whatever is needed at the time.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
Either
 
How many photographers do you work with?
1
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
MOST DEFINITELY!!
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
NO, one wedding a day, my focus is on YOU!
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, a list of great photographers. However I'm not a studio so I can't absolutely guarantee someone but I would do my absolute best, it's a reflection of me as a business owner.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Canon for digital, or my Hasselblad if the client chooses to go with my medium format.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Of course!!
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Fee is dependent on what the client wants and needs are.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
$350
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One at dinner.
 
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, anywhere from $50 up.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
4-6 weeks after.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
CD, and Proofbooks.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
They're yours to keep!
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, DVD. If it's film I'll keep them at least until after you've ordered an album, I print my own B&W prints.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Leathercraftsman
 
When will the client get the final album?
Depends on the time of year and what kind of album, if it's ordered in January then it'll take 4-6 weeks.

Tips and Advice

There are a LOT of photographers out there, many great ones but many more mediocre ones! What i notice the most these days is that photographers do not know how to really capture the emotion and feeling of the day. You’ll see beautiful stills and magazine style portraits of the bride and groom, but what about the candid moments, the "real’ moments, those are what tell the story. I hear over and over again, "I’m not good with formals", it’s because it’s not an easy thing to do, it’s an art in itself to be able to capture FORMALS in a non formal way!

When looking for a photographer pay attention to the images, posed and non posed, they need to speak to you as photographic stories, not snapshots.  Good luck and I hope you’ll stop by and visit!