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I have been in Business for 13 years now and have been doing Photography for 25 years. I like to keep things simple!
I charge a Flat Rate for All Day service....You keep All the digital files...you Keep All the Proofs!
I release the Copyrights to You!....No stringhs attached!
Yes we do Video!
Yes I can provide an additional Photographer
No there is no travel Fees
Please see my website: www.creativeimagesbycal.com
Please Call Today...Available Dates are limited! 608-576-1100

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
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Reviews of Creative Images by "Cal"

2.4 out of 5 rating
2.4 out of 5 rating
2 Reviews
47% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    2 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    1.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    1.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3.3 out of 5 rating
User1473415 Sent on 12/15/2013
2.7 out of 5 rating
We had a tight budget for our wedding, and went with Cal as we thought he had the best value (lowest price, and we retained the rights to print so we could save on making hard copies of the photos). In retrospect, I would have spent more and hired another photographer. He was unprofessional and made our bridal party uncomfortable. He wore jeans to the ceremony/reception, and spent the minutes before the ceremony talking to my husband (whose own groomsmen had stepped out to give him some alone time) about his own trips to the country where we planned to honeymoon.
I would be willing to overlook this if we had great photos, but we don't. We ended up with only 4 engagement photos from a rushed session (we only shot in one location, and all the photos are closeups of our faces). And not only did he miss key shots during the wedding day (I have no photos of me with my parents or a photos of just me in my dress), most of the poses he had us do as a couple looked ridiculous and we are clearly uncomfortable. Then to top it off, the photos came back completely over-Photoshopped!
Bottom line: unless you really have no wiggle room in your budget, spend a few more dollars and get a product you will be happy with.
Mindy
Mindy L. Sent on 12/12/2020
2 out of 5 rating

Go with anyone else!

We had a tight budget for our wedding, and Cal's prices couldn't be beat. Looking back, I would have done anything to find a few extra dollars in our budget to find a better photographer. He missed SO many key photos from our wedding. I have NO photos of me with my mother or father or immediate family. NO pictures of a bride with her MOTHER on her wedding day....WOW. How can you miss that? We got married 7.5 years ago, and that still haunts me to this day. The couples photos he had us do were so awkward and uncomfortable, and it was clear in the photos. When we came to view photos of the wedding, it was clear that had been a ton of photoshopping done. Overall, just very poor quality. If you want pictures to remember your special day, do yourself a favor and go with ANYONE else!!!
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In a time when everyone with a digital camera thinks they can be a wedding photography, the truly professional photographers stand out. These photographers-want-to-be last a year, maybe two, but competent, talented and experienced photographers like Cal Calkins keep on working. Cal has been photographing weddings for 15 years and the reason he has such longevity is not only that his photos are wonderful, and they are, but he offers his creative images in packages that meets the couple's budget. We have worked with him many times over the years and he is always on the spot when a photo opportunity presents itself. And he also brings his expertise to videography, as well. Wedding photography and videography is a one time opportunity - miss it and that moment and day are gone forever. Make sure you preserve your memories by including Creative Images by Cal in your wedding plans!

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Creative Images by "Cal" frequently asked questions

Creative Images by "Cal" offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Creative Images by "Cal" offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Creative Images by "Cal" offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Creative Images by "Cal" is recommended by 47% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 2.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.5 in average response time, 3.3 in flexibility, 2 in quality of service, 1.8 in value and 1.3 in professionalism.

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