new.

For those who are wishing that someone could come to their studio and give them the low down on what to do, fix, change, overhaul, organize, get rid of, label, and all of the other things you've just wanted some fresh eyes to come in and take a look at...your wish is granted!

You can now have Day with Davina come to you...to your studio, your home...whatever you call your work space.  Davina will take to the road...or the sky...and get to you...

Here's just a few things we could cover...all at your studio/house/little piece of square feet...

the details of how I’ve organized my studio.

my workflow.

tracking clients.

how to hire staff.

working with a staff.

organizing files.

creativity in shooting.

balancing life and business.

establishing your style and lovemark.

organizing your business so that you can have a life.

critique of your business organization and branding.

getting to know your clients and essence of who they are and helping them to take risks.

inspiration: How and where?

critique of your online work (website and blog).

anything else you want to chat about.

it's all fair game.

Like all other Day with Davina experiences you'll get to fill out a questionnaire so that we address exactly what your needs are...one by one. From there we'll arrange for Davina to visit you in your neck of the woods. There is limited space so make sure to contact the studio and get your personal-in-your-space-Day with Davina. info@davinafear.com

my. LIFE.

GTKY. kit. $99 (kit will be sent via email within 24-48 hours of receiving payment)

I have been using the questionnaire and concepts from Davina for my shoots for a couple of years now and it has totally evolved the way I shoot and interact with my clients. Their answers have sparked deep conversation which allowed us to connect quickly on a personal level, helped me to find some super fun ways to give them neat surprises they will enjoy through their wedding planning, and allowed me to choose fun locations for their session where they can open up and be themselves. Now that I have been using this questionnaireand adapted it to our studio, I can't imagine shooting without it. Many doors have been opened to shoot amazing places and moments because of this simple step. We've been to football stadiums, subway stations, open fields, pig farms and go cart racing, the fun never ends! Knowing that someone can do a handstand or the way they hold hands is meaningful to them and helps me to capture more than images... it helps me to capture meaning and that is what we as photographers set out to do, create something moving, something with a story and emotion not just another image.

-Millie Holloman:  photographer

I absolutely love the Couples Questionnaire. All of the couples have said they enjoyed doing them. Several grooms admitted that they were not expecting to enjoy it but found themselves getting really into it once they started. Some of the answers I have gotten have been so personal and so emotional--reading them really gives me insight into the relationship between my bride and groom. The answers help me feel like I better know the couple and how to approach them in my shooting.

I think people are perhaps a little more open in their answers since they are filling it out alone on their computer vs. being asked by me face-to-face to share their intimate thoughts and memories. I have a feeling most of my couples keep their printed answers in a box along with their cards, invitations and other special mementos.

-eileen broderick: photographer

launching tomorrow!!!  (UPDATE:  now available to purchase.  click here.)

I love photographing weddings and being able to capture all those special moments for the new couple. Using Davina's Couple Questionaire has taken my skill to a whole new level that I wasn't sure was possible. Dennis Reggie talks about how he has learned over the years to anticipate those special moments and he uses a quick finger on the shutter to capture what he witnesses. Using Davina's questionaire has helped me to really get to know the couple just like that and it thrills me to pick up my camera for another wedding. Everyone is a little different in what makes them laugh, smile and cry for joy and it is easier now to see all of that carry over into their images. It is so much easier to capture their story of love and everyone can see it too. Thanks, Davina, for all your help and wisdom!

-Phillip Coates: photographer

It's here. I know so many of you have been anxiously awaiting this day (which is tomorrow!) and I'm so grateful for your patience.

When? Wednesday, December 17th (just in time for the holidays) is the big day that the GTKY. kit. goes on sale for the first time ever!

I've had people ask me:

How do you get your couples to do such fun things?

How do you get them to look so natural and real?

What do you do to get them to just have fun?

How do you get a groom to relax and have a great time?

What do you say to them to get them to do such cool things?

Where do you find your locations? They're all so different.

How do you get all of your sessions to look so different from each other?

Why do you have such awesome couples?

How do you get them to look so beautiful? You must just have gorgeous couples where you live.

Well...this is the answer. The GTKY QUESTIONNAIRE.

In this kit you will receive the 'Get to Know You' Questionnaire along with hints, tips, and real examples on how to use it to it's fullest potential. You'll find out how I get couples to have fun, relax, be themselves, get out of their comfort zone, in their comfort zone, be crazy, be quiet, be sweet, ignore me, be into each other, be beautiful, love, sing, protest, ride a ferris wheel, laugh, jump, everything...it's all in here.

What photographers are saying:

Davina is amazing! Her "Get to Know You" questionnaire changed not only the way we think about engagement shoots, but the way we think about our entire business in general. The idea of REALLY getting to know your clients so that you can bring out what is uniquely them has played such a big part in our whole "clients turned friends" approach to business. By building on those relationships and really investing like that in our clients, we've been able to take all the work out of future bookings because our couples can tell that we're going to be the photographers that really care about them. The GTKY sheet is not just another product for your business...it's a revolution. Because once you start thinking about your clients this way, your business will be changed forever.

-Justin and Mary Marantz

Take a look at some of the images from one of their shoots (see more from this session by clicking here):

 more praise for the GTKY. kit.

Before I starting using the 'get-to-know-you-questionnaire' with my clients, it was hard to know what to expect when showing up at their engagement session. I didn't know how my clients would react to filling it out, but all of my brides have said they had so much fun writing out their answers! It gets them even more excited for their wedding and they are happy that I actually care about who they are as a couple so I can capture their relationship the best I can. I've found it to be a huge help because now when I show up to an engagement session, I know what kind of personalities they have and what kind of pictures they're looking for. It also helps us feel more comfortable with each other from the beginning because I already know a bit about them as a couple. And having a comfortable bride and groom is priceless!

-Naomi Claire: photographer

Day with Davina.

I'm so excited to announce (after a little longer than I had anticipated) that I am now taking reservations with registration for Day with Davina here in South Carolina at my studio!!!  My studio is almost finished (we're going to switch out the chandelier for my awesome old one and we need to hang pictures...this isn't the whole studio...this is just a little sneak peek) and it's getting ready to have some fun!

I will be scheduling Day with Davina sessions for a limited time. You can register now for sessions that will begin after the holidays.  (Click here to learn more.)   Contact the studio soon at info@davinafear.com

or click here:

to go ahead and purchase ($1500)

or click here:

to pay just the retainer ($500) and we'll be in touch to get you scheduled!  

Some of the things that may be included in your customized Day with Davina:

the details of how I’ve organized my studio.

my workflow.

tracking clients.

how to hire staff.

working with a staff.

organizing files.

creativity in shooting.

balancing life and business.

establishing your style and lovemark.

organizing your business so that you can have a life.

critique of your business organization and branding.

getting to know your clients and essence of who they are and helping them to take risks.

inspiration: How and where?

critique of your online work (website and blog).

anything else you want to chat about.

it's all fair game.

To get your Day with Davina scheduled just let the studio know a few dates that will work for you. A retainer fee of $500 will get you on the calendar. Full payment of the balance will need to be made at least 2 weeks before your session. Can’t wait to spend the day with you!

Day with Davina 

Spend the whole day with Davina at her studio (or she'll come to your studio!*).

This is an opportunity to see how my studio runs on a daily basis in a private setting. It's just you and me so there isn't the distractions of other people like there is in a workshop setting.  You get my 100% attention as we talk about you for the entire session. 

We will talk in depth about what your business and inspiration needs are and address each of them. Be prepared to cover a lot in a short time…organization, life/business balance, portfolio, marketing, branding, inspiration, how I shoot, and more

….this day is all about you and taking your work and business to the next stage. What does your life and business need?

We will make a personalized plan for your specific needs.

To schedule your Day with Davina contact the studio at davina@davinafear.com

$1500. 

*(Davina travelling to your studio will be a custom quote.)