Big D Photo is a professional photography service serving Grand Saline and East Texas for over 27 years. Bringing professional-grade experience and a passion for capturing unforgettable moments both on and off the field.

What I do:

  • Sports & Media: Credentialed photographer for MaxPreps and Dave Campbell's Texas Football, specializing in high-action sports, team/individual portraits, and school photography.

  • Portraits & Milestones: High School Seniors, graduates, and family portraits.

  • Weddings & Couples: Engagement sessions and comprehensive wedding day coverage.

  • Special Events & More: Capturing community gatherings, newborns, and milestone celebrations.

My goal is to create high-quality images that showcase your personality and preserve life's most important memories. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or documenting an athletic achievement, Big D Photo is ready to tell your story.

Professional Camera Bodies

  • Canon EOS R1: Flagship mirrorless body engineered for high-speed sports tracking, extreme low-light performance, and uncompromising professional reliability.

  • Canon EOS R5 Mark II: High-resolution powerhouse delivering exceptional detail, rapid frame rates, and advanced autofocus tracking for fast-moving action and portraits.

Professional Lenses

  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z: Versatile zoom lens providing fast, constant aperture performance for sideline sports, rodeos, and dynamic event coverage.

  • Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM: Premium telephoto prime lens delivering stunning background separation and razor-sharp clarity for distant action.

  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z: Professional standard zoom combining a constant aperture with video-ready design, ideal for photojournalism and events.

  • Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM: Lightweight prime lens utilized for close-up details, macro shots, and versatile low-light framing.

  • Canon EF 50mm f/2.8: Classic focal length offering sharp, distortion-free perspective for portraiture and general shooting.

Teleconverters and Extenders

  • Canon EF 1.4x III Extender: Extends the reach of compatible EF telephoto lenses while maintaining high optical performance and autofocus speed.

  • Canon RF 1.4x Extender: Dedicated RF extender designed to seamlessly increase focal length on native RF telephoto lenses without sacrificing image quality.

Editing Software and Workflow

Every captured image goes through a professional post-processing workflow using industry-leading software to ensure maximum dynamic range, accurate color reproduction, and clean, noise-free results:

  • DxO PhotoLab 9: Utilized for advanced RAW conversion, lens-specific optical corrections, and elite-tier digital noise reduction at high ISO settings.

  • Adobe Lightroom Classic: Powering the primary culling, batch processing, exposure balancing, and catalog organization pipeline.

  • Adobe Photoshop: Employed for meticulous fine-retouching, compositing, graphic design additions, and custom client print preparations.