Hi, and welcome to my blog. My name is Tasha Schalk, and I am the photographer/owner of Redwall Photo. This blog is where I will post photos from my shoots and daily life, as well as recommendations for vendors and some tips for photographers. Stick around a while and get to know me. I'm fun.

As always, feel free to contact me at tasha@redwallphotography.com or 708.717.2811 if you have any questions, would just like to chat, or would like to book a consult. I'm located in the Chicago area, but do occasionally travel!

  • Photos of As Tall As Lions () on the blog. Some of my favorite recent shots.


    • Archive: ‘Misc’



    What Do You Want To Know?
    February 23rd, 2010

    Questions?

    With it being winter in Chicago, things are a bit slower since most of the city becomes hibernating bears during the winter (or wait, is that just me?), so it’s a good time to get caught up on things – making samples, doing lots of consults, etc. It’s also a good time to do some blogging that I otherwise wouldn’t get to do. So, my question is this…. is there anything that you want to know about? It doesn’t have to center around my business (although it can), and it can have anything to do with the details of photography (processing, gear, how-to, etc), products, what to expect at photoshoots, questions about wedding/portrait shoots, or even any personal questions about me (but maybe not TOO personal!).

    I have a few ideas myself, but I would rather answer any burning questions that anyone has!

    Posted in Misc | 5 Comments »

    Wedding Timeline Schedule
    February 1st, 2010

    I always have a meeting with my wedding clients a month or two before their wedding so that we can go over final details – some special shots that they want, who they want in their formals, and of course, the schedule. I need to know the schedule so I don’t miss certain important aspects of the day, obviously, but I also want to make sure that there is enough time in there to get all the shots that the couple wants. That’s why this schedule that I’m posting about is fantastic.

    Devised by the creative brains over at Wedding Chicks, this schedule not only makes a lot of sense, and is concise (thank goodness! I hate long forms!), but also has specific notes relating to the photography aspect of the wedding. It gives tips and schedules in time for some shots that might not immediately come to mind. Oh, and it’s really cute. A little beauty never hurt anything, right?

    So, if you’re currently planning a wedding, or a photographer in need of a schedule, head on over to the blog post at Wedding Chicks to download it and read a bit more about it.

    Posted in For Photographers, Freebies, Misc | 1 Comment »

    Canvas Samples!
    January 25th, 2010

    Canvas Samples

    I just started offering canvases, metallic prints, and albums at the beginning of this year and am finally starting to get some samples to show clients at consults. This past Friday I got my metallic print samples in the mail, and today I got a mix of samples, including a standout, a masonite mount, and a canvas. Seeing photos blown up, ready to mount on the wall is totally different from seeing the image on the computer or just a print. I can’t wait to share these with with everyone! For now, here are a few photos, but they truly do not do justice to the actual product. (more…)

    Posted in Misc | 6 Comments »

    New Design, New Pricing, New Business Cards!
    January 4th, 2010

    New Design!

    New, new, new!

    Welcome to the redesign of my… everything! In honor of the new year, and growing as a business, I thought it was time for a little facelift. I think my new design really focuses on the modern-vintage aspect of my work. My blog now features larger images, so you can see pictures in all their goodness… my new business cards are just wonderful… my new website is so much fun… and my new pricing guide features a few new items and a new pricing structure.

    It’s been a busy few days, getting all this stuff put together. So, check it all out, and let me know what you think. (more…)

    Posted in Misc | 4 Comments »

    Print Packaging
    November 16th, 2009

    Redwall Print Packaging

    I like pretty things. I also like being creative. I love when things are one-of-a-kind and handmade.

    That’s why I make the packaging for my print orders (or, at least part of it… I also use a padded envelope on the exterior to protect the prints). I could buy nice packages; it would probably be the same price or cheaper, and would definitely be easier. But, where’s the fun in that? I like to think that when each of my clients receives their prints, they’re pleasantly surprised at the unusual packaging.

    The packages shown here are a just a few that I made last week for some orders (I was in a pastel mood that day)… the next batch I make will be totally different! (more…)

    Posted in Misc | 4 Comments »

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