Ed Pereira Photography needs a new logo design

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Logo Design Brief
I would like a logo designed for my photography business. I am mainly a wedding photographer but I have also sold my work to some large corporate companies (Svedka Vodka).
I like to keep my website clean and simple, therefore the logo should also be relatively simple. Ideally, the clever use of a camera would be good, but I'm also open to other photography related images that potential clients would recognize as a photography based business. On the other hand, I do like other symbols such as flowers, trees, balloons, etc. that I have seen used for other photographers' websites.
I prefer pastel and soft colours, but I'm also open to something more technical if it is suitable.
The target market I am aiming for is young couples (engaged couples for example) and also women (as they are more likely to be researching photographers for their wedding!) But it doesn't have to be overly feminine.
I have attached a logo I quite like, but I find it a bit harsh looking (and uninspiring!) But I do like that it uses my initials and kind of looks like a camera!
Ideally I would like the logo to have EdPereira.com, but alternatively it could say Ed Pereira Photography, but hopefully with the EdPereira.com, the logo would be 'photography' based so clients would know I am a photography website.
I would like an eye-catching logo that hopefully people would remember.
Thank you for reading my brief.
Regards,
Ed Pereira
Updates
Hello everyone,
Added Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: Hello all, as I've just guaranteed the project for a decent amount of money, I thought you might want more time to perfect the logos. Good luck creating!
Regards,
Ed
Added Wednesday, June 26, 2013
A massive thank you to all designers who submitted logos for me to choose! I had 285 designs, so picking one will be difficult!
Added Saturday, July 13, 2013
Target Market(s)
Mainly young couples, probably primarily women!
Industry/Entity Type
Business
Logo Text
EdPereira.com
Logo styles of interest
Emblem Logo
Logo enclosed in a shape



Pictorial/Combination Logo
A real-world object (optional text)



Look and feel
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Traditional
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Personable
Professional
Feminine
Masculine
Colorful
Conservative
Economical
Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- Pastel like colours, but must also be able to be black or white (for watermarking black and white photos)
Nice to have
- It would be nice to have a camera somewhere in the logo, a modern or traditional camera. But not 100% essential if you have a better idea.