Spring Mini Session for only $30!
Haven't had family pictures in a while? Do you wish to have Easter pictures done? Want and updated profile picture for social media?
JB Photography is offering Spring Mini Session for the month of March for only $30!
I will accept bookings on the weekends of March 24 and 25 and March 31 and April 1, 2012
Your mini session will consist of:
30 minutes of photography time
5 digital files with print release
option to have extra time and to buy extra digital files
Location will be Gordon Moore Park
If interested contact me at info@jlynnprophoto.com
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
What a Photographer Does!
What goes into a picture? You just point and shoot right? Then place it on the computer and show your clients?
In a perfect world photography would be this simple, but unfortunately this isn't a perfect world and some things are just not that simple.
There is a lot that goes into your photographs and today I would like to put a little insight into what that is.
Number one is equipment. You can't expect a surgeon to do surgery without his tools, and a photographer can't do their job without theirs. My typical camera bag consist of two DSLR cameras, various sizes lens, white balance meters, two flashes, lens filters and extra batteries. Now of course this all cost money, but you can have an $8,000 camera and not know how to use it! I have spent countless hours learning my camera inside out. I shoot in manual mode, which means I have complete control over my photos. It takes a lot of time and practice and if you don't know what you are doing then the outcome will not be nice.
Number two is actually taking the pictures. There is a lot more to taking a picture than just aim and shoot. A photographer must know about lighting, posing, composition of a photo and countless other factors that can affect the client and the photographer.
Number three is editing of the pictures. Even though the digital age of photography has been a wonderful thing. We as photographers still have to edit and retouch photos, but instead of a darkroom we do the edits on our computer. Here is an example: The 1st one has no edits, the 2nd one has basic edits.
So imagine, your photographer takes 100 photos, that means that your photographer will have to open, edit and convert the file to jpeg (many photographers shoot in Raw, which is an uncompressed file) even if the photo comes out perfect the photographer must still convert your photos to a jpeg for viewing online and printing.
Now I know there are a lot of points that have been missed, cost is a major factor, especially when it comes to equipment. A lot of time is spent trying to reach clients and we are constantly having to fine tune our business to go with the times. Just remember, just like your local grocery store, clothing stores, and fast food restaurant, we run a business and even though it may not seem like a lot of work, it is! But I love every minute of it!
In a perfect world photography would be this simple, but unfortunately this isn't a perfect world and some things are just not that simple.
There is a lot that goes into your photographs and today I would like to put a little insight into what that is.
Number one is equipment. You can't expect a surgeon to do surgery without his tools, and a photographer can't do their job without theirs. My typical camera bag consist of two DSLR cameras, various sizes lens, white balance meters, two flashes, lens filters and extra batteries. Now of course this all cost money, but you can have an $8,000 camera and not know how to use it! I have spent countless hours learning my camera inside out. I shoot in manual mode, which means I have complete control over my photos. It takes a lot of time and practice and if you don't know what you are doing then the outcome will not be nice.
Number two is actually taking the pictures. There is a lot more to taking a picture than just aim and shoot. A photographer must know about lighting, posing, composition of a photo and countless other factors that can affect the client and the photographer.
Number three is editing of the pictures. Even though the digital age of photography has been a wonderful thing. We as photographers still have to edit and retouch photos, but instead of a darkroom we do the edits on our computer. Here is an example: The 1st one has no edits, the 2nd one has basic edits.
So imagine, your photographer takes 100 photos, that means that your photographer will have to open, edit and convert the file to jpeg (many photographers shoot in Raw, which is an uncompressed file) even if the photo comes out perfect the photographer must still convert your photos to a jpeg for viewing online and printing.
Now I know there are a lot of points that have been missed, cost is a major factor, especially when it comes to equipment. A lot of time is spent trying to reach clients and we are constantly having to fine tune our business to go with the times. Just remember, just like your local grocery store, clothing stores, and fast food restaurant, we run a business and even though it may not seem like a lot of work, it is! But I love every minute of it!
A reason for being me!
"Daddy what did you look like as a baby?" my daughter asked my husband, his response? "I am not sure, we never had pictures taken!" As a parent I know how precious baby pictures can be and knowing that my husband, someone I love very much, doesn't have baby pictures breaks my heart.
This story is not only true, but also the reason why I offer promotions and give aways several times a year!
My family is not very typical, my husband is a college student, currently studying at SIUE. My first full-time job is being a stay at home mom, but my passion in life is my photography. My husband and I struggle everyday, like many Americans are, just to pay bills and buy gas for our car. But, we know there are many out there who are struggling worse than we are, and we count our blessings every day!
With that being said, we are always trying to find ways to give back to others. And one way is though my business as a photographer. I truly love what I do, and I take what I do very serious. But as I have said several times since starting JB Photography, I am not out to make millions of dollars but to capture those beautiful moments in life that should be captured. With that being said, I do have to charge, as it hard work. But, I strive to give the best price possible and will work with my clients on a payment plan and custom packages.
This is why I encourage everyone to participate in my give aways and promotions that I do throughout the year. And I encourage anyone who is unable to afford photography to contact me!
Everyone deserves beautiful pictures, regardless of income!
This story is not only true, but also the reason why I offer promotions and give aways several times a year!
My family is not very typical, my husband is a college student, currently studying at SIUE. My first full-time job is being a stay at home mom, but my passion in life is my photography. My husband and I struggle everyday, like many Americans are, just to pay bills and buy gas for our car. But, we know there are many out there who are struggling worse than we are, and we count our blessings every day!
With that being said, we are always trying to find ways to give back to others. And one way is though my business as a photographer. I truly love what I do, and I take what I do very serious. But as I have said several times since starting JB Photography, I am not out to make millions of dollars but to capture those beautiful moments in life that should be captured. With that being said, I do have to charge, as it hard work. But, I strive to give the best price possible and will work with my clients on a payment plan and custom packages.
This is why I encourage everyone to participate in my give aways and promotions that I do throughout the year. And I encourage anyone who is unable to afford photography to contact me!
Everyone deserves beautiful pictures, regardless of income!
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