Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A day that changed our lives ~ April 27th 2011

What a devastating day for the whole south east. Tornado's swept across our state wiping away homes, businesses and lives. We always hear and see on the news photos of horrible natural disasters, but unless you see one for yourself....well its just not the same. Our little town of cullman did NOT get the worse part, but having this storm damage here is a little to close for comfort.

Im not going to go on and on about what all happened, SURELY you have been watching the news and you are aware of this category 1 state of disaster. rate up there along with 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.

All the photos below are of cullman county and you can see the beautiful little houses and businesses GONE. Cullman is a historical district and all the buildings are very very old. Clara, my oldest, she was very shocked to see a tree in the front door of her school. As for me, It broke my heart to see it all... especially this little chapel where I one day wanted to have the wedding I never had...I have a before and after shot here. Please continue to pray for everyone across the state. Many people lost their lives, loved ones, children, parents, homes, and more...





























Saturday, April 16, 2011

Peace

Giving God the Glory through my photos.



Painted By You

This cup took HOURS to paint and write on... LOL...Coming up with all the different fonts was the hard part, I wish I would have painted the back ground, but then again you wouldn't have been able to see the colors as well....Turned out pretty cool if I do say so myself. Now, Where is my Hot Tea !!!

Baby Brayden {Newborn}

Isnt he the cutest little thing, I just wanted to hold him the whole time... He was 7 days old and sleepin good. His little lips were precious and I just wanted to kiss him all over. His big sister Amari LOVES her baby brother!!!







Friday, April 8, 2011

PROM 2011 {{Addison High}}

There are Literally too many BEAUTIFUL pics to post here on the blog. check them all out at  www.jcfotography.smugmug.com under clients... WOWZA !  Alley, Lukas, Matt, & Hannah were show stopping for sure. I love their colors and the Ladies were absolutely BEAUTIFUL !  Here are a few, Enjoy!






Lori Jones {Maternity}

 


New Logo

Well it seems like all I do it edit and create Logos for other people. I have been struggling with my "new" logo for several months, I wanted something colorful and fun, but then I would change my mind every time. Needless to say at the end of it all this niffy little guy is what I came up with, so simple and shic. Now the Ironic thing about this logo is that I HATE BIRDS... with a passion. or well they hate me I think, LOL...But that empty space just didnt look good with anything else up there. Now I have my classy, shic, modern, yet southern logo and Hopefully my indecisive self will stick with it!  ENJOY

Monday, March 14, 2011

I heart Faces | Sun flare challenge

I have never been a direct sun light kind of photographer, There is always a certain window of time I like to shoot to avoid the bright harsh sun, squinty eyes, and huge shadows...I mean I can always photo shop a sun flare into the photo if need be...HOWEVER, this day, It was rather chilly so shooting in the middle of the day when it was going to be the warmest was a no brainer !!!


Monday, February 7, 2011

I HEART FACES | Photo Challenge



This week over at I HEART FACES the photo challenge it HEARTS...with a face of course. I really don't have that much to motivate me being couped up in the house because of all the Rain and Cold weather. So I took the opportunity to make that Pile of warm,clean clothes that my napping tot curled up in into a HEART...ENJOY...


Friday, February 4, 2011

BECOME A SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE

2011 Senior Representative Program

JC Fotography is ready for 2011 Seniors! It’s that time of year, JC Fotography is looking for FUN seniors interested in becoming senior representatives. I am looking for juniors who will be seniors in 2011 to help promote my business to their friends. I will be collecting applications until February 26, 2010 from anyone wanting to be considered as one of my reps. I will choose one female and one male student from each local high school in early March. 

Want to get your Senior Photo session for close to free?
Want to have some great images for Facebook, and your MySpace portfolios?
Want to get free prints, photo albums, and a wall poster?

Then our Senior Rep Program may be for you.
JC Fotography is now seeking high school senior representatives for the class of 2011! If you are currently a high school junior or know a high school junior who might like to be a senior rep, here’s what you need to know.

If accepted, you will be representing JC Fotography and telling your friends about our Senior Sessions throughout your senior year. Be sure to let your junior friends know also, so they will have a chance to apply for the 2012 program! For every friend you refer us to, you will receive special discounts on your print orders.

In order to be a senior rep, you must:
• Have great style, lots of personality and enjoy being in front of the camera.
• Be a current high school junior graduating in 2011.
• Live in and attend school in one of the following counties: Cullman City or Cullman County, I may make exceptions for my Birmingham Clients.
• Be available to have one session completed before May 1st, 2010.
• Agree to tell your friends and classmates about JC Fotography and share your senior portraits with them.
• Have your parents or legal guardians sign a model release form.
• Agree to represent ONLY JC Fotography and use these images as your senior pictures.

As part of our senior rep program you will receive the following:
• Free photo session(s) with unlimited clothing changes. Photos may be completed in one session or several sessions at JC Fotography’s discretion. Several locations may be used.
• The opportunity to earn print credit for every person they refer to JC Fotography for senior portraits. (And their friends get perks, too!)
• 25 - 50 personalized referral cards to give to friends and classmates with your name, your portraits, and our Business information to hand out to friends.
• Several of our favorite photos with Logo on them as low-resolution files to share on social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace or Blogs. (our logo on them).
• A digital slideshow on your Facebook, MySpace, and Blog Pages
• Discounts on your print orders (discounts apply to orders purchased before expiration of gallery).
• A $50 gift card will be awarded to the representative with the highest number of photo business cards turned in by August 31, 2011. 

Referral Discounts
1-3 Referrals –$10.00 print credit per referral
4-6 Referrals –$15.00 print credit per referral
7-9 Referrals –$20.00 print credit per referral
10-12 Referrals –$30.00 print credit per referral
13+ Referrals –$50.00 print credit per referral

When your referrals book a paid session and bring in your Rep Card you will receive the above mentioned discounts according to the amount of referrals you bring to us. These referrals can include anyone who books the following sessions: Senior, Newborn, Family Portraits, Portraits, Weddings, etc.
You will receive your Rep Cards by May 15, 2010.
You only receive credit for referrals earned before your Full Senior Session is completed. This will be between January 2011 and May 2011 depending on the session types you choose to do.
Any referral cards used between the time your session is complete and May 26, 2011, will be kept and you can order additional products or prints with your credits.
If accepted, you will be representing JC Fotography and telling your friends about our Senior Sessions throughout your senior year. Be sure to let your junior friends know also, so they will have a chance to apply for the 2012 program. 

The classmate(s) must present a referral card in order to be eligible. All referred classmates will receive 10% off their session with a valid referral card. Your participation in the program will not only introduce you to a new way for cutting edge, personalized photography, but also a way to earn incentives toward your session for senior portraits at little or no cost. 

Terms and conditions are listed below for all Senior Portrait Representatives. The first photo session must be completed by May 1st of the Junior Year and all additional sessions need to be scheduled by July 1st, 2010. Parents or legal guardians of the Senior Rep must sign a model release, allowing us to use your images for advertising purposes. A valid Senior Portrait Rep Referral Card must be presented by a referred student in order to receive any credits toward prints. Credits will only be issued when a referred senior’s session is complete and all fees are paid in a timely manner by the referred senior. The program is first come, first serve, so act fast if you are interested.
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Interested students should submit all information by Friday, February 26, 2010. Reps will be chosen in early March by JC Fotography. Reps will be contacted if chosen and also announced on the Blog and on Facebook. No more than two reps will be chosen from each school. 

TO APPLY FOR OUR SENIOR REP PROGRAM 

Email us at jackiecalvert@yahoo.com and we can email you an application!
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Year 2010 in Review !

Here are a few favorites from this past years sessions. I cant wait to see what this new year brings. Sit back and enjoy this little video. Scroll down and mute the blog music so you can listen to the song on the video if you would like....

Friday, December 17, 2010

Family {{ The Terry's }}

Here is the sweetest little family EVER.... Sadie is in clara's grade and Kada and Clayton just complete this little trio !



Saturday, December 4, 2010

Copyright Information

All images copyrighted by the photographer, JC Fotography (Jackie Calvert). It is illegal and unlawful to scan, copy, or reproduce JC Fotography's (Jackie Calvert) work in any manner and is punishable by law under the United States Copyright Laws with fines starting at $150,000.


When hiring a custom photographer you are also putting your trust within that artist to have the best images possible in print and digital form. By altering the artist’s work you are taking away from the quality and professionalism of the art.

Thank you so much for respecting JC Fotography's work and livelihood by choosing NOT to reproduce her images.

Here is a little more info on the COPYRIGHT LAWS !



Friday, December 3, 2010

Family {{ The Kimbrell's }}

I just love meeting new clients and exploring new places... We shot in town and out at the Clarkson Covered bridge in Cullman. It was absolutly beautiful out there. Having this beautiful family to shoot was a HUGE PLUS... I love them ! AND to top it off... They are ALABAMA FANS ! ROLLLLLL TIDE


Brandy, Brian, Brady, Jordyn, & Sophie.... I cant wait for the nest time we shoot. You are are beautiful people and your very blessed to have your family.






Tuesday, November 16, 2010

A Little TLC

I wanted to show you guys a few before and after shots I have. I never show clients the SOOC. (Strait out of camera) Each Photo I take goes through individual processing to perfect it so I can put my touch on it...I MUST show you some of these before and afters... I also offer "FIX MY PHOTO" service to others. Below are a few EDITED photos from others....They needed a little TLC so this is how I get down !
                      ABOVE AND BELOW PHOTO BY  (YOURS TRUELY) JC FOTOGRAPHY

                                    Above Photo by LASTING MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY


ABOVE PHOTO BY MP MYERS PHOTOGRAPHY

                      The ABOVE and Below Photos BY TIFFANY MANGUM PHOTOGRAPHY

CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND PRICING ON "FIX MY PHOTO" SERVICES !!!