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Friday, September 24, 2010
Love a Local Business!
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Will Your Grandchildren Be Very Upset With You?
I’m willing to bet your grandchildren will be upset with you. Here’s why. Imagine, 50 years from now, as your grandchildren or great grandchildren are going through the boxes in the attic. They are enthralled with the treasures and keepsakes they find and how they tie into the story of your life.
Puzzled, they take them to their parents. “What are these, Mom?” they ask. “Oh, I think those are all of grandma’s photographs. Yep, here’s one labeled ‘My Wedding’. Here’s some more labeled ‘Family Photos,’ and some more labeled ‘Vacations’.”
“How do we look at them?” they ask.
“Well, I’m not sure we can. First of all, no one has the device that reads these anymore. Besides that, I doubt after all these years that they’re any good anymore. Being stored in the attic, the heat and cold probably ruined them.”
The kids are very disappointed. Nowhere amongst all the treasures are any actual prints. All that history is lost. Their connection with the past and all the wonderful stories that might have gone along with all those photographs are gone as well.
Along with all the wonders of our digital age come some significant problems that most people have never thought of.
Did you know that over 90% of all images taken on today’s digital cameras are NEVER PRINTED? I’m guilty of that myself. I have gigabytes of personal photographs that have never been seen other than on a computer screen.
In the old days, film went to the lab and everything that was printable was printed. Even if it was a bad photograph, it still was a hard copy, a part of your family history and it had permanence. Even if they never went in an album, they at least went into a box, to be discovered as treasures years later.
The same problem exists in professional portrait studios today. Many people are simply asking for the images on CD. “I’ll print them later” or “I’ll design my own wedding album” are common phrases. Usually this is done with the thought that they’ll save some money by doing it themselves.
But you know what? Most never make it into any kind of an album. Life gets busy and 20 years later they’ll be looking for some way to read those disks.
I bring this up only to point out the importance of what we, as a professional studio do. Our job is not just to create the images, to create wonderful story telling photographs about the people in front of our camera; it’s to create a final product, whether it be a professionally retouched and printed single image, a family heirloom wall portrait, or an incredible storybook album using a collection of the images that were created.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a wedding, a newborn baby, a senior or a family. Having the final product created for you is important. To do less is to leave the job half done and to short change the customer.
So, if you’re asked for a disk with all the images “so I can print them later”, that’s fine, just make sure your customers understand that if not printed, the conversation their grandchildren will want to have about their family history may never be able to happen.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Leave Me
You never know when this moment may be the last...
when was the last time you stopped to make a memory last a lifetime ?!?
when was the last time you stopped to make a memory last a lifetime ?!?
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Followers ... I love ya!
Thru Networked Blogs, I have several followers. Which I LOVE!
I am trying to keep all forms of social media flowing and running smoothly but it is hard to reach everyone that would benefit from my photography services.
I was wondering if you lovely followers could help me out and refer some of your friends to my blog, facebook/website. Some of you are clients and friends, some of you are interested in my photography art and some are new ... I am glad you are all here and would love the opportunity to share with some of your friends too!
thanks in advance :)
I am trying to keep all forms of social media flowing and running smoothly but it is hard to reach everyone that would benefit from my photography services.
I was wondering if you lovely followers could help me out and refer some of your friends to my blog, facebook/website. Some of you are clients and friends, some of you are interested in my photography art and some are new ... I am glad you are all here and would love the opportunity to share with some of your friends too!
thanks in advance :)
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Spring Break: Errand Day
So even though it is spring break, today is a very busy day with chores, errands and sessions. The kids are self entertaining today with TV shows/movies, Wii and x-box games and then there is always the internet and youtube...
Sorry not tips or activities but self entertainment or as we referred to it as kids, the old term ... imagination :)
Really wishing for more sun on Funday ... Friday ;)
Sorry not tips or activities but self entertainment or as we referred to it as kids, the old term ... imagination :)
Really wishing for more sun on Funday ... Friday ;)
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Where does the time go?
You meet someone, fall in love & get married. Next comes a pet then a baby or two and before you know they are off to school, dating and college. Where does the time go? How many memories are you keeping?
Start a new family tradition:
A great family tradition (besides portraits of course) is a Memory Box. It is great simple way to record daily memories. Now, I am not talking waiting til new years eve and trying to remember what you did that year. The Memory Box is 5 minutes or less daily thing. Kind of like keeping a journal but for the whole family.
How to get started:
The supplies are simply a jumbo index or photo storage box and some index cards to fit the box. You can make them simple or color coded by year or family member. Just as long as you do it often. A different box per year could be good too. The boxes easily fit on a shelf or in a closet when done.
Everyday when your family is together, write a few sentences about what everyone did that day on the index card. You could include snapshots or photos or articles in the school or local paper too! There are tabbed cards available at the office supply store too (you could get either the month tabs or blank to write in your own time frames. Remember to write the date on the card :)
Another fun twist would be to re-use the index cards. By using the cards from the previous year, you can re-read previous years memories. When the card for a certain day is full, start a new one and file it next to the original. It will be fun to see from year to year what each day brings.
Encouraging Group Participation:
All the family can take part. To encourage small kids, ask them the favorite part of their day. Another way they can be part is to record any milestones they did that day (Example: "Tommy slept through the night!"). Also include the adults activities also (ex: "mommy went to a bridal shower" or "daddy build a tree house").
The right time:
With today's busy families, not everyone has dinner together but there is usually a time when everyone is together. Dinner or just after dinner is usually best but if you can 't make it then or on a certain day, you can jot the day's entry down at breakfast or lunch the next day.
It is something you family will find easy and simple to do. Once started, you may find the kids MAKING time for it to happen or reminding you when it is forgotten. Kids love family time and special memories too. The mind fades and life gets busy ... this only takes a few moments :)
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Spring Break 2010: Rainy Day Activities
The Michigan weather sure has changed since the beginning of Spring Break :(
What to do on a boring rainy day...crafts of course! Here is a great link with many different kinds and age level crafts. Enjoy! (an if all else fails do a little singing in the rain performance ;p)
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Spring Break 2010: Photo Safari / Outside Activity
So it is the first day of Spring Break for many in the Mid Michigan area ... How long was it before your kid(s) said there was nothing to do?!?
Got a digital camera, Now what?!?! Many times we will randomly go out and about and just let the kids snap some pictures. That is not all the fun because then we come back home and look at what they captured. And continue the fun with the editing software.
We have even gone to the zoo with a specific Animal Photo Safari in mind. This is in the style of a treasure hunt game. As a family, all you have to do is to make a list of animals to 'find' and photograph. You could make it a memory game or print off a list created on your home computer. The kids can make notes or check off the animals as they 'snap' them. Kids get really engaged in this activity and makes the local zoo kind of new again ;)
Can't make it to the zoo today?!? Make a list of things you might find around the neighborhood or town. The list could be of ordinary things you would find or a list of things they would like to see in their neighborhood (you might be surprised how many of those things they actually find ;p).
Grab those cameras and get creative with your kids today!! Enjoy making these special memories as they will last a lifetime <3
(not sure which digital camera to buy? here is a short video about a new camera that all the kids would love!
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
What color are your Easter Eggs?
So here we are at the start of Spring Break and Easter is near :) In years past, we have been too much on the go to color eggs. I realized how much the kids really miss doing this...
When I was kid age, there were 3 or 4 tablets and a whole lot of vinegar. The only choice was PAAS and was like 25 cents or something (Remember the "5 & Dime" stores ~ where things were really less than a dollar ;) no I am not really THAT old but I have heard stories, giggle.)
Then came the fancier kits with sparkles or stickers. Some had lots of little animal or people 'holders'. Then there were the 'shrinkie' sleeves (just slide over egg then use hot/boiling water to shrink the sleeve onto the egg).
Off to the world wide web I went in search of ideas. The Chance family does it right or not at all! Here is a good sized collection of egg decorating ideas. Searching suggestions to use would be Easter Eggs, Decorating eggs, or Coloring/Dying eggs. The options are only as limited as one's mind. Certainly a creative time that every kids should experience. I do have to say it was much more fun as a kid than as a parent. Clean up was always the parent's job :(
Then what do you do with all the hard boiled eggs?!? Eat egg salad for a week straight?!? Many years just enough eggs are boiled for Deviled Eggs for the Eater Meal. Here is one different recipe for a Breakfast Burrito Panini that might make the menu this year.
We have an extended family member allergic to eggs. That makes meal a little different but still doable. This year the little one is getting Jello Jiggler "eggs" and maybe a new item this year, Jello Beans (if we can find a candy "bean" mold in time).
Feel free to share your ideas on decorating, cleaning, or eating of all those Easter Eggs in the comments section below ... Hoppy Easter to all <3
Jennifer
www.jmchancephotography.com
517-819-1617
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Friday, April 2, 2010
Spring Break is HERE!!
Many of you are heading out of town or even out of the state for Spring Break, Congrats and enjoy!
For the rest of us "stuck" here with work and family obligations enjoying our "staycation", JMChance Photography has some goodies for you!
Book some time with JMChance Photography and experience what everyone is talking about! We have several Limited Edition Sessions {custom to your interests or with graphic enhancements}, Spring Sessions {don't get another boring school portrait! show off your child's personality}, OR how about a new Family Portrait {you remember you ran out of time to get that done during the holidays?!?!}
Spring Break Sessions going on through 4-17, times will go fast! Book yours today to get the best time :)
See you in the studio!
Jennifer
www.jmchancephotography.com
517-819-1617
For the rest of us "stuck" here with work and family obligations enjoying our "staycation", JMChance Photography has some goodies for you!
Book some time with JMChance Photography and experience what everyone is talking about! We have several Limited Edition Sessions {custom to your interests or with graphic enhancements}, Spring Sessions {don't get another boring school portrait! show off your child's personality}, OR how about a new Family Portrait {you remember you ran out of time to get that done during the holidays?!?!}
Spring Break Sessions going on through 4-17, times will go fast! Book yours today to get the best time :)
See you in the studio!
Jennifer
www.jmchancephotography.com
517-819-1617
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Book Now! Online appointment services available :)
busy and on the go? we respect your time too!
try our on line booking service, go to http://jmchance-photography.genbook.com and book a session now!
It is really that easy :)
See you in the studio!
JC
try our on line booking service, go to http://jmchance-photography.genbook.com and book a session now!
It is really that easy :)
See you in the studio!
JC
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Have you told all your friends about JMChance Photography yet? NO! it's easy with a FB Fan Badge! Click on the "Create your Fan Badge" Scroll down to the JMChance Photography in the first pull down menu. Then click on the code and paste to your page, Easy Peasy!
Help us get to 500 Fans by April 15th! Tell everyone you know :) When you refer someone to our studio, make sure they let us know YOU sent them. If they book a session, they get 16 free wallets from their paid session and print order. AND YOUR GET HALF OFF your next session or 16 free wallets, your choice of thank you gift!
JC loves referrals & sharing the love is fun!
See you in the Studio SOON!
Help us get to 500 Fans by April 15th! Tell everyone you know :) When you refer someone to our studio, make sure they let us know YOU sent them. If they book a session, they get 16 free wallets from their paid session and print order. AND YOUR GET HALF OFF your next session or 16 free wallets, your choice of thank you gift!
JC loves referrals & sharing the love is fun!
See you in the Studio SOON!
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
JMChance Photography: Help me decide!!
JMChance Photography: Help me decide!!
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Help me decide!!
I have never really had a logo, the Nike swoosh, the NBC peacock, the Red that symbolizes coke instead of Pepsi. I have tried a few but just don't seem to find the right one...
Here are some of the one's I played with.
I am asking you the fans and friends for input from what I have come up with ... or submit your own. Final decision will be made March 30th and announced here. If you submit a logo and it wins by popular vote, you will get a complimentary portrait session and spending spree of $250! That is a $300 value!!
Here are some of the one's I played with.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Upgrading ... Please hold :)
Just how hard is photography? I have "burned" through a laptop last fall and just recently killed by "infection" the old die-hard workhorse desktop computer. I shoot large raw files (they have more dots for better quality in prints) and run multiple processing programs all at once. Oh yea, I am a super multitasker when processing. this can be a good thing or it can be a bad thing. This week it is a bad thing :(
The Studio was due to upgrade but was hoping it was a little further away ;p
So those of you with recent sessions, hang in there I will meet every year book deadline. I am not afraid of pulling one or more all nighter to make sure your pictures totally ROCK on time! Luckily, this was a low week for sessions ;)
My family and I are enjoying this mini break! I am catching up on TV shows I had not seen in a really long time and realizing there are some funny commercials out there! (even before the Super Bowl!) Have planned a girls movies date with my daughter and 4 of her closest friends for this weekend. Hubby & son will be enjoying the health expo at the Lansing Center (bounce house and lots of kids activities!!) Enjoyed some snow sledding this evening with my youngest son. Backwards down an icy hill, not his favorite, until he got to the bottom. Then he wanted to do it again. Normal is boring, weird is much more fun! (and that is perfectly OK ;D)
Check back for my next post from the new and improved Studio fancy computer. Maybe I will name it "Fancy". (Guys names are for printers...) Til we meet again <3
The Studio was due to upgrade but was hoping it was a little further away ;p
So those of you with recent sessions, hang in there I will meet every year book deadline. I am not afraid of pulling one or more all nighter to make sure your pictures totally ROCK on time! Luckily, this was a low week for sessions ;)
My family and I are enjoying this mini break! I am catching up on TV shows I had not seen in a really long time and realizing there are some funny commercials out there! (even before the Super Bowl!) Have planned a girls movies date with my daughter and 4 of her closest friends for this weekend. Hubby & son will be enjoying the health expo at the Lansing Center (bounce house and lots of kids activities!!) Enjoyed some snow sledding this evening with my youngest son. Backwards down an icy hill, not his favorite, until he got to the bottom. Then he wanted to do it again. Normal is boring, weird is much more fun! (and that is perfectly OK ;D)
Check back for my next post from the new and improved Studio fancy computer. Maybe I will name it "Fancy". (Guys names are for printers...) Til we meet again <3
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
New look ... Have you seen it?
Winter blahs have me changing things up a bit...take a look around at the new blog look!
There will be more updates to the HS Seniors site and the main JMChance Photography site coming soon!
Make sure you are following the blog for the latest and great news!
Ta-Ta!
JC
There will be more updates to the HS Seniors site and the main JMChance Photography site coming soon!
Make sure you are following the blog for the latest and great news!
Ta-Ta!
JC
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