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30 minute mini photo sessions are back!

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Mini Sessions were very popular during the spring and fall seasons.   I plan to offer the mini session during the majority of the year beginning NOW!

This option is $25.00 for a 30 min session at any predetermined location in Richmond County.    Mini sessions can be scheduled for individual, senior, family (no minimum), pet, maternity, infant and business promo sessions.

As with my other sessions, the photo files are edited and posted to an online gallery at www.gotoyourphotos.com for preview.   Prints and digital files can be ordered from the website.  There are several print size, texture and canvas options available.  Also, there are no minimum and you are not pressured with an early expiration date.  The files are available for 12 months!!!

The photo file CD for mini sessions is available for $50.00.  The photo file CD contains high resolution edited files ready for printing with a copyright release form.

Booking is available via cell, email or online using my website.

Off to a busy new year!

The new year brings new plans for Jimmy McDonald Photography.   I am constantly brainstorming new ideas and ways to offer additional services and products.

Before the end of 2011 I was contacted to consider arranging the team and individual player photos for Rockingham Parks and Recreation.  I’ve considered the challenges involved with “Assembly Line” photography before.  It required some thought and planning to make sure that I could have a system with help to handle nearly 300 basketball players and their parents.

Friday January 6^th was the true test beginning with approximately 70 of the young superstars.   Our system worked great and the kids were fun to photograph.  The following day offered more athletes and the process continued to work for us.  I plan to make some minor adjustments to further streamline the ordering process.  We have another weekend with more basketball teams to photograph coming and I am looking forward to it.

We have been very welcomed by the parents and I have already begun planning for spring sports in a few months.  A few templates and samples can be viewed on my blog.

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Another new addition to Jimmy McDonald photography that we introduced during the basketball sessions is mobile credit card transactions.  Many parents took advantage of the mobile credit card transactions and were glad to have this option available to them.

Many times I have been out on location and a client has requested to pay with their debit or credit card.   This will continue to be a nice convenient payment method offered to all future clients.  I have recently completed my second Payment Card Industry training period and am qualified to handle sensitive credit card information to complete transaction.    My website transaction will continue to be processed via Paypal as in the past.

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Mini Sessions were very popular during the spring and fall seasons.   I plan to offer the mini session during the majority of the year beginning NOW!  – This option is $25.00 for a 30 min session at any predetermined location in Richmond County.    The photo file CD for mini sessions is available for $50.00.  The photo file CD contains high resolution edited files ready for printing with a copyright release form.

Mini sessions can be scheduled for individual, senior, family, pet, infant and promo sessions.

My Facebook fan page continues to grow new friends as it approaches 2400 “likes”   This page is a great way to keep up with projects, learn of new specials and offer suggestions.   Come hang out at www.jmacphotofanpage.com

2012 appears to be another busy year for me as I continue to book weddings (May is almost full), engagement sessions, bridal sessions, more sports photos than ever, class reunions, senior portraits and family portrait sessions.  I look forward to another busy year doing something that I very much enjoy.

Please call or email anytime!

Congratulations to 2011 newlyweds!

These couples started new lives in 2011 and I wish the best for them in 2012 and for many year to come. Thank you for choosing Jimmy McDonald Photography to collect memories for you on your special day!

2011 Wedding Couples

The Joyner family on Christmas Eve.

I am glad to have the opportunity to see another high school classmate, Kim, who I have not seen in many years.  I found it interesting that the mother remembers Kim and I getting in trouble for talking in class.  Special thanks to the grandparents for hanging out and allowing me to get the pics requested by their family.

Christmas at the Depot.

I had a great first phone conversation with Dr.  Harris-Hicks concerning her need for a photographer to capture some Christmas photos for her.   We arranged to meet at Hamlet Depot to shoot a series of photos inside and around the building.   It was obvious from the beginning to me that the children knew what to do in front of the camera.  After sorting though the shots I collected there were many more “keepers” than usual.  This was due to the fact that these kids worked for the camera for nearly an hour and the mothers direction and a promised trip to McDonald didnt hurt.

Brandie and Houston

Brandie and Houston drove from Greensboro one evening for their photos session.  We met in Downtown Hamlet to shoot some couples photos for them.  While we shooting some random shots on a set of railroad tracks a freight train slowly approached us and stopped.  this could not have happened at a better time as if we had ordered it for the photo session.   I enjoyed working with the couple and look forward to working with them in the future.

The Beck family at Christmas.

I was happy to visit the Beck family again to capture some Christmas photos for them.  Several weeks ago I captured some photos of their newborn and this time the entire family was to participate in a few shots.

A million dollars later…

I saw a news article about the million dollar renovation at the Ansonia Theatre in Wadesboro, N.C. and knew that  I had to see this place.  I called to make arrangements for a tour and asked a friend of mine, David Ariail, to join me.   David was the director at Richmond Community theatre for 30 years before retiring several years ago.  I thought that he would like to see how a million dollars was spent in the nearby town.  We met with the Arts council director and after several hours talk of their first community production began to evolve into a done deal.  On the way back to Rockingham and for several days following the idea of another run of “A Christmas carol” became reality and the show was moving forward.  I’ve worked behind the scene in Theatre for about 17 years and jumped at the opportunity to work with David Ariail who came out of retirement for another show.  The quality of Ariails work and direction of other people has been a learning experience for me that I continue to benefit from everyday.  Besides designing the sound plot and training the Ansonia sound guy, I had the privilege of arranging the production and promo photos for the show.  The entire run was a huge success for the theatre and many new friends were made in the process.

Anson County Arts Council
Promoting the Arts in Anson County, NC

P.O. Box 332
110 S. Rutherford St.
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Phone:  704-694-4950

Congratulations to Tony and Levon.

This was my final wedding appointment of the 2011 year. Tony and Levon had a very brief but nice wedding ceremony.  The smiles from all of the family members before and after the wedding were contagious.  Tonys mother had some very nice comments about Levon that really warmed my heart.   Watching people in some of their happiest moments makes me glad to be able to participate and captures memories for them on their special day.  Best wishes to Tony and Levon.

McElrath in the studio.

Cooler weather is trying to creep in and the McElrath photo session was scheduled in the studio to prevent us from freezing on this cold evening.  I enjoyed working with this family.

Christmas House!

I was happy to say “Yes” when i received the call asking me to shoot photographs of the Honrine home on Scotland Ave in Rockingham, N.C.    you cannot take your eyes off of this house when you drive by during the holiday season.  It has a unique look that is derived from careful thought and planning.   It was very cool to get an up close view of the decorations while I was photographing the house. Enjoy!!

Nathan’s first Christmas

Nathan, his mom and grandmother met me one morning at the studio to shoot a series of First Christmas photos.   Nathan has been in front of my cameras several times and has already learned how to work for the camera.

The Walker family at Hamlet Depot

I met with the Walker family one evening to shoot their family photos.  Hamlet Depot was their requested location as been several families this year.  The area has a lot to offer and I enjoy setting up some poses around the refurbished buildings.  The two boys also seemed to enjoy being outside and had fun playing.

Signs that Christmas is near.

I’ve been very busy this year shooting portraits, weddings and events.  I have not had many opportunities to play around and shoot candid until recently.   Each year I attempt to shoot some Christmas scenes.

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)”

Richmond Community Theatre presents:

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)”

by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez

December 1^st-4^th and 8^th-11^th

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season!

Production Roles:

The Thomas Family.

I was happy to have scheduled to Thomas family during thanksgiving break.  The warm fall weather seems to have hung around longer than expected and I am glad to take advantage of it.   Weymouth Gardens in Southern Pines is where we agreed to meet for the family photos.  The area is not as colorful during the fall as springtime, but there are still some nice areas to setup some poses.

A little Moree is on the way.

A few weeks ago I saw some good friends and I noticed Joey’s odd facial expressions when M.K. was telling that we HAD to plan to shoot some photos during thanksgiving break.   A couple of weeks later we made the arrangements to meet at Weymouth Gardens in Southern pines for their session.  As I had expected, M.K. is expecting!   congratulations to the Moree family and i hope that new addition loves ice-cold milk and Christmas tunes! (inside joke)

Hangin out at the lake with Morgan, Devin & Rocky.

Morgan works at one of my favorite restaurants called Fuji Grill.  I am eat from there frequent enough that they recognize my phone number when I call in and tell me what  want.  they get it right every time! Morgan has asked me several times about shooting some photos for her and we finally were able to arrange a session.  I was aware of a pet, bu didnt know the Big Dog was coming.   Rock might look a bit intimidating but rumor is, he is afraid of crickets.   he was very nice to me and obeyed every command.  When this session ended i made the call to Fuji to order lunch.