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Mandi & Josh’s Engagement Session
020 days
All smiles! This couple produced all smiles during their engagement session. I look forward to working with the couple with wedding planning.
Gary’s Senior Photo Session
022 days
We had great weather during Garys photo session. This allowed us to roam around downtown Rockingham and shoot in several locations.
Cap and Gown sessions continue
026 days
The cap and gown session fee is $15.00. I’ll photograph up to 5 different cap & gown poses. The proofs will be posted online for print and CD photo file purchasing. The CD ($35.00) will contain a high resolution file of all of the poses with copyright release for printing. You will need your own cap & gown set with applicable club sashes and stoles. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
cap, gown, senior
North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Camping World Truck Series
036 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Candid/Events
The Rockingham Speedway was once again host to the Camping World Truck Series. The second year of NASCAR returning to The Rock brought race fans from many areas of the country. 20-year-old Kyle Larson dominated the race and held of competitors during final two green, white, checker laps following a late caution.
Adrienne’s Cap & Gown
043 days
The cap and gown session fee is $15.00. I’ll photograph up to 5 different cap & gown poses. The proofs will be posted online for print and CD photo file purchasing. The CD ($35.00) will contain a high resolution file of all of the poses with copyright release for printing. You will need your own cap & gown set with applicable club sashes and stoles. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
Tyler’s Cap and Gown Session
048 days
Tyler came to the studio Yesterday to have his cap and gown pics made. This was a short session, approximately 15-20 minutes. The guys prefer it this way and I don’t waste time getting several poses.
The cap and gown session fee is $15.00. I’ll photograph up to 5 different cap & gown poses. The proofs will be posted online for print and CD photo file purchasing. The CD ($35.00) will contain a high resolution file of all of the poses with copyright release for printing. You will need your own cap & gown set with applicable club sashes and stoles. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
New lens and backdrop has arrived!!!
051 days
New lens and backdrop has arrived!!! I finally receive a 24-105mm lens to run between my main wide and zoom lens. Just in time to begin Richmond Senior High Cap and Gown sessions. Visit www.jmacphotostudio.com for updated pricing info for Cap and Gown portrait sessions.
Kaitlin and Ryan’s Engagement Session
064 days
I’m looking forward to Kaitlin and Ryan’s May 2013 wedding day. If there engagement session is any indication of the fun that they will have on their wedding day, I would hate not to be a witness. I photographed Kaitlin’s sister’s wedding a few years ago and remember the family very well. Fun was had by all, including the photographer. I enjoy seeing people have a good time and I have no doubt that Kaitlin and Ryan’s wedding day will be very similar.
Ellie Cate
083 days
This wasn’t Ellie Cate’s first time in front of my camera. However, as most little ones can be, she was a bit shy for a while. It did not take Ellie Cate long to begin providing some great playful poses. I look forward to the next time.
Art’s Richmond “Mysterioso 2013″ annual gala.
0109 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Candid/Events
Art’s Richmond held it’s annual fundraiser at Liberty Place in Rockingham, N.C. This year’s theme was Mysterioso 2013 – Blue and Gold and attendees were encouraged to wear masquerade masks. Attendees were entertained by spontaneous demonstrations of dance skills by two couples. Another treat was the Cake Showcase featuring three local bakers competing for best representation of them, best taste and best overall. Monetary votes were accepted to determine the winners. The cake showcase and silent auction items help make the fundraiser a success.
Great advice from other wedding professionals.
116 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Weddings
I do not usually link to other blogs here, but the following links are a must read for engaged couples planning their wedding day.
-The first has been a favorite of mine for years as I have seen “Uncle Joe” in action during several weddings that I have been hired to photograph.
“Why Hiring Uncle Joe to Photograph Your Wedding Isn’t Worth the Savings”
-The next link is very special since it does not come from another photographer. A wedding venue owner notes her reasons for hiring a professional photographer based on her experience with wedding events.
“Why You Never Skimp On Wedding Photography!”
-This article has some great advice on cost and what to expect regardless of the size of your wedding.
“There Is No Substitute For a Professional Wedding Photographer”
-This next link is a horror story from a couple who thought that they had hired a pro. This is a great reason why you should ask to see a recent complete wedding collection and printed samples from your photographer. BTW – I have a collection of my most recent work available for viewing HERE.
“My Wedding Photography Nightmare”
Here are the top 5 reasons for hiring an experienced wedding photographer: (From an article at Today’s Bride)
- A professional wedding photographer knows how to capture every single moment of your wedding in all its glory. They can give your photographs a polished look.
- An experience photographer should suggest some unique ways to photograph your wedding. For example they will assess the location and suggest good areas in which to take the photographs so that the scenery will enhance the images.
- If you are also employing a videographer then the photographer can take photographs that work well with the narrative and editing techniques chosen by the videographer.
- Your photographer will have different ideas on how your final images can be presented. It is your special day so let everyone know how beautiful you looked and fun the day was.
- Depending on your requirements then an experienced wedding photographer can usually bring along a second photographer so you can capture multiple angles, or at least recommend a photographer who they can work in tandem with to produce a great result.
Make sure you book your photographer well in advance. Just know that the best wedding photographers are being booked months in advance. Their reputation often precedes them and couples are clamoring to book their services. So get your date in early.
-This final link is my own two-cents about hiring a professional.
“Experience is important when hiring a wedding photographer.”
Spring Sessions in January.
134 days
A hint of Spring is on the way and I am scheduling photo sessions for the weekend.
Portraits (Family, Newborn, Senior, and pets)
- Mini Session – 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
- Option A Cost-$60.00. This option includes a one hour session at a predetermined location. I will direct and shoot several different poses. *(travel fee may apply to surrounding counties)
Fee includes print package containing prints of client selected pose. Package consists of – One 8×10, two 5×7′s, and a set of 8 wallets. Photos are printed in a professional photography lab using Professional Digital Paper.
The remaining poses will also be available for ordering from an online gallery.
- Option B – $40.00 sitting fee up to one hour. This option does not include prints. An online gallery will be setup for unlimited print ordering. *(travel fee may apply to surrounding counties)
A photo file CD with copyright release is available. Photo file CD consist of all edited files cropped and prepared for unlimited printing up to 8×10 in size. The photo file CD for hour sessions $100.00.
*Add $20.00 for travel for locations outside of Richmond County – Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Scotland, Marlboro, and Chesterfield Counties.
Richmond Senior High School Cap and Gown sets are available for rent – $10 per session.
Congratulations to Boz and Jaime
0140 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Weddings
It had been a few years since I visited Wallace Lodge in Laurinburg, N.C. I was happy to find out that Jaime and Boz chose Wallace Lodge as their wedding and reception venue. The website describes the location: “… nestled in the middle of 150+ acres surrounded by wildlife and nature.” This is very correct. The drive into the woods to the lodge is scenic and basically untouched. Jaime and Boz’s decorations at the lodge kept with the outdoors theme and represented nature in many ways. It didn’t take long for the guest to fill the building just before the couple met to read their vows. Witnessing a couple read their personalized wedding vows is always a touching moment. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves during dinner and dancing. Even though that this was a December wedding, the weather was not too cold to prevent us from capturing several photo outdoors. I wish Jaime and Boz a wonderful future together.
Autumn’s Last Storm – Hinson Lake
0215 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Fine Art
Another photography goal has been met. Our State Magazine selected one of my photos for their Tar Heel Image page of the November 2012 issue.
Hinson Lake is a beautiful place and I shoot portrait and landscape photos frequently at this location. I was lucky to catch this scene on a cloudy day. It’s one of my favorite landscape photos and have a print of this pic hanging in my office. This photo was submitted for the annual photo contest but didn’t win. However, I was excited when Our State contacted me in September wanting to use the photo in the November issue.
Our State is my favorite magazine and I’ve wanted to see one of my photos printed in this publication for a long time. My next goal will be to earn an assignment from Our State.
This scene and various others are available for print purchasing from my Website.
Autumn’s Last Storm – Hinson Lake, Rockingham, N.C.
The Rotary Lodge and Hinson Lake is open to the public. Rental fees and regulations are posted below on downloadable PDF files. Also, all reservations for the Rotary Lodge can be made through the Parks and Recreations Departmentlocated at Browder Park in Rockingham (910) 895-6810.
Hinson Lake is a lovely city park located within the city limits of Rockingham NC. The city has prepared almost 3 miles of walking trails looping around the lake just underneath a shady canopy of trees with numerous wooden bridges including one that is 300ft long with a nice gazebo in the middle Picnic tables and benches are located around the lake.
Hinson Lake hours of operation (Effective June 11th, 2010)
M-F 4pm- 8pm
Saturday 12pm-8pm
Sunday 1pm-8pm
(Hours of Operation contingent upon the weather and demand.)
Call Parks and Recreation for facility and equipment rental pricing at 895-6810.
Rules and Regulations for Rotary Lodge and Hinson Lake
Click here to download a map of Hinson Lak
152 Hinson Lake Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
11/2/2012- I received the following letter in the mail and it made my day!
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