Jordan Photography

And the winners are....

2010-10-23T17:17:00.000-07:00

Drumroll please...

First prize goes to JACKSON (the pumpkin)!!!
Jackson wins a FREE Christmas Mini Session which includes 6 photo sheets of their choice AND 50% off any additional photos purchased from the Mini Session

Second prize goes to ALYVIA (the butterfly)!!!
Alyvia wins a FREE Christmas Mini Session which includes 5 photo sheets of their choice AND 30% off any additional photos purchased from the Mini Session

Third prize goes to PARKER (the bird)!!!
Parker wins a FREE Christmas Mini Session which includes 4 photo sheets of their choice AND 10% off any additional photos purchased from the Mini Session.
**Just a side note, Emma (who is Jackson's sister) placed third in the contest, but since the prizes are one per family, Parker had the next largest amount of votes after Emma.

I will be contacting these super cute kiddo's parents to schedule your mini sessions.

Thank you all so very much for your entries and your votes!

Time to Vote!!

2010-10-15T13:44:00.000-07:00

Ok, it’s time to vote for the Halloween Costume Photo Contest!! There are so many cuties to choose from :) Here’s what you need to do. I will be uploading the photos here soon, but right now, they are in album on my facebook page, named ‘Halloween Costumes’. All you will have to do to vote is go over to the Jordan Photography facebook page, like the page, and “like” the photo or photos you want. You can vote for as many photos you like. Voting begins now, today, Friday, October 15 and runs for one full week, until Friday, October 22 at 6 p.m. I will announce the winner sometime Friday evening after the voting has closed. Share the info with you family and friends and vote for these cute little kidders!

What is the 2010 Halloween Costume Photo Contest all about?

2010-09-27T16:50:00.000-07:00

Having fun, of course! What's more fun than wearing a cute or scary costume at Halloween time?

Second to Christmas, Halloween is one of the top photo taking holidays of the year. We plan and search for the cutest costumes, dress up the kiddos, and take them out for a couple of hours to gather every bit of candy they can get their hands on. Unfortunately, like so many other moments, these sweet moments are gone in the blink of an eye. So what better way to remember all those Trick-or-Treat moments than digging through your photos, find the best costume photos you can find, and then enter them into the Jordan Photography Annual Halloween Photo Contest. I bet you can think of the exact photo you would like to enter right now. And you’re smiling just thinking about it.

Send your favorite photo to jordanphotography@roadrunner.com with subject line of “Halloween Photo Contest” along with the child’s first name only and your (the parent’s) contact information. You will have until October 13 at 11:59 p.m. to send me your photos. The voting will begin on October 14 and run for one week. Not only can you show off those cutie patootie photos of your little goblin, you could win some prizes too!

Rules: This contest is open to children ages newborn to 12. Please send only one photo of each child. Your Halloween costume photo must be compatible with the family friendly nature of this website. The winners will be decided by the amount of votes each photo receives.

Prizes: There will be three prizes awarded to the top three photos. One prize awarded per family.

First prize - FREE Christmas Mini Session which includes 6 photo sheets of your choice AND 50% off any additional photos purchased from your Mini Session

Second prize - FREE Christmas Mini Session which includes 5 photo sheets of your choice AND 30% off any additional photos purchased from your Mini Session

Third prize - FREE Christmas Mini Session which includes 4 photo sheets of your choice AND 10% off any additional photos purchased from your Mini Session

Spread the word and invite your friends to enter their little ones also!

The Bradford family

2010-09-19T17:09:00.001-07:00

I was contacted by Emily Bradford to take photos of her family...she & her husband and their for super cute dogs. I drove down to their house to take the photos since one of her their puppies gets carsick. When I got there and met both Emily and her husband and their doggies, I fell in love with this family. Emily & Jeff were just the sweetest couple and I could just tell immediately how much they adored their little guys. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to meet them and so very much look forward to being able to work with them again.

Back to School Mini Session Cuties

2010-09-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

Well, the first full week of school is under our belts and I am so behind on blogging (and cleaning, and organizing, but that's beside the point). So with school now into full swing I wanted to share some pics of the adorable, eager kiddos I had the opportunity to take some photos of at the School House Winery in Dover. It was so super cute to see them so excited to go back to school. I love this time of year. A new start to a new school year, with a new pair of shoes and a backpack :)

Back to School Mini Sessions

2010-07-21T07:12:00.000-07:00

The time of year has come again (yes, already ). I know that you are looking at that right now and thinking, “WHAT?!?! Back to School? Really?!?” But if you think about it, in about a month we will all be going crazy getting the kidders ready for the first day back. Our house is always full of excitement (and a few nerves) as the new school year approaches. For our household, this marks the end of elementary school for our Gauge and only one more year until our little Reid heads off to Preschool. Whether it is the first day of kindergarten or the first day of junior high, it is a day to celebrate and remember just who your child is in these exact moments.

In August, I am going to offering some mini back-to-school sessions!!!! They will be super cheap and super fast. Plus, if you are a teacher, you are so in luck! You will be able to get 15% off your mini session. Just to show my love those wonderful men and women who shape our youngsters minds.

Each session will last up to 30 minutes and will be done on-location (to be announced) with a vintage school desk and books. Feel free to add a personal touch to the portraits by adding the details that help your child’s personality shine…favorite books, favorite outfit, sports equipment, etc. The cost for the mini sessions will be $40 which includes 4 units of choice & 10% off all other prints you order from the session.

There will only be 2 dates available, 3 if there is enough interest, so book now! Sessions will be held on August 14th and August 15th (the third date is to be determined based on the amount of interest). Space available on a first-come basis. Call, email, or message me on facebook to reserve your date and time.

330.243.4930
JORDANPHOTOGRAPHY@ROADRUNNER.COM
www.facebook.com/jessicajordanphotography

And here’s an added bonus for you…Refer your friends and family and receive $10 credit for each referral that schedules and completes a session!

Let’s start the 2010-11 school year with great custom photos!

(I took a couple of quick photos using the desk, just to give you all an idea of how cute the vintage desk is ☺)

Facebook

2010-07-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

If you all haven't checked out my facebook stop on over and like my page. There is a lot of info I post there that I may not post here. Hope to see you there!

http://www.facebook.com/jessicajordanphotography

Dominick at four months

2010-07-04T08:22:00.000-07:00

Oh sweet Dominick! This little guy reminds me so much of my Gauge when he was that age. Adorable little smile, big round cheeks, and chubby little guy. Hi is just so cute!! At this age they are so into what is going on around him and he was just wide eyed and constantly looking to make sure mama was still in the room. He didn't want much to do with the crazy lady with the big black camera in front of his face, but I think even though we still got some super cute photos. Dominick's mom and I have been friends for over a decade. We have so many wonderful memories together and now taking photos of her first baby makes my heart full of joy!! Oh I just love this little guy!!

Tim and Breanne

2010-06-29T15:34:00.000-07:00

I was so excited about doing this photo shoot! The groom-to-be, who is a friend of mine, texted me about doing a surprise engagement shoot for his fiance. I was so thrilled...for two reasons. First because, like I said, he is a friend of mine, and I was so excited for him that got engaged and is so happy. Secondly, (ok ladies, don't be jealous) because the photo shoot was a surprise!! How cool is it that a groom-to-be was so thoughtful that he wanted to surprise his new fiance with a photo shoot!! I met the bride-to-be for the first time the night of the shoot, and I have to say, she is so super sweet! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire photo shoot. And I got the added excitement of being asked to photograph their wedding in Wheeling next year. I am so excited for that wedding!! They are both so much in love and it is so apparent just by spending a small amount of time with them.

Time to VOTE!!

2010-06-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

All the entries are posted for the Sunkissed Summer Photo Contest. Come on over to the Jordan Photography facebook page and vote for your favorites!! There are so many cute kiddos!!

http://www.facebook.com/jessicajordanphotography?ref=ts

Sunkissed Summer Photo Contest

2010-06-20T12:40:00.000-07:00

We’re well into into June and what a better way to celebrate these amazing summer days than with a photo contest!! For those of you who have taken part in the Halloween costume photo contest, this we be pretty much the same concept, but instead this contest will have a summer theme, and I’m changing it up a bit to include facebook, and not just my blog.

Here are the Guidelines:

-Send me a photo via email to jordanphotography@roadrunner.com of your cute little one, ages newborn-12, in a summertime setting (swimming, vacation, the beach, baseball, etc). Please put “contest” in the subject line. Include your name, contact info, and the child’s name & age. You may enter one photo per child. If you have more than one child, enter a photo for each one :)

-The photo of your child doesn’t have to be from this current summer, it can be from any summer. But remember, the photo must be of your child in a summertime setting or of your child taking part in a summertime activity. Photos need to be ones that you, a family member, or friend have taken. Please no professional images (unless they are images I have taken, then you may use them as long as my copyright is intact).

-All entries must be received by 11:59 pm on June 26.

-The voting will begin on June 27 and run until July 5. Get all your friends and family to vote for you! Email them, text them, facebook them. The more people you contact, the more votes you will get. Refer them to your photo on the Jordan Photography facebook page. They must be fans of the Jordan Photography facebook page to be able to vote.

-The photos with the most votes will win prizes from myself and the shops that I have listed on my facebook wall.
http://www.facebook.com/jessicajordanphotography?ref=ts

-You may vote for as many photos as you want.

-If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message at anytime!! That’s it! Good luck!!

How to Have the Perfect Newborn Photography Session

2010-06-09T15:14:00.000-07:00

Super great article on newborn photo session preparataion..

How to Have the Perfect Newborn Photography Session

Tiny Dancer Breanna

2010-06-09T10:45:00.000-07:00

This was the day (actually about an hour prior to) the tornado hitting our county. The weather was pretty rainy and yucky all week and we weren't quite sure we would be able to fit this shoot in. But we dodged the rain and finished the shoot in plenty of time to take cover. I was so excited to take Breanna's photos! This was the first set of dance photos I've ever taken and I loved seeing her all dressed up in her dance costume, makeup, pretty hair, and tiara. She is so quiet and a bit shy (which most parents look at me and say "Ya right!" when I say that about their child. Most kids are a bit shy when I become the person with the big black camera in front of my face. I have known Breanna's mom for oh, about 16 (oh my goodness is that possible?!?) years when we worked together at our wonderful retail jobs. And now I work with Breanna's dad, well almost, not the same office, but the same building. So it's a real thrill for me to photograph children I haven't seen since they were babies. I feel so honored to be the one to capture their memories.

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

2010-05-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about this!! This magazine is one of my favorites, and after some encouragement and many compliments on this photos, it was entered into the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest. Click on the link below, and you can vote for my photo of baby Addison. Please vote!! And please share this with your friends and family. Baby Addison is so cute, she needs to be a magazine cover model :) Thanks all!!

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

Welcome to the world sweet baby Addison

2010-05-30T11:14:00.000-07:00

I got the very special pleaser of photographing sweet baby Addison. She is baby girl #4 in this family and is just as precious and wonderful as her sisters. This photo shoot was especially meaningful to me because Addison's mother and I have been friends since junior high and have remained close throughout the years of marriage and children. I feel so blessed to have been a part of her first week and as the months pass, I'm sure you will get to see Addison grow. She was so good during this photo shoot and slept almost the entire time. She woke up at the end to give us a few open eyed shots. The cute little cow in some of the photos was a gift from her sisters and her mom wanted to include the cow to make the girls happy. Little did we know that the photos with the cow would turn out as cute as they would. What fun this shoot was! And holding a baby girl that small gave me a bit of baby fever :)

NEW Referral Program!!!

2010-05-14T15:58:00.000-07:00

I can’t say this enough...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my clients! I couldn’t have this business without all of my wonderful customers. Not only do I have repeat clients, but I have amazing clients who share their photos and tell their friends and family about the great experience they’ve had with me! So because you have all been so great to me, it’s time for me to give back to you. As of today, I am introducing a new client referral program!!

Each time you refer a new client who books a photo session with Jordan Photography, you will receive a $25 print credit towards your next order!! You can choose to accumulate your referral dollars or you can use your referral dollars immediately. It’s completely up to you! There is no limit on the maximum number of referrals you’re allowed. It’s that simple!!

So, first, send your friends and family on over to my facebook page and have them “like” the page. That way, they can browse through the photos I’ve shared and see what they like. Second, tell them about your experience with me! I love the friendships I have made through my photography and I want you to feel the same! Third, tell them about this program. After all, as soon as your referral has their first session, they will be eligible to begin earning referral dollars as well!!

For those of you who haven’t had a session with me, don’t fret, you can get in on the action, too! Give me a call and set up and appointment. And then after your photo shoot, start referring away! You can earn referral dollars that quick!

Referrals are hands down the BEST compliments you could give me!
Thank you so very much for your continued support and your loyalty!! Happy Referring!

*The client that you refer must pay for in full and complete their shoot to receive your 'referral credit(s)'.
*One $25 referral credit' per shoot regardless of the number of people in the shoot.

If you have any other questions...please feel free to ask! I'm here for You!

A sweet nine month old Sarah

2010-05-10T18:35:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekend of Mini Sessions

2010-05-05T02:45:00.000-07:00

Just in time for Mother's Day, a gift certificate for these Mini Session would make the perfect gift! All of the mothers in your life would love updated photos of their families!

Saturday, June 5 & Sunday, June 6 at the Reeves Mansion in Dover
$35 - Includes an 8x10 Storyboard with your choice of photos and 10% off all prints.

Call today for an appointment as the spaces will fill quickly!

Seniors...

2010-04-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

I have to say that when I started this photography business, I thought my main concentration would be weddings. And for a while it was. But as the business has expanded, so have the areas of photography that I enjoy. This past year I have very much enjoyed adding more Seniors to my resume. Each Senior I photograph is very meaningful to me. Each of these almost adults or young adults are so full of life. They have so much ahead of them and so much to look forward to. I feel honored to be chosen to photograph this very important time in their life and to mark this very important right of passage. Each Senior I have photographed have been different. Each has different interests, different styles, different goals, and different personalities. It's just another reminder to me how bright the future is for these soon to be graduates and how much more wonderful the world will be when they are set free to conquer it. They will each make a difference in whatever they choose to do and my wish for them is to go out there and make a great big mark on the world. To all my wonderful Seniors, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this very important time in your life and I wish the VERY best for each and every one of you!

Miss Alexis

2010-04-13T16:19:00.000-07:00

Miss Karly

2010-03-16T16:13:00.000-07:00

Calling all high school juniors...

2010-03-16T15:59:00.000-07:00

Jordan Photography is looking for this year's juniors to apply for the Class of 2011 Senior Ambassadors!

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT - (Parents you should read this , it could save you some BIG money). It is all about getting you and your friends the best photography for your senior portraits. It’s all about giving you the unique pictures that you desire. It’s all about getting you special discounts and free photos. Ambassadors qualify for specials not available to anyone else. The more referrals you send to Jordan Photography the better your rewards will be. All you have be is outgoing and spread the word to make your ambassador rewards greater.

BENEFITS OF BEING AN AMBASSADOR

You get your Senior photo session for FREE.

You get to SAVE HUGE on your photos.

There is NO cap to the amount of rewards you can receive via referrals. For each referral*, Ambassadors earn 10% off their total photo order, up to 60%. After you’ve reached your 60% you will receive print credits on top of the 60% discount. AND Ambassadors who refer 20 or more Seniors receive $300 to use towards their own order.

You receive set of custom designed FREE student ambassador cards to help you earn rewards.

You receive 5 FREE images to post on your Myspace, Facebook, emailing, texting, etc…

You will receive a custom photo book for you to show off your new photos.

THE SESSIONS

Your session needs to be scheduled before August 1st, 2010. It is to your advantage to have your session completed early, allowing you to get your photos in your hands early, giving you the opportunity to show off your photographs and generate interest, in turn creating more benefits for you! You session will be personalized, to your taste and what fits you best. You are welcome to bring any props you feel important to include in your photos. After all, these photos are all about you! I have many great places to take your portraits; however, do you have an idea of your own? Great! Anywhere within 30 miles of Dover is included in your session!

TIPS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL AMBASSADOR

- Show off your portraits as soon as you get them
- Take your portraits with you anytime you are going to be with friends and/or family, you will always find someone who is interested.
- Get your parents involved in the promotion.
- Show business cards every time you show your portraits.
- Hand out every business card to someone who you think will actually book a session.

All local high school seniors graduating in 2011 are eligible for this great offer. If you are interested, Contact Jordan Photography at jordanphotography@roadrunner.com or 330.243.4930 for an application. Sign up quickly...I’ll only be accepting 3 seniors from each school, so these openings will go fast.

*A Referral is a paid booking for a Family, Child, Senior, Maternity, or Engagement session, or a Wedding. That paid booking must recognize you as their referring Ambassador.

A beautiful wedding...and a cute dog, too.

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Pierce boys

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A few Senior shots...

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Christmas Photo Cards

2009-11-05T17:30:00.001-08:00

"Wishing You" $20 (for digital file)

"Very Merry Christmas" $22 (for digital file)

"Joyous Holiday" $22 (for digital file)

"Happy Holidays" $20 (for digital file)

New Announcement on Photo Cards, Invitations,& Announcements

2009-11-05T17:27:00.000-08:00

After a few customer inquiries, I will now be offering you a choice in the printing of your custom photo cards and announcements. After your custom card is created, you will have the option of having the printing done through me or receiving a digital copy of your card for you to print at the photo finisher of your choice. The second option will give you the freedom of printing the amount you choose, at a time that is most convenient to you, at your favorite photo finisher (ie. Walmart, Target, Snapfish, etc.).

If you choose the self print, digital file option, I will email you a high quality digital file of your custom card. There will be no copyright or watermark on your card. The prices are as follows:

For invitations/announcements without photos $20 For invitations/announcements with 1-2 photos $20 For invitations/announcements with 3-4 photos $22 For invitations/announcements with 5+ photos $25 I will still be more than happy to do the printing for you if you would rather not do the printing yourself.
Those prices are as follows:
10 cards $2.50 each
15 cards $2.00 each
20-50 cards $1.75 each
55-95 cards $1.50 each
100+ cards $1.25 each

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Katie IVMS Cheerleader

2009-11-01T16:15:00.000-08:00

The Keith Family

2009-10-29T17:38:00.000-07:00

The Parry Family

2009-10-28T17:04:00.001-07:00

Etsy Store

2009-10-22T18:16:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce the opening of the Invitations by Jordan Photography store on etsy.com. Come check it out! http://www.jordanphotography.etsy.com/

Storyboards

2009-10-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air...

2009-09-28T15:30:00.000-07:00

I can’t believe it’s the end of September already! It’s a great time to start thinking about fall portraits for your family. The scenery is getting prettier by the day but unfortunately it doesn’t stay that way for long. Fall sessions book quickly so call to reserve your spot today!

Rah Rah!!

2009-09-20T18:21:00.000-07:00

Paradise as a backdrop

2009-09-18T02:25:00.001-07:00

Announcing Custom Photo Cards, Invitations, and Announcements.

2009-09-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

As an addition to Jordan Photography, we are announcing our line of Custom Photo Cards, Invitations, and Announcements.

Each Photo Card, Invitation, and Announcement is made just for you to match the theme of your event or occasion. Whatever your style is, we will find something just right for you.

Prices:
Invitations and Announcements (for parties, holidays, baptisms, births etc.):
10 cards $2.50 each
15 cards $2.00 each
20-50 cards $1.75 each
55-95 cards $1.50 each
100+ cards $1.25 each

Wedding Invitations:
Coming soon

-Photos and text are editable at no extra charge.
-You may supply your own photos or use photos taken by Jordan Photography.
-A minimum of 10 cards are required to place an order and must be ordered in increments of 5.
-All are printed on Lustre Archival photo paper
-Turnaround time: 7-10 business days from the date of payment received. Need your order faster? No problem! Rush orders available.

"Uncle Sam"

"Reid"

"Lindsey"

"Barrett"

"Barb"

"Amy"

"Alyssa"

It's that time of year....SENIORS!

2009-09-07T09:48:00.001-07:00

Julianna baby photos

2009-08-14T16:16:00.001-07:00

This sweet little one was so much fun to photograph. Her mom was very specific on wanting mostly black and white and vintage photos with a few color shots. I simply love taking photos of babies!

One month old photo shoot

2009-08-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

A Maternity Shoot

2009-05-05T18:22:00.000-07:00

A September Wedding

2008-10-01T11:51:00.000-07:00

A June Wedding

2008-07-28T18:35:00.000-07:00

Some photos from a wedding in June. Even after the huge thunderstorm, they we able to go ahead with their outdoor ceremony...and it turned out just beautiful.

2008 Rodeo Royalty

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005, 006, 012

014, 020, 022

029, 040, 043

047, 048, 052

059, 070, 072

086, 096, 098

100, 112, 116

118

What a terrific trio these girls were to photograph. Congratulations on your accomplishment girls!

Website Info

2008-07-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

Currently, my website is under construction. In the meantime, please enjoy some of my recent work here on my blog.