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Issue 7-1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        jR Photography                                                                                                                                                                        210-827-5228                                                                                                      June 2007

 

 

 

 


jR Photography Update

 

 

Hello to everyone.  It’s been some time since our last newsletter.  By the feedback I’ve been getting, many of you miss the newsletter, so we’ve put together what I think is our best newsletter ever, just one this year, but our promotion this time is the best. 

 

Over the past year, I’ve been busy working and running this business as well.  My wife, Mercy, has been busy raising the children.  Speaking of children, some of you may not yet know that we have expanded our family once again.  In March 2006, we welcomed Jaiden into our home.  We were to be her foster parents for 6-12 months.  She was a cute little 18-month old who had to be removed from her home for various reasons.  She needed a place to stay and we were more than happy to provide it.  All our other children were excited and happy to have her.  A few months afterwards, both her teenage parents felt it was best to relinquish their parental rights.  At that time, she became available for adoption.  Well, we couldn’t say no to God’s precious gift and now she is child number six, Jaiden Rae Campos.  She is now almost 3 years old and has blended in just fine.  We all love her and she loves everybody.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          The Campos Family 2007

             (image by Louis Benavides)

 

 

 

 

 

jR Photography - Inside This Issue

1

jR Photography Update, 50% off sale

2

Portrait pricing information

3

Portrait pricing information, Photography Training Class

4

Organizing Six – A new business venture

 

 

 

 

 

Super Summer Sale

50% off*

With the addition of our new child, we have quickly outgrown our current home, so we will be moving again soon.  Therefore, in an effort to raise funds, we thought we would give our best clients the best photography at the best prices ever. 

 

From now through August 31, 2007, we are offering 50% off everything in our portrait line of photography (*except sessions fees and frames).  If you have been waiting for the perfect time to take a family portrait or portraits of your children, now is the time.  If you are newly engaged, we can take care of your engagement or bridal photography.  Just pay our regular session fees and you will be entitled to 50% off all Portrait Units, Proofs, CD Slideshows, Wallets, Wall Portraits, Canvas Portraits, and Brush Stroke Portraits.  Mounting and split units are also 50% off. 

 

 

 

                 Jaiden Rae Campos, Age 2

 

In addition, if we’ve every photographed a wedding for your or someone you know and you would like to get reprints from those wedding images, those are also 50% off!  All you need to do is order a minimum of $75 worth of reprints and we’ll do the rest.

 

Also, if you would like reprints from portrait sessions in the past, the same sale applies.  Just order a minimum of $75 in reprints and it will all be 50% off.

 

Please see pricing below for a complete breakdown of everything we offer complete with the current price and the new 50% off sale price.

 

Don’t delay, this 50% off sale ends August 31, 2007 and will probably not be repeated, ever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Register for our new Photography classes.

Starting soon!

Classes already filling up!

 

 

For over 21 years, I have been taking photographs and satisfying clients with wedding images, children and family photos, special event photography, etc.  Now, I am using my skills to teach anyone interested about Photography and getting better photographs.   I am excited about this new offering!

 

Class Schedule, Session I

Saturdays,  7/07, 7/14, 8/04, 8/18, and 9/08

10am – 11:30am at 6506 Rambling Trail Dr.

 

Class Fee $149, plus $25 for textbook

Reserve your space by 6/30/07

 

 

 

This class is designed for:

·        Amateur photographer who wants to improve their skills

·        Moms who have good cameras, but can’t seem to get good results

·        People interested in taking better photos of their children

·        Anyone interested in how to capture memorable images

·        Private sessions available for more advanced photographers

 

I will teach you all I can about the following subjects well enough to use them yourself to capture beautiful images:

·        Exposure, f-stops, depth of field, composition

·        ISO ratings, using your camera functions

·        Focusing, framing subjects, latest techniques

·        Digital photography and enhancing

·        Natural and supplemental lighting

·        Classroom sessions with textbook and cameras

 

Session II

This next set of 3 classes will follow Session I sometime in the Fall of 2007 (schedule to be determined).  I will have someone volunteer themselves or their child and we will actually apply everything we’ve learned.  I will take you step by step through the entire process.  You can ask questions and see how it’s done.  You can even photograph them yourself.

 

Class Fee $149


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Session Fees

 

Covers time, talent, technique, and materials. All session fees are due when you book your Portrait Session.   This fee covers the session only and does not apply towards your portrait purchase.

 

Note:

48 hours minimum notice to change / cancel your portrait session

 

 

Child / High School Sr. Session          $   85

Engagement Session                                     $ 150

Bridal Session                                              $ 225

 

Family Session (up to 6 people)                      $ 135

*Add $55 for over 6 people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portrait Units

A Portrait Unit is:

1-8x10     or   2-5x7s    or   4-4x5s   or  8-Wallets

$30.00         $30.00           $30.00           $30.00

$15               $15             $15              $15

 

*Split Unit Add $12.00   Only $6

 

*Mounting Add $17.00 up to 8x10   Only $8

 

(with purchase of third unit, take $20 off a Wall Folio)

(with purchase of 4+ units, take $40 off a Wall Folio)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proofs

Proofs are available at a cost of $9.00 each.  Only $4.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wallet Special

One pose

 

12 wallets – $35.00  Only $17.50

24 wallets – $45.00  Only $22.50

48 wallets – $55.00  Only $27.50

96 wallets – $65.00  Only $32.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation CD

Relive the entire Bridal or Engagement Session with this CD that showcases the entire session with background music.   Price $95   Only $47.50

Free with purchase of $450 from that session.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Wall Portraits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom Portrait (includes $40 frame credit)

 

11x14      16x20      20x24      24x30      30x40

$245.00     $295.00    $295.00     $295.00    $520.00

Only $122        $147         $147          $147         $260

This portrait includes some artist enhancements if required and is mounted and sprayed for added protection.

 

Canvas Portrait (includes $60 frame credit)

11x14      16x20      20x24      24x30      30x40

$360.00     $460.00    $460.00     $460.00    $750.00

Only $180        $230         $230          $230         $375

This portrait includes some artist enhancements, mounted on artist’s stretch canvas, and sprayed for added protection.

 

Brush Strokes (added to any Canvas Portrait)

11x14      16x20      20x24      24x30      30x40

$130.00     $155.00    $230.00     $285.00    $335.00

Only $ 65         $ 77          $115          $142         $167

Take our Canvas Portrait from above and add another dimension.  The entire portrait is covered with a brush stroke texture to give that ultimate look and feel of a fine oil painting.  This is our top of the line portrait!

 

 

 

 

 

Wall Folio

(Regular Price)

 

  Tell a story all in one frame!

  Select 3-8 images in various

     sizes from 4x5 to 8x10.

        Large  $295

 

 

 

 

 

 

You choose the frame to match

        your home’s décor.

                                                  Take up to $40 off, ask J.R. how!

 

 

 

   Medium  $245

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing for Your Portrait Session

v       Clothing should be kept simple and reflect your own individual personalities. 

v       Clothing should not be loose fitting. 

v       Avoid clothing that wrinkles easily.

v       Your feet will show in many of the photographs, so be sure your socks or hosiery and shoes compliment your outfit.

v       Women should keep their make-up to their normal daily appearance. 

v       Hair should be worn as normally styled. 

v       New hairstyles are not recommended. 

v       Men should shave just prior to the session.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Information

 

·        Session fees are payable when you book your Portrait Session.

·        A Minimum Purchase of $175 is required for all Portrait Sessions and is to be paid in advance along with the applicable session fee.

·        Portrait Sessions require 48 hours minimum notice for changes or cancellations or you will forfeit your session fee.

·        A 50% deposit is required to begin your order with the balance due when your photographs are ready.

·        For your convenience we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, and Debit Cards at the listed price.

·        Any order not picked up within five days of notification will be shipped Federal Express COD and additional shipping and handling charges will apply.

·        Shipping and handling charges will be added all to orders that need to be shipped.

·        All prices do not include sales tax and are subject to change.

·        State sales tax applies to everything at a rate of 8.125%.

·        We reserve the right to use our client’s images for display samples in the studio or at other locations for promotional purposes and when samples are replaced, we will offer them to you a very good discount.

 

 

 

 

 

 

J.R.’s Portraiture

“Since we moved to South Texas, JR Photography has been one of the staples in my family’s life.  I trust J.R. to know his craft.  I always know that my photographs will be beautiful and the service professional.  Our family will always use J.R.”

Erin Spear

 

“Our experience with JR Photography was a very positive one.  They went above and beyond to meet our special needs.

 Their exceptional work is enhanced by their personal touch.”

                       

                             Harry, Joan, Jordan & Tristan Kepsel

 

 

 

 

 

A New Business Venture

 

Hi friends and family,

 

Happy Summer everyone. I hope you have a safe and happy summer. I am very excited to announce the start of a new business for me.  Beginning in August, we will have 5 of our children going to school fulltime.  Yeah!!!  The reason I am so excited is because I am now able to work part-time in my new business.  My new business is called “Organizing six”.  With six children in our home and as our family has grown, I have become an excellent organizer.  I am excited to be able to assist other families with what I have learned in organizing their homes.

 

The idea is that I can help organize all areas of the home, even your business office.  Some rooms to consider might be: the kitchen, the bathrooms, closets, playrooms, home offices, pantries, mudrooms, home school classrooms, scrap booking area, garages, bedrooms, your car, RV, etc.  Some may need only a 1-hour consultation, some may need more help in following thru with the plan we set. 

 

Having such a large family, I have had to organize our home on a tight budget.  I will do my best to work with what you already have and spend as little as possible. Please see this as an investment in your family.  When you have an organized home, you will have more time to spend with your family. I promise you this to be true.

 

I will be available Monday thru Friday between 9 am and 2 pm in the fall when the kids return to school.  If you would like to begin sooner than later, please call me and we will arrange it for you.

 

I am so excited to hear from you, please do not hesitate to call me at 210-413-9606 with any questions you may have about my fees or a project you are interested in. As my way of saying thank you for your business, I would like to offer a FREE 30-minute consultation to the first 10 people who call me.

 

Your very excited Professional organizer,

 

 

Mercy Campos

 

 

 

 

 

 

(210) 641-5030

6506 Rambling Trail Dr.

San Antonio, TX 78240