JPSearcy Photography Blog

Lately I have been receiving more calls inquiring about modeling and acting headshots.  I always encourage them to check with their agency before investing in headshots, just to make sure that they are getting what the agency wants.  But some people do not have an agent, and just want to have headshots to take around to different agencies.  Or, their agent has already given them what they are looking for.  Whatever your need, I am happy to now offer special headshot sessions.  There will be a couple of different headshot sessions to choose from:

Basic model~actor headshot session: 60 minute session, 2 outfit changes, 1 location, and an online gallery showing approx 15-18 images.  You will choose 3 for retouching for your high resolution files. $260

Extended model~actor headshot session: 2 hour session, 4 outfit changes, 1 location, and an online gallery gallery showing approx 30-35 images.  You will choose 6 for retouching for your high resolution files.  This is a great choice for someone just starting out, and who is looking for lots of different “looks”.  $500

And to kick off this new part of my business, I have a few headshots of my sister and her boyfriend.  They are both headed out to LA, so of course a couple new headshots would be appropriate!

And one last one of the two of them together!  Good luck you guys on your exciting new adventure in Los Angeles!

I have a list of great locations that I shoot at.  So, when a person books a shoot with me, we talk about all the different types of locations.  There are garden-type locations, there are urban-type locations, and then locations somewhere in between.  Just depends on what that particular client is looking for, and feels most comfortable with.

This senior, couldn’t make up her mind on if she wanted gardens or urban (both very different from each other!).  So, she came up with her own idea for location that mixed both downtown and some greenery.  Lake Eola!  Now, in 11 years living here, sure, I had heard of Lake Eola (who hasn’t?!), but I have never actually been down there.  So, this was extra fun exploring a new location!  And I will say, I think Lake Eola DOES have a lot to offer!  Even swans, haha!   Here are a few from her session:

One of the “perks” of my senior reps, is they get to try out new locations with me.  Half of my models went with me to Sanford a little while ago, and now the other half came with me to try out Baldwin Park.  AND, to add another something new, we went to shoot in the evening!  Now, I have done night sessions before, but only a couple times.  And I could always use some more samples to show how versatile my senior sessions can be!

SENIORS!  Now that we are starting to get the *hint* of cool weather (OK, so maybe not cool, but not so hot anymore!), now is a great time to schedule your senior photo session.  I have lots of choices of locations, lots of choices of types of locations, and lots of opportunity for gorgeous photos!  (BTW, I am not just talking about for girls!  I have some great ideas for amazing shots for the guys too.  I just need some guys to book!).  Talk to any of my senior models for info about sessions with me, or contact me directly!

I know, it is still 90 degrees outside, and we haven’t hit September yet.  HOWEVER, it isn’t too early to start thinking about holiday photos.  Now, you don’t have to get your photos taken right now, but you do want to start thinking about when you want to have your session, and get on my calendar.  LOTS and LOTS of info in this post!

I have just released my fall availability calendar, and it is on my website now.  My deadlines this year are as follows: November 21 LAST session date to guarantee Christmas delivery; December 5 LAST day to place an order to guarantee Christmas delivery (not including canvas and/or purses, those need more time to come back).

Now, some fun news!  I am going to be offering mini sessions for the holidays! This is a one day only special, and as soon as the slots are all filled, the mini session special is over!  So, if getting just a few images for your cards, and maybe a gift or two, sounds just perfect for you, check the details below!

If you have ANY questions at all, please call or e-mail!  But if you prefer to have a full session at your choice in location, I am definitely booking those as well!  You will just need to let me know when you would like to have your session, and where you want it to be!  Fall dates tend to fill up quickly, so you will want to get on the calendar as soon as you know you want to have a session with me.

And last bit of fun info, this year’s holiday cards!  I am so excited about this years cards.  There are lots and lots of choices, so you are bound to find one design that you just love!  If you haven’t seen my cards in person, just ask, and I would be happy to show you a sample.  They are high quality, linen textured two sided flat cards (with envelopes, of course).  They are sold in packs of 25.  The pricing is: 25/$75, 50/$135, 75/$185, 100/$225.

Here are the cards that I will be offering this year!  Can’t wait to hear what you think of them!

School has officially started!  And I am SO excited to photograph the class of 2011!  I get to meet such wonderful seniors, like the one I had the pleasure of photographing this weekend.  She was so agreeable and sweet (even though it was hot enough to melt outside! LOL!).  She was such a trooper!  And the end result, more gorgeous senior photographs!  Here are a few from her shoot:

And now that the hottest part of the summer is behind us (it BETTER be!), it is a good time to get YOUR session on the calendar.  If you are in the class of 2011, and want something a little more than just a yearbook photo, call or e-mail me, and we can design a session just for you!

Yes, it is August in Florida.  Yes, it tops 100 degrees in the afternoon.  Yes, it is totally uncomfortable to be anywhere outside in the afternoon.  And YES, I had a fantastic senior who was willing to put all that aside to get the senior photos that she REALLY wanted to have!  She had her heart set on going out to the beach for her shoot.  I have actually had more requests for beach shoots this year, and I think I like it!  It IS beastly hot, but when we get gorgeous shots, it is all worth it!

As you can see, it IS still a good time for your senior photos!  Thankfully in Florida, we can do the photos outdoors pretty much any time during the year.  No matter WHEN you want to have your session with me, you do want to get on my calendar.  Fall tends to fill up quickly, so if you know that you want me to be your photographer, e-mail me jps@jpsearcyphotography.com, hit me up on facebook (Jeannette Priest Searcy or my business page JPSearcy Photography), or simply call!  That way, we can make sure you get the date and location that you want.

Hi all!  I am back from vacation, and I am not gonna lie, I wish I was still there!  Alaska is such a beautiful place, and it was hard to come home.  But, of course, I did come home!  And now I am rested and recharged and ready to get shooting again!

For my seniors, I know you don’t want to hear this, but there is only 2 weeks until school starts.  I know some of you wanted to wait until the end of summer to get your senior photos taken.  Well, that time is now!  I still have several  dates open this month, so you want to get a jump on them.  Once school starts, there will be a million other things going on!  But, if you are wanting to wait a little longer, that is fine too.  Fall does tend to book up with family shoots, so you will want to at least get on the calendar soon, so you get the date that you want.

For my families, I know YOU don’t want to hear this, but we are getting close to the holidays!  I know, you are going to say that there is still 5 months, but if you have been with me for a while, you know that really isn’t true.  Yes, of course there is still 5 months until the holidays, BUT not 5 months until holiday photos!  My shooting deadline is usually the end of October, for you to get them back before the holidays.  That allows enough time for editing, proofing, ordering, and printing.  So, if you know you are going to want your family photos done, it is best to contact me now to set your date.  Weekends in the fall go pretty quickly!

And then a little more news.  Many of you have been hearing about my Africa trip.  Many of you have been so patient and understanding with me and my ever-changing schedule, with regards to the Africa trip.  Well, you don’t have to wait anymore.  There was only 10 days in this entire year that I would not be able to go (because of this family vacation that has been in the works for over a year).  After too many delays to count, the family FINALLY got the clearance to travel and pick up their son!  Unfortunately (for me, not them!), it was a few days ago, when I was in Alaska.  I am over the moon excited for the family, because as you know, this is a LONG time in waiting (we were originally supposed to travel in JANUARY!).  I wish I was there, but I am so happy that their wait is finally over.

So, since I won’t be traveling to Africa (anytime soon!), I am planning on flying up to Nashville (where they live) and doing a family session for them after they get back and settled.  I have to wait until they get back to set exact dates, but it will be sometime in September.  I will be there for a few days, and since I am up there, I will accept a couple of sessions while I am there.  If you live in the area and are interested in booking a session, OR if you know someone in the area who would be interested, let me know!  jps@jpsearcyphotography.com  My travel sessions tend to fill up quickly, and especially with this time of year (perfect for those holiday sessions!), I expect these couple of slots to go.

That is all the news and updates I have for now!

As much as I love the scorching heat of Florida (insert eyeroll here), I am leaving this great state for a little while.  No worries, I’ll be back, it is just vacation!  My family and I are heading off to Alaska for a much needed vacation!  This is one of those “bucket list” vacations, and we are SO excited to be going.  I will be taking at least 2 million photographs while I am gone, so I am sure you will be seeing a few here in a couple of weeks.  But for now, I will be checking my e-mail only frequently (come on, it IS a vacation afterall!).  So be patient with my e-mail response time please!  But I promise you, I will come back fully recharged and ready to shoot!   If you are interested in booking a shoot, check the calendar section on my website for available dates, and then e-mail me the one you want (with one back up date, just in case).   And what a way to come back from vacation, with an e-mail full of people who want sessions .

Another beautiful senior on Winter Park’s Park Avenue!  I haven’t photographed seniors on Park Ave before this class of 2011.  Sure, I have shot some families there, but not seniors.  I am SO glad that seniors are starting to request it now!  It really has a lot of variety for us to shoot, between the rose garden, the fountains, the train tracks, and some of the alleyways behind the shops, we can’t possibly to to all of it in one session!

This senior was definitely ready for her shoot.  She took my tips and guidelines to heart when preparing for her session, and it showed!  And what that led to, was a fabulous shoot with beautiful results!  Here are a few of my favorites from her session (so far!):

Another gorgeous senior at Rollins College!  She was such a great model for her shoot.  And I think she was the quickest outfit-changer I have ever had!  When you change your wardrobe that quickly, you can squeeze in some extra outfits.  So, we had absolutely no problem photographing her in all of her clothes (not to mention, some GREAT shoes!).   She was adorable, and a pleasure to photograph!  Hope you enjoy your sneak peeks!