Make the first impression the right impression!

Do you need new photos for your website or a corporate headshot you can use on your social media profiles?

With over 150,000 URLs being purchased every day, it's hard to make your website stand out. One very important element to helping your product or service stand out above your competition is the quality of the images being used. Quality images will impress your potential customers and current clients. The quality of your photos can make or break a website design.

Though it's often overlooked, one of the most critical components of a website is the photography. The right photos make a huge difference in the overall impression and effectiveness of your website.

Do not skimp on photography. The best case scenario is to have custom professional photos taken for your website. If this is not possible, at the very least choose good stock photos that properly represent your brand. When visitors view your website, they are making a decision on the credibility of your company and what level of trust they will have. Your website is setting a tone. Great photos will have a positive impact.

Here are some guidelines in using photography on your website:

• Always use professional photos – photos taken by someone in your company as a hobby don’t count. jmc-photography are happy to help you create a portfolio of creative shots that fit your brief.
• Photos of people are good – people relate to seeing other people.
• Even though photos of people are good, avoid the clichéd and meaningless “business people shaking hands” photos.
• Always show positive imagery – smiling, happy people invoke the proper positive emotions in website visitors.
• Resist before and after photos – only show the after. Nobody wants to go to a dentist’s website and see photos of ugly teeth. Just show the final result: beautiful teeth.
• Fewer, bolder photos are better than lots of little photos. Less is more. Make each photo significant.

When planning your website, be sure to budget for tasteful, high-quality photos. It will make a significant difference in your brand and how your company is perceived.

Good quality photos can also be used on your social media profiles. If people search for you on Google, it is often your Facebook profile or LinkedIn profile that appears first. First impressions count, so make sure you set the right first impression with a good quality photo. Having a blurry photo or a picture taken from a recent holiday is nearly as bad as having no photo at all. As humans, since the day we were born we learn to read faces and all their nuances. In fact, we’re experts at reading faces. If there’s no face to look at on your profile you’re at a huge disadvantage (not to mention at the bottom of searches on LinkedIn). In addition, social media experts advise using a photo of yourself on your Twitter profile as the “voice” of your company. 

If you need a new corporate headshot, we can help! For any aspect of corporate photography, please get in touch.

For further information and full details on pricing, please visit our website.  Prices start at £150 plus VAT.

For further enquiries please call jmc-photography on either 0118 978 3820 or 07768 905722 alternatively email us.

Win a Photoshoot for your Mum!

Are you looking for gift ideas with a difference this Mother’s Day?  Why not give the gift of memories and smiles?

We are offering a photoshoot and 1 10x8 print for £60.  The voucher comes in a lovely gift box which is sure to put a smile on your Mum’s face this year!  The photoshoot can be taken indoors or outdoors at a venue to suit you (within a 20 mile radius of Wokingham, Berkshire).  It can include your Mum and other family members (and even pets!).

We are delighted to be giving away one of these vouchers through our Social Media competition.  To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, all you need to do is follow us on Twitter and retweet any of our messages containing #JMCMothersDay up to and including 21st March 2014.  You can also enter on Facebook by liking our page and liking or commenting on any post containing #JMCMothersDay.  
The winner will be announced w/c 24^th March, in good time for Mothering Sunday on 30^th March. 

You can use the voucher yourself or as a gift, to make somebody’s Mother’s Day extra special this year.   

So what are you waiting for – start liking and retweeting to be in with a chance of winning.  Good luck!

Wishing all you Mums out there a very Happy Mother's Day.  We hope you enjoy your special day! :)

Winter Offer – FREE engagement shoot AND signing board (worth over £350)!

We are excited to announce our latest winter offer:

If you book your wedding photography with us by 31^st January 2014, we will provide a FREE engagement shoot AND signing board (worth over £350).

So please share with any friends and family who get engaged over Christmas or the New Year to take advantage of this amazing offer.

My photojournalistic and sports background has helped me to develop a unique wedding style that is natural, contemporary, fun and relaxed. My clients praise the way I capture every special moment without them even knowing. 

I would really appreciate the opportunity to talk to you more about your exciting day, hence feel free to call me on 01189 783820 or email me at info@jmc-weddings.com to arrange a free, no obligation wedding photography meeting where we can discuss your plans for the big day and I can show you my portfolio and wedding book.

Win a photoshoot in time for Christmas!

We have a number of great gift ideas this Christmas and truly believe you can’t beat the gift of memories at this special time of year.   

We are therefore delighted to be giving away one free photoshoot (this can be an individual, a couple, a family or even a pet) and one 10’x8’ print worth £60.   To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, all you need to do is follow us on Twitter and retweet any of our messages containing #JMCXmas up to and including 29^th November.    

You can also enter on Facebook by liking our page and liking or commenting on any post containing #JMCXmas.  The winner will be announced on Friday 6^th December. 

You can use the voucher yourself or as a gift, to make somebody’s Christmas extra special this year.   

So what are you waiting for – start liking and retweeting to be in with a chance of winning.  Good luck!

Christmas is Coming!....

Are you still thinking about what to get your loved ones for Christmas, but have no idea what you would like or what they would like?  Why not give the gift of memories with one of our family photoshoots?  Guaranteed to make your friends and family smile, we truly believe this is a unique and thoughtful gift that anybody would love to receive.

We have a number of packages to suit all requirements:

Family Portrait 

Why not treat the whole family with some great family photographs to show around your home. 

Price: £60 - includes photoshoot (outdoor or indoor)  and a 10’ x 8’ print.

 

A Year in the Life

This lovely gift is perfect for the couple with a new born in their family or are expecting soon. A baby changes so much in the first year, so capture this special time forever.

Price: £99 for 3 portrait sittings over the baby’s first year plus three 10” x 8” prints.       

Kids Club

This is the perfect gift for anyone with kids as you get up to 3 years' photography. Children change so much as they grow up and how many times have you thought you really must get some professional photos to capture these precious years forever?  

Price: £99 - includes 1 sitting each year for the 3 years and three 10” x 8” prints. 

Posing Pets

An ideal and unique gift for anyone with pets.  Get a gorgeous picture of your pet for Christmas. 

Price: £60 - includes photoshoot (outdoor or indoor) and 10’ x 8’ print. 

The voucher comes beautifully boxed up ready to put under the tree - call now to order on 0118 978 3820 or email at info@jmc-photography.com 

Capture a Special Milestone Forever

Do you know anybody who is celebrating a special birthday later this year?  Perhaps a 21^st or a 40^th or even a 70^th?  Or perhaps somebody you know is celebrating a special wedding anniversary or a christening?

Are you struggling to find the perfect present?  Well look no further!  We can help you give the gift of memories, by capturing that special moment in time forever.

We are offering a photoshoot and a 10 x 8 print for £60.  In addition, if you book with us by 31^st July 2013 we will offer an extra 10% off any further purchases of Prints, Frames, CDs or Books.  Please note that the actual photoshoot can be taken later in the year, you just need to purchase this package before 31^st July.

The photos can be taken of the individual or as a family photoshoot.  The location is up to you, as we are completely flexible – it could be a party, at a local beauty spot or even at your house.  The choice is yours!

Recently, I had great fun working with the Vassallo Family at the beautiful Simon’s Wood in Berkshire.  Here’s what Mrs Vassallo said about the experience:

“My husband has just celebrated his 40^th birthday and so many people wanted to know what he would like.  It’s really hard to find something unique that will last forever.  A family photoshoot was the perfect solution and even more importantly, it was something we’d been meaning to do for a long time.  Jamie was absolutely brilliant and put us at ease (coming from people who aren’t fussed about having our photo taken!)  The children loved it as Jamie encouraged them to climb trees and get some really natural shots.  We are all absolutely delighted with the results.  We now have some special memories to treasure forever of a milestone birthday.  Huge thanks to jmc-photography!”

So if you would like to capture that special birthday or anniversary forever, then please get in touch.

Contact us on 0118 978 3820 or email us at info@jmc-weddings.com

jmc-weddings attend the Cantley House Wedding Fayre - Sunday 6th January 2013

jmc-weddings are pleased to have been invited to the Cantley Wedding Fayre on on Sunday 6th January 2013 (10:30 - 3pm)  We have recently been awarded official wedding photographer to Cantley House, hence we are really excited to be attending for the first time. 

In honour of this we have created a beautiful new Cantley House wedding book and will be offering all our couples not only 10% off all our wedding packages but also a free engagement shoot (worth £250) if they book with us during the show. 

During the this free wedding fayre not only can you enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Cantley House but also meet a range of fantastic suppliers aswell as indulging in a glass of bubbly.  

Look forward to seeing you all the show!

Contact us on 0118 978 3820 or email us at info@jmc-weddings.com

For directions of how to get to Cantley House in Wokingham please click here 
 Address of the event - Milton Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 5QG ¦ Tel: 0118 9789912