Sunday, September 7, 2008

WEBSITE LAUNCH!!!

EXCITING NEWS!!

I have finally got my website to the point where I can say it is 95% functional and up and running. There are still a few additions that are coming but for the most part it is done. For all my clients I have added an ordering section where you can view all your proof images online and place the order rather than having to email orders back and forth, makes it easier for everyone! check it out www.jakemccoyphotography.com


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Friday, August 29, 2008

TODAYS SENIORS!

Hey everyone! 

Making a late night post here again with some senior shots of the day. I photographed my friends Evan and Krissy today over at Stevens Coolidge. We had some great weather and got some fantastic shots for their senior pictures and yearbook photo. Heres a peak at a few shots from the day, I will keep you both posted on when the rest are ready. Thanks so much guys! 

Jake 






Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Seniors!!

Hey! 

Sorry guys I missed my deadline by 18 minutes I said I would get them up before the end of the day...almost made it. I had a very fun session today with a few of my best friends Mikey, Addie and Barbara. Everyone did a great job and we had a ton of fun just hanging out walking around Stevens Coolidge for a few hours. Heres your previews guys I hope to get everything done soon. Thanks :) 

Jake 





And of course the fun ones...




And my buddy here that we found in the lily pond had a great session as well he stayed nice and calm for me


Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Freedom

I really cant even begin to explain how amazing today was. I guess I could start off with the minor detail that by the time I got home from work my new lens from B&H showed up on my doorstep but that was only the beginning... I have been anxiously awaiting for today to come because a few months ago I singed up to attend David Jay and Jasmine Star's "Free to Succeed" seminar in Boston. My cousin Keri helped me get my foot in the door with the industry last summer when I decided I wanted to start turning my passion for photography into a business. I was immediately hooked on looking at other photographers and finding out what I could lean from them to improve myself and get a great experience at the same time. 
Today that was all accomplished in a matter of hours. We went into Boston, met with a great group of photographers and had dinner. During dinner it was brought up several times that one of the greatest things about these types of seminars is not only what you can learn from the seminar but the people you can meet while attending. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to a lot of friendly people that were all willing to talk and hang out, thats the great thing about our industry right now, that people who are essentially competitors are all willing to work together and share ideas. 
As for the seminar itself, I couldn't even sum it up in words if I tried. Since I have started photography a year ago I have realized that it is a major time,money, and effort commitment that you must be willing to have to get the result you want. If you are willing to put in the commitment than you work will show. While still being a student in high school it is often times difficult for me to efficiently run my business, balance other jobs, get school work done, and most importantly spend time with friends and family. What DJ and Jasmine made very clear to me today in his seminar was that you need to make your business work for you and not the other way around. Thank you so much for everything, it is truly amazing how just by spending a few hours talking and listening to them my entire business approach and lifestyle has changed. 
I look forward to giving you all some updates on senior picture sessions tomorrow! 

Jake 

DJ and I after the seminar

Glad to see Becker got to make it, almost got stuck in JFK

Monday, August 18, 2008

Photographer's Picks of the Day!

Hello All! 

Things have been crazy lately so I wanted to make sure that I got these up here immediately after I took them today so I can show you all how amazing my friends were today. I had a few of my friends booked for senior picture sessions and the following are the results! Great job today guys and I promise to get some proofs made up soon it 
will take a little bit to go through everything and pick the best but I promise I will keep in touch with you all. Thanks again 

jake 





Tuesday, August 12, 2008

NEW STYLE

Hello as you can see there is a slight change of scenery around here, just thought I would change things up a bit and I wanted to incorporate my new logo. Stay tuned for senior pictures coming next week! Enjoy


Jake 

New Flash!









Hello all!

I really wanted to get a chance to post this yesterday but I ended up spending too much time playing with it that I forgot to make my post. I decided it was about time to get myself a decent flash, I have always been against flashes but after doing some indoor events and such I figured it would be a smart move. I have also been reading a lot about other ways to use flash to enhance your portraits outdoors using flash in bright sunlight! I cant wait to really get some good use out of it with up and coming senior picture sessions. Below are just a few trial shots from when I was playing around yesterday

Jake

Without Fill Flash


With Fill Flash