KCoJax© Photography

KCoJax Candids© - Candid Birthdays

Depending on our age, it seems that we are either extremely excited about birthdays or extremely "unexcited"...

Regardless of how we feel about it, a birthday celebration is most often shared with one's closest and most cherished friends and family.

The KCoJax Candid Birthday Session allows you to enjoy yourself and the celebration without the bother of trying to document the event as well...

The KCoJax Candid Birthday Session is available at the session fees listed below..

*Oh... No Gifts Please*

90 minutes of candid on-site coverage

$40

*Oh... Don't Go To Any Trouble*

2.5 hours of candid on-site coverage

8 postcards-A postcard with a great group shot from the party

makes a fabulous thank you note! (additional quantities available)

$60

*Buy Me a Pony!*

4 hours of candid on-site coverage

16 postcards-A postcard with a great group shot from the party makes a fabulous thank you note! (additional quantities available)

$80

(Additional hours available at $15 per hour)

All session fees include on-site candid coverage and viewing of online proofs at

www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com

Prints, Playing Cards, Coasters and more will be available at
www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com
after the session has been processed.

CD of all images w/ copyright release - $60

To book your KCoJax Candid Birthday Session,

email the details including date, time, theme, age, etc to
KJacksonNoggin@gmail.com

Halloween Hodge-podgery 2011 ~ THIS Monday on Lower Ferry Street in Metropolis!

Happy Halloween Gang!

Are YOU going to hit the doorsteps in all of your
*Halloween Costumery* on Monday?

KCoJax Candids will be shooting on Lower Ferry Street in Metropolis, IL from 4:00 p.m. today until at least 6pm to give YOU a chance to have your * 2011 Halloween Hodge-podgery* documented with a few *extraordinary and quantumliciously memorable shots* by KCoJax Candids ~

*Shooting begins at 4:00 pm on the corner of 3rd & Ferry Streets in Metropolis, IL
and is on a first come first serve basis ~

*Shooting will continue until approximately 6pm, contingent upon lighting conditions, etc.

*Shoots can be expected to last 4-8 minutes, depending on group size,

how well you *work the camera*, etc

*Bring all of the props, accessories and goofery that you wish ~

*There will be no *sitting fee* on these sessions ~

*Print, Merchandise and Digital Images will be available at www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com

for $1 and up after the shoot has been processed.

*Find Local Trick or Treat Times and Curfews at WestKentuckyStar.com*

Halloweekend Hodge-podgery 2011 ~ Tonight on the Street Corner of 3rd and Ferry in Metropolis ~

Happy Halloweekend Gang!

Are YOU going to hit the town in all of your
*Halloween Costumery* tonight?

KCoJax Candids will be shooting from the Metropolis Street Corner of 3rd and Ferry from 5:30 p.m. today until at least 7 to give YOU a chance to have your * 2011 Halloweekend Hodge-podgery* documented with a few *extraordinary and quantumliciously memorable shots* by KCoJax Candids ~

*Shooting begins at 5:30 pm and is on a first come first serve basis ~

*Shooting will continue until approximately 7pm, contingent upon lighting conditions, etc.

*Shoots can be expected to last 4-12 minutes, depending on group size,

how well you *work the camera*, etc

*Bring all of the props, accessories and goofery that you wish ~

*There will be no *sitting fee* on these sessions ~

*Print and Digital Images will be available at www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com for $1 and up

after the shoot has been processed.

There WILL be a very similar shoot for
Halloween Kiddos on Monday afternoon ...

I will be releasing details on that here (in the blog) and on KCoJax Candids on Facebook

after I work out any kinks tonight.

10/24/11 - a General Update & Soccer at Civitan - Massac County Warriors

When the dust clears, you will each have what I'm going to call a

"Make Good Disc" ... *a disc of all "team group shots" (28 team pics)

with bonus Soccer Fonts for Scrapbooking and artsing and craftsing and such...

You will receive that disc

whether or not you have purchased,

intend to purchase,

might purchase,

or know that you will never purchase

prints and merchandise from

www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com or www.CafePress.com

I expect to have these completed by this evening and will be delivering on 10/26.

I will gladly drop them off with Tana OR if you live/work in Metropolis and would like for me to drop them directly with you, I will be glad to do so; just send an email to KJacksonNoggin@gmail.com with *Warriors* in the subject line and let me know the best time and place for drop off.

I'm sure the first thing on your mind is "Why on earth would Kim Jackson do that?" ... especially in this economy ... Let's just consider it an act of kindness for helping me work out the kinks on my first ever sports shoot.

While my photography career began when I took up working in a photography studio in the fall of '94 and first was shown a "framed up" shot, I have only begun using photography as one of the means by which I put food on my table in the last year... therefore I am absolutely happy to trade each of you the disc described above for your patience.

I "mis-estimated" my time frame going into the shoot. ...or at least I assumed I had... I realize now, had I not gotten a wretched case of the flu and missed two days of the world, only to spend another 4 before I felt like doing more than sitting up and eating soup ... that I would've had everything squared away by today.

For the last three days or so, I've literally worked until I fall asleep and then sleep until I wake up and begin editing images again. Honestly, it's been a thoroughly enjoyable few days and it's allowed me to totally rework my work flow schedule. I can get more done between the hours of 10pm and 7am in one night than I can get done in a week of "banker's hours" ... and I've certainly learned that this week.

More updates on what you have on the way ...

Those who placed a photo order on the night of the *Monday Night Preview*

will be receiving individual messages from me within the next 8 hours with an updated time-frame on prints,

as well as what goodies you'll be receiving as a "make good".

Those who ordered a "Complete Disc" ($35) on the *Monday Night Preview*

will be receiving that this week. I expect to have these completed by this evening and will be delivering on 10/26. I will gladly drop them off with Tana OR if you live/work in Metropolis and would like for me to drop them directly with you, I will be glad to do so; just send an email to KJacksonNoggin@gmail.com with *Warriors* in the subject line and let me know the best time and place for drop off.

Those who wonder what a "Complete Disc" is ...

I, myself never know exactly what the "Complete Disc" is going to include

until after I've processed a shoot.

And when I tell you what's on this one, you'll understand why...

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Soccer at Civitan

Massac County Warriors

"Complete Disc"

$35

154 "Individual Scatter" shots (candids of each player)

38 "Individual Goalie" shots (candids of each goalie)

35 "Team Candid" shots (candids of team while playing)

28 "Team Group" shots ("posed candid" group shots of team)

+ "Fun Shots"

+ 5 Fonts

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If you did not order a "Complete Disc" at the *Monday Night Preview* and would like to order one now,

it's not too late! While I'm not setup to receive a disc order via www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com just yet, you can simply email me or message/comment on Facebook to let me know that you'd like to add one to the team order. The "Complete Disc" is $35, which can be paid to Tana or myself.

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Regarding delivery on "Complete Discs" and "Make Good" discs ~ If I have not received alternate instructions from you by 9am on 10/26, your disc will automatically be left with Tana.

If I have left out anything at all, please don't hate to contact me on Facebook or email me at KJacksonNoggin@gmail.com with Warriors in the subject line...

Here's a Coupon You Can ALL Use! (expires 10/17/2011)

As you folks know I'm very excited to have gotten things cranking with www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com in the last couple of weeks. This is the site at which you can purchase prints and other goodies such as coasters and playing cards from your own photo shoot AND browse KCoJax© Local Flavor, my outlet for landscapes, nature and oddities taken in and around the Southern Illinois area.

This coupon code entitles you to a $5 discount on any purchase of $20 or more
through October 17th and may be used in all galleries at www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com

Coupon Code - KCoJaxHalloween

10/14 Update - Soccer at Civitan - Massac County Warriors

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

You'll find below everything you ever wanted to know about *Soccer at Civitan*

If there's anything I missed ... or anything you're still pondering, please email questions/comments/etc to me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com with Massac Warriors in the subject line.

All of the photographs from that day have been edited and posted

(excluding the group shot, more on that below)

and can be found at the following two links.

The first link contains photographs that were completed and edited for Monday's preview.

The second link contains everything that was uploaded after Monday's preview.

1st link - http://kcojax.smugmug.com/KCoJaxCandids/Candid-Events/Soccer-at-Civitan

2nd link - http://kcojax.smugmug.com/KCoJaxCandids/Candid-Events/Soccer-at-Civitan-Part-2

Prints may be ordered from the links above.

In Tuesday's blog ---> http://kcojax.blogspot.com/2011/10/soccer-at-civitan-massac-county.html

I gave detailed information on what items are available, how to order and other details that may be important to you. Tuesday's blog also contains details on things like t-shirts, tote bags, and more created with images from the shoot. If any assistance is needed in viewing or ordering, please feel free to email me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com with Massac Warriors in the subject line.

The Low Down on Group Photographs

Group images will be edited and uploaded before Sunday at 11pm and I will be providing each teammate with a 4x6 of the group shot at no charge as a token of my appreciation for such a fun group!

Frequently Asked Questions

"I've already ordered my prints/disc...when will I get my stuff?"

Delivery will be on Monday October 24 (one week from this Monday) for all orders placed and paid in full on Monday's "Preview Day".

Frequently Asked Questions

"I am so confused, I want everything... My head is spinning with ideas of putting one of the custom designed t-shirts in my little dahling's Christmas stocking, giving the grandparents a deck of customized cards and getting a tote bag for myself...

I've added it up, I've spent a fortune and

I haven't even added the prints yet... I'm freaking out!!!"

Okay, well .. now let's don't freak out :)

Though I've been photographing since the mid 90's; I've only recently begun to do it to "feed myself" :) Therefore I'm quite open to the idea of things such as referral bonuses and the like. If while adding up your wish list, you have chosen what you feel to be a tremendous amount of "extras", just email me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com and tell me what's on your wishlist and we'll figure something out.

Frequently Asked Questions

"Money is tight right now and I would like to order later on.

For how long will the proofs be available online?"

The proofs will remain online forever and you may order and reorder at any time. The packages that have been created for this shoot will remain online for the foreseeable future and will only be removed or adjusted if prices from the lab require me to do so.

Soccer at Civitan - Massac County Warriors

I had a blast yesterday afternoon chatting with the parents of the Massac County Warriors and shooting a few more goodies of the Warriors, themselves!
(Which I'll upload to KCoJax Candids on Facebook later this week)

I'm going to give a run through below of all of the information regarding the shoot, where to see the proofs, etc. If you have questions that are not answered here please do not hesitate to email me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com or check with Coach Tana.

::Where to See the Photos::

If you were not there to order,
you opted to order at a later date,
you want to order additional prints
or you want to show pics of your dahling off to grandparents, the folks at the office and the like,
you can do that at
the following link
kcojax.smugmug.com/KCoJaxCandids/Candid-Events/Soccer-at-Civitan
Each image can be shared on Facebook, Twitter and other social medias via the buttons beneath the photograph. I encourage you to do this and it tickles me senseless when you do :)

::How to Order Prints,

Coasters, Playing Cards and More::

This is the screen you will see upon your arrival at KCoJax.SmugMug.com
Selections for ordering are found at the top right hand side of the screen in the *Buy* pull down button.
Using the image above as a diagram, the button you'll be looking for is right above Coach Tana's head.
Navigation controls are found just above the thumbnail images.

Prints and gift items such as playing cards, coasters

and stickers may be purchased "a la carte" on the SmugMug

or you may choose from the packages below.

If you are uncomfortable ordering online for any reason,
you may contact me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com and I will gladly place the order for you.

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Choose your favorite pose and get

4-4x6, 2-5x7 and 8-wallets

$12.75

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Choose your favorite pose and get

8-4x6, 4-5x7, 16-wallets

and a 2.5 x 3.5 fridge magnet

$25.25

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16 Wallets

of your favorite pose

$9.50

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All images on a disc = $35.00

(this is the only item that is not available online.

to receive a disc with all images from that day,

please email me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com with DISC in the subject line.)

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Gifting Goodies makes a great alternative to giving

the Grammy and Grampy yet one more picture for their mantle...

This package is designed as a *multi-image* package,

allowing you to pick and choose the following::

Choose as many as 7 Poses!

2 - Photo Key Tags (up to 2 poses),

2 - 3.5"x5" Fridge Magnets (up to 2 poses),

8 Wallets (up to 2 poses)

and a deck of PLAYING CARDS!

$88

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::You Love 'Em So Much

You Want a Larger Selection of STUFF::

KCoJax Candids Warriors Organic Women's T-Shirt

All of the merchandise and items show are fully customize-able.
If you would like to see any of the items *proofed* with images of your child
or have other ideas for images you would like to have available,
please email me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com
with MERCHANDISE in the subject line.

Trek Water Bottle

If you are interested in some of the merchandise Tana has been chattering about
(such as t-shirts, key chains and fridge magnets)

created using images from the shoot,
you can find it here ----> Soccer at Civitan

All of the merchandise and items show are fully customize-able. If you would like to see any of the items *proofed* with images of your child ... or have other ideas for images you would like to have available, please email me at kjacksonnoggin@gmail.com with MERCHANDISE in the subject line.

KCoJax Candids ~ the 2nd of a Few Updates ~ Openings This Week

In an effort to get the shutter snapping again
I'll post my available slots for this week below.

The openings below are $65 each and include all of the "keepers"

on a disc sized to 4x6 and a copyright release.

Wednesday 09/28 - 5pm

Thursday - 09/29 - 4pm

Friday - 09/30 - 1pm

To snag one of these openings or schedule one for a future date...
Find me on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/KCoJax

Email me at

KJacksonNoggin@gmail.com

To follow along and see it all
*Like* KCoJax Candids on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/KCoJax-Candids/133454696709306

KCoJax Candids ~ the 1st of a Few Updates...

I had an incident in which my camera bit the dust this summer. There've been a couple of backup cameras I was able to borrow here and there ... which has been a tremendous help, however it kept me from actively booking shoots, I just took the ones that fell in my lap...but didn't do any marketing.

It turned out to be a blessing in disguise though because it's allowed me some time to set up my website and facebook page as well as set up KCoJax.SmugMug.com so that you fine folks have more options in purchasing your photographs.

In the past, I've charged one price which covers the sitting fee, photographs on a disc sized to 4x6 and a copyright release. This KCoJax.SmugMug.com change will allow me to lower the sitting fee considerably in expectation of purchase, whereas before I wasn't affiliated with the subjects purchase end in any way.

Here's the lowdown ...

http://kcojax.smugmug.com/ will take you to a page with TWO departments, one of which is KCoJax Candids (hired shoots, by people such as yourself-divided by category) ... the other is KCoJax Local Flavor, which includes local landscapes and scenery; with the most recent shoots in the *Featured Gallery* bar.

I've spent the last three days glued to my laptop tying up some of the loose ends on pricing, uploading and such ... and there are still some design tweaks that I want to get done in the next few weeks, but I'm ready to share the link and let you folks in on it ... So when you finish up reading below I hope you'll run right off to www.KCoJax.SmugMug.com and take a look!!

I've made an effort to make the prices affordable based on my cost and I'll be working on packages

(especially for children's shoots) in the coming days and weeks...

You can still follow KCoJax Candids on Facebook and share the link as often as you wish.

You never know ... if I notice you've shared it a few times,

you might receive a photo credit in your email in-box!! :)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/KCoJax-Candids/133454696709306

Giraffes and Bridges and Sunsets... Oh My! - A Downtown Paducah Photo Blog -

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I had the opportunity over the weekend to make a spin through Downtown Paducah with a friend and take a few shots. I love Downtown Paducah - it's such a quaint little place - very rich in history ...

I took a few unplanned shots while crossing "the blue bridge"...
I'd give my eye teeth to get in the middle of that bridge for about 20 minutes with traffic stopped...

The two-span arch bridge is the I-24 bridge.
In the photo below you can barely see the trusses of the Metropolis Bridge (completed in 1917).
If I'm not mistaken, the smoke-stacks are Electric Energy, Inc - (Coal power plant - Joppa, IL)

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My favorites came from Downtown Paducah though ...

my initial intention had been to shoot the Irvin Cobb building and the steeples with the sun setting, but my chosen perch left me with a multitude of telephone poles and wires in the shot - and with the sun setting fast, I decided I would have to wait for another day to get the shot I'm after...