Joel Jordan Photography BLOG

Can't afford to have professional photography for your wedding or event? Don't let the economy prevent you from getting what you want. We love to barter, so check out our list of what we are looking for or be creative if you think you have something of value we would love to help you out!

House Cleaning
Our HOUSE is a 5000 sq ft home and studio. We are looking for professional cleaning services.

Welding (drop gate on landscaping trailer needs repair)

Auto Paint (2005 Dodge Magnum, Left front bumper needs repainting)

Frost Free Hydrant Installation (replace broken one; the hole has already been excavated around the broken one)

Landscaping Rocks / Boulders
This would be a great barter for someone who has some property with lots of rock, stone or boulders needing to be removed.

10x12 or Larger Storage shed

Photo Props / Backdrops
Since we area photo studio, we are always looking for fun or interesting items to use as backdrops or props.
Examples of things we like and/or are looking for:
Old metal signs, vintage tractor (does not need to run), vintage/victorian furniture, wagon wheels, oversize flower pots

Sheet rock repair: I pay for materials, WE install together.
1. Replace about 6 sheets in utility room - IN PROGRESS
2. Repair around storm door frame in utility room - IN PROGRESS
3. Remove Kitchen drop ceiling
4. Sheet rock attic (convert to usable room, frame and electric already installed.)

Tree/Brush Removal
We have 4 acres. Of which, at least half needs to be cleared and cleaned up. I would consider this an even trade for wedding coverage. We paid a crew $500 to clear a 1/2 acre area in front of the house. My estimate is that we need an additional $1500 worth of clearing to be done.

Lawn Mower repair (25hp 48"cut Poulan Pro) New this mower was $2500. I would consider trading for a NEW smaller one or complete overhaul of our current one plus an additional $700 cash (I was given $800 estimate for complete overhaul)

Excavation / Earth Moving / Fill dirt and gravel (for circular drive)
This is a rather large undertaking. I would be looking to trade our largest collection (platinum) plus I would expect to still have to pay a little. I estimate this would be close to $4000 to complete this project.

I was told I had to include some things that weren't just for me so...

Laser Hair Removal
Tanning
Hair styling/coloring

Please prepare an appropriate barter. ie. If you want wedding photography for 5 hours ($1495 value) please don't respond with, "I'll clean your house a couple times."

Examples
Wedding Photography ($1495) = House Cleaning ($100 x 15 cleanings)
Family Portrait with one 11x14 salon print ($195) = House Cleaning ($100 x 2 cleanings)
High School Senior Portraits ($75 Basic Session + $325 Basic Print Package) = House Cleaning ($100 x 4 Cleanings)

Please feel free to email me for more information about bartering!

We are offering special discount pricing on February, March and April 2009 wedding dates.

All remaining February dates receive $400 off any collection! -So if you have last minute wedding plans, or you didn't think you could afford to have a professional wedding photographer you don't want to pass this up!!!

Book a March 2009 date and take $300 off or book for April and take $200 off any collection!

These discounts can not be combined with any other offer.

Collections start at only $1495!

This month we are offering all services and products excluding weddings for 50% off our published prices. This discount can not be combined with any other discount or offer.

While vacationing in Tahoe California, we were eating dinner at Sunnyside lakefront restaurant and bar in Tahoe. It was SO COLD!
-as the day was coming to a close the sun broke through the clouds and kissed the tips of the mountains in the distance. Like EVERYONE else in the restaurant, I rushed to get my camera. Using Photoshop, I merged 6 different images of the horizon to create this 180 degree panoramic photo.

We are doing two series of limited edition signed and numbered prints of this beautiful view.

250 Limited Edition 10x30in Prints are printed on metallic paper with a 2mm styrene backing. They come with a black metal frame and are ready to hang.
$250

250 Limited Edition 15x40 Prints are printed on metallic paper with a 2mm styrene backing. They come with a black metal frame and are ready to hang.
$400

You can purchase one by calling us 405-279-2525 or paypal to orders@joeljordan.com

Few gifts are more appreciated than portraits, and Joel Jordan Photography offers gift certificates that make an elegant statement to the gift recipient.

Printed on a decorative, translucent parchment sheet and protected by a transparent jacket these hand signed gift certificates offer a quality presentation to the recipient.

We will enclose a personalized message about our work with the gift certificate so that your friend or relative can understand the quality of the gift you are presenting.

Available in $20, $50, $100 and $500 denominations.

Your transaction can be accomplished by phone, using Visa or MasterCard, and we can mail your gift to you or the recipient. You can also come by the studio to pay for and pick up the certificate in person.

Hello Everyone!

Thank you to all who came out to our children's Holiday portrait special this week. We are processing the orders as fast as we can, and we'll be sending out an email when they are ready. It was really nice to see so many familiar faces! We had so many requests to have families included in the special we decided to have a Family Special!

So, for ONE WEEK ONLY we are offering amazing Family Portrait packages which include the sitting fee, an 8x10 print and even the high resolution images on disk with copyright release!!! -All for only $250!

See our ad below, or call for more details!

Happy Holidays!

We are an authorized dealer of Stylart Season's Greetings, Holiday cards!

It's not too late to order your Holiday cards! Browse the entire Stylart Season's Greetings catalog at www.stylartphotocards.com

Choose from Photo insert cards, Full photo cards or photo message cards. We have them all! -we can even have your order shipped directly to you! Cards are sold in sets of 25 and range from $52 to $147 plus tax.

What's more, you don't even have to use a photo taken by us!!
-That's right, as long as it is a photo taken by YOU, you own the copyright to the image, or the image was created here at Studio in the Park, we are happy to use it to help you create the cards you want!!

Check out the online catalog, and then call for a custom quote, or call to schedule a time to come see our catalog in person! 405-279-2525

So many shoots so little time... here are a couple shots from our recent engagement shoot with Natalie and Cory

Hello Everyone!

We are having our annual Holiday Portrait special on Dec 2nd and 3rd from 2pm to 8pm on both days. Come out to Studio in the Park, and have some fun holiday portraits made of your little ones! We'll have a Winter Wonderland at the North Pole set complete with GIANT snowflakes, presents, trees, and maybe even some SNOW!!!!

We are looking forward to seeing all of you in December!!

Happy Holidays!

-joel