Photo Contest

The third weekend in April signifies the annual "Shoot the Hills" Photography Weekend & Competition in the Hocking Hills State Park.  This year it will be held from April 18-20, and hosted at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge.

The event is an official fundraiser of the Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park, and I am proud that Jividen Photography is one of primary sponsors again this year.  The event will give away more than $3,000 in cash and prizes to winners, and profits are used to benefit special photo-friendly projects in the Park.

The event is free and open to the public, but there is a nominal fee to enter any of the competitions:  Digital SLR, Digital Point-n-Shoot, Film, and Print Divisions.

There will be special photography programs, hikes, and naturalists programs, in addition to a wide variety of local artists and craftsmen who will be exhibiting, selling and/or demonstrating their talents.

To top off all the fun, they've chosen a funny, exuberant, and talkative Emcee (MC) this year. Shoot the Hills was her brainchild back in 2000, with the first event being hosted in 2001.  She is a professional studio photographer, as well as an accomplished nature and wildlife photographer.  Did you guess who?  Yep, it's me!

I just want to take this time to invite you to "Shoot the Hills" with me this year!  For more info, visit www.ShootTheHills.com.

Barb J.

Early Easter

I can't believe that Easter falls so early this year.  Didn't we just finish celebrating Christmas?  It seems like it.  Nonetheless, we are ALWAYS happy to celebrate the birth or life of Christ, even if there's snow outside.

I just want to let you know that we'll be offering free family photo sessions for Easter on March 20-22.  We have new springtime props and backgrounds, and for a special treat for the kids, we will have a live bunny available for photos, too.

On Saturday afternoon, we are raffling off the bunny to one loving family (who choses to drop a ballot into our drawing box).  

So hop on by the studio or call for an appointment.  Spaces will be limited, but there's a "hare" of a chance that we'll have an opening if you call now.

Barb J.

Love is in the Air!

It's almost Valentine's Day, and love is in the air!  We've seen the proof.  Bling-bling...lots of engagements.  We've already participated in three Bridal Shows and Expos and have three to go!  We've seen so many diamonds, we feel like jewelers!

In case you didn't see us at the Bridal Shows in Chillicothe, Portsmouth, or Lancaster, you can still catch us in Athens, at Deer Creek State Park, or back in Chillicothe for one more show.  If you've got the ring, we've got the deal!  Our Bridal Show specials are averaging approximately $200 off of our most popular wedding photography packages.  (Just call me for the details and mention my "Blog Discount," and you can save, too!  Then you'll have extra $$$ to spend on the limo ride!)

We're really excited to announce that we will be photography free engagement photo session on March 1 at a very unique bridal show called, the "Bridal Shower," at the Samuel Stephen College.  It will feature games and LOTS of door prizes and giveaways.  Last I heard, the prize list already included:  $500 gift card from Big Sandy Furniture, $200 VISA card, a free honeymoon cabin and catering services in the Hocking Hills, and more!   It's only $4 at the door!

We hope to see you there!

Barb J.

New Blog

Updates?  I’m full of updates!  Life around the studio is like a reality show.  Things so honest and real, moments so full of laughing and sometimes (okay, frequent) spazzing, it’s always fun to watch!

 Construction in our building continues to be ongoing.  The latest project in our building complex (now named, “The Commons at 30 East Main”) is the hopefully-soon-to-open pizza shop next door. We’re all looking forward to welcoming Minute Man Pizza!  Not that we can’t get enough pizza from a dozen other local pizza places, but now there’ll be no delivery fee!  Ah, small miracles!

 Our studio at The Commons at 30 East Main is still in its infancy, even though we’ve been in business in Chillicothe for more than a dozen years.  What that means to clients is that this new studio is growing.  We’re constantly adding new backgrounds, props and services.  It’s fun for us, and great for our clients.  So keep watching for our updates or just call us for the skinny!

The “2008 senior season” has slowed to a crawl, but special orders and family photo shoots just keep pouring in.  It’s taking our undivided attention 24/7 to stay caught up.  But I’m sure that’s a good thing!

I’m glad to have our new website up and running, and I hope to add more new photos soon.  That way you can keep up with the hottest, latest trends in photography and what’s going on around this place.

Thanks for the visit,

Barb J.