Speaking at AZPPA Feb 5, 2008

I'll be speaking at the Arizona Professional Photographers Association meeting on February 5th, 2008 at 7pm. You can find out more details HERE.

I'll be giving my talk on image marketing. You'll walk away with some ideas that you can implement the next day. And I'll also be giving out a couple packets with examples of our marketing and organizational materials so be sure to bring your business card, because you'll need one to win!

New Online Store - Album Registry

I'm super excited to announce our new Online Store and Album Registry! The store link is always available on our new blog header at the top of the page and is available 24/7.

The biggest news is our NEW ALBUM REGISTRY! Feel free to let your family and guests know that they can give a gift towards your wedding album. This will help you to get a bigger wedding album to preserve more of your memories. We will also have cards available by request to include in your invitations or to pass to family if you would like to let your guests know about the registry. And if you have a wedding website, be sure to add a link to it.

Our new store will allow you to purchase more customized items and products that are not available through our Pictage.com (our online print order system). Such items include our new canvas Signature Print Collection, Photo Cards and our amazing Engagement Guestbooks. We will also accept Visa or Mastercard wedding, album and portrait payments through our online store as well.

Never Lost Again

Never Lost Again, originally uploaded by Jefferson Todd Pals.

My Dad and stepmom Kristina got me a Garmin so I can make my way around all of the cities I visit throughout a year for weddings.

I wonder if they have maps for the wedding I have in Greece this year.

I hope you are all having a wonderful time with friends and family. Merry Christmas!

Jefferson Todd
(sent from my BlackBerry)

Closed until Dec 27th

Closed until Dec 27th, originally uploaded by Jefferson Todd Pals.

Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday everyone! Our cards went out on Friday so hopefully you'll get yours soon.

The staff and I will be spending the holidays with our families. We'll be back to work on Dec 27th and will be happy to resond to any messages at that time.

Merry Christmas!

Hello from Allyson

I just received a nice photo in my email box from Allyson today. Allyson and her husband Rich are up in Hume Lake, CA working for Hume Lake Christian Camps which is where I used to attend for summer camp.



It looks nice and chilly!

Wedding Chronicles Best of 2007 Weddings

Jennifer and Dominic's wedding is featured in the Wedding Chronicles' Best Weddings of 2007 issue that is on stands in Phoenix right now. So go grab one right now! You don't have to right now, but you should. I know you can find them at AJ's near the exit.

Fun Stuff!

Yesterday I spent the day helping Melissa Jill with a few office things. Recently I have been begun to do consultations with other photography studios and helped get them up to speed with their technology and marketing for a Mac based business. If you are interested in hiring me for your business, whether it is photography focused or not, just shoot me an email.

Blog Catchup!

Wow...I've been a bit lazy about my blog with all of the holiday busyness going on, but I just sat down and posted a few wedding slideshows and photos, so be sure to check them out!

And grab a copy of the Arizona Wedding Chronicles magazine to see one of our weddings featured in the Best of 2007 issue! They are available at AJ's Fine Food locations in Phoenix.

Allison + Ryan Wedding - Brophy Chapel & Sanctuary Resort - Phoenix, AZ

A couple of weeks ago Allison and Ryan were married at the Brophy Chapel with the reception being held at Sactuary Resort. The weather was crazy here in AZ that weekend with it raining and blowing for most of the day. Despite the crazy weather, everyone had a wonderful time celebrating with the couple and we got plenty of beautiful pictures.

Allison is a HUGE fan of shoes and I love how she had no hesitation with having blue shoes on her wedding day!


This image really speaks to me and it's hard to determine exactly why, but I believe it shows the passion that this couple has for each other.






Brophy Chapel


Cool ice sculpture martini luge at the cocktail hour.


Allison and Ryan


And a big thanks to Patty and Patty from I Do, I Do Weddings for coordinating everything they did an amazing job!

Check out the slideshow here ---> Allison + Ryan Wedding - Brophy Chapel & Sanctuary Resort - Phoenix, AZ

Kristin + Brett Wedding - Seville Country Club - Gilbert, AZ

Kristin and Brett's wedding was amazing! It was held at Seville Country Club in Gilbert, AZ with the beautiful San Tan Mountains in the background.



Kristin and Brett


I have so many favorites that it was hard to trim down for the blog. Be sure to check out their slideshow.

Kristin getting ready for their first meeting


What a beautiful dress.


Kristin and the girls


I LOVE this black and white


The ceremony


Kristin's dad


And a beautiful sunset to end the wonderful day.

Check out the slideshow here ---> Kristin + Brett Wedding - Seville Country Club - Gilbert, AZ

Erin + Jared - Orange Tree Golf Resort - Scottsdale, AZ

Erin and Jared's wedding was beautiful! It was held at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.

Jared & Erin






She needed a bit of a boost to see the couple




They're Married!


The true stud.

Check out the slideshow here ---> Erin + Jared - Orange Tree Golf Resort - Scottsdale, AZ

Latest Trip to Texas

I've been going to Texas often now that Heather (album designer and sister) and her husband moved to New Braunfels, TX.

I was out there a week ago and had a great time in between the work. The city had their big seasonal Wassailfest celebration. There were 50 wassail stops by local groups where you would get a sample and then you would vote at the end of the night for the best wassail.



A little holiday music to help the wassail go down.


Mmm...Brat in a wrap


The party crew minus Steven.


Heather and I


It was a fest week for us while I was there. When I showed up we had Cheesefest at Heather's house with a cheese fondue. Next year we're planning Chocolate fest as well.

(Ryan, Heather, Jaime, Steven, Mona, Me)


I can't forget the week full of Guitar Hero III on the Wii. And YES, I did get plenty of work done as well.

Pictage Holiday Party

Last week was the Pictage Holiday Party and we had just over 50 friends come together to celebrate another wonderful year.



Laura was the lucky winner of my free giveaway for the PUG Party. Thanks for joining us Laura.


It was nice to see some new people come to the group. In addition to Laura, we had Joe and Kadie Panburn drive up from Tucson, AZ to hang out with all of us. Nice to see you guys again!


Some fun photos from Melissa Jill's blog.


Thanks again!

Wanna Christmas Card?

Cards are about to be shipped so send us your address!

It's once again time to send out our Christmas card and I'd love to send one to all of you!

Please shoot me an email (click here if doing so) with your snail mail address and I'll send you one of my Christmas cards.

And if you'd like, feel free to send one here:

Jefferson Todd Photography
2659 W. Guadalupe Rd
Suite D-211
Mesa, AZ 85202

If you missed out, here is last year's card and this year's should be just as good!

Princess and the Pea

Princess and the Pea, originally uploaded by Jefferson Todd Pals.

While I was in Texas I went to a local high school play of the Princess and the Pea. It was great! They did a wonderful comical twist on the story.

Pictage User Group Party

Pictage User Group Party, originally uploaded by Jefferson Todd Pals.

We had a wonderful showing of around 50 people for the party last night. It was a blast hanging out and catching up with some people that I hadn't seen in a while as well as meeting a few new people. I can't wait for next year's party already!

One person FREE at the PUG party

I'll pay for the first person that calls me saying that they want to join us for the Pictage User Group party.

The party will be tonight at Dave and Buster's in the Tempe Marketplace at 7pm. More info HERE.

It is open to all wedding vendors and you only have a couple hours to respond so call fast.

Our new office line is 602-904-5112

Jefferson Todd Studio Open House

Wednesday, Dec 12th
1-5pm

You are all invited to swing by the studio this Wednesday to grab a drink and check out all of our products. If you haven't been by, definitely come check it out. We'll have all of our albums and books available for you to see.

CLICK HERE to view the E-vite and RSVP to let us know if you can come by. And feel free to invite any friends who might be interested in seeing everything.

Tracy + Paul Guestbook

Here's a guestbook design we just finished for Tracy + Paul. They're such a fun couple.

Check out the slideshow here ---> Tracy + Paul Guestbook

Holiday Pictage User Group Open House Party

I just want to invite anyone in Arizona to join us for our holiday party. You don't have to be a wedding photographer to join the group. Any vendors and friends are invited to join us. Here is the info:



And if you are able thttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifo come, be sure to send an email to Melissa our fearless leader.

Kristin + Brett Album

We just finished this wonderful designs of Kristin and Brett's November wedding at Seville Country Club in Gilbert, AZ.

Check out the slideshow here ---> Kristin + Brett Album

Erica, Cayden and Grace

Here is a recent family session I did a few weeks back. We all had a fun time at the park. There were too many great photos to choose from!

Business Week!

I'm in Texas to sit down and organize all of my business thoughts. We have been moving so fast since I started two and a half years ago that I haven't had a chance to get away from things and write down my goals.

But I will be available for any important business. And I also hope to catch up a bit on my blog. I have many weddings and engagements that haven't been posted about yet and it's a shame because they all have some amazing photos.

Talk soon!

Thanksgiving Recap

Well, here are some of the fun photos from my Thanksgiving weekend up in Alpine, AZ. I have yet to receive photos with me in them, but here are the ones I took.

I spent the weekend with my friend Troy and his family.

His niece Kaylee whom there are many photos of.

Ryan carving the Turkey


The Emeneckers


Kaylee and Grandpa


Taking a swing

D3 Sample File

Ok, so for all of you camera junkies checking out this blog, I'm posting a link to a photo from this weekend.

This photo was shot at 3200iso, 1/100 at f/3.2, no flash on the new Nikon D3.

CLICK HERE 1.5mb

You can also stay up to date with all of my tests on the OpenSourcePhoto.com forum.