Two quick updates to report I’ve added a new dimension to the JMG-Galleries experience by creating the  JMG-Galleries Community Photos group on Flickr and the JMG-Galleries Fan Page on Facebook.
On Flickr I’ve created a discussion for you to submit your best photo in relation to the theme “Rain, Mist or Fog”. Check out what your [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.28.2010 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Updates & Announcements
Last week wasn’t the greatest week by any stretch. In anticipation of “Baby G’s” arrival we’ve undertaken a bit of remodeling. Much to my surprise I developed back spasms as a result of moving items from one room to another. With a little extra time to sit still I took it upon myself to setup a [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.25.2010 at 3:29 am// Tagged: Updates & Announcements
I’ve been tinkering with this idea for a while and there’s no time like the present to see if my idea has legs. I’d like to pursue taking the JMG-Galleries blog to the next level by including the writing of other great photographers. I’m on the fence as to whether participation of those that are [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.16.2010 at 12:43 am// Tagged: Updates & Announcements
Friend and photographer Lane Hartwell has done an amazing job of putting together in an extremely short time a great collection of photography highlighting the culture and beauty of the Haitian people prior to Tuesdays devestating 7.0 earthquake. This collection of photography titled “Onè Respe” has been compiled in a magazine format produced by MagCloud [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.15.2010 at 11:12 pm// Tagged: News & Current Events, Photography, Updates & Announcements , Photography, Photojournalism
As has become a yearly tradition on the JMG-Galleries blog I’m kicking off the 3rd annual blog project for you to share your best photos of the past year. Last year we had nearly 100 people take part (Best Photos of 2008 by JMG-Galleries Blog Reader’s) tripling the results from 2007 (Best Photos From 2007 [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.29.2009 at 1:47 am// Tagged: Photography, Updates & Announcements , Blog Project, Photography
Earlier in the year I wrote a series of blog articles on Social Media including Why Social Media Matters to Photographers. Shortly after the publication of these articles I began to receive questions from photographers concerned about the time commitment and return on investment (ROI) in relation to Social Media activity. After numerous e-mail correspondences [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.15.2009 at 1:15 am// Tagged: Photography, Social Media, Technology, Updates & Announcements , Social Media, Survey
The results are in for the Buying Prints from Your Favorite Photographers 2009 blog project. Turn out similar to last year was small, but given the economy was worse this year than last I’m happy with the degree of participation. If you decide to pick up a print, book, calendar, etc. before the end of [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.15.2009 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Photography, Updates & Announcements , Blog Project, Fine Art, Photography
Before I head out to Yosemite I wanted to make sure that everyone planning on taking part in the Buying Prints from Your Favorite Photographers 2009 photo project knows the deadline has been extended to Friday December 11th. I’m hopeful this gives everyone a little more breathing room to take part in this years project [...]
Posted by Jim on 12.04.2009 at 1:24 am// Tagged: California, Fine Art, Locations, Photography, Updates & Announcements, Yosemite , Blog Project, Photography