Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Zombies Have Arrived

By Big John | Published October 29, 2011

Well it has finally happened. Zombies have infiltrated the network here at Big John’s Photography, and as such things have gone a little bit insane!

You can view the zombie photos HERE

If you want your picture that you see, I am offering 2 options to you:

1. If you want your free copy, simply note the image number associated with your photo, and email me with it. I will email the photo to you with the watermark, and I will sign you up for our mailing list.  It would also be appreciated if you would give us a “like” on Facebook.

2. If you want a digital print resolution copies at a crazy price of $25. This image will be print ready in full horror inducing quality for all your christmas card needs. Please Contact Us if you are interested in this option.

Have a Happy Halloween!

Zombie Metal Night Photos Are Coming Soon!

By Big John | Published October 28, 2011

Katie and Steven Zombie Metal Night

What a fantastic time at Zombie Metal Night. I think that was one of the best turn outs to a metal night I have seen, and fantastic to see how many people were able to get their zombie going. If I took your picture, and you are reading this, you have come to the right place! The pictures aren’t ready yet, but they will be in a few days, so please check back.

Take this time to sign up for our mailing list, I will also be sending out an email when all the photos are up on the website.

I will be giving… yes GIVING away the images digitally with my logo on it as promised. I will also have options available without my logo, with edits and touch-ups and digital and print versions if you are interested in that.

Be on the lookout!

 

 

 

Zombie Metal Night at The Abbey Pub

By Big John | Published October 25, 2011

Many of you know that I frequent Metal Night at the Abbey Pub, an event held on the last thursday of every month. Some of the best metal bands in town play here on this night and I highly encourage you to come check it out and have your ear drums thrashed. With Halloween coming up, and zombies being all the rage these days the fine folks behind Metal Night have set up a Zombie Metal Night! 

This show is going to surely be one for the record books, with bands like Cerebral Rot, Cavernous, and Sloshtown playing and I of course, will be in attendance providing zombie photography. The Abbey Pub set up this incredible post apocalyptic zombie scene in the bar, so for everyone that comes dressed up will have the opportunity to have your picture made! It’s sure to be pretty killer (ha…ha…) so don’t miss out.

Next week you will be able to come by here where there will be a link for the photos. Go check it out, and if you like your photo there will be various options to make sure you get to have a copy, so make sure you come check back.

I have seen what some of the folks that are going to be there have done with their zombie makeup, so bring your A game if you want to even be a contender in the zombie costume contest. This one isn’t for the faint of heart.

 

For more information:

http://www.abbeypubkaty.com/

Dress as Zombies and save your costume for Halloween

Zombie costume contest
Cheap ass drinks all night
lots of SWAGG give aways

ALL BOMB SHOTS $3.50 from 11PM – 12 Power Hour

HALLOWEEN $4 SHOT SPECIALS INCLUDE:

Smashing Pumpkin- Coffee Liquer, irish cream, goldschlager

Satans Revenge-tequilla, jack daniels, goldschlager, splash of tabasco

Black Death- Jack Daniels & tequilla

Blood of satan- jager, goldschlager, jameson, jack daniels (layered)

Brain shot- peach schnapps, irish cream, splash of grenadine

Our Portrait Portfolio is now online!

By Big John | Published October 22, 2011

The title says it all, some of our portraits are now up in the portfolio section, so make sure you check it out, and contact us to schedule a session.

Also, as a side bonus, even more live shots from shows are posted.

Enjoy!

When We Ruled H-Town – Showcase Number 2

By Big John | Published October 17, 2011

Early last week I was contacted by Mark at Crossroads Music Magazine, he wanted to know if I would be interested in helping him out Friday for the second installment of When We Ruled H-Town at Fitzgeralds. I checked the calander and thankfully I had a free schedule, so I checked out what the deal was with this event. I learned that the show was featuring Poor Dumb Bastards, Academy Black, Blueprint, and Simpleton and that this was part of something great.

Mark was going to help out his friends at Old Man and Bitter Girl doing interviews for their podcast, and while they were hard at work selling merch and talking to the artists I was busy doing my thing, shooting the show and trying not to get trampled, beat down, or doused in various liquids, especially during the Poor Dumb Bastards set. Which by the way, if you have never seen them I must say you are missing out on one heck of a show.

The crowd was also treated to a 29 minute preview to the documentary When We Ruled H-Town, and it was absolutely incredible. Their own description sums it up the best: “When We Ruled H-Town takes an objective but nostalgic look at a not-so-distant past when a spark of energy, a deep pool of creativity, and insatiable curiosity brought musicians, artists, fans, and an entire city together for a brief moment of greatness.” Starting the evening off with such a powerful video really let everyone know they were in for something special, and I am glad I was able to be there for it.

I have a small gallery of my favorite shots from the evening here, and you will want to make sure you check out Crossroads Music Magazine as well as Old Man and Bitter Girl later for interviews and more.

If you want more information on the incredible documentary that is going to drop next year, check out WhenWeRuledHtown.com


 

Slowly But Surely… Images are on their way!

By Big John | Published October 13, 2011

I have been working hard at getting the image galleries up, my portfolio up, and various other elements of the new website. So I am happy to say that my tear sheet portfolio is currently up to date. So check it out. I also have one gallery up of Kleos, a killer band that is sure to melt your face, as well as a Reverend Horton Heat gallery that is going to sooth your soul.

There is a lot more coming, and I will keep you updated, but in the mean time make sure you check out what is here, sign up for the mailing list, and if you use RSS feeds check ours out. There is a lot on the way!

Our mailing list, are you on it?

By Big John | Published October 12, 2011

Big John now has a mailing list.

Why should you care?

From time to time, we run special promotions. Some of these run on FaceBook, some will run directly here on the website, and some will run through an the mailing list. Here is a secret, our best deals, specials, giveaways… they are coming through in an email! It could be something as crazy  as a secret FREE photo session given to the first person to reply,or it could be a free 11×14 print on your next visit.

We will also use the email to communicate with you other events, such as updates to the website and our portfolio.

The possibilites are endless, but your info will not be shared or sold, and I won’t bombard your inbox every day, or even every week.

So, sign up and give it a whirl, if you hate it, ditch it with no hard feelings. You can find the signup box on the contact us page.

Welcome to the new Big Johns Photography

By Big John | Published October 11, 2011

Please, pardon our dust… AGAIN.

There will be a lot to do in the near future, but its coming. So hang on tight, and stay tuned.