I received a few emails from people interested in being able to view the Photo Spots that I referred to in my last post – but they don’t have iPhones…

The good news is that you can view them as well. It won’t be as slick as the iPhone app presentation – but all of the same data is there including sample photos etc.

Just click on the link below to jump over to a Google Map view of some of my favorite Photo Spots.

I will definitely be adding many more in the coming weeks when I get a chance!

John Andrews Photography – Photo Spots Google Map

-Andrew

Clients always ask me what I think are some of the great locations in Chicago to take photos for Engagements, Weddings and Portrait sessions… Honestly there are so many cool locations in Chicago it’s hard to tell or show them without digging out a map

For those of you that have iPhones or iPod Touches – I have just rolled out a cool new feature for my Studio’s Client Connect App – Photo Spots.

Photo Spots is a really fun way to check out some of my favorite Chicago locations. Right now there are a few dozen of my favorite locations listed, but I will be adding a bunch more when I get some time in the coming weeks.

Photo Spot Feature Highlights

• Move, Pan, and Zoom an interactive map of the Chicagoland area that displays pin locations of some of my favorite Photo Spots.
• Tap on the pins to see highlight detail, drill through to view a short POI (Point of Interest) commentary on the location with tips for photos to be taken there.
• View a sample photo shot at the Photo Spot.
• Click on a “Locate Me” icon to show your real-time position relative to the Photo Spot (only works with iPhone w/GPS) – if you are an adventurer you can use the map to navigate to the exact spot as displayed on the map!

Photo Spots Screen Shots

Today I have some exciting news to share! I’ve been working on this for a while now, but finally got some time over the holidays to really get going on this!

The John Andrews Client Connect iPhone application is a Native iPhone app that allows current and prospective clients to keep in touch with John Andrews Photography on the go.  In addition to numerous options to connect from within the application (touch to call, touch to email, Facebook, Twitter, Map Directions to Studio) you can browse photo galleries, view video slideshows, inquire about photography services, availability and more! Click on the icon below to jump to the Apple App Store and download it for FREE!

Features

• Connect on the go with one touch calling, emailing, Facebook and Twitter feeds
• Browse photo galleries
• View video slideshows
• Inquire about open dates and availability from within the app
• View general Studio information
• View Studio links, including a mobile version of our Blog
• Receive Push Notifications for Studio messages, sales, coupons, etc
• Existing Clients get access to special menu options to manage their relationship with the Studio using their existing Client Security Code (touch to call Andrew’s cell directly, touch to email Andrew directly, Client Portal Access, etc…)
• …and much more to come!

Screen Shots from the John Andrews Client Connect App