for you. photography

24 hour Sale!

2011-01-10T20:09:00.000-08:00

Did you receive our email about our 24 hour sale going on now thru Tuesday evening? If not, you will definitely not want to miss out on our emails that include updated Specials and Mini Sessions!!! Hurry, and subscribe at http://eepurl.com/cdaYj to be sure you do not miss the next one!

For now, however, we'll update you on the Special so that you don't miss out as well! We will not typically do this on the blog, but this is our first month using the Newsletter service, so I hope you will join us by subscribing today!

Beginning tonight thru Tuesday, January 11th at 9pm, we are offering 50% off our Lifetimes plan!!!! This is an incredible opportunity that you won't want to miss!

How does it work? You pay the one time joining fee, and you never have session fees again! You can come in once a week for a session, once a month, or as often as you'd like.... and not have any session fees again! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!!!

If you reach our voicemail because we are with another Client, or not in the office, please leave us your name and phone number so we can call you back as quickly as we can. (FYI....If you call after hours, we will call back from our home number marked as Unknown Name on your caller ID) If for some reason, you are calling on your only break, feel free to leave us which plan you are wanting to take advantage of and we will make sure that you don't miss out on this great opportunity due to work.

We don't want anyone to miss out!!!!

Hugs,
Jamie

To View the current promotional Newsletter, please go here:
http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=cd22a1ab7a76fcf950c476d1b&id=0b85c34ac3

Senior : Zach Carlson

2010-06-09T09:42:00.001-07:00

Zach is so very handsome, and so kind. He was so much fun! Guys always get anxious about how their sessions will be, but I think even he would tell you we had a great time as well. His Mom was so funny, and I could totally keep her as an assistant, wink! We found a new hideaway location that I absolutely love and w...e have the funniest stories to tell about it, love it!

Enjoy your sneak peek Robyn and Zach! I saved the best for here at the Studio of course. :-) See you soon!

Kamm Family

2010-06-09T09:32:00.000-07:00

These sweet little dolls were so much fun! The sun presented me with all kinds of challenges that day, but we made the most of it and had a good time! We have some super sweet images of the girls, and of Mom and Dad too! I can't wait to show them the rest. Enjoy!

Our New Website is Here!

2010-06-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to announce the release of our new website - updated and full of images that have not been seen! Please check it out and share it with all your friends as well! Leave us your feedback, we cannot wait to hear what you think!!!

http://www.foryouphotography.com/

Check it out!

Hugs!
Jamie

"H" Pickett

2010-05-27T17:00:00.000-07:00

WOW, time has flown by! I got emotional during this session, as I realized that if Little Miss "H" was this old - my babies are next! As we sat and looked thru the images, we kept oohing and aahing because she worked the camera! ;-) You GO "H" - high five!!!

Hugs all!

"H" Banks

2010-05-25T16:12:00.000-07:00

Okay, okay - I am a little partial on these images, but boy oh boy, I sure have a cute nephew!!! :-) We have to plan each session perfectly as his parents live in Texas, so we only get a few visits each year. At the wedding, we had the joy of playing with Mr. "H" and got some great images that captures his true personality, and his brothers as well. Enjoy your Sneak Peek, Aaron & Stacy! (Hey, Stacy... about time for you to get FB too I think, right?!?!? WINK!)

I'll be in touch soon about seeing your images. Hugs, see you both soon!

Zanger Kiddos

2010-05-25T15:34:00.000-07:00

This session was absolutely a blast! We laughed, we played, and laughed some more. I have opted to put these images into B&W so that when Mom comes in to see them for the first time, she gets to see them in full color because quite honestly, they are amazing in color! The Zangers have some good genes, and make some GORGEOUS babies! :-) So... I've saved the best for you to see at the Studio Carla & Travis, can't wait! I'll be calling soon!

Hugs!

2010-05-18T23:43:00.000-07:00

When working with kiddos, I've learned that being quick is just a rule of thumb and little "N" was definitely that... quick! Her eyes absolutely breathtaking shades of blue (sorry, keeping those a surprise for Mom!) and by the time we were almost finished, she was too! I had such a great time with Jessica & Patrick, and hope to see them again soon!

I'll be in touch this week to schedule your Viewing! Can't wait! :-)

Hugs, Enjoy!

Senior: Olivia Busbey

2010-05-12T23:34:00.000-07:00

Olivia, as you will see, is very friendly on the camera. She was such a sheer joy working with her!! Her joyful spirit was so very catching, and her eyes are just gorgeous!!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone else Olivia, hugs! Congrats on your new job!!!!

Busbey + Shoopman

2010-05-11T21:28:00.000-07:00

So young and in love! I know I've said it a couple times, but these appointments are one of my favs! I just love to capture that raw intensity in a relationship, as they look in each others eyes - laugh - and play. I find myself going back to when Matt & I were young, but hey... who are we kidding, we ARE still young and in love! ;-)

Hugs, enjoy!

Little Man is growing up!

2010-05-11T20:35:00.000-07:00

This little guy had quite the photo session! We took him all over town, and did more than probably any 6 month old has done to date in a session. I'm keeping the best for last -- full of teeth and joy, and his blue eyes, wow -- but I thought I would share some of the fun images that we got rather than the ones that I think will end up on the walls at home. Enjoy!!!

Innocence & Hope

2010-05-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun with our Innocence & Hope Clients!!! We laughed, we played, we joked, we pranced, we even stuck our tongues out! Nothing more fun than playing like a child as an adult. It's so easy to forget about the time in our lives when we were so full of innocence and hope, isn't it?!

Here is a sneak peek for those girls, and their families! They are just beautiful and such sweet children of God!

Hugs all,
Jamie

ps... plan to be bombarded with an influx of updated Blogs tonight! we are waay behind! ;-) so behind in fact that i'm pondering this is something i can keep up or if i just need to keep my posts to Facebook. let me hear from you!!!

2010 One Day Special is here!

2010-05-06T17:29:00.000-07:00

Okay all... I'm realizing that I'm waaaay behind in my blog! I apologize over and over, thru and thru! Will you ever forgive me? Okay, I know you will but seriously, I feel bad! So behind that I forgot to share my One Day Special with all of YOU... so here it is! Give us a call tomorrow (Friday) to take advantage of these great specials! We've already heard from a few Clients that they are planning on calling... can't wait!

Big hugs to all, and some day... some day... I will get caught up! :-)
Jamie

Bemis Boys

2010-04-16T19:19:00.001-07:00

Okay, anyone reading this.... SSSSHHHHHH, huge secret for Father's Day!!!! Therefore, I am only putting one sneak peek just in case it would get out by mistake.

The boys were hilarious! They wanted nothing to do with me, until Mom walked away. Once I showed them one image, they were TOTALLY digging the session - love it! Aren't they so handsome?!?!?

Kristine has been a friend for about three years, so I was very excited when she called to schedule. She had thought it all thru and had the same visual images that I did. Always love that when that happens!!! Only thing we didn't find... an old Mercury, but we rocked it out anyways!

Hugs Kristine and HIGH FIVE BOYS!
Jamie

Mr "T" is two!

2010-04-16T18:56:00.000-07:00

Small world... I received a call from this little guys Mom that I worked with eleven or twelve years ago before we were both married. It was such a joy to talk with her, as well as get to capture this time in the life of their son. We had a great time!!!

This little man was just a joy to play with!!! But I think we wore him and Mommy out by the time we were finished, gotta love it! Two year olds are full of spunk and energy and I always am prepared to be in a full blown sprint most of the time. However, his Mom brought some balls along and he laughed as he threw it at us, watched it roll into the street and come back, and so much more. Oh to be a toddler again - carefree - spirited - and not a care in the world!

And the thumb.... oooh, it SOOOO melted my heart!

Thank you O'Brien's for sharing him with me, and sharing with me in lots of fun!!

Hugs,
Jamie

Amanda + John

2010-04-12T20:09:00.000-07:00

I know I've said it before, but I just love being with a couple about to get married. The memories of that time in my life come flooding back in, and takes my breathe away! Such a delicate, such a beautiful time in life to be treasured and I am so honored that Amanda + John graced me with the opportunity.

Each kiss, each laugh, and oh the rain drops and honks too! We had SOOO much fun, and these two rocked their session out!! By the time we headed back to the Studio, we were dripping wet and had to run as it started to come down harder. I emailed Amanda to say with big blushing cheeks, "UM... because the rain got me distracted - I forgot to ask you one important thing that I really wanted to know!!! How did you meet?"

Amanda + John were introduced to one another by John's older brother, Josh. And it was love at first sight, and they have been madly in love ever since! How precious is that?!?!?!?!?! You could feel their passion for one another - so deep, so true, so intense! I cannot wait for the big day, you two!!!! Much happiness!!!!

Become Extraordinary!

2010-03-08T21:43:00.000-08:00

Hey All! It's been a busy few days, weeks, months, and I have so much on my mind... so many things that I would like our Studio to offer this community. I have many plans in the works, and a few more on paper but not started yet. I have things I would love to change - things I would like to add - things I would like to create... I think I might need to duplicate myself! :) So... consider this blog a dumping ground for all thoughts tonight... this late Monday evening.

What I do know is that my priorities... my priorities.... oh they must change! I'm such a work-a-holic... it's BAD!!! Because I just LOVE what I do! I love the challenge ~ the joy ~ the emotion. However, I need to change that and get back to what's important first and foremost... God and my family! And the rest will fall into place. Become extraordinary!

I heard a great speaker this last week, and he asked if a man were working our specific business (he was speaking generally to a group of woman in that question) - and a Client asked for something that they needed right as they were about to head home for the day, would that man stop and get it done before he left or would he let it wait for the morning? What's your guess? Yep... he'd let it wait! WOW, what a wake up call! As woman, we are natural born nurturers and we want to get things done immediately for the sake of the others, but at times, forgetting who we are neglecting to put first.

So... you can see my personal goal starting to reveal itself right? Allow myself to let someone wait... I always call each phone call back within the same day or the next, unless they contact me during the weekend or while I am away, but it's okay to let someone wait two days... Jamie, it really is! LOL, yes, I am trying to convince myself - you are right! :)

What priorities do you have out of alignment? What do you need to reorganize? Take a moment to to reflect on that today as you go about your day... you can change whatever it might be. Become Extraordinary!

I absolutely love what I do, the amazing honor of capturing these precious moments for each family that walks thru the door of our studio, and it is my goal to provide superior service to each person! This first year of owning a retail business has been such a learning experience, and we are chugging along - switching things up as we need to - as we see new things that are causing major issues.

We have soo many exciting things coming up, be sure to add us to your RSS Feed so that you get the updates each time we post right in your mailbox. You won't want to miss out! I promise!

Many hugs, many blessings, and THANK YOU for being YOU!
Jamie

The Journey of Wedding Photography

2010-03-03T07:39:00.001-08:00

Multiple times during the day, I get calls regarding our Wedding Pricing. Sometimes we hear back, and sometimes we do not... I think the important thing is to find someone that you find a connection with, as well as enjoying their style of work. I think this article hits on a lot of great factors to contemplate as you start your Wedding Photographer journey, and I look forward to meeting you and your fiance!

Your wedding day is a story... what do you want that story to tell? Let us capture that story as it happens, and make a dream become a reality!

One of my favorite moments to capture at a wedding is the emotions that the Bride and the Groom have when they see each other for the first time that day!!! Enjoy this image from the last wedding that I captured a story at.... it overwhelmed me as J broke into tears so much that I too almost had tears streaming down my face. Those are the magical moments!!!

Many hugs to you, and enjoy the article below!
Jamie

------------
Vanessa Dewson, a professional wedding photographer in Ottawa and Kawartha Lakes, Canada , explains in language a customer understands, why good wedding photography costs what it does and why skimping on photography is a disastrous choice. Excerpted from Avoid Hiring a Cheap Wedding Photographer on her blog Vanessa Dewson Photography + Design.

….And now here I am on the other side, listening to brides and grooms who seem to want awesome photography for a rock bottom price AND own all the digital negatives at the end of the day. Trust me, I know how expensive a wedding can be and how desperately you want to cut a few corners to bring the overall cost down, but I just don’t think photography is the place to do that. It will be your only lasting visual reminder of your day and frankly, if you are spending a good chunk of change on your wedding, you want professional artwork to remember it by and not just settle for snapshots.

I don’t think many people know what it takes to shoot and edit a wedding and create a beautiful album. I have spent up to 12 hours on the day of a wedding, then more than 40 hours editing and laying out an album, making revisions, etc… As a professional, I value my time as an expert and an artist. I want to work with clients who value my work as well and don’t just see me as another line in their budget. Yes there are ‘weekend warriors’ out there who offer their time and all the files for ridiculous prices, but I can almost guarantee they aren’t making any money and the quality is not nearly as good since they are still working other jobs that are allowing them to pursue this as a hobby. Professionals are constantly working to improve their craft through workshops, forums, conferences and competitions, as well as investing in top-of-the-line equipment and software and using professional labs and suppliers that really produce a far superior product than any online or in-store photo lab.

[Photography] will be your only lasting visual reminder of your day and frankly, if you are spending a good chunk of change on your wedding, you want professional artwork to remember it by and not just settle for snapshots

I also know so many people who just got the files and didn’t do anything with their images for well over a year! The advantage of having someone else create an album for you is that

* It actually gets done
* A good photographer is building a story when choosing which moments and details to capture.

How is someone else expected to sift through hundreds of images and figure out the best way to tell it? It would be like asking a bakery to give you all the ingredients and you would then have to make your own wedding cake. I can guarantee it won’t be nearly as nice or taste as good as it would be if you let a professional do their job.

If you really, truly cannot afford a professional, find someone who is striving to be one, whether a student or someone looking to build their portfolio. Help them out by showing them the style of photography you love and I’m sure they will do their very best. And you never know, you just might be hiring the next rising star!

I hope this helps educate engaged couples about the value of hiring a professional and doesn’t come across as a rant. I just want brides and grooms to be left with nothing but the best memories from their wedding day. Don’t just take it from me, here is a blog post I came across where a bride DID choose a cheap photographer and regrets it: http://everylastdetailblog.com/wedding-planning/i-took-the-cheap-photographer-route/

Ok, so now that you know WHY it’s better to hire pro, HOW do you choose? Well, a portfolio is a good indication of their skill but the best way would be to meet face to face and see if not just their style but their personality and philosophy fits with yours. The last thing you want is someone you don’t click with because you just won’t get the same results as you would with someone who totally puts you at ease.

—-

The door is wide open now wedding photographers. It’s up to you to close the deal.

Baby Jahki is here!

2010-02-22T21:25:00.000-08:00

I feel so honored to be able to capture my newborns for the first time, what a joy! I now treasure every moment since I am finished having children, as a nice baby fix. HA HA! Mr. J was absolutely a delight... he never woke up! We kept him nice and toasty and we were able to get some great shots!!! I adore his Mom and have greatly enjoyed getting to know her as well, she's gorgeous!! You might remember her from her maternity session not long ago.

Hugs, Enjoy!
Jamie

Mr. M turns one!

2010-02-12T08:02:00.000-08:00

We had such a great time with "M" last week. When he walked in, I was just in love with his sweet little eyes... he was so precious! He wasn't quite sure what we were doing, so we played for quite awhile and got some great shots. I'm going to keep most of them a surprise, but here is a sneak peek for his Mommy.

Let's just say YUMMY!!! Of course, we had to cut ourselves a piece before her tore into the cake, ha ha! Who wouldn't right? I tell you what, I opened that box, and wow... the smell was so delicious that we both just HAD to have a piece! Thanks to Melanie Green for her fabulous work on the birthday cake - it was SOOOO yummy! I do not think I've ever tasted a cake so delicious! Contact me to get her info so that you can get yours!!

Hugs, have a great day!

Baby "L" is now three months!!

2010-02-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

WOW, time has flown by and L has gotten sooo big! He is such a bundle of joy, and just as sweet as pie. I could've just kissed all over his little face - ha ha. I had so much fun with him, and his adorable little tootsies... oh my!

Can't wait to see him again!

Hugs, Jamie

a photographer and his kids

2010-01-29T07:37:00.000-08:00

A good friend posted this on the Fan Page on Facebook he runs, and i just thought it was too cute to pass up sharing. This is what happens when a photographer tries to capture his/her own children... ha ha!

Things are going great here! Busy busy, and God's doing some very interesting things in our home. They are exciting, scary, interesting, amazing, and all that you can possibly describe the unknown as. However, we are just clinging to God's amazing promise that HE HAS THE PLAN, not us, but HIM!

Tomorrow, I have a super fun birthday session that will be so messy and fun! I cannot wait to show you the images from that session! For now, off to finish up the morning strong and start the afternoon... whohooo!

Big hugs all,
Jamie

2010-01-24T22:11:00.000-08:00

Let me tell ya! Brittney absolutely ROCKED out her session! This is just a sneak peek into the fun fun fun fun that we had during her session. The other images are SOO fantastic that I have to keep them a surprise for her to see in the Studio. SOO excited for her to view her images! (I'm excited, can you tell? HA HA)

Every suggestion that I gave to Brittney regarding what to bring, what not to bring, ideas to throw around, etc she took to heart and came more prepared then I had imagined. That is when I get stoked about a session... when Clients come in prepared with fun and exciting things!

Cannot wait to meet little "J" Brittney!
Hugs, Jamie

Brittney, they are stellar! You're gorgeous babe! I'll be calling soon!

2010-01-20T07:14:00.000-08:00

Nothing better then a yawning baby, too precious! We had the honor of meeting little "O" when he entered this world. He was such a treat, and I do look forward to seeing him as he continues to grows. He's just a doll!

Well, we are starting to get caught up from our exciting trip to Imaging USA. What a life changing week! Our 2010 Pricing is being edited as we speak, and should be on its way to the printer very soon! We are so excited about everything that we will offer this year, and plan to kick the year off with a bang!

We've been shooting like crazy already, and getting orders in as fast as we can - if you are waiting on yours, the next shipment is to arrive very soon. We'll give you a buzz when they are in!

I just love that I am able to be homeschool my boys! What an honor! It's such a delicate time in their lives and I am truly blessed to be able to share with them in their every day. I hear some Mommy's and Daddy's complaining about the kiddos being home today for the "Ice Day" and it just breaks my heart. I am just thrilled to enjoy this time in their lives with them each and every day, up close and personal.

Hugs all!
Jamie

Time for a SENIOR special!

2010-01-16T22:39:00.000-08:00

WHOHOOO, we are back from Nashville and working on overload to get caught up. I admit, being gone is great for the time you are away, but boy, on the way home - it hits you juts how far behind you will be when you return. Not to mention the PILES of laundry, right?

We gained so much knowledge while we were away and I already have a lot in the works for this year! You will LOVE the new Boutique products that we will be offering this year!!! I was feeling the excitement of all that is to come, and figured what better then a SPECIAL to top it all off!!!! WHOHOOO!

Parents, let's get your son or daughter booked for this Spring! Seniors... let's get YOU booked for SPRING, give us a call! And to those reading this that are not the parent or the Senior... spread the word! This might be one of the best prices all year round!

We cannot wait to see you! Hugs!
Jamie

60 in 2010

2010-01-08T23:11:00.000-08:00

What is that? I will fill you in on that, but give me just a second to tell you how super excited I am to wake up tomorrow morning!!! We are heading to Nashville for the national photography conference of the year, Imaging USA. I cannot wait to come home with a much needed revamp of energy, excitement, and fun new ideas/products. As you can imagine the Christmas season is always a fun filled time, but once it's over - whew, you find yourself quite wore out. :-)

Matt and I will be there thru Wednesday, and back at the office for a jam packed day at the Studio. Cannot wait! (Have I told you that I think I am addicted to Orange Juice, okay - so it was random, but it made you think didn't it?)

60 in 2010... a photographer whom I admire a great deal does something of this nature every year, except her list is always 101 things and it's much much more detailed. I find myself looking forward to her posting it every year, and I thought... "If I look forward to it, my Clients surely will love it also." So, here's my own twist on it... :-) {I apologize, I do believe my nice formatting got messed up in transferring it here to the blog}

1. Get a massage at a Spa
2. Get my bedroom organized back into a bedroom
3. Go to Maui again.
4. Buy my husband a truck!
5. Go somewhere else exotic.
6. Read my Bible everyday!
7. Purchase a Shootsac for myself
8. Get back to my workout regimen and get into size 27!
9. Hire staff at the Studio
10. Have smooth running Studio operations!
11. Get rid of all the extra clothes/shoes in my closet that I do not need!
12. Find two great vintage pieces of furniture to shoot on… chair and couch
13. Take boys horseback riding
14. Run five miles without stopping
15. Buy new furniture for the house
16. Become the most sought out photographer in our area
17. Complete an entire devotion series of my husbands choosing at night before we go to bed
18. Get front desk at Studio designed and made
19. Hire 2nd staff person for Studio
20. Finish my piano lessons with Elizabeth and/or get thru my piano book
21. Purchase newest Canon camera and learn to use all its features!
22. Schedule time to shoot for ME and stick to it!
23. Print gallery canvases for my house
24. Set more of a daily routine for myself and the kids, and stick to it too!
25. Enter print competition and fail miserably – well that’s not my goal, but just preparing myself!!! HA HA!
26. Go on a bike ride with the boys
27. Have a KICKIN’ Senior program ready to go by February!
28. Buy a new pair of BKE’s for myself
29. Get a Video interview of myself on my website
30. Double my 2009 income and sales
31. Start another business
32. Get up earlier and go to bed earlier
33. Finish all books that I’ve started the last year and have not finished
34. Learn my light meter like it’s the back of my hand
35. Ride horses on the beach at sunset
36. Shoot a session in a State that I have never been in before.
37. Earn 2010 Seniors Choice Photographer
38. Second shoot with someone that I believe has a fabulous style
39. Purchase a 70-200 lens before June!
40. Go on a romantic getaway with Matt
41. Pass the photography certification test!
42. Get back to an intensely structured schedule so my mind isn’t crazy!
43. Have my own budouir session – skinny, buff, and hot
44. Learn PROSELECT like it’s the back of my hand!
45. Work on posing placement and feel confident
46. Hire staff at Studio – did I say that? OH… guess you get the idea!
47. Take the boys to DisneyLand
48. Purchase a boat for our family
49. Pay off all debts, and work towards starting to pay off Matt’s student loans! Can we say MAJOR BUCKAROOS? WOWsers!
50. Possibly another romantic getaway?
51. Learn how to cook something magnificiant
52. Take a film photography class at a local college
53. Begin selling my favorite frames on the market, which will remain nameless for now :wink:
54. Do a live Radio/TV interview and rock it out
55. Find my bedroom again, wait, I bet I said that already as well!
56. Give a large amount of money to a local non-profit in the business name
57. Grade my kiddos papers as they do them
58. On that subject, write down my mileage in the correct place rather then 10 different locations to compile at tax time
59. Go to bed at 10:00 every night, that’s a big LOL – it’s 12:30a as I type now!
60. Go sledding with the boys

And what would a blog be without an image? One of my favs for the year... isn't she adorable? We'll hopefully post while we are in Nashville, but they tell me I might not have time... :-(. If you have not added us to your Blog feed, please do so as we will be blogging on a daily basis once we return. I would like YOU my Clients to get to know me in more of a personal level... so we are friends before we even meet.

Hugs,
Jamie

2010-01-08T23:09:00.001-08:00

test

Let's Ring in TWENTY TEN!

2010-01-02T20:09:00.000-08:00

WOW! Hard to believe huh? It's here - the day that we never thought we'd see as kids. I remember playing those fun little games as a girl.... you know, the ones that said your 4 best friends, the 4 guys you wanted to marry, the 4 little girl names, pick a number, your 4 fav cars, and then did some crazy math to create the "story" for the future. Anyways, I digress... ha ha!

I've been thinking a lot this week about what this year means to me, what I'd like to change and who I'd like to become. Not as in a new person, but who I would like to allow myself to become in my habits, my ways, my thoughts, my breathes, my existence... it's been a pretty heavy load to ponder, but it's also been an enjoyable time as well.

Over the past year, I have found that my love for my husband and my family has grown more then I even knew was possible. I feel a feeling that I've never felt. Is this getting older or has something within me changed? I tend to believe that it was allowing myself to do the things that God had led me to do .... and following HIS promptings. What is it that you feel God is pulling on your heart to do this year? Will you take that leap of faith and do it, or will you push it aside and wish you had? What things might it free up in your heart if you take that step?

I always knew I wanted to homeschool my children, from the time I was a Senior in high school... odd, don't ya think? I chickened out when Cayden went to Kindergarten and put my business ahead of him. Guess what happened... the house got tense, the biz went south, and my heart ached for the things that I knew God wanted me to do. So after that, I knew I couldn't put Homeschooling aside any longer... i had to give it a whirl! And on top of that, guess what else God dropped in my lap... the Studio!

Yes, homeschooling and a brand new Studio all at the same time... no kidding! So, if you are like me and find yourself saying, "I can't..." --- Guess what, YES YOU CAN! Has it been easy? NO! Has it been hard? YES! Have I tried to be someone that I'm not? YES! But no more... I have decided that I need to be ME for my Clients - that is what got my business going, so why change it to "apease" any other Clients? I want Clients that are like minded, fun natured, fun spirited... and I've found them!

Am I perfect? NO! I still struggle with the same things that you all do, but you know what, with a smile on your face - it's so much easier to endure.

So I challenge you this year... take a jump and do those things that you feel tugging at your heart! You can - you can - you can! And in case you didn't get our Christmas card this year, I tried to emphasize having fun with your family and allowing life to be joyful! Enjoy!

Many hugs,
Jamie

ps... I plan to blog a whole lot more this year, so add us to your RSS feed and watch for them to be updated!

One Year Anniversary!!!

2009-09-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

WOW, a lot sure happens in ONE YEAR~ it's official... we have completed our first year in business and WOW has it been fantastic! Thank you to all of you that have played a part... WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!!!!!!!

Playing in the rain... Or wait, is that water?

2009-09-23T01:15:00.000-07:00

Look at the shear joy in these images! “Who would’ve ever thought Mommy would say to go play in the water”... I’m sure is what she is thinking! I remember when her Mom said, “it’s okay G – go ahead, you can get wet.” She just looked at her Mom like “Are you sure?” It was priceless! These are the beautiful and fabulous fountains that the newly renovated Washington Park has, and boy did she have fun!!!! These were my favorite images from the day... Enjoy...

And as always, Until next time.... :-)

A Morning at the Farm

2009-09-23T01:06:00.000-07:00

Aren’t these two just sweet as ever? Every time I see L’s face I just laugh because she is so darn cute! And big brother, well ... What a handsome man!!!! They were such troopers out on the farm, and we found lots of fun things to play on! I think their Momma and Grandma were worn out by the end of the shoot, but I had a ball. Wouldn’t you if you got to play all day too? :-) Look at that sweet pic of them together... Makes your heart melt, doesn’t it.

:-) Until next time...

www.wherebabiesbloom.com

2009-09-23T00:17:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege to help Mrs. Jessie Graves with her marketing materials for her brand new line of adorable baby girl headbands... www.wherebabiesbloom.com! We had SOO much fun together, and she has just the sweetest spirit ever. I cannot wait to see the success of her business unravel, she is amazing! We will be using her line in our Sessions, and cannot wait to see some more of the images that come from those. One thing that astonished me... They fit NEWBORN thru ADULT!!!!! Now THAT is some major stretching! Spread the word about her business, and watch for more of her lines to come each season!

:-) Until next time...

Three Balls of Fire

2009-08-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

Grandma called me early this Spring to see if I could do a session with her grandsons when they came home from Texas. We met one afternoon this summer, and these boys were ADORABLE to say the least!!!!! They kept me on my toes, but we had SO much fun! We ran, we chased, we tackled… well, I let them tackle each other – they would’ve knocked me over! HA HA! Anyways, I think we got some amazing images for Grandma – just what she was hoping for. Loved the outfits!!!

2009-08-27T22:18:00.000-07:00

I must say that I’ve grown a little attached to this little guy even though I only see Mister J every couple months. I just adore his Mom and Dad, and always look forward to seeing how he’s grown. I’ve even found myself calculating in my head when his Mom will need her next pics of him because I can’t wait to see them! J This is the same little guy that you see on my website in the basket with blue… growing like a munchkin! Can’t wait to see you again, hugs!

You know I was going to end there, but typing the details above about Mister J made me realize something… my profession is absolutely priceless. What occupation can you truly say that you’ve watched a child grow from the beginning and into who they are? I find myself praying that I have the honor to capture these families all the way thru their children’s lives, as I just love them each to pieces. What an honor!!!!

Thank You Mommy & Daddy

2009-08-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

This family was such a joy to work with, and boy were they troopers! It was a hot steamy day of around, oh 105, when we did this shoot. We ran around and made the most of it. The boys have a Mommy and Daddy that are in the service, and we were able to capture some very special images for their Daddy. They have a “daddy doll” which is an image of their Dad on a doll, and they can then hold him, give him kisses, etc – it was a very special moment for me. I’ve gotten to know the boys’ Mom pretty well since this time, and she is just a doll and is holding her head up high being a single Mom while Dad is overseas. I’m very proud of all that she does, as well as their Daddy too! We can’t wait until he comes home in October! J

Thanks so much for keeping our country safe, here at home and overseas! I look forward to many more fun shoots with your family, and oh – by the way, have a blast on your Honeymoon!!!!

What a great time!

2009-08-19T10:17:00.001-07:00

We have been SO busy that I've allowed the blog to get behind, so sorry friends! The studio is going well, and we are getting things in order. I am going to play a little catch up over the next couple days with the help of my good friend, Jen, who has graciously offered to lend a hand. So... let's get started! This is Gage, and we had a blast to say the least! The evening was full of laughs, hysterical laughs, and some carseat shuffling! (Thank you Murphy's for being patient with us) I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting your family, and anxiously await the next Photo Session we have together!

Kale Gastler

2009-07-16T22:15:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Well, I admit... I am a tad behind! But we are fabulously excited about having the Studio very close to being finished! We've had some exciting and fun laughs while doing the shoots that we have had there so far - we cannot wait for you to join us!!!

Today, I had the privilege to do Kale Gastler's indoor session. He brought in some pretty cool props, and to avoid spoiling it for everyone - I'll just show you a few of my favs! Kale is an amazing young man, and I think he has an exciting future ahead of him. Big dreams + Big goals = HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

Enjoy!

oh so darling!

2009-06-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

Look at my darling cousin's daughter... oh how fun she was! We took her all over, and she just kept smiling the whole time! I must admit the zebra chair is my favorite image... :-)... now I just have to find one of my own! LOL!

Hugs Brit! Hugs "B"!

sweet sweet "N"

2009-06-22T08:46:00.000-07:00

While at our Family Reunion, I had the joy of doing a session with my sweet nephew "N." We had SOO much fun, and he was just hilarious! Cayden and Kai helped me as well, so it was a family affair... they were so proud to be my helpers.

For those of you that have been following our progress as we get the studio ready to open, this is the same little face that you see on all of our signage... all grown up. WOW, how fast time flies by! "N" lives in TX, so we do not get to see him much except during the summer. I can't wait to see how big he is for our next family get together in late July!

Love ya "N"!!!

Rockin HOT Senior Shoot with Lexy!

2009-06-19T10:58:00.000-07:00

Lexy is an absolute doll! And check out those rocking hot legs that she works very hard for, you go girl! I won't tell you what she called her boots, but aren't they fab!!! :-) We had so much fun, as we beat the heat and created these amazing images! And her Mom... well, she's just as cute as Lexy - they are so much fun together!

And look what we just happened to find out where we were at! SOO funny! Lexy said "That might be a bit TOO country for me" but I bet she'll be thrilled with how it turned out. :-)

And my absolute favorite... whohooo!!!! STUNNING!

Hugs Lexy! Can't wait to see you soon!

Jamie & Jess

Baby "I" was a bundle of joy!

2009-06-06T19:45:00.000-07:00

I just cannot wait to show you these new baby images - Baby "I" did so marvelous!! He didn't move at all, and fell right to sleep when his Mommy and Daddy started to put him down for his nap. It was probably the fastest baby session I've had, and we got some great shots! I just love newborn photography - it is so very special, and fun! And of course, I just love to snuggle up with them too.... well, that is, if the Mommy and Daddy don't mind. ;-)

Enjoy "S' family - your bundle of joy is just precious!

Leaving for a fabulous photography conference tomorrow, excited about what it brings to the table for our business and for our images!

Hugs, Jamie

Sweet Little "R"

2009-05-29T13:01:00.000-07:00

Hello Summertime! We are quickly adjusting the the new daily routine with the boys being out of school, and as I speak they are out playing in the hose. OOh, sounds cold to me, but they are loving it! :-) Oh to be young again, and enjoy simple things like COLD WATER. WINK!

"R's" Mom has been waiting so patiently for a sneak peek at her images, and they are a lot of fun! She and I had a blast playing with things like bubbles, chalk, my reflector poles, and all kinds of things with "R." Such a sweet and inquisitive little girl! I had a great time - although, I must say that I think Mom left exhausted. I know you Mom's know what that is like trying to chase children around for that one perfect pose, we've all done that - right?!

Thanks Mom! Give "R" a hug and I'll talk to you soon.
Jamie

On a side note... Congrats Seniors! Be careful tonight, and enjoy your big day!!

"D" and some yummy bugs! WINK

2009-05-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

So what do you get when you put a beautiful Senior in a beautiful setting? LOTS AND LOTS OF BUGS FOR DINNER! "D" has been absolutely such a joy! Her spirit is so gentle, and quiet, but yet so full of joy and excitement for life! Her passion for her church and the Lord are just contagious!

"D"... boy oh boy, do I have a problem?!?!?! I have 497 pictures to go thru of the most gorgeous girl ever! Your pictures are simply stunning!!!! I cannot wait for you to see them all! However, have a good laugh... you should see the number of bugs in them... ha ha!

And to top things off, "D" is an awesome photographer as well! I've already told Matt that as soon as we start hiring staff... she will be my first!!!!

Hugs D, ENJOY!

"M" family

2009-05-17T21:13:00.000-07:00

This family has waited so patiently for their Sneak Peek - thank you, thank you!!! I think you'll like what is to come!!! We had a blast last Saturday, quite chilly, but we had fun anyways! A certain little someone was pretty ornery and would not smile, but Mom, I managed to capture this one for you. We've got a few more up our sleeve too... and our handsome Mr... well... they are just cute! ;-)

Can't wait to show you!
Jamie

Look who's 1 mo old! Little "J" man!

2009-05-14T21:10:00.000-07:00

WOW time sure does fly by! What an honor - I received a call from one of my Clients, well maybe it was an email - not sure, asking when I could do a quick session with her son who would be one month old. I felt so honored to have that asked of me so quickly after a newborn session! I hope to be able to watch this little munchkin grow right before my very eyes, isn't he SO beautiful?!?!?!

He was so good, but boy, we sure couldn't get any smiles out of him. I have lots of surprises Mom, you'll love them! Enjot this first.....

Thank you C & C - it was definitely a blast! I cannot wait to see him the next time you need some more images.

Hugs, Jamie

He's 3!

2009-05-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek mom! I had a BLAST with K! He posed every picture no problem! This was his birthday present for turning the big 3! ~ Hugs~ Jess

The park was a great spot for K he just loved the duckies! Thats all he talked about "Let's go find the duckies!"

Goin' fishin!

2009-05-07T15:36:00.000-07:00

Matt and I had the most fun ever with these five kiddos, chasing them - playing with them - and trying to avoid SNAKES crawling up MY leg! Funny story! Anyways, these are just some of the fun shots from the afternoon, we shot in full sun so they are a tad brighter than I would typically like but hey... they are still adorable! And be sure to scroll all the way to see what happened admist our session...

So then we headed over to the other side of the property to do some fishing shots with the girls, and captures this... love it! But look what happened!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH S.L.C!!!

Hugs everyone! Have a great weekend!

A's senior pictures!

2009-05-07T06:19:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone! Here is a sneak peek for A & his family... we had a lot of fun! A is a fabulous musician, and has such a joyous spirit! I found myself wishing I had a bit of his calmness as we shot, lol! And just LOVED his hair!!! We did some shots with his Cello and then some with his electric guitar - very versatile artist!

Thank you A & Family, it was a joy!

Little A visited today!

2009-04-30T11:45:00.000-07:00

I got my news lense last night, and had a new trick today when with Little A. man! GIVE THEM FOOD! :-) We had so much fun that we wore him out, and he was hungry... so we got out some food. With one year olds, man you have to be super FAST!!! Loved every minute of it!!! Momma J - i hope you aren't too tired! :-)

and last but not least, my favorite!!! look at that smile - how sweet!!! Momma J, they are fantastic! cannot wait to show you!!!

P family and T Senior Pics

2009-04-26T21:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Almost Monday! I have 2 minutes to get this posted before it's Monday, and too late to say that! HA! I had a lot of fun working with the P family, and with T on his Senior pics. We had a little sun and wind to contend with but the images are a lot of fun!!! I'm posting some teasers here for them to enjoy....

We have a little surprise up our sleeve over the next coming months, so be sure to add this RSS feed so that you can stay updated and current... I wonder who will guess first?!?!? I will never tell! (for those of you that already know, don't blow the surprise, lol!)

hugs to you all and i pray that God blesses your socks off this week!
Jamie

Loving A's face here... "you taking a pic of me?!" He was SO fun!

T - hope you don't look too.... what was it you said? :-) I love this shot!

C - this is a little teaser just for you! This is just a random shot that I took when getting things ready to go, and I couldn't delete it. There was just something about the way you were interacting that spoke to my heart. I hope it does yours as well!

Thank you so much for allowing me to spend some time with your family - it was so fun!

2009-04-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

This is little JN and he is just SO sweet! I had the privilege to do his Mommy's maternity shoot, and he surrpised us all by showing up 2.5 wks early!!! He did so well, and we have a lot of great images to come for his Mom and Dad. I just had to give them a sneak peek!!!

H 11th birthday pics!

2009-04-15T19:31:00.000-07:00

SO... these pics have a great story to go along with them! I told H's Mom that it'd be a fine day to go out and shoot... boy was I wrong! It was so cold and SO windy that I don't think there was a single shot without hair in her face, bless her heart! N.E.ways, we'd count to get out of car at the same time, and then say GO... run to the spot, take the pictures, and then run back! It was a blast, and yet, SO COLD! I tink I have officially learned that if it's windy, rescheduling is best! WINK! But it does make for some great stories!!!! :-)

I admit I am a "washed" action junkie... anything that has this washed out look... is my favorite! Totally not the integrity it was taken with, aso one photographer pointed out to me about her own images, but I just love the look it creates!

Stay tuned... newborn pics to come here later this week.
Jamie

OOPs, neglected....

2009-04-08T06:53:00.000-07:00

Well, I do apologize for neglecting this part of the world. We got so overwhelmed and busy that it just slipped my mind, and when I did remember... it was like 20+ appts later, so I knew I could not ever get it caught up. LOL!

I have a new friend that is a great photographer here in town that told me I needed to update it, and yep, she's right! :-) So, here is one of my latest sessions that has been edited and shared with the Client. Isn't she just beautiful?!?!?! I'm posting two of the same location so you can see how she & I changed up the purple a bit to where she liked it... great location! We are always on the hunt for more locations that are great, so if you ever see any... let me know!

And then my one of my sweet nephew from Christmas time...

I'll have my partner/sister, Jess, post some of her darling maternity pics that she did a month or so ago. The baby has arrived so we will be shooting lots of babes this weekend and next week... yeah! Keep checking back for more updates!

My First Maternity Session!

2008-12-24T07:37:00.001-08:00

Here are a couple of sneak peeks for this new Mom & Dad. The two of them are so darn adorable, and were so much fun! I hope this is a family that I can have the joy of capturing each special moment as they begin their lives... a new baby, a new marriage to come, and many more children I'm sure! What a joy!

Thank you J & N for sharing in this special time in your lives! ENJOY!

I absolutely was SO nervous! For those of you that know me, know that I do not get nervous very often, but boy - I was a wreck. This was the first time we had used our lighting, and I was struggling to get some things right so I think that is what got me so anxious. However, we had an absolute BLAST, and I got some really great and fun shots.

N family

2008-12-03T07:23:00.000-08:00

These are just a few of my favorites from our fabulous session last week! We had so much fun, laughed so hard, and got some GREAT shots! This tractor was parked in the garage, and when I saw it, I said... OOH, that is awesome! Before I knew it, it was out in the field and we were using it as a prop... whohoo!!! How awesome is that?!?!

"P" family

2008-11-26T09:35:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to share these with you, and do wish I could share even more of them. I just simply need to get a website designed so that I can... these are all so fabulous! I had a hard time picking which ones to show you. :-) After viewing her images, I got the sweetest note from Mom regarding her joy over the pictures. I was so honored, thank you!!

Big hugs, and have a great Thanksgiving! Bless you and your family!!!
Jamie

"K" family pictures are here

2008-11-23T20:39:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Everyone! Okay, okay... so if you are a night owl like me then you probably know it's not really morning. HA HA, busted! I just knew most people would check this when they get the email that it has been updated. (must be subscribed to get auto notifications of updates - very easy, and does not send you junk emails, etc)

Once again, BRRRRR.... it was cold outside! This family was a joy to get to know in the quick time we were together. And "J" was just as sweet as he looks! I just loved his demeanor, there was just something about him that was special. I took probably 100 pics of him alone, so you can imagine how hard it was for me to cut that down.

"K" family, thank you for allowing me to capture your interactions and turn them into images.
Jamie

Brrr... They sure were troopers, It's Cold outside!

2008-11-23T20:29:00.000-08:00

We had so many laughs together during this shoot! All the while, we were shivering because of how quickly the temperature was dropping. OOPs! This is one fo the joys of Natural light shooting, lol. We captured some fun times with the "F" family, and I think they will be very excited to see how our fun turned into images!!

And last, but not least, "E" - thank you for being so fun!!!! I know it was cold, but I was SO very proud of you!!! High Five!!

I'm a TAD behind.... oops!

2008-11-23T20:22:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! Whew, talk about a whirlwind of a week! The last week I have been with the boys, they both had walking pnem'a! YUCK! It was a long weekend to say the least. And my poor husband, his birthday was spent at the Doctor's office with the boys getting blood drawn, bummer!

I had three sessions this past week as well, so I will be posting two of the three tonight, and hope to have the third before Turkey Day! I would love for you to be able to share with your families over the holidays, so I will attempt to have it all there in time. :-)

Be sure to take a moment to reflect upon what you are thankful for as we go about your days this week. I am thankful for all the blessings that God has bestowed on us this year in our home, and I am thankful for a healthy and vibrant family. I am also thankful for each of you that have taken a moment to share my blog with your friends and family. It has truly been felt!!

I am excited to tell you that my room is almost ready for drywall... I cannot wait! My husband is wonderful and has been working diligently to get it done before my first Maternity shoot next month. THANK YOU MATT, I love you!!! Also, stay tuned for a sneak peek of who is joining this fabulous adventure with us!!!!!!!

Many hugs and blessings to you!
Jamie

The H Family Pictures

2008-11-16T20:37:00.000-08:00

WOW, what a fun bunch of kiddos! They toughed out weather at like 30 degrees with winds of like 10-12 mph, and we got some GREAT shots! They had a blast, and I did as well. Enjoy this sneak peek... and look at those EYES! WHEW, they will melt a heart huh?!?!

K family pictures

2008-11-10T20:19:00.000-08:00

I had the joy of working with K family last week. They have been patiently waiting for a sneek peak at their pictures, so I am going to add this one tonight and will add more tomorrow at some point I hope. We had a blast trying to get little A to smile, she was just hilarious! And big A was just a HAM! Girls, I had a blast and B&K, thank you for allowing me to capture your family.

My Beautiful Family!!!

2008-11-09T18:54:00.000-08:00

my handsome husband

my boys

couldn't help but put this in here as they did this on their own, in perfect timing... it was great!

so innocent... ha, don't let him fool you!

he DID not want to take his pictures! fell asleep in the car, so this is me warming him up to the idea. lol

mr. handsome himself

C family

2008-11-04T20:36:00.000-08:00

I had the privilege of shooting my great friend's (and cousin) family this past week, and boy did we have fun. It is so neat to be able to be a part of a family for a day, and capture those times that are so intimate, and the not so intimate... ha! We had an absolute blast, and my jaw hurt I had laughed so much! These are some of my favorites!

Halloween pictures of boys!

2008-11-04T17:36:00.000-08:00

Here are the little guys in their Halloween costumes, and Daddy in his VERY scary costume! LOL! (My husband loves to make silly faces like that and take a picture. I think he's put a similar picture on everyone's phone in our family at some time, ha!

2008-11-03T10:24:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the Holidays!

We heard you loud and clear! After many requests, Michele Pickett and Jamie Gower are teaming up to offer monthly Mini Sessions to capture the special moments in your child’s life. Life passes us by so very quickly, with so many things along the way to capture, which is what we want to help you do!

Our goal is to create times in your child’s life that we each treasure so dearly. We will use the natural sunlight so that your child/ren are at ease, and able to be themselves. We will offer the sessions each month, in fifteen minute appointments. When scheduling, we will give you suggestions for what your child should/should not wear to make the picture sharp. My goal is to not overwhelm the picture with props and such, but to make the focus what you want… your child.

November’s focus will be… Reminisce.

Thursday, November 20th from 2-5

December will be… Anticipation.

Saturday, December 13th from 10-3

We are now accepting appointments for November and December. The next two sample sessions will be available for viewing and scheduling beginning the day of the session mentioned above. We will require that we have at least four appointments for the day to be held, so spread the word and let’s have fun! You may schedule your appointment by calling Michele Pickett at 224.4629 or Jamie Gower at 779.1215.

Your $30 includes a fifteen minute session, four 4x6 proofs, one 5x7 with 8 billfolds of one image, and coordinating Creative Memories paper and stickers, along with 10% off any additional print orders. We will gladly accept cash or check when you arrive for your appointment. (Credit cards will be accepted with a 3.5% convenience fee)

We look forward to seeing each of you!

Michele Pickett & Jamie Gower

Whew, did we have fun!!!

2008-11-03T10:15:00.000-08:00

I apologize for being a tad behind, I've had an influx of things going on this past week and haven't quite caught up. This is my first step to doing so though, whohoo!

I had a great time with C B & A last week. They kept me on my toes and we ran all over their property. It was a tad cold so we came in periodically, but they sure did amazing! However, I have found that getting more than one child to smile at the same time is quite interesting... my own children were the hardest! LOL, but it's a fun challenge and all the kids love to see me running around or making funny noises trying to get them all to laugh in unison. ;-)

I can't wait to see what is to come! Here is a sneak peek of these pictures...

AW 3rd birthday!

2008-10-28T12:18:00.001-07:00

So cute, so sweet, so innocent... we had a blast! She was such a trooper, it was 40 degrees outside with 20 mph winds! I was freezing, and she'd take her coat off to take a few - then we'd put it back on real quick to warm up. And repeat. LOL! We went in to warm up and then she was ready to go do some more! WAY TO GO ANNA!

These are a sneak peek at two of my favorites, aren't they darling? Can't wait for her Mommy to see the rest! She was such a big girl, and hilarious too!!

Sunrise Sunset

2008-10-25T16:00:00.000-07:00

WOW, this weather is changing quickly it seems. It's been so very cold! And the sun is rising and setting at a new time every day. It sure will be nice when Daylight Savings Ends and we have a couple more hours of sunlight again, won't it?! Of course, it will be short lived, but it will be nice for the little time it's here.

I have begun to put some feelers out for locations that I could use on a "as needed" basis, as I really do not desire to have a studio. It would cause me to raise my rates, and I think they are quite reasonable and VERY competitive at the prices they are at now. If you know of anyone that owns a business with an extra room, please spread the word to them. I would be more than willing to give them a donation as the room is used, but do not want to get into any type of lease. I want to keep your memories affordable for you!

As we sit here, the last few rays of the sun are gone and it is now starting to get dark. I find myself thinking about each shot that could be taken at this time of the early evening. It's funny... I now find myself driving thinking about those same types of things. I came up with some extremely fun ones today!

I look forward to Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week... I have a Photo Session each of those days! It's always so fun to anticipate what it will be like, and then even more exciting once the images begin to be created! I just love this!!! PRAISE GOD!

Hey... send me your feedback... would your family be interested in a 20 minute session each 2 months that would include some prints, and themed photos? My giflfriend Michele and I are working together to begin this bi-monthly event for many of the local scrapbookers. If this is something you would be interested in, send me a quick email or leave a comment on this blog.

Many hugs, and GOD BLESS YOU!
Jamie

and some More...

2008-10-20T09:34:00.000-07:00

Have a great day! God Bless!

Jamie

Thank You!

2008-10-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

First, let me thank each of you that have spread the word about this new adventure for our family. God has truly blessed it from the word GO, and I cannot begin to tell you how much fun I am having. Because of this, I wanted to post some of my favorite shots that I've done as well so that you can share more of my work with your friends and family.

And as always, if you would like to be updated each time I add a new post to this blog, you will want to subscribe to the feed which I believe is at the bottom of the page. I'm still learning that portion of blogging. :-)

Many hugs, and I cannot wait to capture your memories!
Jamie

Darling, just darling!

2008-10-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

The sky was beautiful last night, and we were able to capture some splendid shots of my dear friends children. There are so many, but I thought I would pick these two... just love the sweet spirits of each of them. The tree pose of Kolton was HIS idea!! GO Kolton!

Busy Week!

2008-10-13T19:13:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! It's been a very busy week here at the Gower house, as well as with business. I have had the joy of doing some joyous sessions, and I think the results are FANTASTIC! I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun this has been, and I thank you for spreading the word so quickly. Things have just taken off - wow, so fast!!!

The first two are with an amazing family, on their property. It was just beautiful!

Last night, these two kiddos below and I had a ball capturing their fun and joyous moments! We rolled around in the grass, we ran, we played, and climbed on bridges!!! (don't worry, no cars involved!) Great Job Kiddos! I had fun!!!!

This one is so darn cute because you can see just how hard we were playing in the picture because of his pink cheeks... lol!

Products & Services Information

2008-10-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

I have had a lot of requests about my pricing, the services I offer, and things of that nature. Without a website other than this blog, at this point, the best I can do is have you call/email me for more information or I can email the information as well. I am not real "web" saavy so I am SLOWLY working on a website... and it's very slow - whew! (more than I knew... ha!) With that being said, I do look forward to working with your family to create and capture those precious family memories!

I am not your typical photographer that will get you in and out in as little time possible. I want to work with you to capture those things true to your heart. Maybe it's your children playing... or maybe it's a favorite place to be together... or even that little drop of slobber off your child's chin. I will capture it, with your help!

I cannot wait to hear from you!!

Loving This!!!

2008-10-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of shooting my nieces and nephews this weekend, and we had so much fun! They were adorable, "Jamie, take this picture" or "Jamie, did you get me doing that?" LOL! We had a great time!!! Here is a sneak peek! Tonight I will be working with the Battles family here in Liberty, I cannot wait! Check back for a sneak peek of those in a couple days, or if you'd like to have the updates emailed to you... you can subscribe to the Feed at the bottom, and it will email you when this page is updated.

Many hugs, Jamie

Pictures from Roberts Family

2008-09-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

First Family Session

2008-09-29T12:48:00.000-07:00

Saturday I had the joy of working with the Roberts family, 14 of them, for the afternoon. We took over 600 pictures, and I have been diligently working to get those edited and ready to go. It was so much fun, and a lot of hard work! I never dreamt that I'd be sore that evening... too funny!!!

We captured some very special moments for them before their families parted ways, with two of the families off to their military posts. They dressed the kids in their military outfits for the Grandkids pictures... it was so sweet!

We ran into one problem... I had intended on going numerous places in the park. However, on a Saturday in South Park... means WEDDINGS, and LOTS of them! Along with lots of cars too!! We didn't get to do a lot of the ideas that I had in mind because it was taking the chance that we'd not find a parking spot in the area we were heading, and all the gazebos were taken with events... rats! We made it worked, and worked with it.

I am obviously very picky, and will always critique my own work, but I know one thing... I can't wait to have a studio! We had so much fun outside, I can only guess what it'd be like with a studio.

I tried to put some of the pictures on here for a peek, but apparantly have them in wrong format, so I will work on that tonight once Matt is home to help. :-)

Hugs to everyone, and thanks for your support!
Jamie

Cayden's first soccer game

2008-09-21T20:17:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun Saturday watching Cayden play his first soccer game this season. He did so well!!! We got quite a few good shots of him; however, being on a crowded soccer field, I did pick up a lot of background noise in the images that I could've done without, but that is okay. These will just be shots for my albums. I cannot wait until my first session on the 27th of this month!!! This camera is amazing!

Kai was trying to get Cayden's attention... looks like he was whistling.

He was not, just being silly as usual.

One of my best girlfriends son Zach working hard to get that ball down the field! GO ZACH! (I took this from across another field in addition to the one Zach was on... love my ZOOM!)

"I'm open! I'm open!" Cayden kept yelling to his teammates. SO CUTE!

Don't let this picture fool you... this is my silly and very happy youngest, who just doesn't like that Mommy has this new toy! It's been about impossible for him to smile in any pictures so far. OH well... cute anyways! If he had a different shirt on and Daddy's pants weren't in the background, this one would be up on my wall because it totally reflects his funny personality.

CHEESE! Cayden was waiting patiently for the game to begin, and spotted me with my camera from quite a distance away. He is LOVING the camera!!!

I wanted to post this the other day and forgot. Cayden was pretending to YELL, but he was really just being funny too!

Going in for the goal!!!!!!! WHOHOO, he made two for the team! YAH Cayden!

It's such a privilege to be invited into your lives, and capture these moments for you.
I cannot wait!

Hugs, Jamie

jamie@mjgower.com

ps... you can subscribe to this blog so that when it's updated, it will automatically email you the new posts *and more pictures*... yeah!

A Day of Fun

2008-09-18T19:37:00.002-07:00

WHOHOOO, I love my camera and I do love to capture each moment in images to share with each of you. This camera is by far surpassing any idea I had of what it was, and I cannot wait to get started with you and your family. Kai was not too keen on me taking his picture, but Cayden could not wait! I captured some exciting moments with Cayden while he was outside playing.

Catch me if you can Mom!

so excited to be home...

I snuck this when he didn't know I was watching with my new 70-300mm lense! Love it!

It's here!!!

2008-09-18T19:37:00.001-07:00

Whew, I waited all day for my camera to arrive... the FedEx truck came - no camera. The mailman came - no camera. Finally, at dinnertime, UPS arrived - ding dong, WHOOHHOOOO!!! Only problem... I was cooking dinner and could not stop what I was doing, lol. No chance to play until this evening while the boys were playing Gameboy with Daddy. So... nothing fancy today but here are some fun snapshots. Enjoy! ;-)

As well as some shots of some pictures that I took last Fall of my boys. I apologize, but like I said... everything is in my albums or in my frames to this point. Nothing fancy or cropped, just as is... raw. :-)

Hello and Welcome!

2008-09-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! Let me first say, THIS IS A WHOLE NEW THING FOR ME! I've never blogged before, but I hear it's the upcoming trend, so let's go for it!!! I will use this until I can get a site designed to my liking --- oh so picky --- and this might end up being much more fun! I've had a lot of people asking me if I have sample pictures to show you...

Truth is, I do but they are all in my scrapbooks! However, my camera arrives TOMORROW - yeah! can you hear me screaming? - so once it gets here... the samples will start being shot! I cannot wait for that UPS truck to show up in my driveway. This has been an eight year long dream and it's really hard to believe that it is finally here!

What I am going to attempt to do, in my endeavor to learn to BLOG, is upload some images that I do have on my camera here. However, when looking, please keep in mind that these are not with my new camera - nor are they any of the Sessions that I have done. I will get the true samples uploaded once the camera arrives!!! Pray for no rain - whohoo!

My Style

I tend to have a different take on things. However, I can take the traditional photos that you can get anywhere, but I do like to have FUN in my sessions. Once you schedule your appointment with me, we will discuss what STYLE your family has, and we will create the perfect session just for you.

Please note: these are just landscape pictures at this point as all my other images are in a Scrapbook. As long as things go as planned, I will have my camera to get you samples using the new camera --- these are with the old.