Brand spanking new website is going LIVE!

It's a happy, happy day! Today, janelle lynn photography is going LIVE with a SUPER-COOL website. The link will remain the same (and hopefully the e-mail addresses) so there's no need to update your bookmarks/favorites/etc. Today, though, www.janellelynnphotography.com will be DOWN so don't worry - I haven't gone out of business. ;-)

Stay tuned - as I'll post a new blog entry the MINUTE it goes up. :-)

Rachel's Bridal Session Sneek Peek!

Last Sunday, along with my associate Ailynne (and her hubby Andell), we shot Rachel's bridal session at the Sam Houston park in downtown Houston. I cannot stress how HOT and HUMID it was! Rachel was such a trooper and her friends were so sweet. At one point, one of them took out a portable fan to cool her down. :-P

Unfortunately, I'm unable to post the images directly on the blog until after the wedding. BUT, you can view them if you know the username and password! ;-)

CLICK HERE to view Rachel's Sneek Peak!

The username and password are identical and contains the name of one of my dogs. Can you figure it out? If you read the blog, I've written about this dog and I even posted video!

If you're unable to figure it out leave a comment with your e-mail address and I'll forward the username and password to ya.

Enjoy!

May 24 - 30, 2007

May 24 - 30, 2007 - I will be out of the office. All phone calls and e-mails will be returned upon my return. Hopefully, I'll have LOTS of new and exciting images to share. Until next week. . . .

Target's Bridal Collection

Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE Target. From the dollar bins, to the cool clothes, to even the super-trendy garden furniture (my latest obsession - gotta furnish my new patio! :-P ) - everything you could ever WANT is at Target! AND you can grocery shop at the same time!

So, you can imagine my excitement when I received an e-mail about their new bridal collection:



Why, oh why, did they not have this when I was planning my wedding last year?! :-P

Check it out by clicking HERE.

Have a great day!

Introducing. . .

janelle lynn photography's new business manager!

ain't he handsome. ;-)

My hubby, Todd, has been promoted to Business Manager! Previously, he had been regulated to "assistant" - schelping bags, holding the light stand, uploading CF cards, etc. :-P He'll still be working in those capacities but will also take on all the administrative stuff I'm starting to get bogged down in. In terms of client relations, administrative stuff includes: collecting contracts, payments, placing/mailing album and print orders, album design and communicating with clients regarding their orders.

His e-mail address is:

todd@janellelynnphotography.com

So, if you receive an e-mail from him, know you're talking to my "better-half." :-P

Image Info: The setting is our front driveway, using the car headlights and off camera flash for lighting. Very modern and edgy. . . :-)

location, location, location

location, location, location

That's one of the first lessons students learn in introductory small business classes. I think this lesson also applies to on-location portrait sessions. Location is EVERYTHING if you want your portraits to be unique, fun and truly reflect your personality. Here in Houston we have the popular spots: Hermann Park, Japanese Gardens, Rice University, Sam Houston Park, various parks in Sugarland and The Woodlands, etc. These places are so popular that sometimes I, along with my clients/friends, will be jockeying for position with other photographers and their clients. I'd like to encourage my current and future clients to not be afraid to step outside of the box and try something new.

Don't be afraid to be different!

Let's make YOUR pictures unique and unlike every other bride/groom or family in Houston!

The past few weeks, I've been thinking about new locations that step away from what everyone else does. (I've also done a bit of scouting. ;-) ) Some of these have probably been used by other photographers - but I think we can make something out of it that no one else has.

Here's the list:
+ Jillians at the Marquee Center: bowling alley, pool, video games
+ Ikea: this would have to be a mid-week session and we'll probably have to ask for permission but they have so many different settings, colors, etc.I recently found out cameras are a no-no at Ikea. :-( - even point and shoots!
+ area behind Kim Son on Jefferson St.: urban/industrial area
+ Old Town Spring
+ Jones Plaza and Alley Theatre
+ Allen's Landing
+ Buffalo Bayou Walk
+ Rice Village
+ area around 3000 Commerce: lots of wall art/graffiti
+ Brazos Bend State Park

Let's have some fun!

:-)

Laura's Bridals

On Friday, I went to Paraiso Maravilla with Laura to assist her with taking her bridal pictures. I used the opportunity to practice taking pictures. After I got over my fear of the camera, I think I got some great shots.

Things I have to work on:
indoor lighting and fill flash

My flash chose Friday to not work so I had to use ambient light when we were indoors. Because of this, I had to bump up my ISO to over 1000 (which caused grainy pictures) AND some of the pictures have harsh shadows. Nonetheless, I'm pretty happy with what I produced.

I'd like to get in more practice so if ANYONE wants pictures of themselves send me an e-mail. janelyn070306 AT gmail DOT com

Click here to view Laura's slideshow.

(You'll need your speakers turned on to hear the music.)

I think you'll agree with me when I say she makes a BEAUTIFUL bride. :-)

p.s. Xerxes Lorenzo was the principal photographer and I can't wait to see what he produces.