janelle lynn photography - the BLOG

INTRODUCING janellelynnblog.com

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:48:00 +0000

We have a brand, spanking new blog over at:

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a few more from the Nathan family session. . .

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:03:00 +0000

these are Joy's beautiful daughters - check out those blue eyes! GORGEOUS!

Family Session Sneak Peek!

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:03:00 +0000

guest commentator: hubby

Today we did something totally new! Wee did a multi-generational photoshoot at Helen's Park with Joy and her family. I cannot articulate how much fun we had with this one, so I will present it to you in pictures: (these are just a few janelle edited from the first CF card out of 4 total!)

Four Generations:

Both Janelle and I absolutely adored the babies Becca, Naomi, and Emily, and they did so darn well!! This was a memorable shoot for us this morning, and cannot wait to do something like tis soon! We're headed to dinner but there will definitely be more to come!

Sarah and Bob's Slideshow

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:59:00 +0000

Sarah and Bob's Sneak Peek

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:10:00 +0000

Movie starring Katalia!

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:46:00 +0000

I love iMovie - it's so easy to use! :-)

she owns a piece of my heart!

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:29:00 +0000

One of the first things I told Hubby when he picked me up from the airport was, "I'm in love with a 3 week old little girl!" He just smiled and said, "I know." I spent the last few days visiting my brand-spanking new niece in sunny Arizona and I am absolutely in love with her. She's the most beautiful, sweetest baby EVER! (I'm not bias of course ;-) ) Here are a few images I took:

Stephanie and Jason's Slideshow

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:47:00 +0000

Stephanie and Jason

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:22:00 +0000

Mid-60's, wisps of clouds in the sky - it was a PERFECT day for Stephanie and Jason's engagement session at the Williams Water Wall.

This is a good depiction of how almost every engagement session begins - couples are uncomfortable (especially the guys), don't know how to act in front of the camera, etc. They know WHAT they would like their pictures to look like but are unsure of HOW to get them to look that way. That's where I come in! Take a look at the first image on the left. Stephanie and Jason didn't know what to do except look at the camera. Because of this, their posture was stiff and didn't reflect their personalities at all. Then, I told them to look at each other and just start talking. Look what happened! Relaxed, portraits that truly reflect who they are. (two right images)

Once the ice was broken, it was pretty easy to shoot since they were more at ease with the camera.

I LOVE backlight!

Stephanie is a giggler. Once she starts laughing she doesn't stop!

I'll be shooting their wedding in March and I cannot wait - it's going to be ALOT of fun.

a few more from Concord

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:56:00 +0000

I have an engagment session this afternoon so I'll regular blogging will start soon. ;-)

blog post for today. . .

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:24:00 +0000

I'll write more later. ;-)

Boston 2007: Day 4

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:20:00 +0000

Our last full day here on the East Coast we drove to Lexington and Concord. This was by far my ABSOLUTE favorite part of our trip. After resting up, I was feeling ALOT better so I have a ton of images to share.

It snowed today and Lexington and Concord looked like a winter wonderland.

Tavern at Minute Man National Park

Hubby took a tumble in the snow after acting like a dork.

Orchard House - The home of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women

Concord School of Philosopy - founded by Louisa May Alcott's father

Concord is such a charming town:

Sleepy Hollow Cemetary

Old North Bridge - where the Revolutionary War started

Minute Man Statue

In the distance is the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson's grandfather - he watched the start of the war from his study window.

Walden Pond - home of Henry Thoreau

Sunset over Walden Pond

We're on our way home tomorrow morning. I'll post a more detailed review after we've given our puppies hugs and kisses and we've settled in a bit.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

In other news. . . . .

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:10:00 +0000

SHE'S HERE! SHE'S HERE! Meet Miss Katalia Isabel:

Congrats to Kim and Dan!

Boston 2007: Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:05:00 +0000

Today, we took a day trip through Marblehead, Salem and Gloucester (rhymes with roster)and then stopped by Bunker Hill - the last stop on the Freedom Trail. After a jammed pack Day 2 I wasn't feeling too well today so Hubby had to entertain himself most of the time while I tagged along.

more pictures from Gloucester and Bunker Hill to come!

Boston 2007: Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:57:00 +0000

Public Garden

Harvard University

MIT

Hubby's New Lab ;-)

USS Constitution

Paul Revere's House/Neighborhood

Why no pictures of me and Hubby? Most of the pictures of us are on our point and shoot camera and I forgot the cord used to download. I'll write a more comprehensive review of the city (with pictures of course) when we return.

Boston 2007: Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:05:00 +0000

Christmas Eve Eve Moon

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:39:00 +0000

My Father-in-Law called me on his way home from Alvin and said, (in his East Texas accent, of course) "You should take a picture of the moon tonight. It's covered in a whisp of clouds with one star underneath. It would make a cool picture." Well, by the time I got out there (after messing with my cheap-o tripod) the clouds had moved on but I got a cool shot nonetheless :-)

Christmas Lights 2007

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:34:00 +0000

Check out our Christmas Lights!

Every year Hubby likes to add something new and this year it's a 6ft tall toy soldier. This thing is covered in so many lights I bet it can be seen from space! :-P

Merry Christmas!

10:45PM and I can't sleep. . .

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0000

I'm FINALLY finishing up edits, card designs, etc. that needed to be done BEFORE Christmas. Next year, I'm definitely going to push my clients to have their holiday sessions EARLY. This month has been CRAZY busy! I'm so PLEASED with this year's Holiday Card Designs (I'll share a few next week.) You would think with completing all of my tasks I'd be able to sleep. But I can't seem to turn my mind off! :-\

Well, no post is complete without pictures. Check out this face:

Isn't so sweet??
When she looks at me like that I can't be mad about this:

If you can't tell, Layla doesn't like to share with her brother and sisters.

In other news, check out these images:

I purchased an inexpensive (relatively speaking of course ;-) ) background stand and umbrella to try out studio lighting. Next year, I'll be taking a few classes on the subject and I figured I'd get a head start by practicing a bit. Miss Layla was the only one who would sit for me! She is probably the HARDEST subject I'll ever photograph because it's hard to get the exposure right for all of her black fur especially on an all white background. I don't think I did half bad for my first time.

Hubby and my bro are going to kill me for posting these but here are a few more: (I had to pry their lazy butts of the couch)

Anyone else want to be my practice subject?? :-)

Kendall and Angela's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:52:00 +0000

The weekend after Thanksgiving I second shot Kendall and Angela's wedding at Lindsay Lakes in Cypress, Texas. Angela planned for an outdoor ceremony but mother nature had other ideas that day. It was COLD and would NOT stop raining. If this happened to me I would be a wreck but Angela handled everything with grace and calm. Their wedding was BEAUTIFUL and Todd and I had such a great time.

Angela and Kendall - I hope you had a great time on your honeymoon and enjoy the slideshow!

Crystal and Brian's Engagement Session

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:11:00 +0000

WoW! This day has passed by sooooo fast and I'm not ready for the long holiday to be over. :-(

This is a surprise for Crystal. ;-) Your slideshow and proof gallery are ready! :-) Click HERE for the proof gallery and enjoy the slideshow below.

Feel free to share the slideshow with your friends and family! The direct link is below:

http://photojournal.nanaylove.com/slideshows/crystalandbrian/

Miss Chloe came over today. . . .

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:55:00 +0000

Miss Chloe and her parents suprised us with a visit today! :-P Actually, Nhi and I planned this session over a week ago but with the holidays and shooting a wedding last night I COMPLETELY forgot! :-O It's all good though - we got some GREAT shots. :-)

a few more from Crystal and Brian's session. . .

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:56:00 +0000

just in case Crystal is checking. . . ;-)

Crystal and Brian's Sneak Peek!

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:04:00 +0000

Crystal and Brian are my 6,7 8 couple - meaning they're getting married June 7, 2008. :-) This morning we shot their engagement pictures at Minute Maid Park. Brian is a baseball player for a college here in Houston and Crystal thought it would be special to take our pictures on Minute Maid Field. Brian had a kid in a candy store look when we walked up to the field. It was sooooooo cool to be able to be on the actual field that players such as Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell played on. For me, it was a once in a lifetime event! :-) Here are a few shots from the session:

Aren't they a gorgeous couple??!! Their children are going to be knockouts.

At the end of the session, I decided to let Brian show of his jumping talents.

This is my favorite sequence. Crystal told Brian, "Do a toe touch!" Can you believe this is the first time he's attempted one? Crystal couldn't believe it! (and neither could I) I hope you didn't injure yourself, Brian!

Albright Family Session

noreply@blogger.com (janelle lynn photography) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:06:00 +0000