I may not be the photographer for you

If you are looking for a perfect picture, I may not be the photographer for you.  See it depends on what you think is perfect.  Do you think pressed clothes, big fake cheesy smiles and everyone wearing the same outfit is the perfect pic, than I am definitely not the photographer for you! 

If you want photos of belly laughing, missing teeth and kids just being kids... we will get along just fine.  Who cares if you can see that their pocket is sticking out?  Do you see that look on her face?  That is what it is about for me!  If your little on looses a tooth, it's part of childhood and should be documented.  No need to cancel your appointment.  Are you going to wait until it grows back to take photos?  He'll be 15 by the time he's done loosing teeth and maybe have braces by then.  Every part of being a kid should be celebrated and remembered.  Don't put it off.  Schedule your session bad hair cuts and all. 

Blowing Kisses

This little cutie has so much personality.  It was hard to choose a few favorites.  I hope you enjoy!
~j

Twins

These little guys are so much fun to photograph. We picked a cold day and tried to have an outdoor session. They were not having it so we packed up. Good thing my studio is only a five minute drive from this park. Then we were left an incredible variety and some super cute images! (If I don't say so myself.)

Yeah! They get it!

Sometimes I feel pressured to give a client what they are expecting. To me, these type of sessions feel forced. It's my fault. The entire session I am thinking is this what they are looking for? I'm not sure I have a "good one" (parent terms=child looking straight into the camera with a huge smile.) Some parents want this photo even if it is not how their child would normally behave or look. All I can hear in my head, which I will never say is "Say CHEESE!"

Sometimes I just photograph without any exceptions and my results are so much more complementary to the family and child. The child isn't forced, they have fun and I can breath.

This is exactly the type of session this was! I love that Mom and Dad liked my favorite images. They didn't care if both children's portrait were in black and white or color or if they were mixed. Whatever looked best is what they wanted. They loved the walking photo as much as I did. Thank you for getting me! It was a pleasure photographing you.
jamie

Engaged

I've known Gina and Jimmy since high school. Back then (and even now) you would have never thought of them ending up together, but they did. And boy are they good for each other! It's fun to watch people who just get each other. The people that really get us, really understand us, understand our own flaws and love us even more because of them. Because the flaws are what makes us who we are. That's the couple Gina and Jimmy are. Congratulations guys! I'm so happy you found love on a weekend camping trip among all of our friends. Who knew?


**********EDIT**********

My husband reads all of my blog entries and he rarely says anything about my posts. When he read this entry he said it sounded like I was saying Jimmy and Gina have a ton of flaws and are dysfunctional, but they love each other. Sorry if anyone else read this the same way my husband did.

TOTALLY NOT WHAT I MEANT!

Gina LOVES the black and white image of Jimmy with a smirk on his face. She said, "I LOVE that one! It's totally him!" LOTS of women would have passed that image by because it's not the typical stand straight and look into the camera with a huge smile that your mom will love photo. She didn't care what anyone else thought of it. She loved it.

I just meant it's nice that 2 people love each other "Just the way they are." (A quote from Bridget Jones Diaries.) They're not trying to change each other or be someone they're not. They are just themselves. It's refreshing and fun to be around. It's not forced or unnatural. They are just good together.

Love you guys and sorry for any confusion!
jamie

Color Color Everywhere

This fall was cold and brief, however we did have super beautiful colors all around us. This little guy was on the go and I'm so glad he hung around this spot for a few minutes. I love the colors of his clothing and the trees behind him. Gorgeous! This is why we Michiganders put up with all of the other crazy weather. (At least that's why I do;)

Morgan

I love photographing her. She is so beautiful, well dressed and full of personality. She was so good during our session! Enjoy Mommy and Daddy & Thanks Morgan!

Cute as can be

Max and Abby are super cute! Their outfits were adorable and I just love this park. Abby loved the camera and as you can see my camera loved her back! Max wanted to go in the water so badly and mom gave in. We were able to catch some great smiles!

Perfect!

What a perfect day! Great location, cute girls, to die for lighting and great clothes - What more could a photographer ask for? Um, NOTHING! This was just one of those perfect sessions where everything just falls into place. The girls were so good, too! Can't you just see the love? I had such a hard time editing, I could not choose only three images to post. So... enjoy!