Engagement Shoot

  Monday, the day after Christmas, I have scheduled an engagement shoot. While I was looking around at some engagement photography to brush up and add to my common sense of the whole thing, I thought it would be nice to share some of the  tips that I already knew, and some I didn't think about. Make sure have a plan and try to meet with the couple ahead of time. In my situation, the couple lives in another state,but they are having Christmas here with her mother-consequently they will be having their wedding here as well. So I have been speaking through email with the bride to be. We have decided to go with the lovely park area in old downtown right by the river in the morning. It says it is supposed to snow, so that will be interesting and make for interesting photos. The only thing I worry about is depending on the sunlight for some lighting. I will pray on that one. It is very important to me to the job I am paid to do and do it well- I would love to shoot the wedding. Initially this job came about to do the wedding and when asked how much I would charge, I asked what they were wanting and if engagement pictures were something they wanted as well. So I am looking forward to a fun and memorable time - The bride to be seems very excited and I want to make it as fun and comfortable for them as possible.
  


  Here are some things to think about when doing a shoot like this:

1. Build a visual collage of their love story
2. Listen to their ideas
3. Let your personality shine
4. Spontaneous and unexpected photos of their time to remember
5. Build intimacy in the photos
6. Take lots of photos 

Above all- take your time, use conversation and don't lose site of the romantic intimacy in your shooting (unless they want to do a movie script type- which would be really cool too! :D)
   








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My Artist Website

   Finally my very own Fine Art America Website is ready!

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A new upload of mine- hope you like it. I have two versions, both using cross-processing. This is version number 2


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I thought I would share this link because I found it so interesting- http://concours.photo.fr/2011/participer/121955--saint-sebastien-.html





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My greatest desire is to travel the world- if you haven't noticed, I just can't resist landscape and nature. The beauty of it is just amazing. Too many of us overlook the natural beauty in life, the moments that DO take your breath away. I am a romantic- and I guess that is what I use about myself when creating my photos. It is away to channel my emotions outward for all to see.




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Uploading some Photos

My newest Photograph uploaded at fineartamerica.com for sale

If you could be so kind as to Look at my Facebook Photography Page

Just wanted to post my facebook page here again as every posting is virtually it's own. If you like my photos or what I have to post on Facebook, could you please like my page? Thank you 


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Off Topic

I know this off the subject, but I like jerky a lot, and this company has pretty good stuff and I guess you can make your own business out of selling it. They give you everything from business cards to pamphlets.  Check it out! You can just order jerky with out doing that though.



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Check Out some of this editing software I will putting up for you photography lovers

If you love photography and use photoshop or lightroom editing software, you will enjoy Gavin Seim's Actions ....He has several of them that created on his own, and his photographs are simply breathtaking.....this man really knows what he is doing- Later I will put up some of his lighting effects that are really great as well!!!! You really should check him out ;)




Gavin Seims  "Hollywood Effects"
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Gavin Seims "Hollywood Effects 2 Actions"
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You can purchase regular prints, canvas, acrylic- select your own frames and everything!


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I am really just full of emotions today, and my daughter has been at the hospital. She lives in another state, so to pass my anxious time I tried to put a picture together for her. I used two different photos and a cross process. I hope she likes it even though it isn't the best job ever.

Christmas Shopping

Today we are going out for the final time before Christmas to finish shopping. This might be kinda weird, have a tummy ache. but just want to get it over with lol Town is too crowded this time of year! Have an experience you want to share, or a shopping photo? That would be greAT! LATER GATORS :)

What kind of camera do you use and are you happy with it?

right now I have a Canon Digital Rebel XSI and I am ok with it, but the camera I am eyeing right now is a Canon D-60. It is sweet! More megapixels and sharper images. I am also still shooting for a medium format- definitely best for portraits.

Just Trying to get my foot in the door-

Sometimes that is easier said than done right? Well I am trying my hand at everything- experience is what is lacking, and by that I mean jobs and getting out there and doing. Having 2 years of college behind me specializing in digital photography just is not enough right now. I guess just trying to find my placement in this very competitive area leaves me speechless sometimes.

Inspired Dreams- Janie Lynn Photography

Inspired by my dreams- A brief moment to reflect on my dreams and desires are, lost in the moment. Taken in Melbourne, Fl

Burning Sunrise- A Janie Lynn Creation

Using a contrast deep complimentary colors to create a look of fire in the sky at sunrise, using the trees in the foreground as a little sillouette

Natures Dream Photo - Created by Janie Lynn

SOME CANVAS PRINTS FOR SALE

CANVAS PRINTS FOR SALE HERE

I am now on fineartamerica.com

JL Photo Creations Storefront....New Items

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More Great Seim Effects-

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Seim Creative Essentials Actions

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Greeting Cards (Pk of 10) Cards and More... JanieLynn's Artistic Photography Store

Greeting Cards (Pk of 10) Cards and More... JanieLynn's Artistic Photography Store

my new greeting card!!!!

It's been quite a week

 Not only is there just personal things, but have been trying to get my store up, create a better more professional looking website. Sometimes feel like I am banging my head up against a wall lol, but hey, that's life right? Well I am trying to put together more unique ideas and trying to get with the right audience. It snowed last night, so I am contemplating walking around our area and see what visually I can come up with. Have a great Sunday!  God will bless you even when you least expect it. Relax and just let it flow

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"Dreaming In The Night" Greeting Cards ( JanieLynn's Artistic Photography Store

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About Me on Google+

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There was a time.....

That I cared what people thought.. I am what I am and I am proud of it-Same with my work.....either you like it or you don't. Either you want to support me, or you don't. I will just keep pluggin along because this is what I  love and NOBODY can take that away from me. A lot of people have watched me grow the last few years and only a select few who really stand by me. I believe some day my moment will come, and when it does there will be no stopping me! :D :D To all my friends and family- I thank you from the bottom of my heart <3<3<3 You know who you are ;-)

There was a time.....

Before I started in college to get my degree- majoring in digital photography, I had always said that straight good photography was all I was interested in, not all the photoshop and adjusting of images. Two years later, I have contradicted myself, for there are somethings that you can just not express enough with a standard image. Because I enjoy painting, I realize that using other techniques is more up my alley. I love taking a picture and creating different color, making other things stand out, brushing effects in, and just telling my own story while creating my own way of doing things. A point where art and photography come together.

landscape/Nature - flash slideshow maker

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PORTFOLIO!!!!!!

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In Loving Memory......

This picture is very dear to me in memory of my Grandfather who has recently passed. We went up to Montana to his home a couple of weeks ago, which was the first time we have been back since he has been gone . These lilac trees have been in his yard as long as I can remember. This would be last time....a farewell to the best Grandfather a girl could have ever had. He holds a special place in my heart as he does with the rest of my family. There are certain things that I hold very dear and I feel that our relationship needed no words because when we were together it was just a feeling of hearts. Being the first grandchild to be born, I got the priviledge of some very special memories and moments that only we shared. His baseball glove will be the most treasured piece I will ever have from times long ago. It was he who brought me the love of  softball that I even to this day yearn to do once again. He was always a cheerer on my side as he will be from above looking down. He was a part of wonderful childhood memories, as my uncle Mike....those two together- Wow what a pair- the two men that were by my side growing up when I had no other.
   My grandfather's passing has brought a lot of vision into my life and my heart. I realize now where I must go and where my heart lies. My family that I love so dearly back in Montana is just as important as the family I now have as an adult- we need each other- all of us. It is sad how we all, at some time or another, take so much for granted and get too caught up in all the daily grind to remember the things that are most important.

       TO MY FAMILY....I LOVE YOU ALL- YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!

My love of this sound and the great outdoors

Flowing Waters by ~jj-lynn on deviantART






peacefull sounds by ~jj-lynn on deviantART