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Bridal Show Afterglow – Now What?
So many things have happened to you this year. You are in love, you got engaged, and now, you’re planning a wedding! Congratulations!! It’s amazingly fun, isn’t it? I’m sure you were excited to hit up the local bridal shows and scooped up as much information and ideas as possible. Believe me, walking through a bridal show is inspiring, to say the least. But after you pushed through the crowds,...
How To Smile Naturally For Photos
The best smile comes from a happy, natural moment. Not cheese. 😉 ...
The big news…
I’ve shared a few personal stories on the blog, but never have I shared something so personal before. It’s been pretty quiet on the JKP blog for the past couple weeks and the reason for that is… I’m engaged! 🙂 My boyfriend of 3 years has asked me to marry him and I couldn’t be happier! So as we go through this process of wedding planning, you better believe I...
Life is like a camera
Something to remember… 🙂...
Snow Dogs
Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan we’ve had a few snow days, so of course, we had to go out and take advantage!! Hobbes and Kermit just love being in front of the camera. In fact, they’re getting so used to it, they’re now asking for their own makeup trailers and are drafting up a rider. Divas… ...
All the pretty details
Just a few of the gorgeous details from my 2012 weddings. One of the most important parts of wedding photography is capturing all the small, yet very significant elements of a wedding. So much time and effort has gone into every part of a wedding, shouldn’t those little details get time in the spotlight too?...
The Cold of Winter
I recently took the opportunity to head out into the country with a couple friends of mine for some photo R&R. Chilly, yet beautiful…...
Photographer addictions
Even photographers need to update their head shots once in a while. I found this outtake from my recent shoot hilarious, as I’m pretty sure I have a serious phone addiction. Ahhh, the camera speaks the truth, doesn’t it…...
A Little Warmer
The temperature here in Michigan is 1 Degree. Fahrenheit. Yup. So I thought it might help to share some warmth! Here’s a few snaps from my recent Christmas vacation in the Dominican Republic…...