Natural Impressions: Photography by Justine Blog

Dog Photography

2010-02-22T16:03:00.003-07:00

Yes, we do pet photography! Our pets are members of our families, so why shouldn't we have beuatiful and fun portraits to remember them by forever? Lucy and Buster were fantastic and aren't their little doggie expressions just priceless? Just bring some treats and some patience!

NorthStars PeeWees Hockey

2010-02-21T06:36:00.004-07:00

Yes, I'll admit I was a little nervous after telling the team they should bring their sticks into the studio. (14) 12 and 13 year old boys in a small space, expensive equipment with hockey sticks? Might not have been a good idea. They were LOUD but they were well behaved....in fact, probably the best I have ever seen this bunch since kindergarten. These boys are BOYS... pushing and shoving, laughing and yelling. But a great bunch of boisterous boys. I had to yell a couple times myself to be heard over the controlled chaos. But I think after I "proved" myself last weekend, the boys knew not to mess with me too much. LOL. And in the end we came up with a couple great posters for our State Tournament. Good Luck NorthStar PeeWees. It was a great and fun season. As Mason said, "Best season so far"!

2010-02-12T05:46:00.002-07:00

What is more precious that a new little baby? Little Farrah was very bright eyed for only 2 weeks old, but she couldn't have been a more perfect little model. I am just loving having all these new fresh little ones in the studio! Can't wait to see here again for her 3 month Milestone's photos. She is sure to have some chubby little cheeks by then.

Happy Birthday, Tori!

2010-02-09T07:12:00.003-07:00

Another sweet birthday girl! I love how her Milestone's Storyboard turned out. Her mom did a great job of thinking of outfits that would all coordinate at the end of the year for a cohesive panel, showing all her stages...holding her head up, sitting, standing with help and standing and walking on her own. What a first year and I am so honored to be a little part of it.

And don't you just love her birthday cake? It's so fun when cakes are brought into the studio!

2010-02-03T07:19:00.002-07:00

It was great having a senior in the studio again. I love working with them, their ideas, their fashion. This session was kind of like a shot in the arm of photography enthusiasm in the middle of a cold winter. Thanks for a fun afternoon, Alesha!

Newborn

2010-01-30T09:16:00.003-07:00

There is so much that is inpsiring about newborn photos....the hope and the anticipation for the future is wrapped up in such a tiny little package. I seem to be at a loss for words, so I'll let the photos do the talking. Cliche, but true.

The best time to bring your newborn in for photos is, well, as soon as you possibly can. This time goes by so quickly and babies pass from the newborn phase into the sweetness of an infant in the blink of an eye. These were all done before the baby was even a week old! The studio will be warm and cozy. We will alot several hours for the session and take our time, allowing time for feeding and snuggling. You may even want to schedule your newborn session before the baby is born, and we will shuffle the time around if needed.

Graduation Announcement Time

2010-01-25T19:35:00.003-07:00

I have been spending a lot of time on graphic design and have a bunch of new grad announcements for the new TwentyTen graduates. Go check them out - they range from clean and sleek to animal prints and grungy. And, in most cases background colors, accent colors, fonts, etc. can be coordinated to your photo choices. So, when browsing through the announcements look at the overall design that catches your eye. Consider the concept, the photo and text placement and then we can customize it to make it just as unique as you are!

Happy Birthday, Liam

2010-01-21T07:54:00.002-07:00

What a happy little boy....not a little baby anymore. One year sure flew by! Look how proud he is of himself walking. But I think he was happiest during this photo shoot when he was throwing blocks and banging on the bowl! Now, that's how little boys play! LOL.

Super Cute Skinny Collage

2010-01-20T07:11:00.003-07:00

Its been quite a while since I've put together one of these Skinny Collages - I almost forgot how cute they are! Only 5" wide, but 30" long, they are a perfect fit for a narrow space that needs some filling. Very unique, too! This is Shannon's Senior Skinny, but these are great for kids and babies, too. Image it with a close up of all those adorable little expressions babies give us!

Winter Wedding

2010-01-14T15:41:00.007-07:00

Winter weddings can be challenging here in North Dakota. You never know what you're going to get as far as weather. It was -44 the day before Charmaine and Evan's wedding. But, hey, it warmed up to a balmy 11 degrees by the big day, so we did go for some outdoor snowy photos! What a brave bride and bridesmaids in their strapless gowns! With some pre-planning and quick work, we ended up with some gorgeous shots!

We also got some really beautiful natural light bridal portraits in the church. I loved Charmaine's simple yet timelessly elegant gown and bouquet. It really couldn't have been a better day....well, maybe a tad warmer.

New and Improved Website

2010-01-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Go check out the new website! http://www.photographybyjustine.com

Lady Bison Basketball

2010-01-13T08:37:00.003-07:00

Now this was a fun shoot! These girls are friends as well as team mates and I could totally tell. Everybody was having fun and it shows in the way the photos turned out. Good luck to you all, girls! And have fun - especially you seniors!

Busy January

2010-01-11T06:18:00.002-07:00

Boy, 2010 has started off with a bang! Just this past two weeks has been filled with babies, kids, a gorgeous wedding, a couple of hours with the girls Varsity Basketball team, and seniors. Stay tuned for some photos as I get them all ready for their galleries. And, of course, its busy with the kids - hockey, dance performances, and just school. Not that I'm complaining. It really seems the busier I am, the more organized I get and the more productive I become.
AND, I will be launching a new and much improved website! Keep checking back to see it....any day now!

Some Winter Photos

2010-01-08T08:04:00.006-07:00

The snow is beautiful but can be difficult for photos. And the cold - need I say more? I'm sure you have all taken photos when the snow has come out grey and/or your subject is too dark. Challenging situations can be inspiring, so I took Delanie out with me on several different days to work with differeent kinds of exposures and techniques. Its so darned cold these days, though, that we only lasted a couple of minutes each day. Not to mention that the camera batteries don't like the cold either. LOL. But I really think that pushing, practicing, and trying new things keeps me excited about my job.

First 2010 Senior!

2009-06-24T11:26:00.005-07:00

Reagan is my first of the new 2010 seniors and I had a blast with her! She came with some great ideas of her own, cute outfits and a flare for posing - and she came all the way from Brookings, South Dakota! Here are a couple of sneak peaks.

2009 Senior Video

2009-06-11T07:58:00.002-07:00

Here it is!

Booking 2010 Seniors

2009-06-11T07:57:00.003-07:00

Taking bookings now for 2010 seniors. My calendar is filling up quickly, so call as soon as you can to get your choice of dates. I have some new backgrounds and sets that I am looking foward to using this year! If you have ideas of your own, just let me know. I am always up for trying something new and fun.

I'm on Facebook!

2009-05-26T14:08:00.002-07:00

It took me long enough, didn't it? And now I'm hooked. I have already caught up with some old friends back in CA and a bunch of photographer friends from around the country. I will be happy to tag some photos for you for your facebook pages. Just make me your friend! LOL
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=692858056&ref=name

Congratulations Graduates!

2009-05-26T14:05:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to all the 2009 graduates! I hope you all had a wonderful senior year and a great graduation day! Thanks for choosing me to work with you on your senior photos. I truly enjoyed working with each and every one of you and getting to know you all just a little bit. I think we have some of the best teenagers around! Good luck and have fun with what you choose to do next.
Check back soon, as I am working on putting together a video with all of my 09 seniors!

Awesome, but Freezing Session

2009-02-13T08:00:00.004-07:00

Brandi and I made a trip to Bismarck to a pretty little outdoor skating rink. I think it was around 8 degrees but thankfully the wind wasn't blowing too badly. We worked quickly and got some really pretty shots of her skating. I have always loved to watch figure skating and have admired the combination of beauty and athleticism. But I can't skate myself. I had a hard enough time just walking across the icy parking lot to the rink. I did try skating once and quickly learned just how difficult it is - as I clung the wall and curled my toes into the souls of the skates trying to grip the ice. LOL. Brandi just moved so effortlessly and beautifully on the ice, even when I knew she must have been freezing!

It was a treat to do something totally new for me and to try to capture her spirit as she skated. I really do love it when seniors share their ideas and their passion. Its a great way to get something unique as well as giving me new techniques to try.

A lot of Happy Babies!

2009-02-09T06:22:00.008-07:00

I had a great week last week with babies. Little Miss Emersen from Bismarck finished up her Milestone Plan and we put together her first year StoryBoard. I sure hope I get to see her now and then as she grows into a little girl.

Bennet also turned one and came in to show me how is standing up all by himself. This kid has the most amazing facial expressions. He will never be able to keep secrets from his parents. LOL. You can just tell he will be up to some mischief. I just kept laughing while taking his photos.

Here's our feisty little Joshua at two years old. He was a hoot. Two year olds are fast! He was happy to play with his blocks, though - and to cuddle with his blanket. It was a great idea for his mom to bring along his own toys and special stuffed turtle. She knew just what he loves to do and would make him happy during his session.
And to balance out the one year olds, we also had the privilege of capturing those precious first days of Deklen's life. Everyone tells you that the first year goes by so fast, but you will never understand it until you see your children growing into kindergartners, or teenagers or.... having photos of those first fleeting days of your newborn's life is just irreplaceable. Pretty soon he will be a plump little baby and we'll be trying to capture his first smiles.

Senior Books

2009-01-31T08:32:00.004-07:00

I introduced Senior Books this year for the first time and have had a great time desiging them. They are like scrapbooks of senior photos with cool backgrounds and page elements. They are 9x12 20 page books, printed on glossy paper and bound with a hard cover just like a book. You can also add a personalized dustcover or have the book cover itself customized - very cool! Quotes, song lyrics or poems add personal touches to each page. They do take some time to complete, so if you are interested in ordering one and would like it in time for your Graduation Open House, let me know as soon as possible. Here are a few pages from Katie's book.

And here a few pages from Kendra's mini book. Mini Books are 5x5 with 10 pages printed on a really great looking metalic paper. Again, the pages can be personalized with quotes, lyrics, etc. We will work together to create a one of a kind book to reflect you and your senior year!

Announcement are ready!

2009-01-28T07:17:00.002-07:00

Okay, I worked up 20 new announcements for 2009 seniors! That makes a total of 74 to choose from. When looking at announcements, consider the over all design, number and placement of photos and the design elements. Accent and most background colors can be changed to coordinate with your photos or school colors. Of course, fonts and text can also be changed to further customize your announcement. If you tend to like a more masculine styled annoucement, we can girly it up with a pretty font and feminine colors - and visa versa.

Just let me know which announcement you like and the photos you want to include. We will work together to create a fantastic announcement that expresses the real you! Visit the galleries site and click on the Cards and Announcements category. http://www.photographybyjustine.net/

Trying to get back in the swing of this

2009-01-22T09:21:00.003-07:00

Well, obviously I have neglected this blog for far too long. If you have stuck with me during my absences over here, checking in to see if there was anything new, I have to thank you! So my late New Year's Resolution is to post at least once a week. 2008 was a great and busy year. I watched lots of babies grow through their first year and had the opportunity to get to know some of our area's amazing seniors! I can't decide which are my favorites to work with, babies or seniors?

A reminder to you 2009 seniors - please let me know what your yearbook choices are as soon as possible. Due dates for many schools are right now. Keep an eye out for new graduation announcements. I am working on graphic design as we speak and will have the new announcements posted and ready for ordering within a week!

And now to get back in the swing of things.... Here are a few peeks at my latest senior girl, Connie, from Center. I love that she brought along her prom dress. I think these are my favorites from her session!

Loren and Anna

2008-10-12T18:20:00.007-07:00

What a gorgeous wedding! And beautiful bride and groom. And I think the weather held off on raining just for us. I worried that we wouldn't be able to get the outdoor location shots we were hoping for, but the rain held off and I think we have some great stuff at the Capital grounds. We even managed to get some of Anna and Loren after the ceremony. The rain just started to come down as we finished up outside. Anna was a great bride with a great attitude! She held up in the cold and kept a smile on her face, even while shivering and shaking in the cold. Thanks for chosing me to share in this day with you! Here are a few sneak peaks.

Beiing Silly with Friends

2008-07-31T07:53:00.002-07:00

Hey girls - I had a great time with you! Remember these times as they go by soooo fast. I know, you've heard it before - but it really does.

Drew's Video

2008-07-30T06:34:00.004-07:00

I used Drew's photos as a sample of what can be done with the videos. Drew had some great spots of his own for his portraits. I love when seniors come with their own ideas and special locations. It makes their portraits personal to them and fun and different for me.

New Videos

2008-07-25T05:31:00.005-07:00

We are now offering videos of your session set to some great original music. These are availalbe on either DVD or CD and come with a web sized version perfect for emailing, Blogs, and your Facebook and My Space pages. Wouldn't they be great playing at your Open House? Or at a baby's first birthday party? Or just for the kids to watch over and over of themselves? LOL. Enjoy this video, which includes all the 08 seniors and a few of the early 09 seniors!

Okay, here's one of my Milestone's babies. This is her entire first year of photos, 3 months - 12 months, including some Christmas and Easter photos. See what I mean about it how it would be cute to play at her first birthday party!

Paige

2008-07-21T05:50:00.005-07:00

Well, what can I say, Paige? Who would have guessed that Hazen would produce a fan club for you? LOL. I really had fun with you and your mom and dad, especially after we got started on our location shots. Sorry about the ants! Here are a few sneak peaks - my favorites are the ones where you are laughing. You look so natural and carefree, just the way you should at this time of your life.

Lori

2008-07-21T05:35:00.004-07:00

Well, the seniors are really starting back. Here are some sneak peaks from Lori's session. I loved her dance poses, and just kept asking her to leap again and again. LOL. But really, these types of photos show who we are at a particular time in our lives, even if they aren't the ones we choose to hang on our walls. Its why I love when the seniors bring something that is special to them and why I like to try a variety of poses. Thanks, Lori, for a really fun day - and jumping over and over again!

A Stunning 4th of July Wedding

2008-07-05T15:55:00.005-07:00

Congratulations to Chris and Matt! What a beautiful wedding they had. Chris's red dress was absolutely breathtaking - in fact, I think it did take the breath from both her dad and her husband to be, when she made her grand entrance! I really can't imagine a more fitting theme, not only for the day, but for this couple. It was fun but elegant, traditional but still held some surprises. So here a few sneak peaks. Thanks for including me on this most special of occasions. I was honored!

Congratulations to Little Miss North Dakota

2008-06-25T11:10:00.002-07:00

Congrats, Lyndsey on being crowned Little Miss North Dakota! Lyndsey also won High Score Talent and got to meet and take photos with Miss America, Kirsten Haglund. This was the first time a Miss America has visted a North Dakota pageant, so it must have been so exciting for those there!

Let the Seniors Begin!

2008-06-25T11:07:00.002-07:00

I'm so glad seniors are back in! I had a great time with Jacey even though we had to postpone our outdoor session due to bad weather. Until then, here's a sneak peak of a couple from our studio session.

Happy Birthday to Brielle,Josie and Kia Rose

2008-06-11T09:21:00.007-07:00

A year has just flown by! These two little angels are growing up so fast. What a difference a year makes. We were actually able to spend some with time with Josie outside in between the rain and thunder storms. The light was beuatiful in her blue eyes and curly hair.
Miss Brielle finished up our Milestones Program with a flourish! Near the end of our session, she turned on the charm and gave us a gave us quite a little show of faces and expressions.
And a happy birthday to our newest Milestone Baby Planner, Kia Rose. What a beautiful newborn she is, and just soooo sweet and good. I can't imagine how much she will change when I see here again at three months!

Trying to Catch Up

2008-06-11T07:40:00.010-07:00

We are back from our annual trip to CA and I am trying to catch up on everything, including posting here on the Blog. We had a great time and were able to visit with family and old friends. We even made two trips to zoos - San Francisco and Oakland. But I think the kids had the most fun at the beach and the board walk, especially now that the older ones are tall enough to go on all the rides! This little video is from Squaw Valley at Tahoe. Last year I had to bribe Mason with a t-shirt to get him to do a flip. But this year, he was flipping all over the place. I am experimenting with adding video to the Blog, so bear with me. Okay, can't figure out how to flip it the right way. If anybody knows, please send reply here or send me an email. :)

I did manage to get some portraits of them, too. But to get all five cousins to cooperate was a challenge. I thought I would share one of the out-takes, as we all know those can be some of the funniest. I hate it when Mason does that with his eyes. It gives me the creeps! LOL.

But I did some nice ones, too.

Play Ball

2008-05-08T06:20:00.007-07:00

Put me in, Coach...I'm ready to play, today.

Look at me. I could be, Centerfield!

Yay - the grass is finally getting green, the weather is warming up and baseball/softball is about to start. I love hockey season, but I really do think baseball is my favorite. I had a great time with my kids' teams last year and got some really fantastic action shots, if I do say so myself. LOL. My favorite ones are where you get to see their faces, all full of determination, concentration ..... and funniness!

This year I am offering for the first time a Play Ball Action Session. It will include an entire game focused on just your child, including time in the dug out with his/her buddies, hitting, fielding, running, and hopefully some classic sports expressions! You will receive a mini album with 10 of your favorite shots (perfect for your purse) as well as musical DVD slide show of all the images taken. Session will be limited based on my own kids' schedules, of course! :)

Click here to see Mason's video slide show from last year:

http://www.photographybyjustine.net/Playball.exe

Best Friends

2008-04-30T06:43:00.004-07:00

Friendship is a special thing. I have friends all the way back from my childhood. Friends that I see when we go back to CA for our annual trip and now we are watching our own children build friendships with each other as well. I have made some incredible friends here in Hazen, too. A new group of friends I know I can count on, share with and trust. It warms my heart and comforts me to see my kids building their relationships with their friends. Especially my girls. I know girls are harder on each other, and those young friendships go through trials like at no other time of their lives. Thank goodness, we seem to outgrow it as we get older. LOL.

I have had the privilege of photographing several groups of young women (and men) who have displayed amazing bonds. I could feel their closeness, their trust, and their love for one another. We all need people like this in our lives and to capture the importance of these relationships (and the fun) was heartwarming - and inspirational! In fact it inspired me to give away a free mini-friend session to the first person who gives me a call. This contest is for any age, but for a maximum of 3 people and one outfit/background. 748-5656.

Spring is Coming

2008-04-28T17:54:00.002-07:00

And so are the weddings! Here are some sneak peaks at Tiffanee and Josh's engagement session. Too bad it was still a tad too cold and brown to go outside, but with the June wedding I'm sure we will have a chance to get some beautiful outdoor location portraits!

They Grow so Fast

2008-04-25T18:11:00.003-07:00

I know we parents have heard it a million times. And I know when you are sleep deprived, swamped in dirty diapers and think you can't make it through another temper tantrum, you don't think time is going by quickly at all. But look at Noah! This first portrait was created in July, 2006 and just look at him now! He's an energetic, fun loving and totally hockey loving little boy - and he has a baby sister! Miss Olivia was a little angel and so easy to take photos of. I have said it before, but I'll say it again....one of things I love most about my job is getting to see these kids grow and change and develop their little personalities!

Proud of This Town!

2008-04-24T06:16:00.008-07:00

I have to tell you, that back where I come from I had never heard of a benefit. I guess it was just too big and easy to just kind of become anonymous in the crowd. But this town takes care of each other in ways I have never experienced. I was amazed all day - people just kept coming, ordering to go, sitting down, eating and enjoying one anothers company while supporting one our own families in need.

We held the benefit for Sheila Faut on April 13 and it was an absolute success! I had ordered tons of fleischkeukle (I thought), but the guys out cooking said to send the truck back and double the order. Thank goodness, because we served over 1000 people! The line was out the door and around the corners for a long long time. It was a beautiful day, so I sure hope people didn't mind standing in line and chatting in the sunshine while they waited to be served.

Even the kids had a great time duct taping the Fauts to the walls. For a dollar a strip, they earned a nice little chunk of money!

Thank you to all who donated baked good and volunteered to set up, cook, clean and keep the day running smoothly. The Lions Club was awesome and the guys cooking were kept of their toes! I also loved our little Girl Scouts who bussed tables all day long with smiles on their faces.

Again thank you for again showing me another great thing about small town living!

Here is a link to the slideshow of the day: (its kind of big so give it some time to download)http://www.photographybyjustine.net/BenefitWEb.exe

Congratulations Maiya!

2008-04-24T06:04:00.005-07:00

Maiya took high point winner at the Dream Girls, USA pageant! She also won Miss Photogenic and Best Portfolio. Best of luck at the next pageant and have tons of fun!

Cutest Little Baby Face

2008-04-24T06:02:00.003-07:00

I couldn't resist sharing a couple more of Ben. He has the most expressive little face!

Little Miss State Capital

2008-04-17T12:27:00.002-07:00

Congratulation, Miss Lindsey and winning the crown of Little Miss State Capital! What an honor! And how much fun I had with you last night! Loved the dress!

This little girl sure knows how to pose for the camera, and her smile just is brighter than the lights. LOL.

Turning 5 is Special

2008-04-17T12:07:00.003-07:00

In Japan it is the custom to have special portraits wearing her kimono when a little girl turns 5. Grace was just beaautiful all dressed up in hers. I have taken her portraits since she was just a toddler, and now she was all smiles and giggles, even when we tried some serious poses. You could just see how special she felt in her very own kimono.

Catching up on Sneak Peaks

2008-04-17T10:57:00.005-07:00

I'm a little behind but that's life, right? LOL.

This little guy was full of smiles for me and he loved cuddling up in the blanket Grandma made just for him. It always makes the photos extra special to have those personal items included. Three months is such an adorable time. I love them best when they are on their tummy and can lift their chin and give those big wide open smiles! Bennet is my newest baby planner, and I look foward to following him through his first year. That's one of the best things about my job, is seeing these babies grow and change by leaps and bounds! Keep those smiles coming, Ben!

Its Prom Night!

2008-04-12T19:09:00.003-07:00

Nolan and Stephanie were gorgeous! I really wasn't sure I could do prom photos this year because of the Mandan music festival. Nolan played piano for Delanie today (thanks Nolan) so were were able to chat for a while and figure out a time the three of us could get together before Grand March. I am so glad, because I loved seeing you two all dressed up and I think these turned out so pretty. Have a great time tonight! All of your images are up on the regular galleries website, too! www.photographybyjustine.net

411 Cards - and first contest!

2008-03-13T09:23:00.004-07:00

These 411 cards are fierce! (To quote Christian from Project Runway) But really, they are a fantastic idea and a great way to share your info with friends. They are business card sized and double sided so you can include a couple of photos, email address, cell phone number, my space, facebook, etc. on them. Share them before you head off for college, give them to new friends, or pop them in with your grad announcements and thank you cards.

CONTEST

The first Natural Impressions '08 Senior to post a comment will get a free set! And while I'm at it, the first '09 senior to post a comment will also get a free set! Of course, you will need to have your session first so you can choose your photos. They will have my website on them too - but hey, they're free so you can't complain! LOL!

Just the Boys!

2008-02-28T09:22:00.004-07:00

Another first - a whole session just for dad and his boys! What a great idea and it was a lot of fun. These guys have a great father/son/brother relationship and it shows! So, here's their sneak peak. I can't decide if my favorites are the suits or the jerseys.

Petite Three's

2008-02-26T10:21:00.004-07:00

These are new and adorable and different! A set of your three favorites printed on a totally unique metallic paper and mounted on styrene. The easels are part of the set so these are ready to display in your home. We'll even add a cool border to the print so that no frames are necessary! And isn't Talan the cutest little boy! I can't wait to get back outside for some sessions!

Duckies and Bunnies - Just in Time for Easter

2008-02-23T10:17:00.005-07:00

Adorable duckies and bunnies and colorful flowers to perfect for Easter and spring portraits.

Free Session and 25% off regular print prices.

Call now to make your reservation. Orders must be placed by March 12 to receive by Easter.

$50.00 Minimum Order due day of Session

Pageant Girls

2008-02-22T09:40:00.003-07:00

I have to say, I had a blast with these three girls. They were all so comfortable in front of the camera and had such cute outfits! Good luck, girls! Best wishes at the pageants, but mostly just go have some fun!

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-14T06:29:00.003-07:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hope you all have a wonderful day filled with love and maybe a surprise or two!

We didn't make any Valentine's boxes this year. Yay! When we first moved here, Delanie was in kindergarten and I had no idea about the Valentine Box tradition. So when the teacher said for the kids to bring their boxes or whatever to hold their Valentine's, I sent her to school with a heart covered gift bag. I was amazed at what the kids showed up with! I had never seen anything like it. We do not have this tradition in CA. I felt really guilty that my little girl only had a wimpy little gift bag. My favorite one was a perfectly fantastic Sponge Bob box made out of yellow sponge pieces. When Mason went to kindergarten, I didn't make that mistake again. He had a cool box. But they are a lot of work, and I have to say that I'm glad they are growing out of that tradition. And I'm also thankful for AimeeGrace's preschool teachers who decided to make bags in class! Of course, next year is kindergarten, so I'll be box making again soon enough.

Lots of Hockey

2008-02-11T17:55:00.001-07:00

We are in the thick of hockey season. We were on the road every single weekend in January. You would think I would have tons of photos of Mason, but really, I don't have many at all. Its hard to cheer and take photos at the same time. LOL. And, as all you hockey moms know, getting a great hockey shot is more difficult that it seems. These I actually took during practice. Its easier to get close up to the glass during practice than during a busy tournament. This weekend we have some home games, so I will defenitely be trying for some "intense" action shots then!

New Window Display

2008-02-01T16:27:00.001-07:00

Finally, I spent some time updating the window display. Time to get the Christmas ornaments put away! I had quite a time going through tons of image files looking for new display photos. There were just so many great ones to choose from. I love the look of White on White! So, I cranked up the Ipod, filled with new songs Delanie downloaded (Hannah Montana and classic Queen - what kind of combo is that?), and set to work. A couple of hours later, this is what I accomplished. I wish I had time to do this more often. It was really fun and another way to express creativity with photos. Hmmm, now that I look at it, there are a few things I'm going to switch around. Isn't that the way it always is... LOL.

Valentine's Day Wallets

2008-01-31T14:05:00.000-07:00

Aren't these fun and different? But you don't think you have a photo that will work? We don't need to do a special session for Valentines. All we need to do is choose a photo from any session this past year, convert it to black and white and there you go - an adorable custom photo Valentine's Card! Hey Seniors, this will work for you, too!

Order deadline February 6 to arrive on time for Valentine's Day!

A Father and Son

2008-01-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

I have had the honor of photographing little Lucas since he was just a tiny newborn...boy is he changing fast in just the four short months of his life! Now, I have taken lots of photos of dads and babies, but have never had the opportunity to focus just on a dad and his son for a session. What a special thing to document the special relationship between them. Another reason why I feel privileged to have the job I do.

KayCe's Sneak Peak

2008-01-28T10:48:00.000-07:00

What a great senior year I had this year! I love working with the seniors - there were so many creative ideas to try, fun places to go and just all around great kids to get to know - even for just a few hours. KayCe was the last ( I think) of my 08 seniors and she brought in something I had never photographed before - her collection of skulls! Here's her Sneak Peak:

Seniors - Announcements are Ready!

2008-01-22T18:12:00.001-07:00

I have created 24 new announcements for '08 Seniors. Along with previous year's designs, that makes 56 styles to choose from. And to further customize the designs so no two look exactly alike, almost all the announcements have backgrounds colors that can be changed to coordinate with your photos! And of course, the fonts and text can be changed so they look exactly the way you want them to. And if that's not enough, you can also choose your paper type: Traditional Matte, Glossy or Metallic!

Just choose your announcement style, pick your photos! Then we will work together to customize the details and get it just right!

Visit: http://www.photographybyjustine.net/ to view all the announcements

Winter White Sale!

2008-01-22T16:48:00.000-07:00

Winter White Sale

1/2 Off Session Fee

20% off your print order!

Booking Sessions February 11-Febuary 22

Clean, Fresh, Contemporary

The White Sale Sessions are done on a pure white background, using white props.

I have a variety of white dresses, tutus, and leotards for the girls.

Boys look great in white Polo Shirts or T-Shirts.