tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37842900172122271222012-02-05T21:05:27.444-06:00J Photography is an award winning studio based in Mesquite, Tx. We specialize in wedding, portrait, newborn, and high school senior portrait artistry.Jasonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-10570723572201372152012-01-26T08:24:00.000-06:002012-01-26T08:24:34.433-06:00

J Photography does A LOT of family portraits. November through January is our peak time with everyone home for the holidays and on leave from the military. When the kids get older, getting everyone together does become a bit more difficult, so cherish the moments with a great family portrait! It's never too late to have one commissioned and once everyone goes their separate ways again, you will

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-15409140536822953922011-12-14T10:23:00.000-06:002011-12-14T10:23:58.585-06:00

 Another wonderful couple, who made our job easy with such a wonderful wedding. My wife and I have known Lance and Stephanie for years, so when they planned their wedding, it was just a bonus that Tamara and I were asked to photograph it for them! Their particular venue was overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard in the Garland / Rockwall area. It was an outdoor wedding, but thankfully not in August so no

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-85026399275671279972011-11-22T15:35:00.000-06:002011-11-22T15:35:44.102-06:00

We've photographed Mason from the time his mom was 8 months along! We have seen him for photos every 3 months it is amazing how much he has grown! J Photography kids are just like our own! My wife and I are so privileged to share all these milestone moments with their parents and document them with portrait artistry that will last a lifetime.

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-40326807336350670222011-09-02T21:55:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:55:40.722-05:00

It's that time of year! Fall is when just about every sport has a game/season. J Photography specializes in club, team, crew and league photographs. Our custom panoramic team photos are always a hit and can be used for special occasions like championship victories also. Contact us to book your team now for the best sports photography in North Texas.

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-53861582865883650832011-08-03T18:08:00.000-05:002011-08-03T18:08:47.831-05:00

Welcome to the world Mila! Another beautiful newborn that we had the privilege of photographing at our studio. It seems like only a week ago that we photographed her mom's maternity session. Enjoy a few of the select images from her session, and please pass the word if you or someone you know is expecting. We would LOVE to have them at the studio too!

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-3373469644058179212011-07-28T00:04:00.001-05:002011-07-28T00:05:48.248-05:00

You don't always have to do a full blown session, and then buy lots of prints from each pose. We also specialize in portrait artistry. If you have an idea/vision for a portrait of your child, we will be happy to make it a reality, with no obligation to buy a full session and purchase from several poses etc. Our Tier 2 photography  gives you the option to come in to the studio, discuss your ideas

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-19859153399272267542011-07-23T17:39:00.001-05:002011-08-03T18:10:20.185-05:00

Inherently, shooting lots of newborns also results in shooting plenty of maternity photos too. Ladies, your baby bump IS sexy, so don't let time get away without recording this stage in your life! Christina came to us for maternity and newborn photos, but had some apprehensions. After she discussed some ideas with Tamara, we made them happen!  Once Mila  (the cutest baby we've ever photographed

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-49325538524930422972011-07-19T13:50:00.000-05:002011-07-19T13:50:37.843-05:00

We shoot A LOT of newborn sessions at our studio, and every one of them is just as much of a joy as the last. Babies make my job so easy, I mean really, how could you not like a photo of a cute cuddly baby??? That being said, my wife and I still go the extra mile for our clients and provide them with portraits that will be cherished for decades. Tamara and I would love to make your new arrival a

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-78228093887923197182011-07-17T15:31:00.000-05:002011-07-17T15:31:59.504-05:00

At J Photography, we LOVE weddings. It's always a pleasure to photograph a couple at the ceremony of their dreams... Donald and Sandra had a simple yet elegant outdoor wedding with friends and family, and despite the Texas heat, everyone had such a good time. Here is a few pics from the day, enjoy! Tags: Dallas Mesquite Garland Highland Park University Park wedding photography J

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-65798464811980822132011-04-20T13:01:00.000-05:002011-04-20T13:01:52.418-05:00

There is still time for Senior pics guys and gals! Call J Photography for an appointment now!

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-5094083878906515022010-12-22T22:24:00.000-06:002010-12-22T22:24:46.910-06:00

In case you didn't know, we rent our studio by the hour to other photographers. If you are in the Mesquite / Garland area and need a place to shoot indoors, we are a full service studio ready to go. Check out the website for studio rental for more info!

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-17443301749843503842010-12-04T12:38:00.000-06:002010-12-04T12:38:39.586-06:00

Don't miss out on our Christmas mini sessions going on through Dec. 11th! Sessions start at $39 and everything extra/ala carte is at a steep discount too! Book an appointment through our website or call, 214-763-2447

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-56122850523656615262010-11-14T20:56:00.000-06:002010-11-14T20:56:41.583-06:00

It has already been a blast with all the senior portraits we have done this school year! Our clients come to J Photography for unique, custom portraits and that's what they get! We still have plenty of openings throughout the 2010 - 2011 school year for Dallas area seniors, so give us a call and stand out from the crowd.

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-16750739828263485432010-11-01T10:13:00.000-05:002010-11-01T10:13:18.480-05:00

Seriously? Where does the time go? Thanks for all your support so far this year, we are already rocking 20011 Senior portraits, booking weddings and having a load of fun in general. This is all because of you, our loyal customers! Thanks so much!

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-46208483884251772722010-10-28T15:39:00.000-05:002010-10-28T15:39:42.425-05:00

This is the first of several fall specials we will be running. Book now for best dates, as appointments will be limited. Canvas gallery wraps, custom designed to make a collage display. These are the heaviest weight, finest canvas available, wrapped 1.5 inches deep. Each design is unique and personally tailored to your wishes after our consultation. You also get each pose picked for

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-27125672515382304182010-08-24T16:28:00.000-05:002010-08-24T16:28:25.864-05:00

We are officially moving into the new studio! It's just a shell right now, as we are still going through the process of getting all our permits and inspections, but once the OK is given, we will be working like crazy to deck it out! Keep checking back for progress updates and dates for our grand opening. You won't want to miss it!

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-56003845547900345772010-08-22T14:52:00.000-05:002010-08-22T14:52:44.061-05:00

Seniors, it's less than a year away. The biggest moment in your life to date is coming... Graduation! You also have decisions like college, moving and so many other things that you never had to think about before.  But before you walk the stage, make an EASY decision. That's using J Photography and Design for your senior photos. You are going to have to make more choices than a bride getting

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-47759166848439080272010-08-13T17:05:00.000-05:002010-08-13T17:05:10.674-05:00

That's right. We are changing things up a bit from the norm. J Photography is doing away with session fees on any single occasion portrait session. Weddings and First year packages are unaffected, because they never had this fee to begin with.   Our goal is simple. We know you will love the photos, there is no doubt about that. We know that you are going to buy photos, well, because you love

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-41897416285610307512010-07-26T00:43:00.002-05:002011-07-23T17:56:29.813-05:00

I want to thank everyone who came out to the after dinner class. I hope everyone gained something useful from it. During the walk and my stay in OKC, I snapped quite a few texture shots, and as a thank you for coming, would like to make these available to download. Just follow this link for the texture zip file!

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-20518902481922757802010-07-04T17:07:00.002-05:002011-07-23T17:55:38.968-05:00

Addyson was great! Not too cranky, and just the right amount of "sleepy". We shot her pics at the hospital when she was 3 days old, then went out to Mom and Dad's house a week later for some more formal images. Enjoy! J Photography and Design newborn, infant, baby, family, photography, mesquite, garland, dallas, highland park, university park, park cities, forney, wylie, plano,

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-77998991614090050752010-06-26T09:50:00.000-05:002010-06-26T09:50:35.437-05:00

What a day it was! Weddings are so fast paced and full of little details they can really be overwhelming for the bride and groom. When we discussed the wedding with Brianna and her mom, there was no doubt we were going to have a blast capturing it for them. When it was time for her bridal portraits, I knew exactly where I was going to shoot them too. Its an awesome location that really allows a

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-18431774879138628452010-06-25T07:00:00.009-05:002010-06-25T08:47:08.869-05:00

In the famous words of Darren McGavin (aka- the dad from "A Christmas Story"), "It's a major award!!" Unfortunately it wasn't a leg lamp, but it is the next best thing... J Photography and Design was voted the best portrait photographer in Mesquite for 2010! The reader's of Neighbors Go, an insert paper in the Dallas Morning News picked us as the BEST! Thank you to all our loyal customers - we

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-25127028486444575242010-06-24T22:28:00.000-05:002010-06-24T22:28:53.876-05:00

These two gals are becoming regulars here at J Photography! They are so awesome to work with and ham it up for the camera. Their mom took advantage of our First year milestones packages, and we have watched them grow up over the last several months. From mom's maternity photos to their newborn, 3 month and now 6 months, they are growing too fast! Here is a few highlights from their 6 month

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-13226837319503387582010-06-24T22:27:00.000-05:002010-06-24T22:27:27.803-05:00

So I had a free evening recently, and what did I do? watch TV? No. Read a book? No. Grill out? No again. I headed on over to another studio to hang out with some other photographers and shoot the well inked model Kali. It was a great time too. Socializing with some other photographers and working with a model that doesn't need alot of direction is never a bad thing. Thanks Kali for the wonderful

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-60197385270432044792010-06-24T22:26:00.000-05:002010-06-24T22:26:24.981-05:00

I know I said I couldn't list them all but I'm having a hard time selecting just a few for the highlights! Shereee is another one of the seniors we worked with this last year that was a standout. We hit several locations for a unique set of images that captured her personality and multiple interests. She even insisted on buying MY lunch! Good thing I know where an awesome BBQ joint was close by ;

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-39323245703389012752010-06-23T17:42:00.001-05:002010-06-23T17:44:07.317-05:00

Yep, Rylee Rotten is 3! My how time does fly... It seems like only yesterday we shot her 2 year portraits. I have to say, I have never seen a kid so natural in front of the camera. All I have to do is follow her and keep up, she poses herself and basically runs the shoot! I have had adults that don't do nearly as well as her in front of the camera. Happy Birthday Rylee! J Photography -

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-57837976188737431902010-06-23T17:41:00.000-05:002010-06-23T17:41:53.586-05:00

Another one of our awesome Seniors! Thanks to everyone for the referrals and support, you guys are great! J Photography Seniors

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-55422487850832362852010-06-21T00:50:00.000-05:002010-06-21T00:50:46.851-05:00

J Photography has had an AWESOME senior season this year. I can't even begin to post all of the sessions and personalities we captured, but there are a few that stand out. Nick is one of them. Congratulations to all of our 2010 Seniors! J Photography Seniors

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-58824484845915189782010-06-19T20:05:00.000-05:002010-06-19T20:05:07.881-05:00

Another awesome senior session with Lindsey! J Photography Seniors

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-30647239006042591192010-05-01T21:10:00.001-05:002010-06-19T20:07:09.714-05:00

A recent senior photo session we shot in downtown Dallas. I just love the Deep Ellum and Cedars area for these type of sessions. Everyone had a blast! It's not too late to book your session for 2010 graduates, nor is it too early to start thinking about your 2011 Senior. During the prime season (February through April) our senior photo session slots fill up fast. Many of them were booked before

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-16049072543373882372010-02-06T14:58:00.000-06:002010-02-06T14:58:45.300-06:00

Our hosting company has made some major changes and as part of that, we did too. As it turned out, the changes were above and beyond what the hosting co. thought was possible with the current CMS! Tamara and I customized the site to provide a unique look, without sacrificing accessibility. We are extremely proud to have been featured by Zenfolio for our creativity. Check out the article about us

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-2077575771429081642010-01-12T22:02:00.000-06:002010-01-12T22:02:15.507-06:00

  Kiddie Kandid's has closed their doors. The popular retail chain located inside Babies R' Us stores and select malls has filed for bankruptcy and shut down literally overnight. The company's website has deactivated everything but the home page, leaving no contact information or other way to access anything about the money you spent with them or how to get a refund on things like "Milestones

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-48654667573745203772010-01-10T00:32:00.000-06:002010-01-10T00:32:11.981-06:00

After MUCH procrastination, changing my mind about designs/themes and a dozen other self made hurdles, the new J Photography website is up and running! Click one of the dozen or so links you can find on this blog or just click this link to J Photography's new website .Your opinions are always valued (unless they are bad), and if you see something I missed like a spelling error or picture of me

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-51376988842971083172010-01-04T19:30:00.003-06:002010-01-04T19:32:22.675-06:00

It's been a while since I posted to the blog, because we have been busy! Getting the new website finalized and taking care of some last minute 2009 projects has been a real time consumer. But don't worry, J Photography has something for you now.... We have partnered with Sandy Puc for the 2010 Charity model search. Book a session between now and March 1st so we can enter your family into the

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-22442743139331306752009-11-29T15:40:00.001-06:002009-11-29T15:41:27.239-06:00

Something is in the air this year.. Lots of moms are having twins. Just this last week, even my sister announced that she was confirmed to have two on the way! We ( J Photography) love to photograph newborns and children, but twins are always double the fun! I was very excited to have the opportunity to shoot Brooklyn and Baylee, then give their family something unique. My wife and I look forward

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-778160246194500252009-11-12T00:42:00.000-06:002009-11-12T00:42:38.925-06:00

...but I use a camera to do it though! As you can see, he is not always cooperative, but still fun to hang out with. I had some errands to run today and he went with me, which is one of the nice by-products of home schooling your kids. I grabbed my camera with the intent of doing some location scouting in between gorging ourselves on cheeseburgers and a contest of flatulence skills and off we

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-75470672014592448012009-11-10T19:03:00.007-06:002009-11-10T19:17:02.228-06:00

What a wonderful couple Tamara and I shared the evening with! A small wedding at a small country church, and the reception was held in a historic bank building on the square. I wont bore you with my rambling on, just look at a few of the photos from that evening and enjoy! See more of these photos on our facebook fan page !                   Jason J Photography

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-55959988180883282592009-11-04T23:39:00.001-06:002009-11-04T23:40:10.257-06:00

  J Photography is pleased to announce our latest product, just in time for the holidays! You can now put a custom image on a postage stamp! This can be the little detail that sets your Cistmas/Holiday cards apart from everyone else's. These also make perfect thank you card stamps for any event, with a photo from that special occasion right on top of the envelope!   These are available with

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-42548951342340024942009-10-27T00:30:00.002-05:002009-10-27T00:36:52.687-05:00

     One of the greatest things about my work, is choosing who I work with, or more accurately, who I choose to work for me. My oldest son Seth is quite a character, but incredibly smart for his age (6 yrs old). I have already started teaching him little things about the basics, and he knows enough of my jargon with regards to lighting to be a pretty decent assistant too. Pictured here is his

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-29943153003851679442009-10-10T01:04:00.000-05:002009-10-10T01:04:06.908-05:00

I have had more jobs than I care to count a few jobs. None were anything special, only a couple even peaked my interest enough to actually like going in for a short amount of time. Tonight reminded me why I like photography SO much, and it's not a "job". Sure I am the boss- but don't tell Tamara, and I try not to schedule much before 9am so I can sleep in more, but I genuinely have fun and look

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-6909603809564401572009-09-28T19:05:00.002-05:002009-09-28T19:10:20.264-05:00

I recently blew more money because I wanted something purchased another monolight and a softbox. This is my first softbox, so naturally I needed to play with study its characteristics before taking it on paid gigs. As we all know Seth loves to have his pic taken, so long as I can make him look like a thug, orphan or the Incredible Hulk,  I figured pool shark would fit right in. Seth and I had

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-7271064283102534092009-09-16T22:33:00.006-05:002009-09-16T23:02:41.256-05:00

We are proud to announce our offerring of the hottest sports products around!   If you have kids in sports, you have been there, and so have we. Poor photos, lousy selection, high prices and waiting months to get your photos. This kind of service is one of the reasons I started shooting youth sports. J Photography delivers quality roducts at competitive prices - On Time! Check out a few samples

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-57899175024513455072009-09-16T19:20:00.007-05:002009-09-16T19:27:28.628-05:00

  While I try and think creatively with every shoot I do, it's NOT easy. Everyone hits a roadblock at some point, and it is very easy to get in a rut rather than regroup and pull out of the "ditch". When I hit one of those ruts, I always look around for inspiration or a new angle on what I am already doing. We live in such an incredible time. People who have more talent in their pinky toe than

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-28108286736592180602009-09-12T21:56:00.001-05:002009-09-12T21:57:47.150-05:00

My wife and I just finished up our session with Kristy, and her husband Jeremy. What a blast! I just love these type of shoots, since they require you to be a bit more creative than a standard portrait session. Here are a few preview images, be sure to check back in a few days for the final set!    Jason J Photography

Jasonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3784290017212227122.post-9130722535456342142009-09-11T22:32:00.000-05:002009-09-11T22:47:38.760-05:00

Here I am with a blog. If you know me at all, you know I was never a fan of these, but things change. I would be lying if I didn't confess to wanting the SEO benefits of a blog attached to my website, but its only a small percentage of why I started this. I have been getting numerous requests for behind the scenes footage, tips/tricks, and other miscellaneous bits that really do not have a

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