Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year!-JOJO Photography and Film-Columbus, Ohio-Portrait Photography

   2011 was a year of great learning for me.  This year was my busiest year ever and I am so thankful to all my amazing brides and grooms, parents, and kiddos who made it so successful. First of all,  I have learned so much from the weddings that Jon and I photographed this year.  There is someone for everyone, as they say, and the way two personalities blend together creates a love unlike any other.  It was amazing to see these rare blends reflected on each wedding day and in the images we captured.
      This same uniqueness was true in each family I photographed.  Each had it's own flavor.  The ingredients of each child and parent made each family unlike any other.  From the little kid that was a "camera ham" and made my job a breeze, to the independent thinker that made me prove to him that I wanted him to have fun and that the cow puppet on my hand singing "The Wheels of the Bus" was, indeed, hilarious. Each one was so uniquely beautiful and a joy to photograph.
    This year taught me that just like families and couples in love, everyone is different.  Myself, Jon, our business is unlike anyone else's.  In this era of a gazillion photographers it is easy to compare your work and style.  It's easy to get sucked in and try to match Facebook and blog posts.  To wonder if we need to be more quirky or less quirky or have better packaging, etc.  Or to hear about photographers that send people their weddings in one week and feel like all of your clients secretly curse you everyday until they get their photos from you. That they think of you as a control freak and a snail of an editor.   
      I can't change who I am, but I can try to improve.   In 2012, I will try to have a better work flow to get things done more quickly, I will take classes and challenge myself as an artist and bring my clients a fresh eye.  I will step away from the computer that was seemingly surgically attached to my right hand this past year and take more time to spend with my little girl who will be facing the tween years way too soon.  I will embrace my uniqueness as a person and photographer and try not to compare myself.  Each day, I will try to be better than I was the day before. That is all any of us can do.  
    
   Happy New Year to you all!  I wish you all the best in 2012.  May we all be the best versions of ourselves in the coming year.  

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Celebrating the Season-Columbus,Ohio-Children's and Wedding Photography

Happy Holidays to all our amazing JOJO families and couples!
 We will be celebrating the season from Thursday December 22nd until Tuesday December 27th. May your holidays be filled with much laughter and love!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Laura and James-Married!-Columbus, Ohio Wedding Photography

Laura and James had a lovely November wedding.  Check out some of the images below to see how beautiful a night wedding can be!  I couldn't be happier for these two. Not only did I see an old friend find true love, but I also had the honor of photographing his wedding day.  Congratulations James and Laura! 
  Happiness always.










Video: TRUE Video

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Kristen and Nate are Married!-Columbus, Ohio-Wedding Photography

OK, so I could have posted about 100 more images from this amazing wedding.  Kristin and Nate are such a great couple with a great sense of style.  Everything about this wedding was stylish and super fun. Congratulations to a wonderful couple! 





Ceremony: St. Joseph's Cathedral
Reception: Venue at Smith Bros'
Wedding Planning: Blue Shoe Events
Dress: Big Rock Little Rooster

Friday, November 11, 2011

Nadine and Jess are engaged!-Columbus, Ohio-Wedding Photography

So this is a new look for the blog.  I am trying something new that will help blogging go a little faster.  I hope you like it! But really, how could you not love this couple? Nadine and Jess are totally in love and totally beautiful!  Ah...love...(sigh).


Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Sam's Family-Columbus,Ohio-Family Photography

What a family. These little girls look just like any little girls.  They are so beautiful and so full of joy.  But this family has been through more than I could ever imagine.  Sam, their brother, past away last year from bone cancer. I could never give the full story justice on this blog so please read Sam's full story here.  I am so honored to have photographed Sam's family.  They are a family that remembers him always and honors his memory by helping other families facing the dark night of pediatric cancer.  Their foundation is the Sam Bish Foundation. Visit their page on Facebook to see all that they are doing for local families. And maybe today, hug your children just a little bit tighter. 







Monday, October 24, 2011

Beyond adorable...sisters and their puppy! (Columbus, Ohio Children's Photography)

Hey little girl, 
Look what you've done, 
You've gone and stole my heart and made it your own.
-Jack Johnson








Monday, October 17, 2011

Columbus Fashion Week Preview-Charles Penzone Salons

Last week the Charles Penzone Grand Salon in Gahanna had it's grand re-opening.  This event also was a preview for Columbus Fashion week.  Here are just a few images from this fabulous night.  The salon looks beautiful!  There are some new big beautiful canvas prints decorating the salon with images taken by yours truly.  I am so honored! Become a fan of Charles Penzone Salons on Facebook to see more photos from this event in the coming weeks!