Want to know me, check out my pictures!

Truth be told, I am older than your average wedding or portrait photographer, but not yet over-the-hill. Dut don't let that put you off. Check my pictures here on the blog or on my website and see that I SHOOT YOUNG.

I appreciate all the stages of life and have experienced most of them, at my age, ya know. I love all the areas of photography that I create. Click on the darkened sentence at the end of each paragraph for samplings.

Children I love because their expressions are new, inventive and almost always surprising. Having 8 grandchildren, 9th on the way, ought to help, don't you think? Check it out!

Seniors are also inventive. The girls want to look beautiful and the guys, cool. I want that, too. Having fun, helping them relax and then just sitting back and clicking away. I always like to choose the location that suits their persona and the locations are varied. Check out this Senior.

Families have a tough time because there is usually a male in the mix. Men hate to have their picture taken and it is like pulling teeth to get them to the location. I get that. But let me tell you, it's all about relaxing and having fun with the whole experience. And that is my job. If your family is having fun, it's painless and the images will turn out great. I'm all about capturing the memories of the day. Make it memorable.

Now Weddings...I love the weddings. A bride all lit up and a groom that can't keep his off of his bride. It's magic! A couple in love always makes me and my photography look good. See!

I hope you can see that I love what I do and I would love for you to ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE with me. Call 480-510-9780 or email me today. janet@justmejanet.com

An Observation in Creation

February 3, 2010 Personal

My sister has a Black Belt in Crocheting. No, really she does. We live in different states so I don’t see her often but when I do she always has a crochet bag beside her chair, stuffed with projects. If I close my eyes, I can envision her quick hands stitching through the yarn at hummingbird wing speed. Weaving and pulling, her flashing fingers are a sight to behold. She can complete a project as quick as you can think of chocolate on a diet. I have seen her work through the years. Neat rows with even stitches. I want to carbon copy her work for myself. She inspires me.

I have a sister-in-law that inspires me. She can create art in most any medium. She “creates” because she feels the need. She knows it fulfills her. Spending time with her fulfills me and I then feel the need to add to my own life, the things she taught me, the things I observed during our time together.

“The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” D. Uchtdorf. Because it is, I know I can create, too. Not necessarily from scratch but from careful observation of the talents of those I admire. It’s as simple as that.

Happy Wednesday.