Joni Photo » portrait photography

Daddy’s Little Girl

Joni — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:30:06 +0000

Scarlett having some “fun time” with Daddy. What a sweetie! The day of this portrait session was a hot one so Scarlett wanted to play in the new water feature in the park. To see more, click here: Scarlett In SW Park

Baby Demolishes Cake!

Joni — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:30:27 +0000

What happens when you place a 2-layer cake in front of a half naked one year old boy? THIS! Happy Birthday Corbin!

“Oh Mom!”

Joni — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:30:39 +0000

You know this picture is going to come out every time Evan brings a “significant other” home to meet the parents. But how can anyone resist this little cutie on his literally “sheepskin” rug.

Wonderland?

Joni — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:30:56 +0000

I asked Sam if he would step into the “camera zone” so I could test my lighting set up before the other family members were ready for this portrait session. Though this was just a “test”, it is one of my personal favorites from the session but I couldn’t pinpoint the reason for liking this.

I sought help and shared this image with fellow photographer and my mentor, Jamie Bosworth. [Check out her work and you will see why I'm always inspired by this pint sized powerhouse photographer!] Her feedback was ”intriguing shot… a little dreamlike” and noted that the scale is “little odd… like many things are on the small side… a little Alice in Wonderland. Drink me.” Cool insight. Thank you Jamie!

“what is the use of a book,’ thought Alice, ‘without pictures or conversations?” - Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, Ch. 1

Plan B

Joni — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:55 +0000

FALL – my favorite time of the year where everywhere are rich hues of gold, red, and orange. These warm jewel tone colors serve as great backdrops for portrait settings. However this time of the year also brings the threat of rain. Thus always have a “Plan B”.

Corbin and his family came to our place at the Riverplace Marina where the nearby garden pathways are lined with tall wispy golden grass with splashes of purple, greens and reds provided by beautifully landscaped flora. It was a beautiful fall morning but the moment they arrived, the sky opened up with torrential rain. Plan B was to set up inside our condo. With such an adorable happy little guy, I don’t think we missed the fall colors. Besides, Corbin and our “cow” chair became great buddies! How do you like his “shout out” to “Where the Wild Things Are”?

Kaelan

Joni — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:10:26 +0000

This little guy just turned 1 and what a little sweetie. This image is taken using a wide angle lens to show Mommy in the background watching her little boy playing. These “lifestyle” images are very endearing to me.

Janie Designer Photo Handbag

Joni — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:43:15 +0000

Janie Handbag, Side 1 of 2

Janie Handbag, Side 2 of 2

Shannon, like me, is a big fan of these “Coach” quality designer photo handbags. This Janie Photo Handbag is her most recent purchase and features a photograph of Andrew from one of my recent photography sessions. The other side features Andrew with little brother Owen.

Sadly, Owen had Trisomy 18 and lived so briefly after his birth on October 13, 2008. This image is provided by my good friend Denyce Weiler of Something Blue Photography, who is a volunteer photographer of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS). These photographers provide a photography session to families at no charge to help them honor and grieve the death of their baby. Hopefully this beautiful keepsake handbag will spark loving conversations and memories of Owen and keep him forever in our hearts.