HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Okay, I don't have any Thanksgiving portraits to post, but I am thankful for so many things...of course, all the obvious things God, family and friends, that God provides mine and my family's needs. At this moment, I think I am the most Thankful for the holiday THANKSGIVING because I am looking forward to a few days off. I will leave here about 2 hours to go out-of-town to visit family. I won't be returning until the end of the weekend. SO I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR A FEW DAYS OFF FOR REST AND VISITING WITH MY FAMILY.

If you are looking for images to view, orders, etc., please hang on. I have a few newborn sessions when I come back, a Last Minute Christmas Session date (12.06.08) and lots of catching up to do. I won't be scheduling any new sessions other than those. I will concentrate on getting all done and caught just in time for gift giving.

SENDING THANKFUL WISHES YOUR WAY.

~~jami~~

Is this my TUTU BABY?

While my son was doing some work on my computer earlier tonight for me, I flipped through a catalog that came in my recent order from HANNA ANDERSSON. I loved their hats when Natalie was smaller. Their clothing is quite expensive, but I found a sale. Yay! Anyway, when I was flipping through the pages, I couldn't believe my eyes when I say this image of this baby girl. She favors Baylee so much...she could be her sister. Click HERE to see the catalog. I could do a link to the exact page, but you can flip these pages online too. Go to pages 80-81. Yes, almost the end of the book. I wished I could copy the photo to show you, but check it out! You, too, will think they it looks like my little tutu baby has started her career in modeling.

Let me know if you agree. I showed my son who had just looked at the images he, too, was amazed at the resemblance of this.

So let me here your comments on this one!

TUTU CUTE TODDLER!

BAYLEE IS "tutu" cute!

Okay, I didn't get a baby to do my tutu cute portraits with my Christmas tutus, but I got a beautiful toddler. Actually, I knew I had this toddler coming while she and her parents were in town for Thanksgiving. I had more this tiny tutu for infants and I have a new larger one too. But Baylee is built like my little Natalie and I knew she could pull this off, probably better than the larger size. And as you can see....and I will say it againg--"TUTU CUTE"!

Baylee doesn't get the whole "dress-up" thing yet and she wasn't too fond of the tutu at first, but I am so glad that we got her mind of it so we could capture these.

Well, it's not even Thanksgiving, but the Christmas Portrait season has definitely been underway for a while now. I will be having a LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT PROMOTION, December 6, 2008. I will try to post more about this before I leave for Thanksgiving...if I don't get around to it...and you know you are interested, please email me @ japhotography@bellsouth.net so that I can send you an email with more information.

HAPPY THANKGIVING!

(just in case I don't get to post again)

~~jami~~

BLUE IS A CHRISTMAS COLOR TOO

I just thought you needed a new Christmas image to view. This is Colton and his big sister, Reagan.

More to come later...

~~jami~~

EDITED: FOR SOME REASON THIS PHOTO IS SHOWING UP AS PRETTY AS IT IS. I ALSO LEFT OUT A WORD IN MY TITLE...I AM CORRECTING IT.

MY YOUNGEST CHRISTMAS BABY (10 days old)

RAVEN'S CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS

This is one of my favorites.

It really doesn't get much sweeter than this...

or this...

the proud big brother...


She even opened her eyes for a few minutes to see what was going on (or where she was, but she didn't really seem to care)!

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT/CHRISTMAS GREETING...

I suggested a different greeting when we first viewed these immediatley after the session, but it only had room for four images and once I looked at the images closer, I realized I really loved six of them and couldn't seem to narrow it down to the four. Since this mom give me lots of creative control, I converted a storyboard that I use from time to time to a 4x8 Christmas Card. Isn't this the sweetest!

More images to come soon from the recent Christmas session and also look for a new date for last minute Christmas sessions!

~~jami~~

FAMILY PORTRAITS

SMITH BROTHERS--EXTENDED FAMILIES

PORTRAIT SESSION

I met Doug and Katie when I photographed Baby Julia newborn portrait session. Soon I will be photographing Julia's new baby brother. Doug's mom wanted something special with all her boys and the rest of her family [her husband, their spouses and of course, the babies]. What mom would treasure this?

Every body looking at the newest baby...that is until Douglas makes his presence known.

And don't forget the first grandbaby, Little Miss Julia.

Cute couple
[the newest family in this group of extended families]

The babies...

These are some of my favorites from this extended family portrait session. This session was next in line.

Enjoy viewing these for now. I should have more soon.

~~jami~~

WANTED: BABY GIRL!

I have tons of work that I have gotten behind on with computer problems and such, but I have a photography idea. It's the fun ideas and new inspiration that keeps me from giving up...which I so often want to do these days...it seems much easier than the alternative (catching up).

WANTED:

A BABY GIRL FOR MINI PORTRAIT SESSION

(sitting up, but not crawling)

I have this new idea for a fun, Christmas portrait for a baby girl of this age. I would like to do the session Wednesday (11.26.08). Yes, this is the day before Thanksgiving. You receive 50% off your promotion package. A toy would be appreciated, but not required, for an under priviledged child. Session must be done during the day (from 10:00 thru 4:00). If your have a baby girl or know one who meets this requirement and can come, please or email call to set up a time for this fun mini portrait session.

318-757-7078

japhotography@bellsouth.net

Stay tuned for more updates of new holiday images.

~~jami~~

CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS...A Beautiful Toddler

LITTLE MISS JULIA I love this first image. It's like she is posing for her portrait!

Her mommy had many favorites. So we came up with this simple collage...

I love this one too!

Another one of those "eyelash" images.

The close-up of the eyelashes...isn't this just beautiful!

We had quite a fun little session with Little Miss Julia! She was quite delightful!

I am a bit overwhelmed as to what direction I need to take today. I feel like I have lost about 2 weeks or more due to computer problems and promotion sessions. So before I go any further, I thought you would like to view something beautiful.

~~jami~~

CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS: Santa Baby

THIS IS SIX-MONTH OLD BROGHAN.

Each year I have a favorite baby from my Christmas Special. So far this year, Broghan is the Winner! Isn't he just the cutest little Santa Baby!

This was his mommy's favorite.

I have several other favorites, but for now this is it.

If these don't get you in the Christmas spirt, nothing will.

~~jami~~

GOING COMPUTER NUTS!

OUT-OF-REACH!

Tomorrow, I may be out-of-reach (as far as email and blogging go). My computer issues have escalated and my have to be hospitalized...okay you know what I mean.

So if you need to reach call me!

318-757-7078

If you are needing to book a portrait session for Christmas Portraits, scroll down and view the many post and call HOLLY TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENTS!

Okay, I have to get off and re-start my computer and see if I can get at least one session finished before the computer is admitted to the 'computer clinic'!

~~jami~~

COMPLIMENTARY (FREE) PORTRAITS

Marlee, a Christmas Cutie on a Christmas Card from last year.

I am offering this same style again this year!

Because of unforeseen events (such as computer trouble and more), time has really slipped upon and the only sources of promoting this year’s Christmas promotion is emails, the ad that should run in the Sentential (that is if I didn’t get it email too late) and this blog are my only sources of promotion.

WE ALL KNOW THAT THE BEST SOURCE IS ‘WORD OF MOUTH’. SO EVERY PERSON THAT REFER YOU CAN:

• RECEIVE FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS CARDS OR
• TWO (2) 5X7 PORTRAITS ADDED TO YOUR PACKAGE. [Must be new clients…someone that I have not photographed before.]

SO THAT'S HOW TO GET FREE PORTRAITS AT JAMI AINSWORTH PORTRAITS

~~jami~~

REMINDER: Christmas Portraits or "just babies"

Since I have posted a recent session, I wanted to include a reminder of this for next week and weekend. Scroll down for more info. Remember this doesn't have to be just for Christmas. It could be for "just babies" sessions...simple, classic baby/child portraits.

~~jami~~

ADRIANNA...one more

ADRIANNA AND HER OLDER BROTHER... I knew I thought I had more more ready to post that I used in creating Adrianna's birth annoucements. I found it as soon as I finished with the post...of course.

And to avoid only have one image in this post, I decided to post one more birth annoucement. I got a little carried away today with her birth annoucements just like I did with the Christmas Cards...I just don't seem to know how to do anything w/o going overboard. I created 3 different annoucements for her mommy to choose from. My new newborn session packages include birth annoucement. I enjoy creating them, but they are quite time consuming.

I actually created 7 different annoucements from a few of a my favorites from this session. I posted two in the previous post and now this one. I would love to hear from my regular blog readers. Comment and tell me which is your favorite.

I have tons of great images from this newborn session. Hopefully my computer will be fixed tomorrow afternoon. I will have to work overtime early next week to make up for the loss down time from this week.

~~jami~~

ADRIANNA...finally a newborn girl

Adrianna in my new prop (a hat box)... I love the way newborns curl up and fit into little things like hat boxes and how much more precious wearing cute flower headband (another new prop). I love cool props and cute baby things...one of the many things l love about photographing babies.

And also love how relaxed and unaware of their surroundings, when they are in that deep state of sleep...though sometimes I have work for this...it is so worth it!

Her mommy just loved this headband (hers). So I knew she would love to see it too!

I worked on Baby Adrianna's birth annoucements today since I can't do a lot of window changing right now with my computer problems. I couldn't resist using one of my new designs for Christmas for a birth annoucement too as you will see in the next too images.

LSU ANNOUCEMENT

I couldn't resist putting this image with annoucement. Looks like they were made for each other (the image and the design).

I usually post more and if time permits, I may add more later from this session, but it's that time of the year that's going to get crazy and I wanted to post these now since I already had them ready from doing the birth annoucments.

Don't forget to scroll down to read all about the upcoming Christmas Promotion!

~~jami~~

TWO CHRISTMAS CARDS

Card_16

(a nice vertical card--great for shades of green)

Card_17

[This one would be good to use from a regular portrait session as well as Christmas. As you can see it was great to use with this image from their engagement session.]

Okay, I know I over-did-it again...too many choices. I just get so carried away trying to give variety and multiple choices of vertical, horizontal and multi-image greetings. When I was working on these the first time, I accidently deleted these and I still do not know how to go back and add an image anywhere other than the top. IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO DO THIS WITH BLOGGER, PLEASE LET ME KNOW...IT SURE COULD COME IN HANDY!

I am still having some major computer problems. The computer guy is coming tomorrow. I did manage to get all this Christmas Card samples ready for your view (these and the ones from the previous post). I also spent a good portion of my day doing some birth annoucements since I am running a little behind again. So stay patience...

~~jami~~

2008 CHRISTMAS CARDS

Card _01 (a favorite from last year)

Card_02

(two cards from last year combined to create a new one...I created it for Casey)

Card_03

(a new modern style...great for black and white images or anything...this is a squre 5x5 and I did find out recently that 5x5 costs a little more than 5x7 to mail...check with your local post office...I know it doesn't make since)

Card_04
(a different color scheme for Christmas, but so perfect for a baby girl)

Card_05
(again a different color for holiday, but perfect with snow in mind or new baby boy)

Card_06a
(for some reason I love this one and the next one...so simple, but elegant)

Card_06b
(the LSU version)

Card_07

(a little different style with two images--a long vertical image and square)

Card_08

(a very simple image...you can choose another color and create your own message...includes two square images--great for two children)

Card_09

(this one would be great like this with two children or a different images of three children...sometimes their best images is their separate images...often it is next to impossible to get two or more with their best expressions at the same time)

Card_10a

Card_10b

(as you can see these are basicly the same card with different colors...I can match this to the subjects clothing...that's what I did in these two samples...because of the narrow horizontal crop this may not work on all images, but it has a unique appeal)

Card_11

(two images...will only work with two narrow vertical images)

Card_12

(different in style and color...different is often fun...again 3 square images)

Card_13

[Okay, I am not superstitious, but I thought it sort of ironical to have the crying baby in the card that is numbered #13. This is for the less than perfect baby session. Over the years, I could probably use several baby sessions to fit this one. Also another squre image...I don't think is that much more than a regular stamp, but I found this out after mailing 5x5 wedding invitations.]

Card_14h (horizontal)

(all horizontal images)

Card_14v (vertical)
(next one...all vertical images)

[The above two and the next one would also be great to use from other portrait sessions previously done and on file.]
Card_15

Card_18a

Card_18b (LSU version)

Card_19a (horizontal)

[These two are one of my favs from last year. I almost didn't include them, but since I am using the all white background this year I think these will be perfect for someone...especially someone wearing pink (by the way...Natalie's holiday dress is pink this year) or other pastel tones.]

Card_19b (verical)

Card_20a

[The signing message on the green one doesn't seem to show up well here. You can click on any of these to view them larger. I used the medium size for this post since I had so many. Small seemed to small. I initial is suppose to be the family's last name if you can read this you will see the last name is Cotton. I did the LSU card first and I forgot to chance. Someone (my daughter) quickly pointed it out to me when I was showing them to her, but FYI this will be your monogram of your last name...or whatever!]

Card_20b (LSU version)

[I felt like I needed more vertical images since I tend to shoot more vertical in my studio and for sessions like this because I don't have lots of shooting width. So I converted one of my birth annoucements to this. Already a mommy as told me she is loving this one. So I guess that was good move on my part, huh?]

These are this year's Christmas Packages and Christmas Cards. I picked a few of my favorites from last year and a variety of styles that is sure to compliment your Christmas Portraits.

Click on "Christmas Cards" above in blue for the pricing for the year's cards. They are the same as last year's.

REMEMBER THE SESSIONS ARE NEXT WEEK:

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

(The above link should answer most any question about the upcoming session.)

If you have additional questions, plcase call or email me.

~~jami~~