Something you may not know about me is that I work full time as a graphic design instructor/designer. So as part of 2013 being a new, better chapter for my photography business I thought I would start incorporating some of my design skills.
One of my lovely return clients, the Hogan family, called on me to photograph their son’s Graduation portraits last weekend. When I mentioned that I can design the Grad party invitations they we’re both relieved and excited. They trust my work and we’re thankful to have it off their plate.
I offered two front side options:
She chose the cap and gown version. And when I sent the first option for the back, she loved it! Easy peasy :)
I sent the files off to the printers last night and I can’t wait to see them when they return.
I’m going to be offering more design services for my photo clients going forward. You can expect to see Save the Date cards, wedding invitations, graduation announcements, and custom thank you cards.
I’m very fortunate to have such a supportive and trusting clientele, and I hope that I can return the favour by upping my game this year.
Congrats Marshall on your graduation!
:)
Jayme
Jessie and Melissa are getting married this coming October and I’m super excited for it!! These two are so crazy in love, seriously…you guys should see the way he looks at her. It melted my heart.
Melissa and I have been in contact for a few months now, talking and planning their shoots for the engagement and the big wedding day. And can I just say, I love organized folk! Girlfriend knows what she wants, and I love that. But at the same time, super down to earth and easy going. When she mentioned that her and Jessie we’re going to be home for a week in May it seemed like the perfect timing to arrange their engagement session.
We started out on Saturday evening at Dominion beach, which by the way, is totally in mid-construction. So it was a little tedious getting on and off the beach. It was cold, windy and the sand was so softly packed that you sunk up to your hip in places. But we had a good laugh about it.
In spite of how pretty it was, it was darn cold, so we wrapped up early and decided to reconvene Sunday morning out Louisbourg on the trail. Seemed like a rational place to go, they and I were both staying in Louisbourg anyway, plus that will be the location for their wedding photos.
I loved how their photos came out, and so did they. So much so, that they ordered a photo guest book for their wedding day. (Which are totally off the hook and a great way of adding some extra personal touches to the wedding itself)
Thanks again Jessie and Melissa! I cannot wait until October!!
My cousin Stacey just has her first baby, a bouncing, giggly baby boy named Cooper. Just 4 months old when I photographed him this past March, he was full of smiles and an utter ham for the camera. For my first session of the year, I couldn’t have asked for a better model! Plus his momma is a stunner so incorporating her into some of the shots had it’s perks as well.
I’m thrilled with how they turned out!
Adorable!!
Isn’t she gorgeous!
He’s a sucker for kisses from Momma
You can check out a larger section of the shoot on my site at www.jaymeburns.500px.com/cooper
:)
Brycen
One of my first sessions of 2013, and after taking a few months off to refocus my business, was this hansom little boy. Brycen. His parents, Bryna and Brian are close friends of my boyfriend and I so when they found out they were having a baby we agreed that I’d have to photograph their first child.
They popped by the house on a Sunday afternoon near the end of April, we spent about an hour and a half together, making Brycen giggle and just enjoying some cuddly time with their favourite boy.
Both Brian and Bryna are big Blue Jays fans, (well, avid sports fans in general), it was obvious that Brycen would be raised to support their favorite team. We had a lot of fun and I think the photos speak for themselves.
Krista, Todd, Darcy and Damon
Krista emailed me a few weeks ago looking for some Christmas family portraits. Her and Todd just welcomed the birth of their child Darcy a few weeks prior and they wanted photos to celebrate this time in their lives. They were so sweet and fun to work with, you can really see the love in this family. I’ll be looking forward to getting together with them again next month for photos to celebrate their anniversary!
xo
Jayme
The Perkins Family
I first met Rhia and John and their little fella Owen about 4 years ago, I photographed their family along with John and his extended family at their homestead in Sky Glenn, Cape Breton. They asked me back again this fall for our third shoot in almost as many years, this time we got to include Rhia’s mom and sister!
We headed over the the Dingle Provincal Park in Halifax for our shoot, Owen was excited to explore the park, Rhia’s sister Sarah had her sweet dog Bella with her and their momma was so very sweet. We had a blast and got some fantastic shots!
Thanks again for having me, Rhia and John, it’s been a wonderful experience being able to photograph your beautiful family and growing little boy.
xo Jayme
The MacLeod/Bissett Family
My Step-Cousin Kayla and boyfriend Adrian invited me out to Louisbourg last month to photograph her family along the banks of the harbour, and in the trails of the Fortress Visitor Center. It was her oldest son Chase’s birthday at that! We had a wonderful time, Cameron was energetic and wanted to explore, Kelsey was pleasant and sweet. And Kayla and John we’re totally sweet and in love.
Thanks again folks! It was great!
xo Jayme
The Finney/Wilson Family
A few weeks back I was invited out to the Wilson Family cottage in Middle Cape to photograph Amber and Aaron Wilson’s family portraits. The property was positively beautiful, horses, the beach, and the rolling mountains of Cape Breton. What else could a girl as for? And it was beautiful out to boot! Just a little chilly :) I ended up with some truly beautiful photos for this family to treasure forever :)
xo
Jayme
Samantha and Bradie Lyn
Last month I spent an hour photographing Samantha and Bradie Lyn MacKay. We started out at a local farm, we got to hang out with a 17yr old horse named Ben and a really sweet pup, got to photograph the girls in the leaves and highlight their passions for celtic dance. Then we headed over to Mira Water Park. The girls did their 3rd outfit change and I photographed them in the woods and down by brickyard beach. It was a fantastic shoot and the girls we’re awesome!
Thanks again guys!
The Gwinn Family
Back in October I spent an hour with the Gwinn family out at Peter’s Field. The girls we’re energetic and the light was low and warm. I had a blast and love how you can get a real sense of the kids’ personalities in this series.
Thanks again for having me out guys! It was a blast!
Logan Flynn
Logan was born August 29th, 2012 to Chad and Jennifer Flynn. A co-worker and a friend of mine. I got to spend an hour with them and photograph little Logan back in September, he peed on mom and dad a few times but all in all was a fantastic shoot.
Congrats again to you both, he’s positively perfect.
The Photographer’s Many Moods
(or just Studio Self Portrait Play)
Last weekend I had my first shoot in my home studio, a maternity/mommy and her little boy shoot and It went fantastic! (The results of that shoot to come)
After they left for the evening I thought I’d try out some self portraits. I haven’t done any professional images of myself in a few years and thought maybe I should change things up and put myself in front of the lens. I think they turned out fun, I’ve seen a lot of changes in myself over the last few years, and really noticed them when reviewing this shoot. I used to do stuff like this for fun a lot, it seems I’ve stepped away from doing it just for myself and more for someone else. It was nice to take a step back and play again. I’ll try some again this weekend, but put the beau in with me. See if we can put together some silly Christmas Card pictures together.
All work and no play makes Jayme a dull girl. Lets see if we can change that.
Caitlin and Chuck (Part 1)
September 1st, 2012
Caitlin and Chuck contacted me a in 2011 asking me if I would be interested in photographing their wedding. They live away in Ontario and needed to have someone who was local and I fit the bill. We discuss back and forth through countless emails about details of the big day, planning everything to the minute.
The day was fantastic, with it’s tiny hick ups here and there, (crazy high winds and paint residue on the suits) but all in all, a flawless day. The ladies looked stunning, the guys dashing. And everyone was in full party mode once the plates we’re cleared.
Thank you again guys for asking me to share in your day. I had a blast and wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
(more pics to come)
November Mini Portrait Special!
