This couple had the most unique wedding I have ever been at. I took over 3+hrs of video and had to narrow their highlight down to just a few minutes – it was a challenge to say the least! I’m going to have so much fun putting together their full video that includes a mechanical bull!! Congratulations Desiree and Connor on a fantastic day!
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Bundling Packages!
Did you know I bundle my packages???
If you are looking for both a videographer and photographer – Look no farther!! When you book both services for your wedding or event, I offer a discount 🙂 The same applies for session fees as well – If you book multiple sessions in a given timeframe, I offer discounts on those as well!
If you are interested in what those discounts are or you are wanting to book me to capture your special moments feel free to send me an email or give me a call!
Groom’s Wedding Rings
I received an interesting question the other day that I don’t think is commonly addressed! What is “common” for a groom’s ring??
Honestly, nothing is common 🙂 Whatever you feel you want to wear (or not) is perfect! Below are some of the examples of rings that I have photographed over the years. I have seen everything form the plan metal band to diamonds and sapphires to silicon rings.
A lot of the times, the groom’s choice in a ring depends on the field they work in. My husband for instance has a carbon fiber ring that will shatter upon impact. Where welders may have a silicon ring in order to avoid any accidents while welding. Also no ring, some men don’t necessarily want to wear a ring but get a tattoo – just like the Bride’s ring – It is all dependent on their personality!
Thank you!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone that stopped by yesterday! It was so awesome to meet all of you new brides and to see all my friends there! The event was fantastic and put on by some amazing individuals!
As a reminder – I have limited spots open this year so if we talked yesterday be sure to check out my website, let me know if you have any questions, and if you would like to book!
Missoula Wedding Fair
I’m extremely excited to announce that I will be at the 35th Annual Missoula Wedding Fair this weekend!
This will be a free event for anyone to come and visit – I’ll have a full booth setup with a MASSIVE GIVEAWAY!! Stop by on Sunday and say hi 🙂 It’s always nice to see a friendly face! Mention this post and you’ll receive a special gift!
For more information on the event check out: https://missoulaweddingfair.com/
January 8th, 2023 @ Hilton Garden Inn from 11 AM – 4 PM
2023 Christmas Minis
I was able to catch-up with Kyndra’s Corner child care and get some SUPER cute mini sessions. Check out the little video below!
Jace + Emily
This beautiful wedding was located at the Little Smith Creek Ranch. It was an absolute perfect Fall day! This bride and groom are just too sweet and darling. The Easter eggs (small unexpected moments) in this video are just a few that will be in their full video! Such a wonderful day!!!
Aleasha + Dylan
This couple went through rain, power outage, and more rain but honestly it made for a fantastic and such an unique day! This couple even had a POPCORN Bar!! They for sure knew the way to my heart 😀 (because that matters right?! XD) The flowers were made out of wood and honestly were just spectacular! This is the 2nd wedding I’ve had with wooden flowers – they are a great alternative to real or silk!
Congratulations Aleasha and Dylan!
Corgi Carnival
The Missoula Valley Corgis are at it again! Come check out all the fluff butts at the Corgi Carnival! We will be at Windsor Park HOA Park, Missoula, MT on Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 2 PM!
There will be tons of fun, games, and events at the carnival – Come support your local fluff organization! 🙂
Alexa + Jacob
This fun couple had the most wonderful day! Grizzly Gardens made for the perfect backdrop for their photos! One of the most laid back and fun weddings I have been to. The colors this couple chose popped against western backdrops and wooded scenery!
Alexa and Jacob – Thank you for letting me capture your fantastic day!
RJ + Lyndsay
What a whirlwind day for this couple! Blue skies and tucked in a very unique venue made for the perfect backdrop for this pair. If the venue wasn’t enough, the choice in colors made it. Who does not love to incorporate all the colors in their wedding. From head to toe, there was a pop of the rainbow. 🙂
RJ and Lyndsay – Thank you for letting me capture your fantastic day!
Fun Sessions
One of my absolute favorite sessions to do is to just go out and have fun.
I just had a great example of this, Christa and I went out and had some fun with smoke bombs, flowers, and just the wooded forest! She did great and it was super fun! We had a blast hiking to our spot and just playing around.
Typically my sessions are around 1 – 2 hours but we were having so much fun this ran us around 3 hours!!! Take a look at some of the highlights from her day 🙂
My slots are booking fast – If you have an idea in mind that you’d like to have a session it is a lot easier to book sooner then later 🙂 I’ll always try to work you in where I can though!!
The Last Weekend!!
I usually choose to keep the weekend of Memorial Day open because of a couple of reasons:
- It’s Justin and my anniversary weekend so we usually try to do something epic!
- This weekend is a nice long weekend but typically (in Montana) is pretty icky weather wise
Having a nice start date to the busy season is bittersweet for me. It’s anticipation, nervousness, excitement, and everything in between! Of course, I’m very much looking forward to all the great weddings and sessions I have booked in the coming weeks – it’s always so much fun capturing all of your precious moments!
On that note though, my schedule is booking up extremely fast – even for just a regular session! Don’t wait, if you want to book birthday pictures, family pictures, or just a plain fun shoot (just wait to see what I have planned for one!!), it’s better to get on my calendar sooner then later so I can be sure to have the time needed for you!
As always, THANK YOU for your continued support and let’s kick-off this busy season in style 🙂
Let me Reintroduce Myself
It’s been a decent while and I’ve gotten a ton of new followers, so I thought I’d reintroduce myself!
My name is Jauna (Ja-Nae) Palin and I am based out of the Bitterroot Valley (South of Missoula). I was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana and spent most summers in the eastern part of the state – Wibaux! You can say I’m a Montana girl through and through!
My love of photography started at a very young age with a Barbie camera. You know, one of the disposable film cameras that you didn’t get back after developing – It also produced a small Barbie picture in the lower right hand corner of the pictures 😀 I was completely devastated when I didn’t get my camera back! I started to mess with my mom’s 35 mm film camera and from there got my own point and shoot. I was the one in the group you could always count on to take pictures.
I have a wonderful husband (Justin) who some times helps me on shoots. That happens less these days because he takes care of our daughter but he helps where he can. Our daughter is my featured model and she is becoming more intrigued with my camera every day! We also have two dogs – Shelby (Black Lab) and Sapphire (Pembroke Welsh Corgi – Tri-colored), one orange cat – Maverick, and a slew of chickens. So, when I say I’m an animal lover – I think that’s an understatement. I love not only our animals but I love working and taking pictures of them!
As for other aspects of my life, I have two bachelor degrees – One in Mathematics and One in Statistics. I also have worked in various jobs from statistics, accounting, to IT development.
You can find more interesting facts about me on my website: https://jpalinphotography.com/about/
I appreciate all of you and look forward to capture more memories in the future!
Spring Is In the Air!
Spring is the PERFECT time to get the family together and get some pictures taken!
Now, I’m talking about the snow storm that we just experienced, I’m talking about those perfect Spring days that are around 50-60 degrees. The beautiful Spring flowers are just blooming and the trees are all leafed out!
It seems like forever away but honestly, those days are right around the corner – Let’s schedule some time! Your Christmas cards or wall art will be gorgeous and so uplifting with all the beautiful colors!!!
I’m starting to get booked up pretty quickly (June is already CRAZY!!) so put make sure your getting on my schedule sooner rather then later!!
Missoula Animal Charity Event
Where are all my animal lovers?
The Missoula Valley Corgis are putting on a Spring Fling event at Franklin Elementary Playground. If you could donate any leashes, unopened food, or other animal supplies that would be greatly appreciated!
I will be in attendance with Sapphire and possibly Shelby taking photos of the grand event!
So come on down, meet some corgis, and have some fun!
Wedding Package Questions
I get a lot of questions around wedding packages, and I understand completely why you ask.
What I like to do is give a base rate and then if you need additional items from there we build on it to give you your package plus discounts. So, yes packages can be similar but I don’t like to make my Brides and Grooms feel like they HAVE to have something because it is in a package.
Think of this like Subway, you have your base sandwich but you get to choose your toppings, extra meats, extra sides, and sauces to make your sandwich unique. This is the exact same thing I like to do for your packages!
My base rate for 2022 with an UNLIMITED wedding day coverage is $1,500.
My services you can add onto the base rate:
- Engagement Session
- Photobooth
- High Quality Prints
- Newlywed Session
- Boudoir Session
- Aerial Video
- Video Montage
- Instagram cut
- Trash the Dress
- DVDs and Flash Drives
- Additional Cameras
- Additional Photographer
I do offer both Videography and Photography services for your wedding day. If you book both, I also give a discount off the base rates!
Come On Down!
We will be in Helena, MT this weekend at the Helena Bridal Fair!
Come check out our booth and see what goodies we have during this Bridal Fair. We’ll be in the middle one of the middle section booths with some great Bridal giveaways!
There will be a variety of vendors at this show from venues, florists, and catering! Did I mention the Dress Express SALE?! There are over 30 vendors attending so plenty to look at!
There will be a recommended $5 donation to the Emma & Evan Foundation at the door if you decide to pop in.
Also – The 1st – 100 brides get a purple gab at the front entrance.
The show runs from 12 – 4 PM at the Helena Civic Center in the Ballroom Floor.
We really hope to see you there!!
Easter Mini Sessions!
Our Easter Mini sessions are back! These are exciting sessions where I pick the set, bring in a number of props, and some goodies for the session 🙂
These sessions are shorter, with only a number of photos. Usually up to 6 people are allowed for these sessions. This month’s session is themed with bunnies and flowers for Easter pictures 🙂
I only have a number of spots available but I am looking at doing sessions in Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula!
Hurry and send me an email to reserve your spot today!
Tentative Dates:
Missoula – March 19th
Helena – March 26th
Great Falls – April 2nd
Personalized Cards
Did you know we offer personalized cards? When you schedule a portrait session or a mini session, I give the option for cards! I’ve designed everything from birth – senior announcements to birthday party – valentine’s – wedding invitations as well!
If you feel stressed out about getting your cards or announcements printed for any occasion, leave that to me. The design (approved by you of course!) and printing is done all in house and if needed, I can include envelopes!
This is just one more way we try to help you to get your pictures printed and in the hands of your loved ones!
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Me For Your Next Session
Do you ever wonder how to choose a Photographer? There are so many different types, styles, and packages out there! Why should you choose JPalin Photography to capture your moments?
- I’m Fun! – Not to toot my own horn here but I’m kind of a blast 🙂 I will do just about anything to get a smile out of even the most stubborn model 😉 Along with me doing outrageous things to get a smile, my photos have that fun personality as well! I do like to give the standard poses but I like to have candid photos, walking, and fun activities to show your true personalities!
- “Fake” Photos – Since I try almost everything for the genuine smile, I don’t feel the need to super impose faces from other pictures together in order to get that “perfect” photo. I do color grade and crop to give the photos personality though!
- Your Photos are Your Photos! – What I mean by this is you’ll get just about every click I take. I do remove duplicate photos and photos that might not be great (blurry, someone is missing, etc.) but I try to give you everything I capture. The reason for this is some of those off hand shots are the best!
- Quickness – I try to have at the very least a highlight out to you within 24 hours – Trust me when I say I understand the anticipation of getting those lovely photos back! The rest of the photos (depending on the package) I can usually turn around within 1-3 weeks. I do enjoy looking over each photo and making sure it is the best quality for you!
- A Special Gift – I don’t normally advertise this, but I send a special gift once I’m done with your session 🙂 I’m a huge advocate of printing your photos and displaying them, so I’ll let you guess the gift I give!
All in all, I think we’ll have a pretty great time with any session you book with me! I love capturing these moments and giving you special memories for years to come! If you have any questions or want to inquire about a session – Just send me a message and we can chat 🙂
Drone Videography
Did you know we provide drone footage? This is a very unique way to capture some great footage!
Drone footage provides a bird’s eye view of your event. Whether you have a big area to cover or are just looking to get a top/down view of your venue, the drone footage can do it all! For wedding videography, this type of footage is used to enhance your video experience and just give you another vantage of all the festivities.
There are some rules we have to follow though with drone footage, so we might not be able to provide it in all cases. The first case is if the weather is bad. Bad weather doesn’t make for smooth and clear footage. Secondly, if you are in a no fly zone. There are certain rules and regulations we have to follow with our drone, and for everyone’s safety we cannot fly next to airports or in no fly zones!
All in all, drone footage provides a cinematic footage for your event needs! It provides an aerial, unique, and bird’s eye view for you to enjoy for years to come!
Mini Session or Regular Session??
You may ask what is the difference between a Mini Session and a Regular Session. Well you’re in luck today! Let’s walk through the differences between the two so you can make the best choice in capturing your moments!
Mini Sessions
Mini sessions are a themed photo session that is shorter in length and are usually around 20 mins with a limited number of photographs (5-10). I choose the location and provide a set with props for the mini sessions. These sessions are only once (maybe twice….) a month and have limited spots available.
Regular Sessions
The regular sessions are typically around 60-120 minutes, depending on the type of session. The location is typically chosen by you and if you have a special place, but if there isn’t a place you have in mind, I can help! In my typical sessions, you’ll receive 100-200 pictures in black and white and color graded, all on a flash drive with a print release for you to use the photographs as you need.
It’s always a good idea to follow my Facebook or Instagram page for updates on upcoming mini sessions and availability for regular sessions!
Decoration Ideas – 5 For Your Special Day!
Are you struggling with where to start planning for your decorations? I have some great helpful tips to get you started! Check out my top 5 decoration ideas below to get your planning the kick start that it needs.
- Flowers – This may not be a surprise to you, but flowers are great fillers for decorations! Whether you choose to go with real, fabric, wooden (Yes, they’re a thing!), succulents, etc. incorporating your color theme into your flowers is a must! Also – You can use these as guest gifts if you want!
- Mirrors – These are a great way to double the look of your decorations! You can get bulk packs from just about any craft store. All you have to do is place your decorations on top and surprise you just expanded your decoration budget!
- Ribbon/Fabric – This is another great filler product! Use satin, mesh, burlap, etc. to tie your theme together and make your tables pop with color!
- Vases/Motifs – You want to be sure to not get too tall with your centerpieces. You can get vases and motifs in all sorts of sizes and shapes though to bring structure to your pieces! The dollar stores are a great resource for these items! What’s fun about using vases and motifs is that you can choose clear or match them to a certain color for that extra pop!
- Personalized element – Throw in some fun personalized elements. There are a bunch of different websites that will allow you to personalize decorations. I’ve seen vase holders, golf tees, and candy used as keepsakes within the wedding decorations.
**Bonus** – Lights!!! – You can’t forget the lights! When the lights go out, it’s always nice when the wedding decorations have a little sparkle and shine. You can use holiday lights (try not to get LED – they flash very quickly that the camera can pick it up), fairy lights, or custom colored lights to make your decorations perfectly unique!
Keep it Simple! – All in all, just keep it simple. All eyes are going to be on you and your significant other during the day! The decorations are there to add your creative element to tables and walls. Add a pop of color, throw in some filler, give it sparkle, and personalize those decorations to round out your venue to make it unique for you!
Engagement Sessions — Why do you need one?
An engagement session may seem like an unnecessary part of your wedding package, but believe me, you need one! Engagement sessions have many benefits and you won’t regret it! Some of the reasons why you need this session are below.
- Cameras Aren’t so Scary – Most people aren’t used to a camera or having their pictures taken professionally (I know I’m not — I enjoy being behind that camera!). An engagement session gives you a chance to get in front of that camera and get comfortable!
- Getting to Know Your Photographer (Me!) – The engagement session gives you a moment to get to know your photographer. Sure you’ve seen the portfolio (or I hope you have!) but actually getting to be around the photographer and seeing how they work is a HUGE necessity.
- Announcement Pictures – Use these pictures for your save the dates or to officially announce your engagement/wedding.
- Celebrate You and Your Loved One! – This session gives you time to just enjoy one another and capture those moments in the process. Do you honestly need another reason then to just love on one another?
- Authentic Photographs – Since this session is done in clothes you wear in a place that is familiar with you, some times couples feel their engagement photos are more authentic. Include your pets, items that have meaning (vehicles), or just go to a special place that has meaning, that is what these sessions are all about.
Most of my wedding packages include an engagement session just for these reasons! I enjoy capturing these moments and sharing them with my couples. Going to places or including items that have meaning is what makes these sessions so much fun! I try to have a quick turnaround on these sessions so you can use the photographs in your wedding day, save the dates, announcements on whatever platform you choose, wedding websites, and so much more! These are your photographs to enjoy and use!
I look forward to talking with you about your big day!
Choosing a Wedding Venue
When choosing a wedding venue there is a lot to consider. I’ll walk you through the checklist that I preferred when shopping for that perfect spot!
- Location, Location, Location
Where do you want to be married? Do you want to be married close to home, do you live farther away from home and want to do it where you live, or do you want to elope? Each option has their pros and cons, I have even seen couples split their wedding up. In this case, the couple elopes but does an after party closer to home in order to celebrate with friends and family.
- Venue Timeframes
Something I wasn’t aware of was timeframes. Not scheduling but some venues only allow you on the property for a certain amount of time for your big day. Be sure you check the fine print when booking. I felt more comfortable with a venue that allowed us in 24 hours prior to the wedding, allowed the reception to go as long as we wanted, and gave us 24 hours after our day to clean up. This gave us the flexibility to plan and decorate along with ensuring the venue was spotless afterwards.
- Venue Accommodations
It’s always nice when the venue provides a getting ready suite for the bride and groom. Pictures are fantastic and you don’t have to worry about finding a place to get ready or scheduling the travel arrangements. Other accommodations to look for are if the venue has tables and chairs or do you have to rent, does the venue provide a Plan B (tent, indoor area, etc.) if there is inclement weather, what is the restroom situation (do you need to bring in a porta potty), are there locations for guests to stay that are close by (does the venue have RV hookups), is there a dance floor, does the venue supply any decorations, and is there enough room for parking? If the venue you are looking at doesn’t have some of these items, you may need to budget for them.
- Tour the Venues
This one seems like a no brainer but ask to walk the venue – you won’t regret it. Get a feel of the space and the views to see what works best for your vision. Place where you want the ceremony during your walk through, where you are going to have your food setup, your cocktail setup, etc. This will help to give you a feel of the venue and if it is going to work for you and your day.
- Consider Multiple Venues
I’m not saying book multiple venues, but consider them. Write down the pros and cons to each venue, I recommend choosing your top three, and writing down honest and fair feedback for all three. This will give you a chance to compare and plan if you need to rent or buy anything additional once you choose a venue.
- Venue Locations
Let’s talk about some locations in my neck of the woods. Here are 7 locations that are great and offer different accommodations depending on what you are looking for. Each venue brings something unique and interesting to weddings!
- Anglers Lodge and Cabins – https://www.bitterrootrvpark.com/ – Located in Hamilton, MT and is great for that outdoorsy person.
- Bitterroot River Inn – https://www.bitterrootriverinn.com/ – Located in the heart of Hamilton, MT and has a lot of space with a pond and is a short walking distance to the Bitterroot River.
- Daly Mansion – https://www.dalymansion.org/ – A historic mansion just on the outskirts of Hamilton. The architecture and views are to die for!
- Hidden Legend Winery – https://www.hiddenlegendwinery.com/ – Located in Victor, MT is the unique spot you’ve been looking for!
- Rye Creek Lodge – https://www.ryecreeklodge.com/ – Nestled into Darby, MT, these hand hewn log cabins and outdoor accommodations are fit for any rustic wedding.
- Teller Wildlife Refuge/The Barn at Teller – https://www.tellerwildlife.org/weddings – That classic barn wedding with an old time feel in Corvallis, MT.
- The Barn on Mullan – https://ranchclub.com/barn-events/ – Located in Missoula, MT, this rustic but elegant venue is perfect for your Montana wedding.
Wedding Decoration Deals!
It’s no surprise that weddings can be very expensive, but they don’t have to be. I bargain shopped for our wedding decorations and it made a huge difference. Now is the time to shop those deals too!
- Holiday Lights – These will be going on a MAJOR sale after the holidays. Any extra strands of lights that are on the shelves I’ve seen be as low as $0.50!! Just remember to get those LEDs (I’ll explain in later blogs!)
- Discount Party Sites – If you watch Oriental Trading or other party sites and create an account, they will usually send you a discount for signing up or send you their promotional flyers. Be patient and wait for those deals!
- Add Items to Your Cart – I try to be slightly tricky when I’m shopping for decorations. I’ll add whatever it is to my cart and sit on it for around 1-2 weeks. Usually in that timeframe (if I have an account created) the site will send me discount code to get me to actually purchase that item! Shutterfly is notorious for this! This just makes ordering prints or photo decorations for your big day that much cheaper!
- Wait for a Holiday – You probably missed that big Black Friday events, but don’t fret, the big box stores always have MASSIVE deals around every holiday. JoAnne’s and Michaels especially have coupons that come out during the holidays! Wait until right before any holiday and I guarantee some coupon will hit your inbox.
- Use Coupons – This sounds like a no brainer, but wait for those coupons. I know a lot of the craft stores send out weekly coupons or their item of the week that will be discounted. Be patient and score that deal!
Don’t break the bank on your wedding decorations. Try some DIY, use those coupons, and look for those killer deals! Above all else, enjoy and have fun with this process!
Top 10 Things to do When You Get Engaged!
Hi there! Did you just get engaged? Are you confused on where to start? What to do next? Is your family BOMBARDING you with a million questions?
Well let’s take you through my Top 10 things to do when you get engaged to hopefully set you on the right path to an easy, stress free, and enjoyable wedding planning journey!
- ENJOY! – Seriously, just enjoy this time! Tell the Nosey Aunt that she’ll get an invite (if you want to invite her) and that you and your fiancé are enjoying being engaged.
- Pick a season you want to get married in – I’m not saying pick your date, let’s start broad and work our way down to solidifying a date. Pick a 3 month span that you love. I’m talking temperature, atmosphere, flowers, etc. This will allow you to get ideas for my later points!
- Get your theme on! – Whether it is just the colors or a whole theme to your wedding, try to pick theme of sorts to tie your wedding together. I’ve seen rainbow, country, classic, succulent, the list honestly goes on – There is no right or wrong theme to your wonderful day!
- Choose your Wedding Party – Honestly, I had a blast with this when we got engaged. This is your time to have some fun and ask friend/family to be a special part of your big day! Don’t stress over this though – You have in your wedding party who you want
- Pick a Venue – This is probably one of the most key items on this list. Why might you ask? Isn’t the date the biggest item on the list? My answer to that is no, the venue is. Above we picked a 3-month span that you wanted your wedding held in Right? So let’s find a venue now and see the open dates they have! This takes the stress around planning on a certain date and not booking the venue you want.
- Choose your Date – Now that you’ve seen what the venue has for openings, let’s choose that date. Of course if there is a special day in your mind that you want to plan around – by all means — DO IT! Again, there is no right or wrong order here.
- Book your photographer – Spots fill it VERY quickly! You want to get on booking your photographer ASAP! Check out my page on our Wedding and Videography packages to book with me! https://jpalinphotography.com/pricing/wedding-packages/ and https://jpalinphotography.com/pricing/videography/
- Let’s talk FOOD – Whether you choose a caterer or an old fashion family BBQ, it is always a good idea to start planning your food for not only your wedding day but wedding weekend.
- Save the Dates – Since you’ve booked your photographer (hopefully with me because let’s face it — We’ll have fun!), get an engagement session in so you can send out your save the dates. Save the dates usually go out (roughly) 6 months before your big day or at the very latest 3 months. You want to be sure to give your guests enough time to plan travel and to take time off of work.
- Invites – Get those invites out! Invites at the very latest should go out a month before your wedding day. Again, have fun with these and don’t stress! I’ve seen everything from an email invite to quite the elaborate ones! Don’t forget that RSVP card in there though! That helps to give you an idea of seating and how much food is needed.
*BONUS* Decorations – One of the reasons I had you pick a theme so early is so you could watch for your colors/themed items to go on sale! Weddings are expensive enough, try to save money where you can! Check back later on, and I’ll have a blog on some of the best deals you can find and where to find them for you day!
I hope you enjoyed my Top 10 Things You can do When You Get Engaged! Most importantly (and I think I said it probably a few too many times above) have fun and enjoy this time!
Thankful for You!
I am thankful for all of you, my clients! I feel each and every one of you that I get to meet and work with are a part of my family. From the beginning of scheduling a session to the end when I am handing you that special bag at the end – Just know I enjoy every moment!
Without you all, and the support by family and friends, I would not be able to pursue my passion. I wouldn’t be able to capture the wonderful moments I do!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Holiday Mini Keepsake Sessions
Are you wanting that unique holiday picture? Do you want an experience with Santa for your children rather than just a picture on his lap? Santa is opening his workshop for an amazing event!
We are now booking our Holiday Mini Keepsake photoshoot the weekend of 12/10 – 12/12!! Plenty of time for you to have your photos in-hand for the holiday season!
There are limited spots available – $25 reserves your 20 minute keepsake spot!
Send me an email (JPalinphotography@gmail.com) or an IM with any questions and/or to make a reservation!
More information about this event is on my website under the portfolio tab: www.jpalinphotography.com
Family Sessions
What a blast the Family sessions were with these GORGEOUS Fall colors! Don’t fret if you didn’t get a chance to book though. Winter is almost here and that beautiful blanket of snow makes for some fantastic family portraits.
Why should you book a family session. I can’t tell you how many times a member of the families I book with come up to me and say, “Jauna, you never get these moments back! Thank you for capturing our family”. They are right, and not to get too sappy, but you don’t get those moments back. Capture them, cherish them, and print them!!
We have a digital picture frame that we load all of our family pictures to in order to enjoy those moments year round! I also make specialized prints for the holiday season to hang and enjoy!
So, book now and capture those memories for years to come! I try to be as flexible as possible because let’s face it — Life is busy 🙂
Videography Services
Did you know we offer videography services?
From capturing your special moments on your special day to creating the most unique form of marketing for your business — We have you covered!
How is videography different?
Videos capture more than just the emotion and a visual representation but you get to hear the speeches, laughing, and music from your special day. The motion within the video will bring a smile to your face for years to come!
Is it worth it?
100% – We watch our personal wedding video every year on our anniversary. To hear all the laughter and everyone’s voices makes it a special keepsake!
What to expect with with our video services?
Depending on the package typically you will receive a high quality video to be posted to Instagram and Facebook, a full wedding video, and a special treat that I LOVE to include 🙂 Trust me — It’s super cute and fun!
Trust me — You will not be disappointed in capturing your special day in a video 🙂
July Fun
We have been having a ton of fun around here — Flowers ae booming, Senior sessions are in full swing, and adventures have been plenty — but unfortunately fire season is upon us!
Those pesky fires make for some poor air quality but on the flips side, some great pictures! Just because there isn’t clear blue skies. This doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun! Some of my most favorite pictures come from this time of year — The colors in the sky can be mesmerizing. We do take precautions and watch for air quality alerts and stay inside the studio if need be.
For this month though, we have been taking some adventures and traveling A LOT! It has been a lot of fun but to quote Dorothy — There is no place like home! Even the dogs enjoy exploring but crash when they get home.
Just as a reminder, the 2021 Wedding season is pretty well booked (reach out though — We still have some open spots), but we are booking into 2022 already! Look at the Pricing tab to see the packages I offer plus the services included. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
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