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!!
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 🙂
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.
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!!
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!
JPalin Photography 