Misc.

Goodbye…Major Announcement Part 2

Mar 04, 2010 | 1 Comment »

This announcement has been a long time coming :) After many many months of hard work I am finally ready to say goodbye to JK Photography. I have loved and nurtured this company for 7 years now. But the time has come for me to move on to bigger and better things.

Don’t worry, I am not going away :) I am thrilled to announce the launch of my brand spankin’ new business: Jen Lynne Photography! Its still me, just a new face! In lieu of this excited new change and this final blog post I am posting some of my favorite images for your viewing pleasure :)

For my current and past clients, this will not effect your current packages or contracts…just the name is changing :) In addition to that La Dolce Vita will eventually be getting a new blog home, but for now you can still find updates here.

To my family, friends and all my clients..Thank you for making these past 7 years an unforgettable experience! I look forward to working with you all for many years to come :)

Enjoy the pictures!

Mar 04, 2010 | Categories: All, Destination Weddings, Engagement Photos, Family, Kiddos, Misc., Personal, Photography, Senior Pictures, Trash The Dress, Travel, Wedding | 1 Comment »

Mila: Kalamazoo Newborn Photography

Feb 17, 2010 | Leave A Comment »

Meet baby Mila. She is the daughter of Jackie and Matt, my bride and groom from 2008!

I couldn’t be happier for them..isn’t she just so cute?

Feb 17, 2010 | Categories: All, Belly and Baby, Kiddos, Misc. | Leave A Comment »

Renne Austin: A Bridal Boutique

Feb 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Renne Austin Bridal Boutique is the dream child of my client Angie Austin! They had spent months decorating and planning and it all paid off when they finally opened the doors for the big grand opening! I was honored to be not only the official photographer for the grand opening, but the official photographer for the store! If you are looking for a unique wedding dress and fabulous customer service, stop in and see the girls. You can also see some of my work hanging on the walls! They are located downtown Grand Rapids just next to Monte’s and O’Tooles.

I do want to give a HUGE shout out to some of the vendors that helped make the grand opening a night to remember:

Hannah Kaniewski from “Weddings from A to Z“

Jen Ederer from “Modern Day Floral“

Ken and Alex from “MiraBella Confections” (Probably some of the best and most beautiful wedding cake I have ever tasted!)

And the amazing Le Jardin did the catering, I was totally amazed by their creation “Le Jardin Creations”

Here is a little blurb from Angie about her shop:

““I started this company because I have a passion for fashion and beautiful designer dresses. There is nothing better than helping someone find the perfect dress that is going to make their occasion a memorable one.  I want to give clients the opportunity to find the one dress that will make them feel beautiful, stunning, amazing, I could go on! I offer a large selection of new dresses in stock and available for special order.  Depending on your needs, we ensure that you will receive the dress you want.
We treat each client to exceptional service to ensure that your event is exactly as you dreamed!”


Feb 12, 2010 | Categories: All, Misc., Recommended Vendors, Wedding | 1 Comment »

Arizona and Sedona

Feb 03, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Its been a long time since I have posted something personal on my blog. I was scrolling through some images I took while spending Christmas with my family in Arizona! It had been quite some time since we were all together for Christmas so it was nice to relax and enjoy the family :) My nephew Haiden turned one and it was his first Christmas, talk about being spoiled, I don’t think he even opened all his presents!

We also have an Aunt who lives close to Sedona and she was gracious enough to take Wally and I out hiking through the red rocks..I just love how the color out there photographs. I am shooting a wedding in Sedona next January and cannot wait do take my bride and groom out for their portraits!

While we were there, mother nature did not seem to want to let us forget about the weather at home..It snowed (my parents live in Prescott which is about 5000ft elevation, so this is not uncommon)! Since this was Haiden’s first time experiencing snow we all stood around him taking pictures while he sat on the cold wet ground..that lasted about 3 minutes and he was done..LOL!

Anyway, enjoy the pictures :) It was so fun to go back through these and remember how wonderful my family is!

Feb 03, 2010 | Categories: All, Family, Kiddos, Misc., Personal, Photography, Travel | 1 Comment »