JK Photography

Goodbye…Major Announcement Part 2

JK Photography — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:08:00 +0000

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!

Mila: Kalamazoo Newborn Photography

JK Photography — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:18:35 +0000

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?

Susan and Kevin: Grand Rapids Engagement Photography

JK Photography — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:58:26 +0000

This has got to be one of my favorite engagement sessions I have shot in a while! I am usually not a fan of snow or really anything cold but after editing this session I think I will start shooting in the winter more often! Whats better is that Susan and Kevin are such an awesome couple…they totally made this session one for the books!

Special thanks to Julie Strating for coming out to do Susan’s make up..I wish we could take you with us to Georgia for the wedding, you really created such a fabulous look for Susan!

Susan and Kevin, I cannot wait for your wedding in Georgia! We are going to have an amazing day Thanks you guys!

Renne Austin: A Bridal Boutique

JK Photography — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:28:45 +0000

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!”

Rochelle + Jim: Trash the Dress

JK Photography — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:10:52 +0000

Here are a few (from the many, many, many) of my favorites from Rochelle and Jim’s “Trash the Dress” session (yes I realize they are not all TTD, we did a little family session before getting down and dirty)!

HUGE thank you to Christina and Time for allowing us to use the farm for this fabulous session, oh and thank you to “Duke” the clydesdale and his animal friends for putting up with our antics

Enjoy the preview you guys, it was such a pleasure working with you, you both are awesome!

C: La Dolce Vita-Boudoir Photography

JK Photography — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:43 +0000

La Dolce Vita Boudoir Workshop Announced!!

JK Photography — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:25 +0000

Over the last few months I have been overwhelmed with requests to teach a boudoir workshop So, I have decided to offer a one time only LDV full day workshop!

Here are all the lovely details :

What: A full day (7 hours including lunch) workshop to learn and shoot boudoir. I will show you different posing techniques, ways to make your clients feel comfortable and sexy, shooting techniques as well as image processing. We will also be covering different boudoir styles such as “romantic” “traditional” and “pin-up”.

Where: Grand Rapids, MI

When: March 16th, 2010 (times will be announced to the attendees)

Who: I will have former LDV clients come in and model for us. We will also have a fabulous hair and make up stylist to provide us with some different looks through out the day.

Due to the nature of this course I will be limiting this class to only 5 attendees. The cost is $600 and a $200 deposit is needed to hold your spot. Credit cards are accepted.

This is your chance to learn how to better your boudoir photography techniques and build a fabulous portfolio!

Contact Jen @ ladolcevitaphotography.net for more information or to sign up

Arizona and Sedona

JK Photography — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:41:07 +0000

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!

Lisa + Brandon: Detroit Wedding Photography

JK Photography — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:33:14 +0000

Lisa had dreamed of an outdoor fall wedding at Detroit’s Metro Beach, unfortunately mother nature had different plans for this day. But despite the sun/sideways rain it certainly did not ruin Lisa and Brandon’s day at all! I loved every minute of this wedding, even though we froze our butts off we managed to capture some amazing moment for this fabulous couple

Lisa and Brandon I hope you guys like you preview, I loved getting to know you guys and I look forward to working with you again!

I want to say a huge thank you to Jen from Kate Linden Studios for being my second shooter! You were amazing Jen, THANK YOU!!

B-Grand Rapids Boudoir Photography

JK Photography — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:26:15 +0000

A little preview from January’s marathon boudoir session…