MAMA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BLOG!

That's right. I've hopped on the new blog train!

I won't be updating this one (not for work, anyways)

it's going back to being my personal blog.

Please visit my new blog, and update your bookmarks

http://jcarawayphotography.com/blog/

ORDERING DEADLINE INFORMATION

Christmas Cards must be ordered by Monday, December 7th at 10pm

Prints for Christmas Delivery must be ordered by Wednesday, December 9th at noon.

Thanks!

Hope your holidays are wonderful!

J

J. Caraway Photography ☮ 2009 Christmas Card Designs!

Below is just a sampling of our 2009 Christmas Card line!

Click HERE to view more!

J. Caraway Photography: Reagan ☮ Brandon, MS Newborn Photographer

This first image is one of my new all time faves!

Dad is into motorcycles...obviously!

This shot was inspired by PinkleToes Photography.

And - this is a storyboard of some of my fave images of Reagan.

J. Caraway Photography ☮ FALL/CHRISTMAS Mini Sessions

***All days are full - If you are interested in being put on the waiting list, in case of cancelations or if we can open a new day, please go ahead and send your contact info - waiting list people will be contacted in the order their email was sent****

It's THAT time of year again!!!

Yep, you guessed it...MINI-SESSIONS!

Be sure to read all the way to the end, to get all the details and rules!

This year, the sessions will be Fall/Christmas. Meaning - if you want season specific clothing, then plan accordingly. (I am not hinting that you should do season specific clothing, just telling you that if you do want it, you should start shopping). I personally love general clothing, so the photos will be able to be used year-round.

We will not have another set of mini-sessions before Christmas, so those of you intrested in our over 75 designs of Photo Cards, plan to use these images!

We will be posting our card designs soon! So be on the lookout!

The photos will be taken in downtown Canton, on the Historic Square.

For those of you who don't know, and a refresher for those who do...here's the skinny on a mini-session...

$25 gets you (2) 5x7's and a set of wallets

There's no sitting fee
Sessions are 10 minutes each.
You will be provided with an online album of your images, which are presented in both color and black and white. You can share this with friends and family, AND for all orders placed within 3 weeks of the album being finished, you'll get 20% off additional prints! All prints ordered after the 3 week period, will be regular price.

Now - some rules :(

- No double sessions this year. Meaning - one session per family. For Spring, we had too long of a waiting list, and with all the rain make-up dates we had, I never got to add another date to get everyone worked in. So, to be fair, and make it where more people can come, everyone is limited to only one session.

- If you STILL haven't ordered your prints from the Spring sessions, you HAVE to do that before Sept 13th (1st day of mini-sessions). You CAN go ahead and book your Fall session, but if you haven't ordered from your Spring Album by 09.13.09, then you lose your spot.

- ARRIVE EARLY. If you are 5 minutes late getting to the photo spot, then that leaves you 5 minutes to take pics, not 10. We book back to back, with no breaks, so if we get off schedule, that makes everyone off-schedule. Allow yourself time to arrive, find a parking spot, find Gabe to check in and pay, then find me. Also - if you plan to change the child's clothing once you arrive, so outfits don't get wrinkled or spit-up on - then plan early for that, as well.

- INFANTS - Your child MUST be able to at least lie on the ground and hold their heads up WELL in order to do these sessions. And, he/she must be comfortable lying on brick or concrete. I don't use blankets in urban sessions, it takes away from the look completely. If your child isn't able to do this, then a regular session is better suited for you.

I will have 5 pettiskirts available for use. If you plan to use one, arrive early enough to choose a color and put it on and get to photo spot.

Below I will post the dates. Send an email to jeanelle1117@yahoo.com or call 601.405.6969 ( No Facebook messages, please)

with the following info...

Dates usually fill up quickly, so if you aren't around your computer often, to check email for return confirmation, then calling may be a better option for you.

- Your Name

- Address

- Phone #

- Children's Names & Ages

- If your children have any food allergies to any treats we may provide (Marshmellows, M&M's & Smarties are usually our drugs of choice)

- Your first date choice - with top 4 time slot choices - remembering that we go in 10 minute increments, starting on the hour...(i.e., 2:00. 2:10, 2:20, etc)

- An alternate date with time choices - in case your first choices are full.

- If you are a new client, please tell me who referred you

Ok - I don't think I've left anything out, but with Gabby Grace calling me into her room every 5 minutes, its hard to focus right now!

Dates...

Sunday - September 13 - 10-2:30 FULL

Sunday - September 20 - 10-2:30 FULL

Sunday - September 27 - 10-2:30 FULL

Sunday - October 4th - 10-2:30 FULL

We may possibly open up a weeknight or two - late evening - like 5:20pm-7pm - but that's only a maybe right now. If Sundays are completely out of the question for you, then email me and let me know that. Those people will get first choice on the possible weekdays that we may open.

We chose to shoot on Sundays, because the square is closed on Sundays. I don't want to interfere with the flow of shopping traffic, and I don't want people in the background of my photos.

Pic of Gabby, taken on the square - click to enlarge

PS - Always remember, scanning/copying photos, trying get screen shots, using my photos on a christmas card, birth announcement, birthday invite, etc that I didn't provide you...is a copyright crime, and is just plain NOT COOL. If you are caught doing any of these things, I will never photograph you again. ☺

J. Caraway Photography: Max ☮ Madison, MS Baby Photographer

Sweet 3 month old Max's sneak peeks are below!

First pic is in his gorgeous, 100 yr old christening gown! How awesome is that!

J. Caraway Photography: Grayson & Finley ☮ Madison, MS Kids' Photographer

Below are a couple sneak peeks from Grayson & Finley's most recent session!

They are so cute! I love these boys!

J. Caraway Photography: Rhett & Colt ☮ Madison, MS Kids' Photographer

How beautiful are these two boys!! Sara - it was a pleasure working with you guys! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Will you vote for J. Caraway Photography?!?!

It'll just take a couple of minutes!

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Thanks for your continued support!!

J☮

J. Caraway Photography: Harper & Cooper ☮ Madison, MS Newborn & Toddler Photographer

I've been shooting Harper for almost 2 years now, so when her mom told me she was expecting again, I was thrilled that the "G" family would be expanding!

So, without further adieu, here's Cooper! He's a big boy! Weighed 9lbs 13 oz at birth! I think he was 22 3/4" long, too! He's about a week old here.

Harper adores Cooper!

And here's Harper in her new room and big girl bed!

Hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek!

J. Caraway Photography: Reese, Drew & Mary Mac ☮ Madison, MS Kids' Photographer

Look at these beautiful towheads!

5, 3 and 7 month old siblings.

J. Caraway Photography: Caleb & Luke ☮ Clinton, MS Kids' Photographer

I went to Clinton last week to shoot the lovely Sanders family. The funniest part of the shoot was when I first arrived...I couldn't find the front door! LOL

Seriously - that sounds nuts, but if you saw this cool house, you'd understand!

I almost had to call to ask how to get into the house, when I finally found a pathway that led me to a door!

We started shooting inside the boys' room, it has lovely natural light. We shot some more inside upstairs, then headed outside. They have a beautiful pond and lots of foliage on their property. And perfect afternoon NON-sun! Almost every spot in the yard was perfect for shooting!

Here are a couple of sneaky peeks for Tekla & David!

Enjoy!

J. Caraway Photography: Abigail ☮ Madison, MS Newborn Photographer

This is precious Abigail! She is about a week old for these shots. Her room is so cute, so of course I had to work it into some of the pics!

Hope ya'll enjoy your sneak peek!

J. Caraway Photography: The Kraft Triplets ☮ Canton, MS Newborn Photographer

Prepare yourself for CUTE OVERLOAD!

These are the precious triplets...Crawford, William & Ellie.

They were 9 weeks early, and are doing wonderfully.

They are about 2.5 months old here.

J. Caraway Photography: Whitney ☮ Canton, MS Children's Photographer

Sneaky peek for the adorable Whitney!

J. Caraway Photography: Cullen & Brayden ☮ Brandon, MS Family Photographer

Two handsome boys and a beautiful location! What more could I ask for?!?!

J. Caraway Photography: The Voss Family ☮ Brandon, MS Family Photographer

How gorgeous is this family?

And so photogenic!

Eren, was great hanging out with ya'll tonight, and eating watermelon!

Here's two sneaky peeks!

J. Caraway Photography: Davis & Porter ☮ Madison, MS Kids' Photographer

I just love homes with cool furniture! This chair jumped out at me when I walked through the door ! I knew it'd make the perfect background! And how PRECIOUS are these kids!?!?! I really have the cutest clients! I'm so lucky!

J. Caraway Photography: Maggie ☮ Madison, MS Newborn Photographer

Here's the beautiful Maggie. And just below the first pic is Maggie with her big sister, Meredith.
Aren't they both just adorable?
Sweet Maggie is about a week old here. She pretty much slept the entire shoot!




Look at that stare! I wonder what's going through her mind here.

J. Caraway Photography: Anna Lauren ☮ Madison, MS Kids' Photographer

Ok - I have to tell everyone that I got my new camera in, and I'm in LOVE! ♥♥♥

Yep - Canon 5D Mark II
Oh, How I love thee...
I've dubbed him "Marky Mark" and my lenses make up "The Funky Bunch"


So - my very first shoot (besides my own kid) on the new camera was the gorgeous Anna Lauren.
This spunky 2 year old is NOT wearing make-up! She just has perfect coloring!

Oh, what I'd give to look like I was wearing make-up when I'm not!

Here's a sneaky peek! (which makes me love the new camera even more! Look at that color!)

as always - click on the pic to enlarge it



Adding another!
Love how the sun lights up the back of her hair!

Won't you vote for us?

http://www.flarecompetition.blogspot.com/

photo #6 - Gabby's Flare!

Please and Thank you!

J. Caraway Photography: Helen Dean ☮ Vicksburg, MS Newborn Photographer

It's so hard to believe that my sweet little Jessie now has a baby!
I've known Jessie and her family for years, and have always adored them!

This is precious Helen Dean, named after Jessie's wonderful grand-mother.
She was the most hilarious woman, ever! I think it's so awesome that Jessie & Kevin named their daughter after her!

Helen did a fantastic job on her first photo shoot! Here, she is just over 2 weeks old.
She slept pretty much the entire time, which is what I love, of course!

J. Caraway Photography: Madelyn ☮ Madison, MS Newborn Photographer

I just love shooting newborns! They are so adorable, and squishy, and curly and sleepy!
How adorable is sweet little Madelyn?!

And she's even more special because she was born on my sweet husband's birthday! ☻

Here, she is 9 days old!

J. Caraway Photography: Reese ☮ Brandon, MS Newborn Photographer

How very sweet is this

J. Caraway Photography: Jamie & Jessica's Wedding ☮ Madison, MS Wedding Photographer

Last nite, I had the privilege of photographing a beautiful wedding @ The Jiggetts' House in Canton, MS.
Congrats to Jamie & Jessica! I hope you two have a wonderful, fun-filled marriage! Thanks for letting me be a part of your important day!

Here's a few sneaky peeks!

J. Caraway Photography: Haley ☮ Madison, MS Kids' Photographer

♥♥♥
One of my fave little girls! (and this is one of my fave pics)

J. Caraway Photography: Meg & Chris' Wedding ☮ Mississippi Wedding Photographer

Yesterday, I was honored to shoot the most beautiful wedding @ the Dunleith in Natchez, MS.
It's a GORGEOUS antebellum home.
The wedding was originally planned to take place on the front steps, but the rain decided to interfere!
So, we went to plan B, and moved the wedding inside to the intimate hallway. It was beautiful and sweet and Meg & Chris looked awesome.

I wish you two the happiest life together, and I thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!

I hope ya'll enjoy this sneak peek of your photos!




The gown



Meg getting ready



Their program - with their rings lying on it.



The gorgeous bride.




Meg & her dad - right before walking down the aisle!