Love, Joleen Photography Blog

New Times, New Places, New Faces

I took this photo of my beautiful mother in law, Kellee, when she was visiting last week. This photo makes me so happy- such a special person to know. And, I bet you can tell, can't ya?  :)

Soooo, we're-a-movin', yes we are! Please bear with me over these next few weeks as we prepare to move back to Orange County. We'll be there full time beginning in June.

We only have THREE more dates available for sessions in May:

Sunday, May 4th
Thursday, May 22nd
Friday, May 23rd

Starting June 16th/ Our New Session Times:

Monday - 4/5 pm
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - 4/5 pm
Thursday - 9 am
Friday - 4/5 pm
Saturday - Any
Sunday - Off

*Please note that maternity and newborn clients can be fit in before the 16th*

I am so thrilled to be closer to most of you again! I'm looking forward to spending time with old friends and making new ones! I think it's going to be such a fun Summer of change. :)

See C.

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these are my favorites from my session on tuesday with one year old "C"

ok i lied because i have to post these photos

I took my little(st) sisters out for a mini, mini session (for web photos like all the other cool kids) and ohmygoodness if I didn't come away with some beauties. Forget flowers, these two are the best subjects, I swear. And, I'm pretty sure that top photo is my favorite of Sarah. Ever. Hope you like 'em girlies!

PS- Don't print the web versions, Mom, I'll give you copies. ;)

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” - Peace Pilgrim

I will be away most of the next few days as my mother in law will be in our home visiting. I cannot wait! We don't get to spend time with her often since she's out of state but our time together is always wonderful. I'm looking forward to long talks, laughter, and a relaxing time.

I leave you with some current favorites of mine:
♥ I am going crazy over this photographer!
♥ A great message (and so creatively written).
♥ Fun project idea.
♥ Great childhood reminding diptych.

I hope you have a lovely weekend.

(Click on the images to view larger.)

Workshop Faves

Not a lot of words tonight because I'm exhausted but I did want to post my favorite images from today's workshop shoot. Talk about blue - eyed babes! Look at these cuties!

Hope you're all having a great weekend. 'night!

Miss M

I am headed to Skye's Soulographer workshop in just a couple hours (woohoo!) but I wanted to post a few quick favorites from this morning's shoot. This is Miss
M and she's a Jet Set Kid. It was super windy and we were climbing around in hills of tall weeds. ;) All and all, a fun shoot - she was a trooper. I hope her mommy likes the sneak peeks! :)

Ruff!

Up until recently I've offered pet sessions, more as an "add on" then anything else. I haven't put any effort into that venture or really developed a strong vision. I'm happy to say- no longer! I've spent the last few weeks thinking about this and making plans. Starting this Summer/early Fall I will have all of the details ironed out and on the website. I will say that I am changing these sessions to Dogs only since that is where my true passion is. We're going to have two types of sessions including non traditional "studio" portraits as well as the oh-so-fun on location sessions.

I am looking for a couple dog lovin' owners / families that would like to volunteer an hour or two to help me develop my vision. In exchange you will receive a complimentary 11x14 from the session and 10% off any prints purchased.  You must live in Coachella Valley, the Inland Empire, or Orange County (or willing to travel).

Please email me if you're interested!

PS- Thanks to Spencer for being such a willing model. :)

Beep, Leave a Message!

If you've called the business line this week or intend to in order to schedule an appointment, please note that we will be unable to return your call until Tuesday. It seems a certain teen has gone off on Spring Break with the biz cell. Leave a message and we'll call you back next Tuesday! Or better yet, email and we'll get back to you within 24 hours!

Spring!

We are so excited about Spring around here! It's starting off to be so incredibly beautiful and full of things we love. We're looking forward to a fun + fantastic season!

Spring is my favorite time of year to photograph! The weather is nice, lighting is perfect, and scenery is gorgeous! We are quickly booking up (and feel so blessed that this is the case). We only have a few more openings in April and May left. If you've been looking for the perfect time to schedule a session let me encourage you to do it now. We'll be moving in June and taking most of the month off before we start our Summer (beach!!) sessions. As always you can email me with any questions or to book your session!

And last but not least we hope you had a wonderful Easter!

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." 1 Peter1:3

Baby Bits + Being Blessed

How's that for a title? :) I just love baby parts! Details of all the rolls and curls are just so sweet. I thought I would share a few more photos of little Miss E. (I hope you like them, Tracy!)

I've spent a lot of time thinking about my life during the last couple of weeks and I feel so blessed. I know I mentioned it before last week- my feeling quite happy. It feels so great to have hope. Even as challenges are thrown my way, (and there have been many!) at my core I just feel so at peace. I *LOVE * my job as a photographer! I am thankful for a talent that blesses others. I was reading my devotional tonight and was so struck by the following verse:

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

Happy Friday, friends!