Where do I begin with this amazing family.  They are truly like no other family I have photographed.  I have known Ruth since high school.  I have photographed this family since little M was 3.  I photographed their engagement session, their wedding, family sessions, and when little S was born, her newborn photos.  Now that S is a little older, we were able to squeeze in a session down by the Santa Monica Pier.

They are my biggest supporters, good friends, and I feel like I'm part of their family!  Each of them, including Ruth's parents and grandparents, hold a very special place in my heart!  Helping them document their gorgeous growing family is what I consider to be an honor!

I love you guys very dearly!

xoxo,

Jackie

This family is just utterly adorable.  Professor Matamoros is a Latin Dance instructor at the high school that I teach at.  He also has his own dance studio and being Cuban, he's got a lot of flavor to his rhythm.  Which is no surprise he was able to win the heart of such a gem like Laura.  Along with their gorgeous children, they are a fun family to be around!

Thank you so much for having photograph your family!  It was an absolute pleasure!

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Esta familia es sumamente adorable.  El Profe Matamoros es instructor de Ritmos Latinos en la prepa donde trabajo.  Incluso, el Profe tiene su academia de danza y siendo Cubano, le da un pasito extra a su ritmo.  Por la cual no fue una sorpresa que capto el corazón de una gran mujer como Laura.  Junto con sus hermosos niños, son una familia divertida!

Muchas gracias por darme la dicha de fotografiar su familia!  

There is something special about teaching.  Especially when you teach the minds of high school kids.  These young adults are impressionable, moldable, and yet are fighting tooth and nail to be heard, to be their own person, and to navigate in a world where they're not sure where they fit in just yet.

These are also the same young adults that change the future.  They grow up, educate themselves, and are pushed into the world to change it.  During the last two semesters, I've had the pleasure of working with this kids.  Talking, and getting to know them as a group and as individuals.  And I will say this: they will leave their mark on this world some day.

Good luck guys, in everything that you do.  Do it with integrity, never lose your dignity, and always, always be true to who you are no matter what.  Don't give in to the naysayers and always look forward.  For the time has come for you to change the world.

xoxo,

Jackie

Hello California clients!

I am making my way back to California to visit and prepare for my *ahem* wedding! While I'm there visiting, I would love nothing more than to update your family portraits for you!  Or if you're a senior who will be graduating, or just a sexy vixen who wants some boudoir action, I'm ready for you!

Take advantage of this super great deal on a session and digital hi-res images delivered via an online gallery.  Quick and easy to get your photos updated :).

The dates available are June 11th - June 28th.  Make sure you share this around, when you refer two new clients my way, I will shoot your session for free! Now that is a darn great deal!  Make sure you book before May 30th!

Can't wait to catch up with you and take your new photographs!  Make sure your share and have your friends book so you get your session free! ;)

Summer is calling!

Maternity sessions are so fun for me.  I discovered that they could probably be my favorite kind of portrait session.  It could be the fact that there is something undeniably sexy about a pregnant woman.  Sexy and magical all at the same time.  It is also temporary, which makes photographing maternity sessions a special and momentous occasion.  Many woman have commented, usually after their family sessions, that they either never wanted maternity photos or just never thought of it until it was too late.  I high recommend getting them done, even if you're not a big fan.  The reason is because of how temporary being pregnant is.  I myself have yet to go through pregnancy, however, many clients have expressed that each child is different in the womb.  No pregnancy is the same.  Which is why I stress that they are a must have.  Not all maternity sessions need to have the belly out; it's all about what you're comfortable with.  And I am more than happy to guide you on wardrobe and location ideas.  Just get the darn session done ;).

Penelope + Gerardo decided to have half of the session indoors, with a more serious studio feel, and the other half outdoors.  I love this combo for maternity photos.  It creates lots of variety and allows us to really get a great mix of serious and happy photos.  For the studio, we dressed Penelope in two pieces of fabric.  Yep, good old fabric with nothing special to it.  Tied it to the back to cascade and boom! Instant maternity wardrobe.  This can be done with any kind of fabric, sheer, white, black, and even a soft rose o blue.  Penelope chose white, and she looked gorgeous!

The rest of the session was pure fun! A little park then some hills and absolutely perfect.

Una vista previa solo para emocionar las chicas quienes me encantó fotografiar!

Despues, les compartire mas fotos de esta divertida sesión!

February 10th marked the start of my 2nd year of teaching photography.  It has been such a wonderful experience trying out new techniques to inspire the creative minds at the high school I teach.  It is really rewarding to see them progress and really learn something along the way.

This past week we learned studio.  I set up my strobe in the classroom, had Douglas, our model come and sit for us, and starting to show the kids different light setups using only one light.  Instructed them on how to create moody light or high key lighting. 

Here are a couple of Douglas doing what he does best.  I can't remember if one or both of the photos were taken by a student- either way, great, great job!  I edited the photos to enhance them just a tad.  Which is what the students are learning as well this semester!

una sesión hermosa de unos clientes, que se han convertido en amigos, mas hermosos.  muchas fotos están por venir!

Reserva tu  sesión 614.502.0285

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For my clients in California that I photograph, get ready to be blown away....

Pinhole Press

is a company that offers clients who have digital images to upload and create stunning albums, prints, greeting cards, calendars, etc. and all at great pricing.  All of their products are pre-made templates where you simply drag and drop your images and you can create something out of those stored away images on your computer.

Many times, myself included, we want something easy, quick and simple to do with our photos.  Maybe we are too busy at work to learn photoshop to design an album, or you just don't know where to begin.  

Pinhole Press

is your answer!  To all of my clients that I deliver digital images to, this is a great website to design away and even have your prints custom framed.  They have so many options, of which I have highlighted some in the photo below.  

So just click on the following link and get started on creating something beautiful with your images!

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If you're asked to put in a photographers code, just use Jackie Lamas Photo :) 

Here is a screen shot of the website itself...

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Oficialmente ya es PRIMAVERA!!! Primavera es perfecto para hacer una sesión sea individual, en familia, o con tu amor!  

Recuerden que tambien viene el Dia de La Madre. Regálale una sesión a tu mama para tener un recuerdo que jamás se olvidará :).  

Reserva tu sesión antes del 31 de Mayo para aprovechar de este buenisimo precio que regular esta en $4600 pesos.  Llame al 614-502-0285 o por correo via hello@jackielamasphotography.com.  Reserva hoy porque se estan llenando las fechas rapido! 

Feliz primer dia de Primavera!

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