Are you interested in having gorgeous, unique, and totally stunning senior pictures this fall? Do you want your senior portraits to showcase your personality and attitude? Are you interested in senior portraits that DON’T involve posing in front of a backdrop?

Photography by Janiece is now offering senior portrait sessions to Elko High School and Spring Creek High School seniors! We specialize in fun and funky portraits that show off your individuality, your moods, and your sass. Schedule your session now to take advantage of beautiful fall portrait weather.

Photography by Janiece (PbJ) is also looking to hire two senior reps per high school! As a senior rep you will receive a discounted senior portrait session, a set of 50 complimentary 411 cards (these ultra-hip cards are like business cards for seniors with your cell number, myspace info, or whatever you need to help people stay in contact with you after graduation), and 16 wallets. Plus, for every senior you refer to PbJ you’ll receive a cool $15 cash.

I’m looking for a boy and girl each from Elko High School and Spring Creek High School. I want to work with friendly, energetic teens who are willing to show everyone they know their senior portraits from PbJ and share the exciting news of our recent move to this area. 

Want us to do your portraits but not quite sure about the senior rep gig? That fine–I’d still love to help you have an awesome senior picture session with memorable and unique images. Plus, bring a friend along on your session and you’ll each receive $25 off your session fee and a complimentary set of wallet prints featuring the two of you.

Don’t wait to schedule your session because space is limited! Call me at 738-8527 or drop me an email at photographybyjaniece@gmail.com. I can’t wait to meet you!

 

I know September just started, the kids are barely back in school, and Christmas is ages away. I know! Believe it or not, though, now is the time to plan for holiday card sessions. If you want that perfect family portrait to send out with your Christmas cards this year, I’m probably not the photographer for you. But if you want a fun, playful, unique, and wonderful family portrait that captures your family’s personalities and relationship quirks, I definitely fit the bill. My card sessions are fun and playful–they’re less about saying "cheese!" and more about capturing true interaction between family members.

Does your family love to spend time on the water? Book a session with me at the lake–we’ll play on the beach, get a little wet, and have a blast. Are you a ranching or farming family? I’d love to come to your property and photograph you in a field, near your barn, or with your favorite animals. If neither of those options strike your fancy, think of the things that make your family unique–my job is to capture those traits and help preserve memories.

Some dates to keep in mind for this fall:

The absolute last day that you can schedule a session from which to order holiday cards is November 15. Since I already have very limited availability for this fall, I have two dates for portrait sessions open in September, two dates in October, and one in November. Those times will fill up rapidly so contact me today (email: photographybyjaniece@gmail.com or phone 775-738-8527, 509-209-3435) to book your family’s time. 

Card orders must be placed no later than November 22 so I can get all the orders in by Thanksgiving and ship out cards to clients no later than December 1st. The earlier the better for these orders, as my print lab tends to get very backed up this time of year.

Print orders desired by Christmas are due by December 5 so that I can guarantee Christmas delivery. This includes all canvases, albums, or other specialty items.

After all that business talk, I just have to share the beautiful cards I’m offering this year!

 

Click here to view a larger version of this poster or visit my website http://www.photographybyjaniece.com and enter the password "holiday" in the client proofing area to view each individual template. As stated in the flyer, these cards are completely customizable as far as colors, fonts, and greetings.

If you are not immediately taken with any of these designs, I can custom design three cards based on your family’s clothing choices, location, and style preferences for a $75 design fee payable up front. After you select which of those three you want, you may make several changes to get a truly custom and unique card.

Finally, if you prefer to send individual photos with your Christmas cards, I am now offering individual files priced at $75 each. Digital files are available only with a portrait collection purchase (no exceptions).

Full sessions for this fall are $100 for up to two hours with between 25-40 proofs to select from. If you’re interested in only a family portrait (without individual portraits of your children or sibling groupings) consider a family mini-session for $50. A mini lasts 30 minutes and you will receive 10-15 proofs to view and order from. 

This is it, guys and gals! Photography by Janiece is officially going on hiatus as of today until I can get everything set back up to practice business in Elko, Nevada. We’re moving in a few weeks and the internet in our home will be turned off today. I have to pack and get everything ready, so I won’t be posting or have regular access to email.

I do have several shoots already lined up that I will complete–sneak peeks and galleries will start to be available after August 20.

Thank you to each and every one of my clients over the past year. It’s been an honor to work with you and photograph your families at special times in your life.

 

I’m so excited to start handing out these cards!

To get the word out about my Fresh Faces Campaign and the FREE mini-sessions I’m offering this spring, I’ve ordered these postcards to carry with me. So often I see adorable children (everywhere I go, it seems) that I would love to photograph. Curls, red hair, sass, sweetness–there are so many things that make children precious and special! So now I’ll have postcards to give to parents to invite them to try PbJ. If you know of anyone who would love a free mini-session, please direct them here! I’ve set aside a good amount of time for this over the coming month. 

 

 

With spring slowly creeping into Spokane, I’ve decided to run a special, one-time promotion to attract new faces for my website, blog, and marketing materials. The Fresh Faces Campaign features 20 minute mini-sessions, to be held in downtown Spokane or on the South Hill, for free. Yes, that’s right, I’m looking to attract a diverse and beautiful selection of babies, children, tweens, teens, and everyone in between for showcasing online. Mini-session participants will also receive one complimentary 5x7 with a signed model release.

This promotion is open to past, present, and future clients. Due to the nature of a mini-session, we can only do either group or individual shots, as they are too short to fit in a huge variety. A mini-session would be perfect for getting a few outstanding images to give as gifts for Mother’s or Father’s Days–both coming up in the next few months! PbJ’s standard portrait policies will be in effect.

Rather than the typical 25-35 images to choose from that you get with a typical session, mini-session participants will receive 5-7 poses to select from, and they will be held at one location with one outfit.

If you’ve been waiting for good weather to get your portraits done, now is the time! You can’t beat an offer like this. I’ll be doing a limited number of mini-sessions each week, and preference will be given to clients wanting to book a week day. Call me at 509-209-3435 or email me at photographybyjaniece@gmail.com to schedule your session today!

 

I love living in Spokane. I moved here with my family two and a half years ago when my husband started law school at Gonzaga, and we all have really fallen in love with this city–the people, the parks, the atmosphere, and everything else that makes Spokane such a jewel of the Inland Northwest.

I love the shopping in Spokane. With everything from major national chains Pottery Barn to local places like Boo Radleys in the downtown area, I could wander the streets for hours. And who doesn’t love the amazing park system we have here, with neighboorhood parks scattered so thickly that any real estate listing in town could include "near a park" in the home’s description.

What I want to do is find the local places and businesses that really make Spokane unique. Where is the best place for a burger and fries? What is a good location for, say, kite flying? This is where I need your help, readers! I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to all things Spokane, so I’m looking for suggestions and nominations on what you consider to be the best of Spokane.

I’ll show you one of my favorite places–you’ve probably driven past this location dozens of times on your way to the northside. The first person to comment and correctly identify this location gets a FREE session with Photography by Janiece to be held in April 2008 (new clients only, please). Hint: This location is not really a traditional destination.

Let’s here those guesses! And while we’re at it, tell me the places you think are the greatest in Spokane!  

 

 

I’m thrilled to roll out our newest offering at Photography by Janiece, Picture Playdates. Similar to a Pampered Chef party, a Picture Playdate is an event where a hostess invites guests to a day of mini-sessions with Photography by Janiece. Sessions can be held at the host’s home or another location of their choice. In return, the hosting family will receive a print credit for 20% of print sales from the party event.

Interested in fairytale or storybook portraits? You can specify a “theme” for your Picture Playdate—we’ll work out all the details together. I’ll supply custom invitations to fit the ideas you have for the party.

To reserve their slot, each guest (or family group) will be charged a $25 reservation fee, which will be applied as a print credit if their order is received on time. Guests will receive eight or more beautiful proofs to select from when ordering. Mini-sessions last 20 minutes and are for up to four people. Those wishing to include more people than four or who want more time will be charged an additional $25. Time-slots are limited to eight guests per party.

Contact me at photographybyjaniece@gmail.com to schedule your Picture Playdate. Only one portrait party is available each month, so call now!

Picture Playdates are available in Spokane, Washington, and Missoula, Montana, and their surrounding areas.

Well, okay, maybe spring is not here, but in one tiny corner of Spokane, you can enjoy balmy temperatures, beautiful blooming perennials, and the fresh scent of things growing. Where you ask? The Manito Park Gaiser Conservatory, of course! My girls and I needed a change of pace this week, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the "garden," as my three year old calls it.

Natalie just wanted to run . . . 

And since Bailey is obsessed with all things dress-up these days, she was thrilled when I told her she could wear her princess dress, shoes, and wings at the garden. Two happy girls makes one happy momma! Not to mention all the photo ops available . . .  

I’ve started booking sessions as far out as July of this year. If you’re thinking about getting portraits done this spring or summer, now is the time to schedule! Since I’m limited in the number of sessions I can do each month, I expect to be scheduled several months in advance. You can check out my calendar on my main site, Photography by Janiece, or simply email or call today to set up your appointment. Spokane is beautiful in the spring, so don’t miss out this year’s glories!

Wow, thanks everyone for making our "It’s Hip to be Square" contest a huge success! We received a total of 120 votes.

In first place with 40 votes,

In second place by a hair, with 37 votes

 And in third place with 10 votes,

I’ll be ordering the winning prints today. First place gets a 12x12, second place an 8x8, and third place a 5x5, each with accompanying easel for display.

Unfortunately, since we didn’t receive 25 comments on the contest, we will not be awarding a free sesison at this time. Keep your eyes here, though, for more contests and fun in the coming weeks!  

It’s finally here! The contest will run like this. I selected my top ten favorite images from 2007 to showcase in this contest. For each image, I did an artistic treatment as I would if the image were ordered through my "It’s Hip to be Square" line. (See here for more information on that line.) You (and anyone else you may share this contest with) get to vote on your favorite image. Please vote only once to keep this fair–I can check where votes are coming from.

At the end of seven days (January 28th at midnight) I will tally up the votes. First place winner will receive a 12x12 It’s Hip to be Square product, second place winner an 8x8, and third place winner a 5x5. No substitutions on winning images, please.

Now, for those of you who are not past PbJ clients, there is also a little something in this contest for you! For every 25 comments I receive on this contest entry I am giving away a free mini session to one of the people who comment (new clients only, please). The session will be held in February for 30-60 minutes at a location of the winner’s choice. When you comment, please leave your email address so I can contact you after the contest is over!

Let’s get to the pictures!

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I’m thrilled to announce the first of my new product lines, "It’s Hip to be Square." Featuring a favorite image cropped to a square and artistically treated to make it a true work of art, each "It’s Hip to be Square" art print will be printed on linen-finish professional photo paper, mounted on sturdy styrene, and sprayed with a protective lustre finish. Each square art print is delivered to you with an attractive black metal scroll-work easel for immediate display and enjoyment. Smaller squares are perfect for placing on a decorative table or desk while the larger items make a wonderful addition to a photo ledge or fireplace mantel.

"It’s Hip to be Square" items can be ordered in 5x5, 8x8, 12x12, or 20x20 sizes on lustre or metallic finish paper. Samples will be available for viewing next week, but here is an idea of what they may look like.

 

As soon as my samples are ready, we’re going to kick off this new line with a contest! Stay tuned! 

***Edited to add product samples. Vote in the contest now!*** 

 

Are you thinking of getting some portraits done of your child but you’re not sure if you want traditional photos? Consider booking me for a storybook portrait session! Prices are the same as listed on the website http://www.janiecephotos.com but the difference is that I supply costumes and props to fill out the storybook theme!

I worked with my daughter this week when she became Little Red Riding Hood. She loved spinning and twirling in this gorgeous Little Red cape.

 

Your photos can go beyond ordinary, as well, like in these. Vintage or other creative photo treatments take photos from portraits to true works of art featuring your child!

 

I also have a collection of princess and fairy items. Tinkerbell made a recent appearance in town!

 

Book a portrait session and mention the term "storybook photos" and receive 10% off your regular session sitting fee and print prices! 

I’ve worked out the kinks with my website hosting service and am proud to announce the launch of my new website! Photography by Janiece is a full service site, with client proofing galleries, all my contact and pricing information, and interactive slideshows of my best images.

Keep an eye over there and here for announcements of special offers and promotions. Today, for example, the first interested client who contacts me through my website will receive 50% off their session fee for this holiday season! (Session must be completed by November 30 to receive discount.)

And now, a photo to make you giggle. These are my adorable nieces, and I asked the older sister to come give the baby a kiss. She put her own spin on it.

 

The votes are in for PbJ’s first Cover Child Contest! I was hoping to announce the winner on my new site, but it turns out that I need a bit more time for the company I’ve been working with to get it "live" and ready to go. Soooooo, without further ado, the winner is . . . entry #2!! I had the joy of working with this adorable little girl and her family in July, and I’d say they’re about due for another session anyway. Please contact me to claim your prize!

I also promised that one lucky voter would receive a complimentary session with PbJ to be held before the end of the year. Andrea Cronrath, please contact me to schedule your session!

I’ve also worked out a little discount for the rest of you who voted. Contact me this month (October) and receive 10% off a session and 10% off print prices when you order!

And I can’t possibly post without sharing a photo, so enjoy another peek from my engagement session last weekend! 

Just a reminder, the Cover Child Contest ends tomorrow at midnight! If you wish to vote or want anyone else to vote for your child () be sure to let them know!

And of course, I can’t post without sharing a photo! As I’m organizing my photos for me new website I came across this picture I took in June of my daughter’s best friend. They moved away the next month and I know her mom hasn’t seen this yet, so aren’t you all lucky? She is such a cutie! We miss you, Miss B!

 

I am thrilled to announce PbJ’s first Cover Child Contest! If this is successful (that is, if you are interested in this kind of thing), I’ll run these contests every three months or so. Here’s the scoop. . .

I’m building a new website. One that showcases my photos much more attractively, is easier for me to update, and is much more user friendly for you! I should have the website done by next Monday. I need to select a stunning photograph to feature on the main page of the site, and this is where you come in! Since I am kind of partial to many of my photographs, I thought it would be fun to ask for votes on which kid you would like to see featured there!

In addition to being featured on the main website and here on my blog, the winning Cover Child will receive 50% off their next session with Photography by Janiece, a complimentary small collage (5x10 or 8x8 sizes). Also, one lucky voter will receive complimentary session with PbJ! Share this with as many people as you want, but please remember that you only get one vote per email address. Let’s keep this fun!

Here are the entries! 

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I’m gearing up for my October mini-sessions and finalizing all the holiday cards designs I’ll be offering. I have a few time slots open for this upcoming Saturday, October 13 and several left for Saturday, October 27. The 13th should be perfect for capturing gorgeous fall colors at the Finch Arboretum. For more information, check out the "seasonal specials" page linked at the top of this blog. Sessions need to be booked at least three days in advance, but the sooner the better to get the date you want!

And, of course, I have to show you the cards!

All cards are designed as 5x7s. You can order them as either standard photo cards or deluxe folded cards with a personalized message inside. Both come with envelopes, naturally. If you’re interested in receiving your cards with envelopes already addressed, please enquire about options!

If you’ve visited Photography by Janiece (PbJ) here before, you may be a bit confused by the new layout. No worries, however, because this site will soon no longer be the main website for PbJ! I am thrilled to announce that a new, easy to navigate website is in the works so I can more easily showcase all the lovely images I have been creating lately. The new site will be located at www.photographybyjaniece.com or www.janiecephotos.com and will feature the work I have been doing this summer. Watch for an announcement coming soon for our grand opening with giveaways, contest, and prizes!

If you are a new visitor to our site, you can take a look at the links at the top of the page. In those  pages you’ll find our photographic philosophy here at PbJ, our current pricelist, and an announcement about our Christmas card specials.

Stay tuned for a Cover Child Contest for your chance to help select an image to be featured on the main page of our new website! The winning child will receive a free session with PbJ and one lucky voter will also receive a free session! Details to follow.

Before I sign off today, I just want to share a few photos of the special loves of my life. Many of you may have wondered which of the children featured on the site are my girls. So here they are! We had a fun little mini-shoot at Manito yesterday when we stumbled across a small lollipop patch. It was amazing!