Challenging Week...

I don't want to take good pictures. I want to take great photographs that tell a story and set a mood. I have a lot to learn.

This week has been full of challenges.

Challenge #1: For one session, I had planned on take a large family outside for some family portraits, however, the rain made that impossible. If it were just a couple people, I would have given them umbrellas and worked with it. Since it was a large family, and since I don't think grandma would have been thrilled standing out in the rain, I was challenged to shoot a large family portrait indoors. With only two umbrella lights and glossy paint on the walls, the lighting was a terrible problem. Did I mention that I accidentally left the mount to my tripod at home (an hour away) and was stuck with a cheap, wobbly one? Could anything else go wrong? Lesson learned: 1.) check my checklist MULTIPLE TIMES before I leave for a shoot, and 2.) be better prepared for rain.

Challenge #2: I was asked to shoot some portraits of my friend's grandchildren, ages 17, 16, and 1. I checked my checklist several times before leaving for the shoot, made sure all my equipment was charged and working properly, and packed everything carefully. I knew I would be shooting indoors due to the cold weather and chance of rain. I arrived at the shoot a little early to check out some spots, but they were early too so I didn't get much time to look around. I started unpacking everything and went to put the battery in my camera only to find it is MIA. Called my father-in-law (where I stayed the night prior) and he found my battery on the floor where my bag had previously rested. SO EMBARRASSING! Fortunately, this was a friend for whom I was shooting and she was very understanding. My father-in-law (who was 45 minutes away) brought me the battery and the session resumed. During the session, I was challenged by a tired infant (wouldn't you be tired if you sat at a convention center for 45 minutes doing nothing?). I also had a difficult time with the colors of the portraits. My clients had on gray clothing the the walls of the convention center were white with fluorescent/window lighting. Lesson learned: #1.) Arrive at the sites 1 hour prior to check out lighting and photographic spots, #2) Tell my clients to wear dark grays/blacks or colored attire, especially when I am unsure of the lighting, #3) Get more batteries for my camera and keep a backup in the car, #4) infants/kids like props.

Marilyn's Grandbabies and Great Grandbaby...

Marilyn, my "other" mom, asked me to take some pictures of her "peanut" and grandchildren for the holiday season. The weather restricted us to shoot indoors at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne, IN, but we were still able to get a few good shots. "Peanut" stole the show with all her cuteness!!

Emily and Harley

My dear friend, Emily, and her boyfriend, Harley, toughed out the cold and rain with me all weekend for the sake of great pictures! They were sooooo easy to work with handled my scatter brain VERY well! :) I wish you two the best of luck!

Everyday Kalman...

It has been awhile since I uploaded some pictures. Here are some I took of my sweet Kalman today. It is amazing how funny and beautiful the "everyday" parts of life can be.

Website Coming Soon!

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Holiday Portrait Session

From November 25th thru November 29th, I will be doing 1/2 hour portrait sessions for $25.00. It will be a GREAT opportunity to get family pictures for the Holidays! Call me or email me to schedule an appointment. I will be at the following locations:

November 25th (4PM-6PM): Indianapolis/Noblesville Area
November 26th (9AM-10:30AM, 1PM-5PM): Decatur/Fort Wayne Area
November 27th (1PM-5PM): Decatur/Fort Wayne Area
November 28th (3PM-6PM): Indianapolis/Noblesville Area
November 29th (9AM-5PM): Indianapolis/Noblesville Area

If needed, I may be able to make special arrangements to be in Fort Wayne area on Sunday, November 29th for an additional charge. Photos will be taken at the location of your choice, preferably outside. If you need location/clothing suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me.

I can be contacted at (260) 223-0842 or jacky_lynn@hotmail.com.

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! Time to start preparing for the upcoming Holiday season. Whew, I can't believe how quickly this time comes each year!