Behind the Camera of JB Photography

Ever wonder who is behind the camera of JB Photography?
Well, that person is me! Johnna Bowker and today I would love to tell you a little bit about myself!

My name is pronounced John-na and I was named after a girl my parents went to high school with

I am an only child

I have two kids and I have been happily married for 8 years

On my wedding day we didn't have a wedding photographer :(

I love HGTV and True Crime Shows

My favorite Food is Pizza

I love to Garden and been told I have a pretty good green thumb

I am extremely close to my grandfather

I use to play ice and roller hockey, I played for 9 years!

My favorite color is Red

I admire Abraham Lincoln

I am obsessed with antiques especially from the 1800s

What to expect when booking with JB Photography!

One thing as a photographer that I take great pride in is my turn around rate on my photos! If you have an upcoming shoot with JB Photography or considering a shoot with JB Photography I would like to give you an inside look on what it will consist of!!

1. Book a session with JB Photography
           Once you book, I take great care in making sure you have plenty of time for your shoot. You will never be rushed though your photo shoot and I understand that sometimes children and pets need that extra time and attention!! Before the shoot begins you must have your payment ready!

2. After you shoot
            Once the shoot has ended the fun process begins. I take great pride in getting your photos to you quick. Once the editing process begins, which usually occurs that same day/evening your photos will become viewable on JB Photography's proof site (http://johnnabowker.smugmug.com/).  In MOST cases your photos will be completely  ready to view on my proof site with in 24 hours. Once all the edits are finished you have the option of letting me know of any additional edits that you would like. This is a free service offered by JB Photography!

3. Getting your disk/photos
             Once your photos are completed you have two options. You may receive a disk of all your edited photos (if included in your package) or you may take them off my proof site (if included in your package). 

A differnt type of party!!

Having a family get together? Child's birthday party? Or just want a unique get together? JB Photography now offers Portrait Parties!

What is a Portrait Party?
A Portrait Party is a fun and exciting way to get your photos done at a reasonable price. As a host of a portrait party you have the opportunity to give your friends and family a different kind of party, plus having your photos done for free!

How does a Portrait Party work?
You, the host will gather 5-10 families/children/friends who wish to have their photos taken. You choose an outdoor location and if you choose you can offer your quest refreshments and food, games and fun. Each session will consist of 30-45 minutes depending on the number of families attending the party. Each session must be done back to back. And after the shoot your guest are more than welcome to leave!

How much do Portrait Parties cost?
For you the host, nothing, plus you will receive your session free and all your edited photos placed on disk with a print release!! Your guest is required to pay  a $30 non-refundable sitting fee. If you quest orders a disk of their photos they will receive a credit of $30 towards the purchase of their disk. Disk price: $75 with Credit: $45

Things to keep in mind:
A minimum of 5 different sessions are required to host a portrait party
Time will be limited so pick your location carefully
Pets and props are always welcomed!!

If you are interested in booking a Portrait Party today please contact me at info@jlynnprophoto.com

visit me on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/JB.Photography.Bethalto

Choosing the right photographer

There are many reason why it is important to choose the right photographer. When having your pictures taken your photographer has only once chance to get it right and there are several factors to keep in mind which include: Portfolio, personality of photographer, and of course price.

First area I would like to touch on is portfolio. With many photographers offering disk I always suggest to check out the coloring of the photos. Do they have a tint to them? Do they look natural? When printing pictures from a CD, chain stores will NOT color correct the pictures and often times there printers are not color calibrated often. Another thing I suggest those looking for a photographer is to browse though several different galleries, many time photographers will use different styles and this will give you a good idea on what type of service you will be receiving.

Second area to look into would be personality of the photographer. Here is a scenario for you, you book a shoot with a photographer, you show up and say you hellos. Once the shoot starts the photographer seems to be in a rush and rather rude. At this point, the last thing you want to do is smile and chances are good that your personality will not be captured. To prevent this I suggest meeting your photographer face to face and possibly see what reviews your photographer has; even if the shoot is for a family portrait, you want to make sure that your photographer is easy going and will give you want you want and need!

Lastly is price. The economy is rough, many are cutting out photography from their budget and chain stores can suck you in with the same boring package with the same boring portrait. Do your research on the average prices of professional photography, look at their work. I have found often times you will get what you pay for. Granite the price may be lower, but the quality we be less than exceptional!


I hope you have found these tips helpful and if you ever have any questions feel free to contact me at info@jlynnprophoto.com.

You can view my work at: www.jlynnprophoto.com
And Like me on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/JB.Photography.Bethalto

Cherish Your Mom's this Mother Day!

On October 15th 2008 my dear mom passed away. She was 42 years old and an incredible woman. She and my father had me when they were teenagers and years later she studied hard and became a nurse. Ever day I miss her and everyday I wish I had taken just one more extra picture, but I know she is smiling down on me from Heaven. So with that being said, this Mother's Day I would like to offer a wonderful Mother's day Session and dedicate it to all the mom's who couldn't be with us today!

This Mother's Day JB Photography is offering a  $50 session and you will receive a photo session and 10 edited photos on disk for you to print or use on facebook! Locations: Downtown Alton, IL, Gordon Moore Park, and Henry Street Park in Alton, IL!


                                                  This is the last picture I have of me and my mom