Seniors What to Wear!

Preparing your senior for their pictures can be a difficult task. One of the biggest questions I get is "What should I wear?" "What type of things should I bring?"

So today I would like to give you a few clothing tips to make your Senior Portraits a memorable one!

What Should you wear?

Clothes should represent who you are and how you want to be remembered. Try to keep them simple and most of all comfortable! Keep in mind that during your shoot you will be moving around a lot (sitting, standing, laying on the ground) and you want to make sure you will be comfortable while doing different poses. Since your shoot will happen outdoors and walking will be involved try to keep your shoes comfortable as well. Or bring an extra pair of slip on shoes to wear while walking!
Another factor to keep in mine is your year book photo. Check with your school to make sure of the regulations on what is required and not allowed. Typically this photo is done first!

What to bring?

Are you into sports? Music? Have a special hobby? Feel free to bring your own props to add to your photos. After all these photos are to represent you as a person!
I also suggest bringing water, snacks, touch up make up, hair brush, and a friend or two!
But most of all bring your smile and have fun!!

What to Wear: Families and Children

You searched and searched and you finally found the perfect photographer. Your session date is set and retainer paid! Then you realized, you have no idea what to wear!

Clothes are an important aspect of your photos, and today I hope I can help you by giving out a few tips on what to wear to your photo session.

Families/Children
-keep it simple
      simple clothing will help to bring out your personal beauty.
-Be comfortable
      Chances are you will moving around a lot and changing positions and  locations during your photo session. Wearing both comfortable clothes and shoes    will make your experience more enjoyable.
-Be yourself
       Wear clothes that represent who you are! When you look back at your photos you want to look back and remember who you were at that time!
-Prepare you outfit(s) of choice the night before
         Make sure your clothes are ironed and fit properly the night before. For little ones bring a couple extra outfits just in case of stains or accidents.

So as you can see choosing your outfit for your photo shoot shouldn't be to hard! Be yourself, be comfortable and be prepared! If in doubt ask your photographer for pointers! 

Stay tuned to next weeks blog: What to wear High School Seniors!

A Joy to Photograph!

This beautiful young lady was such a joy to photograph! Photographing adults can be exciting and different. You have different challenges that you must conquer to get that perfect shot.

But as a photographer I am always up to a good challenge! 

You may ask what kind of challenge I had with this beautiful young lady? Often times in adults the main challenge is getting the real and relaxed smile. We all have those photographs were we are saying "cheese", but what is the fun in that? My goal as a photographer is to make sure that each photo represents who you are as a person, to show your true self and to most importantly show case your beautiful smile! In this young lady's case it was very easy!

Look Who Is Four!!

I had the wonderful honor of photographing four year old Payton. 

Payton was such a doll to work with! And her smile was to die for. Photographing children is always so much fun, not only dose it give you permission to be a little silly, but you can almost get away acting like a child yourself. 

There are many challenges when working with little ones, but I find with great patience  good jokes, and maybe a little bit of bribery the photo session can end in all smiles for all involved!

Thank You Ms. Payton for being such a sweet little girl and allowing me to capture your special day!!

Custom Photography! Don't let it scare you!

Custom photography is a luxury and not always right for everyone. Unlike chain stores, a Professional Photographer can give you a unique a different approach in capturing your  memories.

Families though, can often times get a major shock when it comes to the cost of custom photography. There are several reason why the cost of a professional photographer is different compared to those who are hobbyist photographer or a retail studio. 

With a professional photographer you are paying for the one on one time, experience and eye. They have countless hours of training and spend thousands of dollars on equipment to make your experiences more enjoyable! Retail stores are more worried about getting you in and out. The time spent with the photographer at a retail store is on average of 30 minutes. A professional photographer will spend hours if need be to capture that perfect shot. 

In this day and age, just about anyone can "claim" to be a professional photographer. Unfortunately, many families are lured into the "deals" that these so called professionals offer, and when clients walk away they are often times disappointed with their experiences they had from these photographers. It is very important to make sure your custom photographer is established and they know the in and outs of their business. 

So when seeking out a photographer, whether it be retail or professional, shop around. Look at style of the photos, don't let price of a custom photographer scare you and remember the old saying, you get what you paid for. Often times in photography this is true. 

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).