Senior Picture Time is Here!!

Working with Seniors in High School is very rewarding and exciting for me. I find that their excitement and energy are endless, and that most seniors are looking to express themselves, but also to have some control over what they look like and how the pictures will turn out! This gives me a wonderful challenge, and a challenge is what I am always up for!

I had the pleasure last year working with Alyssa who wanted several different poses and a unique look to her photos. We started out in Gordon Moore Park and slowly moved to downtown Alton.
Making sure she was comfortable I gave her the options to pose her self, while giving her suggestions on what I felt would look neat!

I always suggest to my seniors to bring props, clothes, make-up and anything that would show their personality and to show who they really are! And with Alyssa, we captured her in a way that truly showed who she was!

Each year JB Photography seeks out seniors who are wanting creative photos, and are willing to Represent JB Photography! The session will include as many props, outfit changes, and locations as needed to capture there personality. We want to make sure that you are happy with your photos!!
If you are someone you know is graduating in May 2010, we are currently seeking seniors to represent JB Photography!
For more information email me at: info@jlynnprophoto.com

What Has JB Photography Been Up To!!

Spring is officially upon us! The weather is warming up, the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming! With the warmer weather also brings many couples together! I had the honor to photographer a proposal between a lovely young couple. The young man is on his way to Afghanistan.

I also had the privilege to photograph a brother and sister! They were very fun to work with!

Contgratulations to Joanna Abraham, Winner of The wedding Give Away

I want to first of all thank everyone for entering JB Photography's 1st ever Essay Contest! I had so many entries and it was so hard to pick!!
After hours of reading though each entry I have made my pick.
So I would like to congratulate Joanna Abraham for winning JB Photography's 1st every Wedding Essay contest!

She will recieve a full day of photography service for her Wedding and a complimentary disk of all of all of her pictures!!

Pictures Taken For Free!!!

Get Your Picture Taken For FREE!! April 18
Want Pictures of Your family?? Of Your self?? This is your chance!!JB Photography is offering its 1st ever Portrait Party!! When: April 18th 2009 (rain date: April 25th)Time: 9am-1pmWhere: Gorden Moore Park, Alton, IL Details: A Portrait Party is a fun way to try out a new photographer without the risk of loosing anything but your time!You will have 20 mins to have your pictures taken. After the session is up you will be given the link to my proof site. From here you will have the option to buy prints or order a disk with all the photos. The pictures will be placed on the proof site after the day events, they will be fully edited in color. YOU MUST set up an appointment time! Space is limited to 12 families/individuals!If interested please email me at info@Jlynnprophoto.com

Win A photographer for your wedding day!!

Win a Photographer For Your Wedding Day!
Are you seeking a Wedding Photographer? Worried about the cost? Here is your chance to win a photographer for your magical day! JB Photography is Offering an Essay Contest for all engaged couples seeking a Weeding Photographer! To enter you must be an engaged couple. Getting Married this year and Don't have a photographer already lined up!! What you will win: A Full day of my time at no cost to you!A disk of all edited pictures and A print release to print your photos (no cost to you)!A free Proof Site to view your photos and to share with Family and FriendsAn Option to order prints or albums from me if you wish (but this is completely optional and there is no obligation to do so)How to Win:Type up and email a short essay Describing the Moment That you Knew He Was Mr. Right! Entries Need to be in No later than March 1st 2009!!Email address: Info@jlynnprophoto.comREMEBER: there is no obligation to purchase prints! This is legit!!! Have fun and I look forward to every one's essay!!

A new beginning

Their is noithing more exciting than graduating High School. The memories that are gained are not only wonderful but everlasting. As a photographer part of my job is to capture the joy of the past and the hope for the future.


This beautiful young lady gave me the wonderful job of capturing such memories. And I am so glad she did!

The Secret in Print Prices!

One of the questions I ask myself, is why do Professional Photographers charge so much for their prints!
The average photographer charges $30 for an 8x10 and often times the same for a 5x7!! But the question is why??
The answer is for profit! Granite, it is our business and our way of living, but at the same time how can people afford this? Don't get me wrong, even as a photographer and a business women I strive to gain profit, but the margin of profit isn't as big!
One of the things most Pro Photographer's will say is that "We use a pro printing company and that cost more!" Well, the secret is it only cost pennies more than what you can get at most chain stores!!
So, then you may ask, "why are you telling me this, aren't you a professional photographer?" Well, in fact I am, but even as a professional photographer I truly find it hard to believe that charging $30 for one picture is worth it, to both myself or the client. I, just like the other photographers out there use the professional printing companies and yes I look to gain a profit from my prints, but the margin of profit isn't nearly has much as others.
With this said, I am not saying to not use professional photographers!! By all means I encourage everyone to hire them! But, What i do suggest to everyone is to not only look at there work, but consider there print prices!!!



FYI: My prints run $12.99 for an 8x10. From what I am told this is even cheaper than Sears or Walmart!