Great Homemade Photo Gift

With the Holiday season upon us many of us are looking for inexpensive Holiday gifts.
So far my most favorite photo gift idea is Photo Coasters.
I have looked online and found several variations and this is what worked for me!

Materials:
4x6 pictures or 5x7
old Cd's
Card Stock
Spray adhesive (I used Elmer's Craft Bond)
Clear Glaze (I used Krylon Triple-thick Crystal Clear glaze)

Now the process!!!
On a piece of of paper lay your CD with the writing face down
spray on the adhesive and quickly place photo.
Do this for all coasters

Go Back and trim the picture to fit around the CD

Next take your stock paper and do the same process.

Last you take your glaze spray one side and let dry for an hour or more
flip and repeat.
You can add as many coats as you want.

Tips:
-If you prefer you can use laminating paper instead of glaze
-take your time and make sure glue and glaze dry before your next step.
-If it comes apart don't be afraid to spray more glue to attach it.
-Follow all directions on glue and spray's.

A lucky couple could earn Free Photography For Their Wedding!

With 2010 here I am yet again offering one lucky couple a chance for free photography for their wedding.
The package will include:
Full days of service
Fully edited pictures with High Resolution pictures on a disk
Several consultations with your photographer
all at no cost to you

To qualify you must be:
18 or older
Be getting married in 2010
Location of wedding and reception must be in the Metro East St. Louis area
write a short essay, the topic: "How has the economy affected your wedding plans"
must answer a few basic questions:
1. Wedding Location?
2. Wedding Date?
3. Do you have another photographer lined up? (see below)


Terms: If another wedding photographer is lined up please do not apply for the contest. This contest is for those who do not have a wedding photographer. One entry per couple. For more information email: Johnna Bowker info@jlynnprophoto.com

We will never forget!

My family and I would like thank all current and past service members. This past Saturday we went to St. Louis to watch the Veterans Day Parade. It was wonderful to see everyone come out and support of Veterans.

Daughter Like Father!

As a kid growing up you often idolize the ones around you. In my case it was my father. As a child I remember him always carrying around his old Pentax film camera. Thinking how neat and big it looked as a child, I always was curious about the world of Photography. Finally, around 5th grade I became interested in my surroundings I decided to try to get a school newsletter together. My 1st thing was the photography! So I remember asking my dad if I could barrow his camera. After much begging and pleading he gave him. He gave me a short lesson on how to focus, and zoom and the next day I was out their taking pictures of kick ball games and other kids playing. After a couple of months, my dream faded as I couldn't get enough interest in my "dream" I decided to move on.

Then many years later after mother hood was a big part of my life, I began picking up an interest in cameras again. I remember, scared of what would in tale, I called my dad who gave me great advice; "read, read read" which is exactly what I did!! Now two years in business, I am proud to say that I am a photographer!! And I owe to my dad!!

Chris and Joanna's Wedding

I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Chris and Joanna. Their ceremony was delicately picked at Pere Marquette Lodge. Tucked away on a small hill top, over looking the Mississippi river. Pere Marquette not only made for a romantic ceremony and reception, but made for a magical evening.

Joanna, looking as lovely as ever, and seemed sparkled though the excitement of her day.

Her visage was brimming elgance

Chris and his groomsmen were as excited as ever as the photo portrays.

And by the end of the day the couple showed there true love was everlasting.

Congratulations to both Joanna and Chris on there beautiful wedding!

Mini Sessions

JB Photography is offering new mini sessions!
Mini Session are great for those people on the go! Also great for the little ones who can't seem to stay still!

In a Mini Session you get:

30 minutes of Photography time
A choice of one location
Up to 4 people in the picture
A disk with 4 photos for you to use to print and place on the Internet.
Plus proof site to view all photos taken.
All of this for only $65

For more information Contact: Johnna Bowker @ info@jlynnprophoto.com

Times are Tough and I feel Your Pain!!

Times are hard nowadays, people are pinching pennies, cutting coupons, and finding ways to make it day by day. The economic outcome and our future, which use to be bright and glowing is now under turmoil and we never know which way our country is going. We are told it is going up, but many of us, (my family included) are having a hard time finding work, paying bills, and are living day to day.
I will admit I am not a political person, and I will not get into which side I stand for, and to be honest i don't feel it really matters, mainly because this country was built on different types belief systems, and that we are allowed to believe and feel what we want. I fear that many people don't realize how hard and stressful life can be until we actually live it, and to me that is the scary part of this whole situation.
I am a photographer, yes I love what I do! But I am a mother 1st, and taking care of my children is on the top of my list! My children depend on me for love, but also necessities to live and learn, and as i sit here, my husband and I fear that the needs they have may not be met.
This, alone can put a stress on a family, even a family as strong as mine! So, you may be asking your self; are you trying to get people to feel sorry for you? NO! But to show the world that I, just like you struggle everyday. And that if we all come together as a country, we could change this situation, and that we could become the country that we once were! But, it is going to take us all pulling together, helping each other out and showing love for each other!! We cannot depend on anyone, but each other!

So with that said, I do hope everyone has a wonderful Fourth of July, and that you will remember, even if its just for a moment, what this country was founded on. Freedom and Hope!