Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Oscara Oh-Ten, Reminder on my Maternity Leave!

Hello Everyone!

This time we have the lovely Miss Oscara who is a senior this year....but before I go any further with Miss Oscara, if you need information on my maternity leave please refer several posts down to the post entitled "JTP Announcements" and hopefully this information can steer you in the right direction as far as knowing what my maternity leave "status" is and how it may affect you!

But for now, let's get back to Oscara who is my current sneak peak and just one gorgeous gal! I believe she is GSU bound (my Alma mater), and so I say, go Oscara go!! I LOVED the Statesboro life...........wish I could go back sometimes, but then I wouldn't be blessed with many of the GREAT things I have now...like my wonderful husband and a beautiful 2 year old daughter, and of course we can't forget the bun in the oven! :-)! This bun is right at three pounds right now!!! Believe it!

Oscara did EXCELLENT on her shoot....and was up for whatever I wanted, which I loved!!!! I just love it when seniors give me a chance to be creative, but then again I love when they show up with their own ideas too! Win-win. I believe I'll be seeing her back in the spring for photography with her new ride...........I mean, the girl was driving a brand new mustang this time, can't wait to see what she pulls up in, in the spring! Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I hope you enjoy Oscara's sneak peak...I hate to cut this short but life in this computer chair isn't as comfortable as it once was with my "bun"!

Until Next time! :-)!

Jenny

Sunday, September 27, 2009

John Lex IV: SENIOR & USA OLYMPIC WATER SKIER

Hello Everyone!

Slowing-down time draws even closer as I realize that John Lex's sneak peak will be one of my very last, for a very long time, as my maternity leave (from photo shoots only) will begin on October first. Right now I have a waiting list for clients (in case I decide I can handle just a few more shoots) and few creative ideas on how to tackle the waiting list if............ I should decide to do so.......

...BUT it has taken me almost 30 weeks of pregnancy to say, Jenny....it's time to slow down! So we'll see what I can "conjure up" as my father tells me! If you need more information on my leaving and returning from Maternity leave, please refer two posts down to the blog entitled "JTP Announcements". That should give you the information you need! :-)!

Well let's get to John Lex, my new cover model for my website! I just posted his sneak peak and was so excited to do so, my sister-n-law (Whitney) has been patiently waiting to see how her sweetheart looks under my photographic microscope! So what do you think?? DO WE HAVE A MODEL ON OUR HANDS??!?! John Lex did a WONDERFUL JOB, as I wish I could have posted them all!!!!!!

If you don't know John Lex, he is a senior this year and an outstanding water skier. He is a member of the USA Olympic Water Ski Team, and has his own Private lake (Lake Kenerly) where he practices his three types of water ski events. He travels EVERYWHERE to water ski, and we're not talking Cherokee Lake here! He's a pro!

I was trying to figure out if he spells his name "jon" or "john" so I googled John lex Kenerly and found this entertaining video on u-tube and thought I would share the link so you can get a glimpse into how totally awesome of a skier he actually is! I WAS VERY IMPRESSED! Wow, I MEAN SUPER WOW!! Don't just watch the beginning, WATCH THE WHOLE THING...it gets better and better and better!!!!!! GO JL GO! :-)! Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwJg_jRPdIY

Obviously I wasn't the first to look up this video as it has been viewed close to 5,000 times! ;-)! I hope he didn't mind me sharing it....but it is really super cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, that's it for John Lex's blog post....hope you enjoy his sneak peak and the wild u-tube video! :-)!

Until Next time!

Jenny

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Betsey, Reminder on Maternity Leave, and STEVIIIIIIIE!

Hi Everyone!

Ok, so some of you were probably wondering WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO JENNY!!!!!!! It's pregnancy I tell ya! It's making me forget phone numbers, account numbers, whether or not I put the clothes that are in the washer in the dryer....I feel like this baby is sucking all of my brain power out and I just realized, I DIDN'T POST ON BETSY! :-(!! SORRY BETSY!

If you have been reading my blog, you know that I am on my way out for maternity leave in a few short weeks, and am fully booked until that begins on October first. I do encourage you to read the post beneath this one to get full details on all JTP ANNOUNCEMENTS!

In the meantime, I will elaborate on the LOVELY Miss Betsy, an out-of-towner, who really rocked my site for basically a whole week while I doodle doddled around thinking that I had posted a blog on her! Anyway, Betsy is a senior this year and is just a "beaut"...did ya see her lovely locks???? I mean who wouldn't want perfect curly hair like that. My wild fru-fru's were nothing compared to her beautiful main, and we just had the BEST time capturing a few of her senior shots! Betsy is a cheer leader and has roots in Wayne County.............thus from a ten minute conversation, Jake and I basically learned that we might as well be living next door to her and her family.....it's a small world, we know their people, their people know our people in so many ways...........right down to her mom being college roommates with my aunt at UGA! Believe it!

Regardless, I really really really loved Betsy's ability to dress up for pictures, and then dress down in her black and jeans. Did I mention that I love black tops with beat up jeans??? I think it makes for ones sassy portrait. Ask Will Coley..........he rocked his black and jeans! :-)!

Betsy did great, she was a pleasure to photograph....and I can't wait to get her shots to her so she can show them off!

NOW..............The lovely Miss Stevie. She is also a senior this year and also a Lindsay Lohan Look-a-like. Did you see the resemblance folks??? She brought an entire POSSE of friends with her to her shoot and I would like to give a shout out to Mr. Will Coley (second time in this blog, go Will go!!) Mr. Woogie, and their friend......Brittany??!?! Wasn't it Brittany?? Honey, if you're name isn't Brittany don't kick me..........refer back to the first paragraph about mind loss! ;-)!!!!! Nevertheless, "Brittany" was a great friend...who kept having to rub the silver off of Stevie from that giant tank I made her get up on.

I really appreciated Stevie's ability to go with the flow....she said whatever I wanted, and I said YES MAM! Oh yeah, did I mention that Stevie is on the homecoming court!!! Will is her escort.....good gosh Will, that's a THIRD shout out in one blog post.....what has gotten into me. Will cracked me up when he said that everybody would be looking at him at the parade and not her....he is a jokester. In fact Will did so good, Jake didn't have to do the worm for laughs or say anything corny to make Stevie relax....her friends were GREAT at that! ;-)! Thanks for coming guys!

Alright, well I must say, she is a beautiful girl and did GREAT! I can't wait for Stevie and her family to see them all!

Until Next time!

Jenny

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

A few JTP Announcements

Hi Everyone!!!

I need to make a few "announcements" of sorts as I realize that this baby isn't getting any smaller (and evidently, I'm not either!!!)! I probably get three of four emails a day requesting appointments......and have had to turn away so many! (it hurts me, I promise!!)

Ok, So here's the SCOOP:
-I am currently completely booked for photo shoots (two per a week) until my October 1st cut-off date for bookings. October 1st marks the beginning of a semi-maternity leave for Jenny Thomas Photography. I am currently accepting names for a waiting list, in case someone needs to reschedule for a later date.

-I WILL BE available for contact, by phone or email between October 1st and November 1st. (912.294.4544 or jenny_thomas@bellsouth.net) During this time, I will be taking orders, completing artwork, selling proofs, designing graduation invitations for seniors that I have already photographed, and making last minute deliveries.

-From November 1st until mid-February, Jenny Thomas Photography will be COMPLETELY closed for maternity leave.

-I will be returning to the photography scene when I'm finished with my maternity leave, however, I will have a limited number of available weekday bookings. First come, First serve......deposit and session fee holds your spot! I REALLY encourage seniors not to wait until the last minute to book (as far as graduation goes), ESPECIALLY if you are interested in custom graduation invitations, which have been a hot topic around these parts.

On a side note: ********Serious inquiries only. When you call to book an appointment, please be prepared to pay your session and deposit up front, and also be prepared to pay for your order within a week of viewing proofs. It's just the JTP way! I reserve the right to cancel appointments if deposits have not been received within one week, and I also reserve the right to completely delete all digital images if an order has not been placed or payment received within the specified time frame.

I have been very blessed this past year to have so many wonderful clients and make so many new friends! I look forward to many wonderful things/adventures in the next year and I hope that I can be of service to those who are looking for something that is simply DIFFERENT! ;-)!

In the meantime, I hope this JTP announcement can stear you in the direction that you need to go in as far as past and future photography. Don't hesitate to call or email...email is best! :-)

THANKS!

Jenny