Gebrekirstos Family

My favorite part of being a photographer is making friends and building lasting relationships. Meski is one of those relationships! I loved getting to work with her and her family!

Evan Gyure | Gahanna High School

Maddy | Child Studio Portraits

Maddy | Child Studio Portraits

Cheyenne Broseus | Licking Valley High School

Sharing Cheyenne Broseus | Licking Valley High School

Dayla Dever | Tri-Valley High School

Dayla Dever | Tri-Valley High School

Kallie | High School Senior | Newark High School

Whoa!!

We need to take a moment and catch up! It has been waayy too long since I have been on any social media on these accounts! My life is booming busy. Last year (2020) I was part of my family's startup business called 3G Concrete Coatings. My sisters and I run this business and my whole year was devoted to setting the company up. Also, as Director of Training at Century 21 Frank Frye Real Estate, I worked along side my Broker to develop a training program for 2021!

SO many amazing things are happening and opportunities that are presenting themselves. This year my commitment is to post more on Social Media..and this time I am keeping this commitment because I officially have an assistant to help me!!

So my life revolves around the company I run with my sisters, training at C21 Frank Frye, my own photography business, and now getting my personal real estate business back where it needs to be!

Stay tuned!!

Jenna + Nick | Engagement Portraits

Jenna and Nick….a sweet sweet couple that I have loved getting to photograph and capture this special time in their lives. Here is their engagement session that we shot in Cincinnati at Music Hall!

Kristen + Nate | Noblesville, Indiana

Happy September!!!

I am so excited that Fall is right around the corner. It is my favorite time of year and I am so ready for cool, crisp air. I despise summer weather especially when I am photographing weddings or portrait sessions. It is miserable!

I wanted to share a wedding from last year that I shot in Noblesville, IN. It was a beautiful, calm wedding for Kristen and Nate. I enjoy those days. Sometimes there is way too much drama to make photographing a wedding enjoyable.

Thanks for following along on my journey!

Janessa Dawn

Baby Crew | Newborn Portraits

I feel like simplistic portraits are so beautiful. I tend to shy away from buys backgrounds and sets…maybe I should change that but I feel like that is something that sets me a part from other photographers. If I am photographing your child, I want that to be the main focus…not bears, trucks, cars, dolls, etc.

Enjoy Crew’s newborn portraits here in the studio. He is such a handsome boy and very alert!

Baby Chase | Newborn | J. Dawn Studio | Newark, OH

This is why I love being a photographer…

I have known Hope and Tyler for several years. They have become faithful clients. I shot their daughter’s newborn pictures, family pictures, and now, their newest addition! He was such a sweet baby boy!

Flair Sands | High School Senior Representative | Newark High School

The beautiful Flair Sands!

Broker Open House | Residential Real Estate Photography

It’s July 1st?! I have no idea where this year went. It definitely has been a weird one!

In case you didn’t know, I am a realtor as well as a photographer. I wear any hats in many different businesses. One of my newest opportunities was the chance to photograph a Broker Open House for a local real estate agent and lender. It WAS SO MUCH FUN!

It was a stunning, beautiful listing and my main job was to photograph head-shots for agents touring the property. We got some great shots and I am so happy that Tiffany and Sarah asked me to join them for this fun event!

Karli Predieri | Granville High School Senior | Bryn Du Mansion

Taylor + Cutler | Summer Wedding | Zanesville, Ohio

Taylor and Cutler.

Such a beautiful couple. Taylor was a beautiful Bride and so calm and kind. I loved getting to photograph their wedding at Scale Haus Banquet Barn in Zanesville, Ohio.

It was a super hot summer day. We sweated a ton but we got some beautiful shots!

Enjoy a peek into their wedding day!

Janessa Dawn

I WON Best of Newark Awards 2020 | Photographer

Today I am serving up something special!
I WON BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE BEST OF NEWARK AWARDS FOR 2020!!!!
THANK YOU!!! I love and appreciate all my clients plus all you who follow my journey, like my work, and support me!

This is such a difficult time. I’m hanging on tight, never giving up, and going to continue to push towards success. This is not a time to be discouraged. This is a perfect time to do those tasks we don’t have time to complete any other time.

"If we are all going to be destroyed . . . let that bomb [virus] when it comes find us doing sensible and human things—praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep . . ." C.S. Lewis

This is a time God is calling us back to our families. Back to the basics of life. A chance to reprioritize.

Stay strong.

Stay Fabulous!

Janessa Dawn

Julie + Dustin | Granville Ohio Wedding Photographer | Fall 2019

Thompson Maternity Session | Granville, Ohio Bryn Du Mansion

Professional Headshots | Granville, Ohio Newark, Ohio

Today I wanted to share with you a small portion of what my Professional Headshot portfolio looks like…just in case you are looking for a photographer to take some updated headshots for you!

I do in-studio headshots or outdoor headshots. It depends entirely on you and what you want!

Gabriella | One Year Portraits | Granville, Ohio Portrait Photographer

This beautiful little girl…

I have known Naomi for literally years and was so excited when she asked me to capture her little girl’s one year birthday portraits. Now Gabriella wasn’t exactly in the mood for portraits but, like always, we nailed it and got some beautiful shots!!

Do you need one year portraits for your precious baby? Shoot me an email!

Janessa Dawn

New Studio Space, Year 2020, + the Pargeon Family | Granville, Ohio Photographer

New year, new goals.

New year, new resolutions.

Can I get an amen?!

I started the new year out planning for 2020. I love the saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail!”. This is 100% true. So this year, I made sure I have plans, processes, and procedures in place for my businesses so I don’t loose my mind.

Also with this new year comes…drum roll please… A NEW STUDIO!!!!!

Friends, I am so excited to share this space with you. Since I don’t have all the furniture and decor and everything set up, I haven’t filmed a tour. That is coming hopefully this month. Maybe next.

BUT I did want to share a family portrait session that I did in the new studio. I loved getting to meet Jennifer and her kids. We had so much fun at our session plus I am in love with the quality that I am able to produce in the new studio.

Here is a peek into their session:

Lots of content coming your way in 2020! If you need a portrait session, head over to the contact me page and let’s connect!

Stay fabulous,

Janessa Dawn