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

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

My Top Picks for Best Beginner Cameras | Newark, Ohio Photographer

I have people message me and ask me questions about cameras, lens, etc. Whether your a mom wanting to get better snapshots of your babies or an aspiring college student who has always loved photography but has no idea what camera to buy, this blog post is for YOU! It is for anyone who wants to get their toes wet but has no idea how far to stick them in! {I really need to come up with better examples! 😂

Now, on this list, you may notice that I don't have any Nikon recommendations. While I shoot with Canon, I am not a Canon snob. Nikon's are fantastic cameras and if you want to try one, go for it. I have found that students in my classes have a hard time learning on Nikons. They are  more complex with finding different settings. I actually had a student who had a higher end Nikon return it and purchase a Canon because the Nikon was so hard to learn on.

I would highly suggest learning on a Canon and then later, when you are ready to upgrade, look into purchasing a Nikon. I know some people will disagree with me but I have found this to be true with people I have taught.



Great Beginner Cameras:
1. Canon Rebel T7i body only $699.99 {Best Buy}
2.  Canon Rebel  SL2 body only $549.99 {Best Buy}
3. Canon Rebel T6 body only $399.99 with lens {Best Buy}
4. Canon Rebel SL1 body only $439.99 {Amazon} This is an older model.
5. Canon Rebel T5 body only $359.99 with kit {Amazon} This is also an older model but still a good beginner.

Any cameras in the Rebel line are a great starting point. If you don't have the money, don't be afraid to get the older models as a starting point! Just have fun with learning how to use it!

If you want to learn all about your new camera, you can sign up here for my Basic Photography Class!

Stay Fabulous 😘
Janessa Dawn

Paislee's 9 month session | Newark Ohio Photographer | Columbus Ohio Photographer

Paislee's 9 month session turned out SO adorable! She is such a sweet baby girl!

Baby Hudson | Newborn Portraits

Baby Hudson is a bundle of baby. He has grown so much over the last 6 months and I wanted to blog the very beginning. He wasn't the happiness and all he wanted was to lay on his Daddy so we went with it and used his dad as a bean-bag! :) 

I love watching babies grow over there first year. They learn so much their first year and being able to watch them grow and become more alert is amazing!

Wedding Photographer | Central Ohio | Newark, Ohio

Do you need to book a wedding consultation? Contact today and let's meet for coffee and chat about YOUR special day!
Janessa Dawn

Merry Christmas Note and Jenny Dixon {High School Senior} Newark, Ohio

  It is only 13 degrees outside and only 10 days until Christmas. Frank Sinatra is currently singing Hark! The Herald Angel Sing on my Spotify playlist and I wrapped my first several Christmas presents of the season and they are waiting under the tree. I wanted to blog Jenny's senior session from the end of summer. If your one longing for warm, summer breeze instead of the cold, winter chill, you may love this post. I caught that beautiful evening sunlight, the end of summer grass and flowers, and Jenny's sweet smile. 

   The fun part of living in a small town and owning a business is that you may run into clients around town and I ran into Jenny's Mom at Target one day. I enjoyed getting to work with Jenny and meeting some of her family.   

   On an ending note, through the hustle and bustle of the season, the candy canes and Christmas lights, the gift giving and gift receiving, I hope you don't forget that Jesus is the reason for the season and without Him, there would not be a holiday called "Christmas".

 I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Janessa Dawn

A Little Lesson From Living A Busy Life & Halko's 6 Month Session {Newark, OH}

     I am sure you all have experienced how busy life can get, especially summer. Actually, it seems my life is always busy. You may get tired or irritated because your always SO busy and racing the clock. But it was recently brought to my attention that the busyness of life can show exactly how much we have to be thankful for. You have a job which means you can buy the food you need to eat when some go hungry and you can afford to put a roof over your head when some live under bridges. You have weddings and parties to attend which means you have friends in this world. You have grandparents to visit, a Mom and Dad to hug and kiss, and siblings to fight with which means you have a family. You have deadlines to meet, errands to run, clients to met with which means you can afford a car when some people walk and strength to move when some are bedfast or dying. Every morning you are blessed that God wakes you up for another day to love the ones you love, to laugh and smile. So when you are tired from running and it seems the days aren't long enough, think of how blessed you are for what you have and that you can live in a free Country. Life is too short so instead enjoy every bit of, even the busyness. 

    Here is this pretty little girl's 6 month pictures taken in-studio. I think they turned out pretty adorable and she did a great job. I like to try to come up with different sets and the suitcases turned out pretty cute! 

Enjoy!

Janessa Dawn 

Fleming Newborn Session {Newark, Ohio}

     Here are some shots from sweet baby Elliot's newborn session. I blogged the maternity session I shot of his Momma and he is currently four months old so I am behind. :) The fun thing about offering the Grow With Me package is I get to watch these kiddos grow up. I am planning on showing his first year through a collage when all his sessions are completed. If you know someone who is currently expecting, the Grow With Me package would be a great baby shower gift. ;)

Janessa Dawn

Simon Gitchell {One Year Session} Newark, Ohio

   This precious baby turned one year but when he came for his one year session he was as sober as sober can be. We had to reschedule his session in hopes we would be able to get some better shots. He was just not having the whole smiling thing. Thankfully, when he came back we got some cute shots. And how handsome does he look in that outfit?? I LOVE it when Moms put thought into their child's outfits for photo shoots and if you want to make your photographer happy then put some thought and energy into looking cute and put together for your session. Enjoy some of the shots from Simon's One Year session!

Stay fabulous,

Janessa Dawn

Disbennet Family {Studio Session} Newark, OH

Hi Friends!

      Here is the sweet Disbennet family that I shot back in January. They were such well behaved children and that makes my job a WHOLE lot easier instead of chasing kids around the studio and dealing with temper tantrums. trust me..I'v seen several of those. :) The joys of working with toddlers and young children. So high-five to parents that are able to keep their kids under control. It makes YOUR studio experience 1000xs better. I hope you enjoy some shots from the Disbennet's family session. 

Stay fabulous, 

Janessa Dawn

2015 Apple Orchard Sessions {Legend Hills Orchard} Utica, OH

   Happy Wednesday, Friends! I know I said I wasn't going to blog the rest of last years sessions but I think I changed my mind (I'm aloud, right?). :) On October 17th, I had Apple Orchard sessions out at Legend Hills Orchard in Utica, Ohio. I love working with Legend Hills and we got some great shots. I worked with 11 families that day; some new families and some families I have shot in the past. I hope to work with each of them again in the future. Here is a combined post of the families from my apple orchard sessions and I picked just a few of each family. Enjoy. 

Janessa Dawn

The Danison Kids below

The Myers Family. 

The sweet Peirano Family. 

The Meyer family.

Check out the Fordham boy!

The Kipe family.

Check out this Mother and her two kiddos. 

The Stadnicar Family!

The Gitchell family!

The Fisher family below.

The Miller family. Check out all them boys! :)

Photography Class {March 7th and 7th} Newark, OH

Hey Friends! There isn't much time left to sign up for my basic photography class on Monday, March 7th and Tuesday, March 8th from 6-8.  This is for those with DSLR cameras. If you would like to sign up, please email me at jdawnphotogaphy@yahoo.com or call me at 740-974-2902!

I would love to have you in my class!

Janessa

 

Barlett Grandson {Child Location Session} Newark, OH

Toni contacted me about shooting her grandson at her house as a surprise for her daughter. She also wanted me to get some shots of her daughter. We had a great time walking her property and getting some shots. Thanks for letting me get in on this surprise for your daughter! 

Stay Fabulous,

Janessa Dawn

Reed Family {Newark Ohio Family Photographer}

This adorable family came to me during the winter and I thoroughly enjoyed shooting their adorable little guy's newborn pictures. Newborns can be difficult but Mom and Dad were so patient while we attempted to calm him. I have picked some of the favorites from their session. Aren't they adorable?

Stay fabulous, Reed Family!
Janessa

Newark Ohio Senior Representatives Program!

This program is a great way to be an ambassador for your high school and also get your senior pictures done for FREE! This program is great for outgoing guys and girls who are comfortable in front of the camera. I will be accepting 5 representatives for the 2016 high school seniors in Newark and surrounding areas!

For more information and to fill out an application, click here.