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I WON Best of Newark Awards 2020 | Photographer

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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

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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

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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

Lilly Snyder | Hilliard Bradley High School | Dawes Arboretum + Studio

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Lilly was a dream to photograph. She was so photogenic. She really wanted different poses and so I was able to really step outside my box and try some new things and we got some FABULOUS shots!!!

It is clients like this who inspire me and keep pushing me. I dearly love the opportunities being a photographer has given me!

Need to book your senior portraits, slide into my inbox at jdawnphotography@yahoo.com!

Stay fabulous,

Janessa Dawn

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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!
















Sydney Walters | Watkins Memorial High School | 2018 High School Senior

I first met Sydney's family FOUR years ago when they came to get their portraits done at an Apple Orchard. I love getting to work with them and the relationship we have is what I cherish most with my clients. 

We met out at Dawes for the first part of her session. It was a gorgeous evening and as you can see the sun was just starting to set so we were able to get some of that "golden hour" lighting. 

Then, we drove to Watkins Memorial High School where Sydney attends school. Now, don't judge me but this was the first time I had been on a football field. I may or may not have had to take my sandals off to feel it. :)

I was able to get some fabulous shots of Sydney!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share this special time with you, Sydney!

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn

















Baby Jaceyon {Newborn Photography} Newark, Ohio | Central Ohio

  Happy Fall, Ya'll! Even though fall is officially here, it has been so HOT here in Ohio. I am so ready for the cold weather to come so I can weather boots and scarves. Today I wanted to share with you a newborn session from earlier this year. This sweet baby boy did a great job at his newborn session! He is in my Grow with Me package and for more info on that click here. 

Enjoy,
Janessa Dawn


















Abby Reed- Ohio High School Senior Photography {Dawes Arboretum, Newark, OH}



  I love to shoot high school seniors. The thing I love about it is I only have one person to pose and I have more freedom to try new poses. I don't want all my sessions to look alike and so I try to think of new ideas and posing to mix it up.  Last year I had the privilege to shoot Abby's senior pictures out at Dawes Aboretum. She did a fabulous job in front of the camera. One of my favorite spots that we shot from this session was the field of yellow flowers. Abby was not too sure about that but she went along with it and ended up liking them :) Check out some pictures from her session below!

Stay Fabulous, Abby!
Janessa Dawn 













































































































Webster Picnic Session {Newark, Ohio}

   It's officially FALL!!! I have posted a blog post in a while because my life is crazy busy. I love fall and this time of year! It is such a motivating time of year. 
   Here is a shoot that I shot during the summer of this cute family. I love Coke and Coke decor so I decided to do Coke picnic themed sessions. I think this turned out adorable! Jamie and Devin have been great clients of mine from almost the beginning and were willing to modal for me. Sadly, they moved to Florida and I will miss having them grace the front of my camera. I will miss you but I wish you the best!

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa
















Newark Ohio 2016 High School Senior Representatives

    Hey guys! So I wanted to write today about my senior representative program. Sometimes senior pictures can cost a ton of money. I know every parent wants to have their graduate's senior pictures taken. My Senior Rep Program is a great way for YOUR graduate to get their high school senior pictures done with a FREE session.

Here is how it works:

Requirements:
·         First time senior models only – cannot have previously taken pictures with another senior photographer.
·         Must be a senior graduate of 2016
·         Must be energetic, outgoing and comfortable in front of a camera (no modeling experience required).
·         Must be in good academic standing.
·         Agree to ONLY represent J. Dawn Photography your whole senior year and not use any other photographer except J. Dawn Photography.
·         Must have an active Facebook page you can use at all times.
·         You will need to sign a Senior Rep contract and Modeling Release.
·         You must use one of the three Facebook images that you will be supplied with for your whole senior year watermarked with J. Dawn Photography logo.
·         Must have your parents/guardian sign a model release, no exceptions.
·         Parental consent is required to participate!
·         A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot as a J. Dawn Photography Representative!
If no one comes to me with your rep card and books a session, then you will not be able to receive your free deluxe session, 20% off print orders, or $20 in cash.

What’s in it for your graduate?
·         Free 45 minute photo session at one of my outdoors locations {$35 value} in the summer to supply you with pictures for your rep cards and Facebook pictures. {15-25 images}
·         25 rep cards to pass out to your friends
·         FREE deluxe session {$135 value} during your senior year
Studio + 2 locations, 2-1/2 hr session, unlimited outfit changes
·         20% off your prints, package, and CD order.
·         $20 in CASH for every friend you refer that books and completes their senior session and view and order session.



As you can see, this program is a great opportunity for you and your high school senior. Your first session will be THIS summer. To fill out an application, email me at jdawnphotography@yahoo.com OR click here.

I look forward to working with you and your graduate!
Janessa Tedrow