Newark Ohio Photographer

Kallie | High School Senior | Newark High School

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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!!

Baby Crew | Newborn Portraits

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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!

Taylor + Cutler | Summer Wedding | Zanesville, Ohio

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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

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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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Kenton Thomas | Newborn Photography | Ohio Photographer

I am trying my hardest to blog more this year. I promise. It just that a week goes by so fast and then I realized I haven't blogged for several weeks. Life gets hectic. Work gets hectic. Sometimes it's hard to keep everything straight and get creative. 

What do you do to stay inspired? Let me know in the comments!

I wanted to share this beautiful baby boy and his newborn session. He is SO precious! and absolutely adorable!

Stay fabulous,
Janessa Dawn














Top 5 Memorable Places to Propose in Licking County | Newark, Ohio Wedding Photographer

It's February. The month of love. Honestly, I love Valentine's Day and since I am a Wedding photographer, I wanted to post my top five memorable places to propose in Licking County.



Newark. I love this little town. Honestly, it's probably been one of my favorite places I have ever lived. Since all of the revitalizing they have done downtown Newark, it keeps getting better!

Valentine's Day is coming up soon and we all know there will be lucky ladies all over Central Ohio who's boyfriends will "Put a Ring on It". So in anticipation for Valentine's Day and wedding season, I have put together my top 5 most memorable places to propose in Licking County (yes, this is the romantic side of me is coming out!).



1. Dawes Aboretum in Newark, Ohio
If your girl the outdoorsy type? Go for a romantic stroll through Dawes Arboretum. A romantic proposal around one of the ponds or on the look-out deck would be perfect for her.

2. Canal Market District - Downtown Newark, Ohio
Is she more of a city girl? I love downtown Newark. After a dinner at Park Place Bistro, take a stroll around the square and pop the question at the Canal Market District. It;s unique and beautiful plus you can get a view of the court-house!

3. Ye Olde Mill - Utica, Ohio
What girl doesn't love ice cream! This place would be romantic along the stream and private!

4. Infirmary Mound Park - Granville, Ohio
If your a picnic kind of couple the Infirmary Mound Park in Granville is gorgeous during the spring time!

5. The Granville Inn - Granville, Ohio
Who doesn't love Granville? The Granville Inn has all the feels. Beautiful,  Quaint, unique, romantic. This place would be perfect!



I hope somewhere a girl's dashing Prince Charming finds this useful.

And...you know who to call once your engaged for engagement and wedding photography, right? ;)

Stay Fabulous my friend!

Janessa Dawn

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

















Logan and Kyndal 1 year and 4 year Birthday Sessions {Newark, Ohio Photographer}

  August is quickly coming to a close and some of this cooler weather has me dreaming of Fall. I can't believe how quickly this year has flown by. Time passes so quickly and yet I fail every day to enjoy every moment and keep a positive attitude even when things aren't going the greatest. 
   Today I wanted to blog Logan's four year session and Kyndal's one year session. Logan does such a great job at his sessions. This lovely family is one of my loyal clients and I love getting to work with them. Kyndal was scared at her session and wanted nothing but for her mommy to hold her. So I went with whatever I could get and I was able to get a couple of cute shots of her. One year olds have a mind of their own and sometimes they just aren't up to the job of smiling! 

I hope you enjoy seeing Logan and Kyndal's birthday sessions!
Stay fabulous,
Janessa Dawn















Elliot Fleming {One Year Cake Smash Photo Shoot} Newark, Ohio

 Happy Monday!
   Today I wanted to share Elliot's One year birthday session from February. I loved getting to see him grow over the first year of his life. He is a cutie! Honestly, its forming relationships like the one I have with this family that makes my job SO much better. I love it. Now that I am a Realtor, I am currently selling a photography client's home and let me tell you that is extra special!

I hope your enjoy Elliot's One year portrait session!

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn

















Kaylee Woods {Maternity Session} Newark, Ohio Photographer

  Happy Monday, Friends! It was a sunny, spring day with a cool breeze. I wanted to get my Monday blog post in and decided to blog Kaylee's Maternity session out at the Bryn Du Mansion. She bought this beautiful burgundy dress and I loved getting to work with her. I particularly love when my clients put thought in to their attire for their shoot. That makes me a happy photographer!

Until next time,
Janessa Dawn





















Owen Kemp {One Year Cake Smash Session} Newark, Ohio Photographer


   Sweet Baby Owen is one of the sweetest baby's I have ever met and that is probably because his parents are also so sweet. I love working with the Kemp family. I had the honor of meeting them this past Fall at my Day at Dawes fall sessions and I so enjoyed getting to work with them. 
    Owen did such a great job at this session. We did a simply cake smash set up and it turned out a classic. Thank you, Josh and Julie, for letting me work with your family. It is my pleasure!

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn










Aker Family Pictures & Paislee's 3 Month Session {Newark, Ohio Photographer}

   Time passes so quickly and the older I get the faster it disappears. It's already May and time is marching on. Before I know it, I'll be shooting Fall pictures {not to rush things}. Today I wanted to share the sweet Akers family pictures and Paislee's 3 month pictures. I met Amber when I shot her maternity session last year and I love getting to work with her family. 
   I shot her Mom and siblings a couple years ago and I didn't even know they were related when I first met her. It really is a small world after all! 

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn 

















Sherah Siders {Studio Session} Newark, Ohio Photographer

  Happy Monday! Today I wanted to blog my cousin's birthday studio session from January. When your a photographer, you usually get roped into taking your family's pictures. Tonight I am heading out to shoot my Sister's High School Senior pictures. Time flies when your having fun! 

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa