Ohio wedding photography

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

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

Maddoxx | Baby Mechanic Theme Photo Shoot | 1 Year Portraits

"We don't have failures; we have lessons". This is powerful. There are a lot of times I feel like a failure. These thoughts can bog me down so much that I lose sight of my true value. I love this quote. How can we start looking at our failures as lessons and move on to be even more success for having gone through that? It's hard and it sure takes a positive attitude to look at failures as lessons!

I wanted to share with you this baby mechanic themed photo shoot requested from one of my Mom's. I love when clients bring their own ideas to the table! It gives me a chance to add variety to my portfolio but also get away from my "normal" routine!
















Brittany, Joe + Girls | Family Portraits | Newark, Ohio

This beautiful family 😍 Brittany + Joe are so sweet. It is another family that I have been able to capture and establish a sweet relationship with. How precious are their girls? They are clients that drive ONE hour to come to the studio for their shoots! 

Honestly, best. job. ever!

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn













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














Luke + Ashley | Engagement Session | Coshocton, Ohio

It is almost July and I have only blogged ONE time this year! Guys, I stink at this! I am wanting to make this a weekly habit but for some reason it always slips to the back burner!

I shot Luke and Ashley's Engagement Session downtown Coshocton, Ohio and at The Historic Roscoe Village in Coshocton. It was my first time time shooting there! I love shooting in new locations. It allows me to be more creative and enjoy new spots. 

Be looking for their Wedding coming up on the blog soon! 

Until next time,
Janessa Dawn























Brandon Vaughn {Senior Session} Central Ohio

I made it. I made it through Real Estate school. Honestly, that is exciting to me but the hard part isn't over yet. I have to pass a National and State exam in order to be licensed so I still have a lot of studying to do. Seeing my certificates make me proud. I love, love, love owning my own business so having a real estate and photography business is going to be challenging but hopefully rewarding. I have new ideas that I want to try and find new ways to grow both of my businesses. 
Today I wanted to blog Brandon's first half of his senior session. He needed a yearbook photo so we did his studio portion and when we get a good snow, we will go outdoors to his outdoor location and get some awesome shots. We are waiting on this crazy Ohio weather. Here are some pictures from his studio session. I love my High School Seniors! 

Until next time,
Janessa Dawn



















Romantic Summer Styled Wedding Shoot {Newark, Ohio Wedding Photographer} Dawes Arboretum

   I wanted to share with you the wedding styled shoot I had over the summer. I collaborated with local vendors in Newark and a wedding dress boutique in Columbus. All my vendors were SO fantastic to work with and I hope to work with them in the future. I put out a model call and received a dozen emails from couples wanting to model for me but when I seen Tommy and Alexis I thought they were so adorable. They were so great to work with and went along with anything and everything I needed or wanted. I am currently trying to get this styled shoot on a wedding blog and if that happens, I will definitely share it.

 2017 is going to be a busy year for me. I am only going to book four weddings in 2017 and since it is peak engagement season, it is important to book your wedding photographer early because they book fast. I would love to work with you!


Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn


Vendors: 

Hair and Makeup: http://www.bellezzaspaonline.com/
Dress: http://www.sgebridal.com/Home.html
Tux: http://www.callmrtux.com/
Flowers: http://linnetsflowers.com/
Rings: http://www.pughsjewelrynewarkoh.com/
Cake: https://www.facebook.com/triciassweets








































Will and Stacey Carter | Wedding 2015 {Royal American Links Golf Course + Central College Church}

    Will and Stacey just celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary last week and I am so happy they asked me to share their special day one year ago on September 26th, 2015. It was a beautiful occasion. The ceremony was held at Central College Presbyterian Church in Westerville, Ohio and the reception took place at Royal American Links Golf Course in Galena, Ohio. I picked around 30 images to share of their special day. I am wanting to start booking more brides and with the 2017 wedding season coming up, please email me if you want wedding prices. 


Stay fabulous,
Janessa Dawn