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

Arowyn Salon {Lifestyle Newborn Session} Officially a Licensed Realtor in OHIO!!

Happy Monday! Today I wanted to blog Baby Arowyn's lifestyle newborn session back in January. She is a beautiful baby girl. I so enjoyed getting to capture her newborn pictures and now I get to watch her as she grows up. She wasn't too interested in sleeping so we were able to get some adorable shots with her eyes open. I prefer that they sleep but it is nice when I can get open eyed shots and present those to the parents. 

I officially am a Realtor in Ohio with Century 21 Frank Frye Real estate!!! I have been working on getting it since early January and I became licensed on 2/13/17. It is crazy where life leads you. Honestly, I wouldn't have thought I would have been a photographer and real estate agent when I was 13 but I love owning my own businesses and the clients I get to work with. So if you know of anyone who needs to buy or sell a home this year around central Ohio, you know the drill! 

No matter where life leads you, always stay true to yourself and your dreams. 

Stay fabulous, Friends!

Janessa Dawn

About Janessa Dawn

    

     I first discovered photography when I was 9 years after my mom and dad gifted me with my first digital, Kodak, point-and-shoot camera. Yes, the no-looking-through-a-view-finder and hopefully-your-picture-won't-turn-blurry-from-holding-it-so-far-from-your-body type cameras. From there my love grew into purchasing my first DSLR at 15 years old and offering photoshoots when I was just 16. I am a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography, Business Management graduate at Ohio Christian University, and pursuing a Real Estate Agent in the state of Ohio. 

    Now, I have become an aspiring entrepreneur who has owned her own business for three years and has a boat load of life lessons to learn. I love my clients-new and faithful. I strive for customer satisfaction and relationship building between me and my clients. I love capturing a newborn and then reading a mom's response like, "These melt my heart! Thank you for capturing these moments of our miracle babies!". I love seeing that mom or grandma tear up over their family portraits. I love when a session doesn't seem to be going very good with a toddler and I put some adorable images out of the hat at the parent's view and order session. I love all my clients. I love my clients who have been with my for a couple years and put up with my mess ups. I love my new clients who search for a photographer, find my name somewhere on the internet, and then book a session not completely sure of how it will turn out. I particularly love when clients keep coming back for more.

So, if you are looking for a family or wedding photographer, I do believe you found the one!

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

Beginning My Real Estate Journey and Valentine's Day Mini Sessions! {Newark, Ohio} Columbus, Ohio.

    Happy Monday! This is my first blog post of 2017. I know...that's sad. This year I am starting another business venture. I decided to go into Real Estate along with my photography so for the past two weeks I have been in classes, Monday-Thursday from 8-5:30. I'v had so many definitions, terms, and laws crammed into my head and after sitting in a classroom for nine hours, there is only so much a person can do. So I end up surfing my social media accounts on multiple occasions while jotting down notes and highlighting important information. It honestly has been a good experience and its going to be a good adventure. 

   As for photography, I am hosting my annual Valentine's Day mini sessions on Saturday, February 4th. Yes, it's that time of year again. Honestly, I love all the hearts, love quotes, reds, pinks, and everything else pertaining to the love month. These mini sessions are only $45for a 30 minute session and 50% off of CDs. If you would like to book a slot, please email me at jdawnphotography@yahoo.com.

Until then, stay fabulous!

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

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


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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

Ohio Fall Mini Session at Dawes Arboretum {Newark, Ohio}

  Does anyone know what tomorrow is? It is the first day of FALL! I am so excited for fall. The pumpkins, colorful leaves, pumpkin spice latte's and bake goodies, and fall pictures with clients. See what I did there? 

  I am happy to announce my Day at Dawes which will be Saturday, October 22nd. Now, I already have a couple slots booked before I even released this special. The sessions will be $35 for a 30 minute session and 50% off of CDs making them only $50.00. Fall is my busiest time of year so take advantage of this opportunity. I would love to work with you and your family. To book your session, please give me a call at 740-974-2902!

Janessa Dawn

A heart full of client love and Kyndal's 6 month Session {Newark, Ohio}

  I finished a 6 week newborn session last night and later on in the evening posted their sneak peeks on Facebook. Some photographers may not do this but it is something I like to do for my clients and for myself. It gives them a sneak into the final product of their session and it makes me feel better to read their positive comments about my work.

  As I sat down here at my desk, my heart was full. I love capturing a newborn and then reading a mom's response like, "These melt my heart! Thank you for capturing these moments of our miracle babies!". I love seeing that mom or grandma tear up over their family portraits. I love when a session doesn't seem to be going very good with a toddler and I put some adorable images out of the hat at the parent's view and order session. I love all my clients. I love my clients who have been with my for a couple years and put up with my mess ups. I love my new clients who search for a photographer, find my name somewhere on the internet, and then book a session not completely sure of how it will turn out. I particularly love when clients keep coming back for more. So if you are my client, know that I love you and your family and I am thankful for each of you.

    

   Sweet, baby Kyndal came into the studio for her 6 month session in August. I had the privilege of capturing her newborn pictures earlier this year. It is fun so watch my newborns and kids grow up over the years.  Wait...did I just call them mine? It is fun to get to hold a newborn baby every so often...who doesn't love that?

Thank you, Hope and Tyler, for bring your babies back once again.

Janessa Dawn

Mary Salon - Fashion Shoot {Bryn Du Mansion} Granville, OH

I am so happy that Mary has asked me to shoot the pictures for her fashion Instagram page. We always have fun chatting about different clothing pieces we see, among many other topics. When I shoot a client at an outdoors location they usually have to change in their car. Mary usually brings many different outfits so she ends up changing in a hot car without hardly a complaint. I mean who sticks a Louis Vuitton bag in a tree? I will say that shot turned out pretty cute though. :) I love this shoot with her because we got some ridiculously adorable shots and working with just one subject allowed me to step outside my box and try some new poses and locations around Bryn Du Mansion. Trust me, there have been shoots with other clients where I haven't felt quite up to my A-game. Sometimes I need to take a step back, readjust my focus, and plunge ahead. 

Stay Fabulous,

Janessa Dawn

Drema Barnes {2016 High School Senior} Columbus, OH

Drema is adorable. I shot her senior session back in March along with Alexis Terry's Senior session. You can see pictures from her session at the link. They both did great and we had a good time. I know I have said before and I'll say it again, I love shooting seniors. It is a lot less complicated shooting one person versus three or four. I love a cute family but it is nice to break from that and focus on one individual and implement the different poses and ideas you can come up with. Drema, follow your dreams. You are a special girl and never forget it. I wish you the best. 

Stay Fabulous,

Janessa Dawn

Alexis Terry {2016 High School Senior} Newark,OH

Hey Friends! I haven't been able to blog for a while because I have been so busy. Do I say that every time I write a new blog? I think I do but life is definitely crazy. Today I am blogging Alexis' senior pictures that we shot back in March for a simple in-studio portrait session. Alexis goes to my church so our Pastor brought her and Drema, another senior I will be blogging, down on a Tuesday evening and I shot them both. Alexis did such a great job and I enjoyed getting to work with her. She graduated and she is now taking college classes at Devry. I wish you the best, Alexis. Never stop dreaming. You are a special young lady and you can be anything you want to be. 

Stay Fabulous,

Janessa Dawn

Ivan Edbrooke {2 year portraits} Photographer in Newark, OH

    Sweet Ivan was every photographer's dream two year old to shoot. He listened SO well and he posed and smiled like a champ. This makes my job 1000x better. These types of two year olds are rare and few and far between. Somehow he must have missed the worst of the terrible twos or he was extremely happy that. Whatever the reason is behind this sweet little boy, I enjoyed shooting and spending time with this Boy. 

Enjoy,

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

Drumm {High School Senior} Newark, OH

Hi Friends! 

    Here is some shots from Hannah's High School Senior Session at Bryn Du Mansion. Her Dad booked her session in February and let me tell you it was FREEZING cold. It didn't affect her much though. She went along with my ideas even though we had to stop for a warm-up break. Check out her session below. 

Stay Fabulous!

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