the janelle vano studio blog

One more post for tonight

Can't you just hear their little giggles!! 

 

-j

Sneak Peek from the West Bottoms

This is the third year that I've photographed this family...LOVE THEMl!

 

It's not too late to set up your photography session before the holidays! Send me an email if you'd like more information.

 

-j

 

 

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my job?

I guess that I haven't...since I haven't posted on my blog in a while. But seriously....I love what I do!! I love meeting so many amazing people, I love going on adventures to find the perfect shooting locations, and I really love capturing special moments in time....like this family silhouette. 

 

It makes me smile every time I see it! And it's definitely worth every chigger bite that I picked up while laying in that grass :)

Many new images will be posted soon!

-j

Celebrating 50 years together!!

These two are just ADORABLE!! And telling you that my daughter and I enjoyed spending the afternoon with them is an understatement! My cheeks were seriously sore from all the laughing and smiling :D

 

Tree says "You'll always see him holding my hand.", then Doc replies "I have to hold her hand, so she can't get away!" 

 

 

 

Doc was giving Tree a push on the swing, then jumped on the one next to her. As soon as they were matched up, Sabrina and I said "Now, you're married!"...and I snapped this next image.

 

I love the way he's looks at his wife...

 

 

 
This session was not only fun, but truly inspiring! During a time when divorce rates are so high, it was wonderful to see this type of love, respect, devotion, and friendship in a marriage!

So, what's their secret to making it 50 years? Doc says it's the ability to laugh at yourself...but mostly you try to laugh at the other person :) LOVE IT!

Because of these two, I have been completely inspired to photograph more married couples...and possibly create a coffee table book titled "How to be GOLDEN" :) 

If you have an anniversary coming up and you'd like to document your relationship, please send me an email to schedule your session.

And remember, today is the last day to get in on this summer's promotion...purchase a $300 certificate (for yourself or given as a gift) and you get the session for free. The certificate needs to be purchased today, but the actual session just needs to be booked before September 1st.

-j

Cutie Patootie #2...is almost here

I had the worst dream a few nights ago!! In this dream, I was meeting my best friend to do her maternity session and her water broke right before we got started! Then, something happened (one of those fuzzy places in dreamland that I can't really remember) that prevented me from photographing the birth! I was just sick about it! These were two beautiful stages in my friend's life, pregnancy and birth, that were forever gone and I hadn't documented either. So, of course the next morning, shortly after waking up and remembering this nightmare....I gave my friend a call and said "We have to get together..QUICK!".

The first maternity session I did for this beautiful family was done more than 3 weeks before cutie patootie #1 was due...but then he was born just 9 days later! And you can see by these images, that she looks like she could have this one any day now! I'm so glad the sun came out this weekend and we were able to meet up!! At least the first part of my dream didn't come true :) 

Isn't she one of the most beautiful pregnant ladies you've ever seen!! SERIOUSLY!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back to the stone wall...where it all began so many years ago :) Love the love!!

 
Send me an email if you'd like to set up your maternity session.

-j
 

Mini birthday session

I recently started offering mini birthday sessions because kids change so fast and it's important to document each stage before it's gone! 

$175 for one child:: includes my session fee for a 30 minute mini session, 4x6 proof set with 8-12 images, and (1) 8x10...session must take place within 2 weeks of child's birthday. 

I happened to meet little 'S' and her mom just after she turned 6...perfect timing! And such a fun age :)

 

 

 

 

Send me an email if you'd like to set up a mini birthday session for your child!

-j

One year old cuteness

Yesterday was fantastic!! After days of almost constant rain, the clouds opened and the sun came out! I was able to photograph this little doll for her 1 year session and do a maternity session for my best friend (I'll be posting some of those images later today).

I had such a hard time choosing my favorites to post here...so many good ones!! I can't wait to show her parents all the proofs when we get together for their viewing on Tuesday :) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Send me an email if you'd like to set up your photography session!

-j 

 

Bath time fun...in the kitchen sink :)

 

 
-j

Send me an email to set up your photography session.

 

12 day old sweetness

I met this sweet family almost exactly 2 years ago after the birth of their first child. So, I was beyond excited to get the email letting me know that they had a new little one and they wanted me to come photograph her! As many of you know, I'm a real baby lover! But, I have to say this little girl was a particularly easy newborn to photograph! She was so content and absolutely adorable!! 

This first one is so special...it not only captures the new baby, but also the smile on her proud daddy's face :)

  

 

Do you see the concerned look on big brother's face? He's not upset about the new baby in his home...it's the umbilical cord that's got him really worried. Sweet little guy really wanted to try to wipe it off :) 

 

 

This next one is one of my personal favorites!

 

 

Had to catch this moment of sweet momma love...sigh

 

And of course, a few with just big brother!! 

 

 

It was a truly beautiful day! And I'm so happy to know that this family will always have these images to remember it!

-j

To schedule your session, just send me an email at janelle@janellevano.com

The birth of Ezra

I was going through my work to find sessions that I hadn't blogged yet and I realized that I had never posted the images from little Ezra's birth...over a year ago! I guess that's what happens when I don't keep up with my blog! 

As a photographer who loves to document the special moments in life...I can't tell you what an amazing experience birth photography is! I've put together a little slideshow to share with you and I have to say... I still get emotional when I watch it. The emotions are so very raw: excitement, anticipation, fear, pain and love. And the moments don't get any more REAL than these. I work hard to disappear into the shadows and to capture it all. 

One day, Ezra will be able to watch his mom and dad as they became parents. He will see how his dad gently comforted his mom, how his mom started to cry with joy when he was first placed in her arms and the smile on her face when she was finally able to see the little baby that had been kicking her for months. He will see the all the family and friends that had filled the room to witness and to celebrate his arrival. And he will know how he was loved before he even took his first breath.

You might recognize the beautiful couple from this maternity session. Just 7 days later, the little guy decided it was time to enter the world :)

Don't worry, these images are not graphic. Simply beautiful. And the song playing on the slideshow was actually playing at the time of his delivery...just another special touch :)

Click here to view the slideshow. 

And since I love to have at least one image on a post...here's Ezra exactly one year later. What a cutie!!

 

If you're interested in having your baby's birth documented or if you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email. 

-j