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CONTEST TIME!!!

We want to give one lucky family a free Fall Mini Session. This is a $155 Value and comes with 5 High Resolution Edited Images of your choice. The Session date is on Saturday, October 15th. So, mark your calendar if you are the winner. This prize can also be gifted to a friend or family member! Complete the tasks below to qualify and best of luck to you!

To Enter:

Click on the link here to find out how to Enter on Instagram!

If you would like to Schedule a Family Fall Mini session, please click on this link for details:

This giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST on Thursday September 29th and a winner will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, September 30th. The winner will be announced in our stories. This contest isn’t sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media used throughout the contest.

Holiday Minis are Here! Book Your Session Now!

Hello! Hi! How’s it going?! Can you believe it’s almost that time of year again? Holiday Minis!! This year we are trying something total different over at Janelle Joy Studios.

Whether you would like an In-Studio Nice and Warm Festive Session. Or, to be out in “The Great Outdoors” soaking up the fresh air with your loved ones in front of a beautiful Holiday themed setup…. I’ve got you covered!

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering In-Studio Holiday Sessions and Outdoor Holiday Sessions.

A beautiful Simplistic Festive Set in the studio and a gorgeous outdoor location with a holiday set with props!

There are 2 packages to choose from. One offers 5 images and the other provides 10 images! Both Sessions are 20 minutes in length. Also, included is a Print Release and 15% off of orders towards Holiday Cards, Prints and Specialty Products to get you ready for the festive season. Packages begin at $149!

There is limited space this year and both the In-Studio and On-Location sessions are for One Day Only!

Schedule your Session Now with Janelle Joy Studios! Only 4 In-Studio Spots Left!

Not sure what to wear for your session? I will provide you with a Wardrobe Inspiration Guide.

More Details:

Choose between children only or having a Family Session! (Ideal for up to 5 people).

Additional images are available for purchase.

$50 Deposit required to secure your spot - remaining session fee is due 2 days prior to your session.

If you choose to print any products through Janelle Joy Studios, you will receive 15% off of Holiday Cards, Prints, and Specialty Products.

In-Studio Holiday Mini Sessions starting at $155 and are happening on Sunday, November 6th from 1pm to 4pm.

Outdoor Holiday Mini Sessions starting at $149 and are happening Saturday, November 12th from 3pm to 5pm.

Can’t wait to see your family there to capture your special memories!

Let's Book Your Family Fall Mini!

Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful sunny weekend we had. Saturday was especially perfect! Today is a different story though. Expect rain off and on today. As I was walking my kids to school this morning, my son looked up at me and said “Mommy, is it Fall now? The leaves are orange and yellow.” I explained to him that it was still Summer and that Fall was just around the corner.

With me, about midway through August, there is a switch that clicks in my brain and I automatically start thinking about all of the festivities and shopping that goes with Fall and Winter. I just can’t help myself. I may even be sitting on the beach watching the lake and thinking about Thanksgiving.

As a photographer, I need to be ahead by a minimum of 2 - 3 months when planning my sessions. Booking a Fall Mini in August is very common. Even Booking Holiday Santa Minis in September or October is also very much the norm!

Last week, I went out to my Family Fall Mini Location and took some pictures to show you what to expect. I have been wanting an excuse to use this location for a while. It’s a combination of a tree covered trail, field and pond, all in one. It’s amazing and I can’t wait to take your Family pictures there! It’s on Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo right beside Waterloo Park. There is a big parking lot directly beside the location and it’s very easy to get to.

Take a look at the location:

The sessions are happening on Saturday, October 15th from 9:00am to 11:00am and so far they are 50% sold out. So, schedule your session before they are gone!

If you have any questions and would like me to book you in personally, please email me here:

BOOK YOUR FAMILY FALL MINI SESSION NOW!

I hope you are enjoying the final week before school is back in session! I’m sure some of you are eager for the kids to go back and others are holding on to every single minute left of Summer! It’s inevitable though, that Fall is coming in FAST! So, why not post my Family Fall Mini Sessions! I can’t wait to see you again this year and capture some beautiful moments with your family.

Family Fall Mini Details:

Session Price: $155.00

- 15 Minute Session

- 5 Edited Images (to be chosen within 30 days of gallery delivery)

- Online Gallery for 30 Days with the option to purchase the full gallery.

- 25% off of prints for 30 days after delivery.

- Print Release

- Delivery within 3 weeks

***Non-Refundable retainer required upon booking of $50.00.

The location is in Kitchener and will showcase the beautiful Fall colours! Please click on the link below to schedule your Fall Mini Session

Milestone Fall Mini Sessions - BOOK YOUR'S NOW!

Happy Wednesday!! It’s so beautiful out today and I’m hoping it doesn’t rain and we can truly enjoy this sunshine. I dropped the kids off at my dear friend’s house and I will get to work for a few hours kid free!!! Am I the only one counting down to school, when I can get a solid 5 hours of work in un-interrupted???

I wanted to also put a smile on your face with my Milestone Fall Mini Sessions that are coming up on Sunday, September 25th! They are happening at the Womb To Walking Baby Show at Bingemans Marshall Hall and it’s put on by the AMAZING KW Moms Club.

These are Milestone Sessions for your little ones and will be photographed in front of this Fall Themed Set! Whether your little one is super tiny, sporting their tummy time or even a running toddler, I’d love to photograph your cutie!

Each session will be 10 minutes long and packages start at $45! For more details click on the link below!

There is Limited Space Available and are booking Up! I AM ALSO OFFERING A SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE ONLY FOR THIS EVENT! To sign up, you can click on the link below to select your Session Time.

While you are at Bingemans, take a look at many of these 80+ local Vendors and Artisans that will be there, with a focus on Pregnancy, Newborn, Toddler and More! These small business owners are truly incredible and I can’t wait to see them again at the show!

Please fill in this form below too if you have any other questions as well! Enjoy this weather! It’s too beautiful out!

Fine Art Sessions Now Available!

What a lovely Monday! I hope you enjoyed your Long Weekend, as much as I did!

I wanted to let you know that I have added a new section to my portfolio called “Fine Art”. Let me tell you a bit about it….

Think of these sessions as Paintings. I photograph you or your little one in my studio or outside. These can be very dramatic looking sessions. I am not specifically trying to capture every smile. I am posing the client and really paying attention to my light source. Every picture I take, I may slightly adjust my lighting or positioning of the subject. During post production, I am literally painting the image with light and darkness. When you gaze at the image, you are almost viewing a painting, rather than a photograph. Every finished image is uniquely edited and will not be the exact same as any other. The post production process is timely compared to other types of editing, as it truly is an artistic’s vision that is being created.

Now, let’s dive a bit more into Fine art photography. The artist uses the camera as one more tool to create a work of art. As I look through my camera, I see much more than what the camera sees. It is merely a tool to create art. The session itself is very important. It captures the initial idea and then the editing process reveals my full vision.

Ansel Adams may have said it best when he said, “Art implies control of reality, for reality itself possesses no sense of the aesthetic. Photography becomes art when certain controls are applied.”

So, fine art photography is more about a photographer’s feelings and vision for a subject than the literal representation of that subject. The conclusion is that intention plays the biggest part of what makes a photograph fine art.

If you would like to become one of my Fine Art visions, please contact me. We will sit down and I will learn about you and your family, create a bond and from there, I will produce a piece of art.

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Save $25 This Summer!!

Schools out for Summer!!!

Who’s excited for the summer and who’s counting down the days until the kids go back to school in the Fall?

I know I’m excited to not have to make lunches first thing in the morning. ;-D

I wanted to let you know that I only have 3 Summer Session spots left for July and August. So, if you are wanting to book any type of session, please contact me ASAP to schedule in! I will also include $25’s Off of your session if you put a deposit down by July 1st for your Summer Session!

Whether you’d like to dip your toes in the lake during your session, run through an open field, watch your newborn baby be posed in stunning positions or smash a cake, let’s do it this Summer! Contact me to schedule one of my last Summer Sessions!

Little Moments with Sitter Sessions!

I hope you are enjoying yourself this week and happy Post Long Weekend!

I had some beautiful sessions this past week and I thought I would show you some of the images from this very fun Sitter Session. She was such a sweetheart and I enjoyed every minute of it!

I also wanted to let you know that I am having a Special on Sitter Sessions from June until September. Save $50 off of your session! So, if you have interest in having one of these adorable sessions that really capture your child’s milestones, please contact me below:

Mommy & Me Mini Special!

Hello!

It’s been a while since posting a Blog Post, but I’ve sure been busy the last few months over here. I wanted to let you know about a Special Mommy & Me Promo I have going on and I only have 9 Spots Left!.

I'm so excited to announce that Janelle Joy Studios will be the Event Photo Sponsor for the Mama Loves Local Show at Storehouse 408 in Cambridge! It's happening on Sunday, May 1st from 10am - 3pm and I will be photographing Mommy & Me Mini Sessions for the whole duration of the event! There are Only 9 Spots Left and need to be Pre-Booked in advance! I have compiled a Special Price only for The Mama Loves Local Show. There are 2 packages to choose from and prices start at $25! Whether you would like pictures with your little ones, with Grandma, or even a Mini Maternity Session, I would love to photograph you at the show!

Here is the direct link to schedule your session:

Now, let’s talk about the Mama Loves Local Show! Not only will I be photographing your families there, there will be over 20 Local Makers and Artisans with a selection of handcrafted gift ideas at the Storehouse408 Venue in Hespeler and this venue is absolutely gorgeous!

This Event is Hosted by Little Blue Fern Events & KW Moms Club.

Donations to Mamas for Mamas will be accepted during the event.

To get your tickets to the Mama Loves Local Show,

click on the link below:

Would you like to see some Mama’s and their little ones that I have photographed on the Set I will be bringing for the Mommy & Me Mini Sessions? Take a look:

Remember to Schedule your Mommy & Me Mini Session. Only 9 Spot Left!

See you there!

@mamaloveslocal #mamaloveslocal @kwmomsclub @storehouse408 @littlebluefernevents

Get Your Ticket TONIGHT at 7PM - Click for Details!

It’s official!! As of 7:00pm Tonight, you can grab your tickets to the Womb To Walking Baby Show!

There are over 70 booths, INCLUDING MYSELF! I will be taking your little one’s photos with a super cute Spring Setup, which I will be posting preview pics of in March!

As a new parent, it can be overwhelming and just plain hard to know what to buy, who to talk to about anything and everything to do with having and caring for your baby or toddler. The Womb To Walking Baby Show which is brought to you by The KWMoms Club is here with local businesses from Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph to help support you during this amazing and transitional time.

Come and visit me at my booth and ENTER TO WIN a 30 Minute Photography Session!

Also, Follow me on Instagram! Just click on the link below for even more updates on my Set Design and plans for the big day!

It’s a full day packed with booths, events and speakers. Bedtime Routines, Safe Effective Sleep Spaces, a Baby and Toddler Fashion Show, Hospital Bag and Postpartum Prep and don’t forget the Meet and Greet with Characters for your little ones who tag along during the day!

This event is happening at Bingemans - 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X7

It is running on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 from 10:00am - 6pm!

Grab your Tickets Below and I will see you there!

MODEL CALL!! Newborns, Babies, Kids!

Model Call!

Janelle Joy Studios is looking for:

* 2 Newborn Babies who will be between 6 days and 10 days old for a Newborn Session in Mid-March.

* 2 Babies between 6 to 9 months of age for a Milestone Sitter Session in Mid-April.

* 2 Kids between the ages of 4 to 7 years old for a Child Fine Art Portrait Session at the beginning of May.

As a “Thank You” for your time, you will receive 3 edited Digital Images of your choosing from a gallery of around 20 images. Additional Images will be available to purchase after. You will be able to view the images on a Password Protected Website.

You must sign a Model Release Form, as these images are for Advertising purposes only. I will be updating my Website, Instagram, Facebook and will be printing them for Marketing Purposes.

Please also email a picture of your child as they look now (a current photo).

I have included example images of the style I will be photographing your baby/child in. (The last 2 photos are not my work. They are examples of colour scheme and style). If you feel your Newborn, Baby or Child would be a Great Fit, please fill in the form below:

NEWS ALERT!!

I am officially a Vender for The Womb to Walking Baby Show!

It’s happening at Bingemans on Sunday, April 3rd from 10 AM - 6 PM. This show was created to help give parents the tools and community support needed in their parenting journey.

I will have my Camera in hand ready to photograph your little ones with a Spring Themed Set.🥰 So, keep an eye out for Janelle Joy Studios!📸

This show is brought to you by the @kwmomsclub and tickets go on Sale mid February. So, keep an eye out for Ticket Information.

How excited are you? Drop an emoji below!🥳

Happy New Year! Let's Save!

Why hello!

Happy 2022 and what a start to January it has been. We are pretty much back in lockdown. Schools are on Distanced Learning, many businesses are shutdown… It’s a disappointing time for all. I truly wish we could put this Global Pandemic behind us and get back to some kind of normalcy.

I thought I would bring some cheer to those of you wanting to capture your family memories during this uncertain time in the world. Our families are growing still and having landmark moments. Don’t we all still want to capture those smiles, changing faces and special occasions? For the next 4 days until Monday, January 10th at 11:59pm, you will save 20% off of your Full Length Photography Session!

Just fill in the form below and I will design a photography session just for you!

Let’s take it one day at a time. Follow Covid protocols and beat this Pandemic!

Again, Happy New Year!

Janelle Joy Studios

Pictures with Santa!

Happy Cyber Monday! Last year during lockdown, it wasn't so easy to see Santa at the Mall like every other year. So, I offered this service for you: You could send me any image (It doesn't have to be one I photographed) and I put it in this digital frame with Santa. I'm offering this service again this year! The price is $15. If you are interested in this, please fill in the form below!

Have a lovely snowy day! ;-D

Happy Black Friday!

I hope you are enjoying your Friday! I usually don’t count the days down until the weekend. But, this week…. I sure did! Plus, we are getting our Christmas Tree today and I’m decorating it tomorrow! :-D

So, let’s kick off this weekend with some deals! From now until December 1st at 11:59pm, take advantage of the following deals: ✨ 25% Off of any Full Length Photography Session ✨ 25% Off of Gift Cards ✨ 25% Off Gallery Wraps and Canvas Start your holiday shopping NOW with Janelle Joy Studios and let’s capture your family memories for years to come! Fill in the form below to take advantage of these deals Today!

2 SANTA MINI SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS SATURDAY!

Happy Wednesday! This weekend’s Santa Mini Sessions will be here in no time. I can’t believe we are half way through November and the mini sessions are in a few days.

We are almost sold out of spots. But, I do have 2 sessions left. They are at 12:20pm and 12:40pm this Saturday at Benjamin Tree Farm in Waterloo.

Would you like one of these spots?

Here are the Details:

$125 I 3 Digital Images I 15 Minutes I Print Release I Online Gallery

WHEN:

Santa Minis - Saturday, November 20th I 10:10am to 2:00pm

WHERE:

Benjamin Tree Farm, Waterloo

TO BOOK:

Fill in the form below to schedule your session!

Let's Ring in the Holiday Season with Santa Mini Sessions

As the first week of November passes us by, I’m sure your mind is starting to focus on this year’s holiday season. Festive activities, creating your Christmas list, eating holiday favourites, and of course, your Family Portrait to go on this year’s Christmas Cards!

Janelle Joy Studios wants to keep tradition going with Santa! I’ve been blessed to have Santa in my studio in years past and last year, outside during the first part of the pandemic. The big guy and I will be outside at Benjamin Tree Farm enjoying the festive season with a Social Distanced Santa Mini Photography Session just like last year!

You get to spend 15 minutes with Mr. Clause! Look at snow globes, tell him what you want for the holidays, walk through the tree farm, and give him your Christmas list too! It doesn’t have to just be the kids either… Immediate families are welcome and don’t forget about your fur babies too! Santa loves all pets just as much as he loves you and your family.

The Details:

$125 I 3 Digital Images I 15 Minutes I Print Release I Online Gallery

WHEN:

Santa Minis - Saturday, November 20th I 10:10am to 2:00pm

WHERE:

Benjamin Tree Farm, Waterloo

TO BOOK:

Fill in the form below to schedule your session!

Schedule your Santa Mini:

TERMS:

Each session will last approximately 15 minutes.

Janelle Joy Studios retains all copyright and provides a personal Print Release with all image downloads. Janelle Joy Studios may use session images for promotional purpose.

The images included in your package are selected by the photographer. Janelle Joy Studios selects the best images for a gallery of 10 images. Your gallery will be ready for viewing within 3 weeks and ready to download, once you choose your images. Additional images are available to purchase.

Cancellations: No refunds will be given, but you may transfer your session to another individual or receive a credit for a future session.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, if you have any signs of sickness, please cancel. You will receive a credit for a future session of your choosing. No Refunds. This is a social distanced session and the child is not allowed to sit on Santa’s lap.

By finalizing your session with Janelle Joy Studios, you agree to the above terms & conditions.

Thank you for choosing Janelle Joy Studios during this crazy 2021 Festive year!

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