Landscapes and Buildings oh my

I am obsessive about snapping photo's of beautiful surroundings! It is very rare that I do not get a shot of the location that I am shooting at. On a typical photo shoot I will just snap a quick shot and it never see's the light of day, but recently I thought it might be nice to share these images for others to see. The two photo's of the mountain are actual images of Cannon Mountain in Franconia NH. It's easy to drive by these beautiful surroundings everyday and forget how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such spectacular scenery. The white building is the Mt. Washington Hotel and resort in Bretton Woods, NH.

Spring Mini-Photo Sessions

I'm really excited to get back to work, it's been a long winter of catching up and tying up loose ends. I'm starting the spring off with a new promotion that I haven't offered before, and I'm super excited about it.

I have recently partnered with a new source for canvas prints. The canvas is 10 times better quality AND  best of all, more affordable than the source I used in the past. I will now be able to offer canvas to my clients at an affordable price. To bring attention to this new offering I am promoting the canvas prints and including them in my Spring mini-sessions. This is a HUGE deal and an incredible offer that I won't be able to continue forever, it will only last from April 15th - May 30th.

Here are the details

Sessions must be held between April 15th-May 30th
Price includes a 30 minute photo session for up to 4 family members 5-10 images to be viewed in an online gallery and (this is the best part), a 16x20 canvas print of your choice. as well as a 20% discount off of any other print purchases from this session

(print galleries are guaranteed to be available with in two weeks of session or the session is on me!)

My goal this year is to improve my customer service and turn around times. Many of my clients in the last year have had to wait extended periods of time to receive galleries and orders. Unfortunately, I'm only human and everything has a learning curve. I believe that the only way to improve is to be aware of my weakness and work to improve it to the best of my ability.  I am not perfect nor do I ever claim to be. What I do claim is to be a kind hearted honest person that tries to be everything to everyone usually to a fault. 

I can only try to be better than I was yesterday!

"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving,
and that's your own self."
--Aldous Huxley
 

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to book and hold your date and time. The balance is due at the photo session. A contract and model release must be signed prior to the session.

Nelia turns ONE

My adorable niece Nelia (knee-lia) turned one last week. She is the happiest little girl I have ever seen. My sister would tell you otherwise, but I'm auntie and I can call her perfect if I want! I cannot even begin to express the joy I have in being an auntie. Don't get me wrong being a mother is amazing on whole different level. Being an auntie means I get too be all fun and cool and I can break all the rules, like no candy for breakfast!! I can give gifts for no reason!
Nelia was born on March 12th, 2012 which happens to not only be my fathers birthday, but his grandmothers birthday also!

My parents were on vacation in Florida and unable to make it to Nelia's big day, but never fear Apple is here!! We all complain a lot about all the technology we have today and how it takes so much away from us, but we were all super thankful for it on Saturday. My parents were able to join the party via facetime. My mother called my iPhone from her iPad via facetime and were able to watch everything from gifts being unwrapped to clean up! They were able to talk to everyone and even get their picture taken as proof they were there. I guess the only thing they really missed was the food and cake!

Happy, happy first birthday Nelia Tishara, you are a beautiful girl and I look forward to many years of spoiling you rotten!!

Holiday Cards

In the past I have held holiday mini-sessions in November and December unfortunately I just haven't had the time to add the promotion this year. I decided that with all of the commitments I have right now I wouldn't be able to give these sessions the special touches that make them so great.

However, I have decided to offer my clients the chance to place holiday card orders using the images from past sessions. Below is the digital catalog with the card options I have available. Please note I will not be offering new photo sessions for this offer. Any sessions scheduled after December 1st will not be ready for Christmas. Card orders will be accepted until December 18th at noon.

Prices vary according to number of cards and specific styles. Pricing begins at $50 for 25 cards. This includes my time and the use of images. Due to copyright laws I can only offer this service to JL Walker Photography clients using only JL Walker Photography images.

If you are interested in this offer please send me an email at the address on the top of the page.

Happy Holidays!

Open publication - Free publishing - More christmas

The T family at the Mt. Washington Hotel

 I had a great night at the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH tonight. This incredible family is celebrating their parents 50th wedding anniversary and asked if I would take a family photo of everyone (20 people in all). The day started out dreary and drizzly, but just before picture time the sun came out just enough to make beautiful lighting. More to come with this group, but I just had to share a quick shot.

Dancing in the rain... {NH Family Photographer}

This little girl can brighten the rainiest day and it's a good thing because we shot in the rain and she was a super sport...and might I add only 3!! Those are her "boys" in the back, Oscar and King, in case anyone was wondering!

Photo Sessions: Family Photo's, Seniors, Infants, Weddings, Engagements, ....

The scenery is beautiful in Northern New Hampshire right now. This is one of my favorite times of year, new beginnings are sprouting up everywhere. The flowers are bright and beautiful and the green grass makes an amazing back drop for all things photographic!

I am officially booking dates for the spring and summer. I have two amazing weddings booked already! Thank you Nina and Andrea for choosing me for your special days!

If you or anyone you know is interested in a photo session please contact me for pricing and information. Seniors, it is a great time of year to have your portraits done, and just think with all you have going on in the next year you will be able to check one thing off of your to do list.

Please follow this link to contact me for more information JL Walker Photography

 PS Only 4 people are in the running for the If you would like to have a chance also, make sure you to read this post The truth is.... and leave me a comment.

"Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
- Christopher Robin

PSS I just found this plaque with the above quote (one of my all time favorites) and I think I will need to buy it!

Bribery....I'm not above it....admit it neither are you!

I decided to take the week off from work to spend time with the boys during their February winter break. It is day 3 of break and we all have the winter blues! I needed some serious camera therapy and since my children refuse to be my subjects I had to pull out all the stops, "....please please....let me take pictures of you, I'll buy you something at the store" Yes, I begged and I bribed and this is what I got in return. They are really happy children, I promise, they just hate having their picture taken!

....and here are a few new one's of Miss Miley, it is hard to believe she is 6 months already!

Some new stuff...

Family fall photos