If you typed in Beloved Photography and wondering if you are in the right spot - don't worry, you are! I'm in the exciting, scary, long and what am I doing?! phase of re-branding and changing things up, and part of that is a new name for a new look. But don't worry, you still get me! :)
Check here to see current wedding albums and here for the gallery! If you need any more information, please shoot me an email (jamielynne82 at gmail.com). If you are interested in purchasing prints, please check out my online gallery. Thanks!!
Y'all - I was hoping to have my new web link and blog finalized before I switched up the web address, but it didn't quite work out that way. Anyway, I have officially switched to wordpress for numerous reasons, one being that it is much easier to use and navigate. It also is quite easy for designers to change. Oh and the community is pretty awesome too.
Below is an image from the newest post, be sure to check out the new blog...there might possibly be a giveaway coming up. And who doesn't love free stuff?
Pinterest is quite possibly the greatest website in the world. I've already said that numerous times, but it is. Seriously. If you are on it and want to connect, you can find me here. There are so many creative images, arts, food, hilarity...pretty much anything! So today I dedicate this post to some of my favorite inspirational pieces I have come across. Enjoy and may you be inspired!
With all the amazing photographers out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed with awesome talent. I'll scroll through a gallery (it can be wedding, fine art, documentary, travel, or even instagram) and just stare. How can people be so amazing?! There are so many photographers out there that do stunning, inspiring and amazing work. It's easy to want to switch your style to look like someone else's (who is usually more successful) and abandon what you love to create. Maybe it's just me, but what I have learned is that, just like every person, every photographer has a style. Some are similar to mine, some totally different. So instead of feeling overwhelmed and wanting to throw in the towel, I have decided to be inspired and use that to further develop my style, the way I see things. And since there is only one of me, I don't want to be a copy.
I love that the photo world can be so incredibly diverse, sharing, uplifting and challenging all at the same time. It's scary putting yourself out there, risking failure and opening yourself up to haters (because there will always, always be haters), but I would prefer any of those over remaining to scared to try. I like what Sylvia Plath said about her craft: I write only because there is a voice within me that will not be still.
And the most important voice you have is your own.
(Thought I would throw in a picture of Max since he's been absent from the blog for a while - a cat's life...must be rough)
A Photo A Day from Urbanoutfitters.com - I don't know whether to love or hate Pinterest and by hate, I mean consider it the greatest creation in the world. Although it makes me want an entire new wardrobe, desserts at any waking moment and has me laughing a ton, there are a lot of really good ideas on there and I came across this and thought "well, I turn 30 this year, so why not document the year it happens?" Nine days in, I'm doing good so far.
2012 - As previously mentioned, because this year I turn 30, it is going to be one for the books! And this is my theme song, at least the chorus anyway :)
Sherlock - My roommate and I stumbled across this three episode series produced by the BBC while browsing through Netflix one day. To be honest I thought it was going to be lame, but turns out it is a creative modern day version of Sherlock and Watson, but also seriously funny. Sherlock's character had me cracking up. That dry humor and wit worked perfectly. And after my heartbreak from LOST and Prison Break (who kills off the main character???? L.A.M.E.), I need a show that won't hurt my heart :). The one downside is that there are only 3 episodes with only three more airing this month on the BBC. And extra fun fact, the actor who plays Watson (Martin Freeman) will be on the big screen later this year as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Automatic increase of awesome.
C.S. Lewis - I'm not sure where this British vibe came from, but I've been reading and re-reading some of his works and once again I have decided he was a genuis. Reading his stuff makes me really want time travel to be possible so I can go back in time and hang out with the Inklings at the Eagle and Child every week.
Q&A a Day book - This was one of my Christmas presents. I love it! It's a daily journal that asks a different question every day with space for the next 5 years. Did I mention that I love it?! I can only imagine the laughs I will have looking back 5 years at how I answered.
One of my early Texas weddings was Kelley and Joe's. I loved every minute of it. Everything was done so beautifully, from the flowers, to the decorations, the food and of course the people! So when I found out that they had officially moved to Austin and created an amazing wedding venue, which Sara and James recently had their wedding at, I was so excited to see how it would turn out. And it is amazing! I love it! It's beautiful and I want to have a party there...immediately.
Here's a few shots Jessica and I snapped while at the wedding. If you are getting married or need a venue, be sure to check out The Gatehouse in Round Rock - you won't be disappointed!
I believe in Grace
I believe in Second Chances
I believe in Hope
I believe in Love
I believe in Truth
I believe in Forgiveness
I believe in Courage
Before the rain and winter cold took away all the pretty leaves, I snapped a few images of the pretty Texas fall. I love walking around Austin, always something beautiful to see.
A couple years ago I posted about my favorite Christmas song EVER - O Holy Night. To celebrate Christmas again this year, I thought I would post the lyrics of another favorite of mine, O come, O Come, Emmanuel, to wish y'all an amazing Christmas. May you experience the blessings and joy of Christ's birth!
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
The wedding of Sara and James was awesome for so many reasons! Last year I had the privilege of shooting Sara’s brother, Joe and now wife Kelley’s wedding and not only was that wedding beautiful, I quickly learned that the family is so much fun and so great to work with. Second, Sara and James had their wedding at Joe and Kelley’s new (as in this was the first event there!) venue that they built, The Gatehouse. A to the MAZING! I have a post coming just on the place, but trust me, it is so gorgeous and it was perfect for Sara and James’ wedding. I want to plan a party, just so I can have it there!
Sara and James, thanks for letting me be a part of your amazing and beautiful day! I was truly blessed and honored to play a small role :)
Sara and James opted for a First Look - love it!
Gorgeous Sara!
Thanks Jessica from Everest Road Photography for second shooting! I love this shot she got of the beautiful flowers!
The day started out rainy, windy and cold, but the weather decided to play nice for the rest of my time in New Orleans. It's always great to visit and it turned out extra awesome because I had the chance to see my sister, dad and other family.
