Memory Lane

I can't believe May will be here next week. Yikes! 2010 just needs to slow it down a bit. I haven't felt compelled to post a lot of new stuff on this here blog. But tonight changed my mind. I was talking with a friend & we were laughing at some old stuff on here. Then I got distracted (surprise, surprise) & started reading all my old posts & checking out all my old images. It's enlightening! I can't believe how much my babies have changed in the year & a half that this blog has been in existence. ...how much our lives have changed, or how I've grown as a photographer. I'm embarrassed at some of my first images that are on here, to be completely honest. But I wouldn't trade that for anything. I have learned so much! I am so grateful for all of my crazy family that inspires these candid, from the heart stories. I am so grateful for all the wonderful friends I have made in the photography world that have taught me, inspired me and motivated me to improve this passion of mine. I love being challenged. I love that this is a competitive business.

That is a new challenge I place on myself. To blog. Blog my boys as they grow. Blog my work as it continues to grow & improve. Blog the little things worth celebrating in every day.

Without further adiou, here is a session from last week. Miss Whitley. She is just gorgeous! She is Valedictorian & just as sweet as a girl I have ever met. She is headed to A&M in the fall & she has big plans for her very bright future. I had so much fun with her!






Good night, blog world. Happy Monday to you all!

Ummmm

No excuses. No drama stories. Just the truth....
I'm an awful, awful blogger. I have gotten so lazy & have been using Facebook to keep up with my peeps that I have been ignoring this poor, tiny blog. Here's a few projects I've been working on in the meantime. Yikes, it's been too long!









There's a few more I'm excited to share, but I'll keep some for another day. I'm most excited to share my top secret that I have been working so very hard on... Keep yall posted.

Cheers!

2010 Travel Schedule

So here it is folks...
Here's my tentative travel schedule for 2010.

These sessions do tend to fill up rather quickly, so let me know as soon as you can if you'd like to book. For more travel details, refer to the FAQs section on my website. www.jomerandi.com


Looking forward to a BEAUTIFUL year.

Goodbye 2009

So 2009 was a whirlwind of a year.
FIRST year back in Texas
FIRST official year in business as a photographer
FIRST year since college I have gotten by on so little sleep. :)

So, I wasn't the best at keeping images going on this here blog. So I will sum up the year with few more images. Then bring in the New Year with a resolution to do a better job of sharing all the beautiful people I am so blessed to know.




























I actually won 1st place with this image for an online contest at www.dropitmodern.com
Thanks Breanne for all the cool prizes!
This is the card I did for one of my clients. Our dogs are in love!





Adios 2009.
I am so excited that 2010 is here & all the adventures I see coming. :)

I will be posting my 2010 travel schedule soon. I just might be coming to a town near you.

Matt

Point to ponder after this shoot...

My favorite places to photograph also tend to be some favorites spots for my friends who are, let's say domestically challenged. So while shooting the ever-handsome Matt, we hear a cell phone ringing from the vicinity of someone's belongings and sleeping person.

A few moments pass, before the thought strikes... where does he charge his cell phone?

I had a great time with you Matthew! Thanks for putting up with your Mom & I at dinner and the movie. :)

Cali Visit

I miss my friends in California oh SO much! So when I got to fly back to shoot Michelle & David's wedding... happiness all around. I'm just about finished with wedding photos, but for now, I thought I better share a couple of these...
Many more to go... Love these kids! And parents too! Miss yall!

Can my job be any better?!?

Seriously handsome... Check!!
Talented actor... Check!!
Such a gentleman... Check!!

I had the pleasure of taking headshots for this young man. He's got some big auditions coming up & I know he'll do great!!! Good luck, Nolan!

Is my job tough, or what!?! I love it!!

Christmas Cards!!

Hello Friends,

Here are a few of this year's Christmas Cards...

These are shown in 5x7 formats. With one 5" square accordian in the bottom left corner.
They also come in 5.5x4.25 (flat, folded or accordian). Beautiful papers to pick from: linen, watercolor or pearl. Love them all!

What better way to spread some Holiday Cheer than with a custom card with beautiful images :)

Email me for more information!

jo@jomerandi.com

CONTEST!!!

HERE'S the CONTEST:
I will give $50 in prints for your next session to anybody who can guess what these gentlemen are checking out through the windows. :) You can leave your guesses in the comments!
Good luck!





I was fortunate enough to shoot this family this summer. These kids are gorgeous! And why wouldn't they be?? Just look at their parents! Loved all the images from their shoot.

More from Galveston

I am so far behind posting images. Things have been busy to say the least!
I absolutely love all the referrals I have been blessed with. So thank you wonderful clients for spreading the word! I really do appreciate all the business you have sent my way!

Needless to say, I knew the next few months were going to get interesting when I was booked every weekend through Christmas way back in July. Love it! So if you're a procastinator (like me) make sure you book your holiday photo session well in advance. :) Speaking of procastination... I just ordered my family's Christmas cards! I am so proud of myself. I'm still in shock! It's going to kill me not to mail them out right away. Don't laugh too hard at me if you get yours shortly after Halloween. I'm just so excited they are finished way ahead of schedule.

Here's a couple more images from my day in Galveston...
believe it or not, I first met this guy over 20 years ago. Crazy how time flies! But I'm very happy to have met his beautiful family & catch up a bit.

Kayte

I love women with muscles! Kayte is such a fun model. Not afraid to trespass, show off her tattoo or pose in front of crazy people who'd stop & stare when they saw her! Love that!

These were all taken in Galveston.














I have been so behind on sharing my recent shoots! I'll catch up one day...

Big things in the works! Promise, Promise!

Rylie & Connor

Meet my Ohio boyfriends. Rylie & Connor. They are such handsome little guys. I absolutely LOVE their Mommy & Daddy. I wish I could move Ohio closer to Texas! That would make me much happier! Miss yall!

Baby Abigail

Baby Abigail is so sweet. Here are a few of my favorites from her shoot.