The Busy World of Richard Scarry

Well, guys and dolls, I last posted Oct. 12.  I had intended to post a little more often than that, but my world has been Busytown 5000 these last few weeks.  I’ve had a few great sessions and shot a wonderful wedding.  I’ll post some samples from each in this post.  Beyond photography, my rock star boyfriend and I went on an “Everything’s Bigger in Texas” road trip where we visited Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and everywhere in betwixt.  We had a great time just getting away and getting out of the grind for a week.  Now, in my first post I mentioned to you, readers, that I’m kind of obsessed with mobile photography.  Well, like an idiot, I only took my phone with me on our road trip, so there are some mobile photos from our trip at the start of the gallery below.

Anyway, allow me to backtrack a little.  Before our trip, I shot the Finch wedding.  It was one of those dreary days that make you feel like you’re in a movie.  Kyli and Lee’s wedding was intended to be outdoors at her parents’ beautiful home.  Unfortunately, Mother Nature had a different idea, and it rained off and on… And was just gross outside.  So, with that said, the wedding was moved to the Knights of Columbus Hall in Conway, and I’m pretty sure this is where it was supposed to be all along.  Sure, there was hesitation from the bride when her plans fell through a bit, but when her groom’s face lit up as she walked down the aisle, I think all plans flew out the window and their life began.  I always go back to the song, “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes whenever I see a bride and groom together at the altar; and I imagine that’s probably what it feels like.  The start to something new.

A few weekends ago I spent a couple of hours with my THV 11 coworker, Pam Baccam, for a headshots session.  The weather was beautiful and there were minimal shadows, but the wind really got to us.  Luckily her husband tagged along and paid close attention to her hair for us so that it wasn’t blowing around too crazy-like for her photos.  We walked an area in which I’ve shot two other sessions- the bridge near the Clinton Center.  I definitely recommend the area for some quick shots.  Great Arkansas scenery.

Now, we’re catching up to speed.  The last of the photos below are of my niece, Anna.  Because I’ve stopped waiting tables on the weekends, I get to go to games and see her cheer; among other fun weekend activities I’ve never really gotten to do.  She was so intense that night and even got the spirit award!  I also was able to get together with my brother’s family for a fall photo shoot, so I’ll post some samples from that soon!

I hope you all enjoy thumbing through the photographs below.  If you click on one, you can see it larger and begin to flip through each.  I haven’t tested the gallery out on my iPhone yet, so let me know how it looks on the mobile platform.  Hopefully we can still flip through the photos.

Lastly, I’ve begun booking holiday sessions!  Can you believe it?  I’d love to get together with you!  Send me a message at facebook.com/jessicajohnsonphotos.  I love you all and am so thankful for your support!

 

Bridals at the Capitol Hotel

Well, Kyli and Lee’s big day has passed and the two are off on their country music honeymoon.  But before their big day, and before Lee got to see his beautiful bride, I got together with the mother of the bride, a couple of bridesmaids, and bride Kyli to shoot some portraits.  We had intended to shoot these in a big field, but because of our unpredictable weather here in the Natural State (it rained), we ended up at the Capitol Hotel which proved to be a great location for bridal photos.

Being Flashy

Today I obtained a new flash… After quite awhile of knowing I needed one.  It’s the Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight.  I’m pretty stoked about it.  The best part?  Now I can shoot indoors… Properly!  The photos below I shot after about 5 minutes of playing with the flash and its different filters, so I’ve yet to master it/them.  These were shot in incredibly low light at my house, and I was pretty pleased.  Saturday I’ve got a shoot at the Capitol Hotel, and I’m so excited to use the flash!

In the Monkey Biz

I love all kinds of animals… Especially ones who wear clothes.  So when one of my fellow THVers asked me to photograph her son Cruz’s second birthday party, I was all in.

These monkeys are owned by Pam Welch and they are so entertaining.  I definitely recommend them!  Birthday boy Cruz, and parents Liz and Keith, were so into them, as was everyone.

Everyone had a great time, and it was a beautiful day!  Here are a couple more of my faves:

If you’re interested in event photography of any kind, contact me at jessicajohnson1107@gmail.com, or leave a comment below.

Kyli & Lee: Downtown Little Rock

I loved getting together with Kyli and Lee on Labor Day.  It was 500 degrees outside at least, but these two kept laughing.

I met Kyli in middle school when I lived in Conway, and when she asked me to shoot these special moments for her, I was really thrilled.  Kyli and I remained close throughout high school but we drifted once we went to college.  It was great to see her, and really exciting to meet the man that she’s chosen to spend the rest of her life with.  …And she picked a good one.

Kyli wore shoes with a slight heel and as we cut through lawns and walked up and down stairs throughout downtown Little Rock, Lee always grabbed her hand, her shoes when she went barefoot, and placed her sunglasses in his back pocket.  This, to me, was very telling of his character. 

I’m looking forward to her upcoming bridal shoot, followed by the wedding and reception next month.  Here are a few samples from their engagement session:

my first post: the low-down.

Hey everyone! I’m stoked to start this blog to journal each photo session, but first I wanted to give a little background for those of you who may not know me.  I’m a native Arkansan and believe in the power of images and the stories they can tell.  Being a primarily outdoor photographer, I try to convey the beauty of the Natural State in nearly every image.

I’m a Nikon shooter and an Adobe Photoshop editor.  I have a degree in Mass Communication-Digital Filmmaking from the University of Central Arkansas.  Additionally, by day I work in the digital world at the Little Rock CBS affiliate, KTHV (Today’s THV) but on the weekends I’m an abstract and portrait photographer.

I’m an avid mobile photographer as well- as are many.  I’m obsessed with social and digital media as I adore the ability to immediately share with others the way I see things, and in-turn I’m a devoted follower of many other mobile photographers because I want to know how they see the world.

In this blog, you’ll find samples from recent sessions and of course, detailed information on Jessica Johnson Photography.  For a look at pricing, visit the “Pricing” section.