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Oh, WOW! The holidays are right around the corner!!

I didn't realize it has been so long since I had posted!! The studio recently hosted a get together for some wonderful friends that flew in from Nebraska. They were here to photograph a wedding of a long term client in the Pontiac area, which I heard was just a BEAUTIFUL wedding. It was great to have them here and to show them a bit of Illinois hospitality, as well as Illinois snow (as if it is different, but you never know!).

Meet Miss Molly!

I had a FUN FUN session recently- which highlighted this cute little lady with the curly black hair. Isn't Molly just the sweetest, and so well dressed?!

Thank YOU!!

Thank you to everyone that came to our open house this weekend. We JUST MISSED the bad weather! It was so great seeing you, meeting new faces and being able to get to know everyone even more.

Stay safe this weekend if you are out on the the icy roads, and when you get home curl up with good book and a cup of cocoa, a warm blanket and enjoy yourself!

Open House Friday and Saturday!

This Friday and Saturday is our Grand Re-Opening Open House! Stop by the studio anytime between 10 am and 5 pm to visit our new gallery, tour the studio and sign up for some great door prizes!

Also, there is a great special on gift certificates- and if you are considering portraits for yourself or a gift for a friend, you want to get in on this! For Friday and Saturday only we have an AWESOME special on gift certificates-if you didn't receive the email explaining it call or email for details! info@studiojphotography.net

Here's a peek at the new place!

Hello Baby Faye!

Today I met baby Faye, the baby of Renee that I posted previously in her maternity portraits. Faye is the sweetest little gal with a head full of soft brown hair. What a precious baby...!!! It was a treat to have her Daddy there today also- he had taken some time off to be with mom and baby.

Here is a sneak peek of one of my favorites from the session today. It is not a traditional image- and let me tell you why I love it-

Every newborn is so precious and TINY- so helpless. As much as we love images of their little faces, tiny fingers and sleepy eyes- this particular image represents that helplessness and the strength and reliability in the hands that care for us. As you look at this image, let that thought previal- the strength that holds us.

The New Web Site has now been launched! Take a look at it! The style is similar to the old web site, but we are LOVIN' the images on this one- let us know if you see anyone you know there!

www.studiojphotography.net


Also, watch for upcoming NEW CHANGES for Studio J! YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS!

The Haggertys

Meet the Haggerty family (and though we have the same last name, we are not related, go figure!)!

What a great family! We had a family portrait session at their home and thought you would enjoy a sample from their session.......

The Haggerty Family

Thanks Megan!

Meet Megan, a great girl that came in recently for her senior portraits! I have to share what she wrote me after the session- this is the BEST part of what I do! Thanks, Megan, for this:

"Thank you so much for the amazing senior pictures that you took of me! I love them so much, and I'm glad I was able to have this experience. You were a lot of fun to work with throughout the whole process!"

Here's a sample from Megans session below!

Megan

Studio J Seniors

Maternity

Meet Renee, our beautiful expecting mom who recently came into the studio for maternity portraits. She and her husband were expecting baby Faye and we're glad to say she's arrived! The session was a blast, and stay tuned for updated pictures and new shots of Faye!

Recent Sessions

WE HAVE RELOCATED!

Visit us during our GRAND OPENING on Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th! You will love our new loft studio in the heart of downtown Bloomington! View the Historic Courthouse clock tower from our loft windows, and spend time in the building where Abraham Lincoln addressed the people of McLean County! See you at the OPEN HOUSE!

Illinois Senior Photographer of the Year 2007!

Jackie was recently awarded the elite designation of Illinois Senior Photographer of the Year for 2007 at the recent convention of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois. Not only did Jackie receive this top honor, but one of her senior folios (a body of work from a senior portrait session) was also awarded the Senior's Choice award by a group of local High School Seniors as their choice of the best folio in the competition, and an additional folio was awarded the best folio of a senior girl by a panel of photographic judges.

Featured in National Publication

Jackie Haggerty was recently featured in Professional Photographer Magazine, an international publication and highly regarded magazine within the photographic community. The feature article showcased images of local area high school seniors and the senior photography style Jackie has come to be known for within the Bloomington-Normal area.

So Much to Share!!

WOW! You wouldn't believe what has been happening lately! From traveling to New England to do some teaching, being intereviewed for a magazine article, doing a shoot for a different magazine (my first! Whoot!), finding out I have images on display at the International Convention, relocation the studio to a loft in downtown Bloomington and a LOAD of other things, we are celebrating at Studio J! Watch for NEWS to come!

In the Beginning......

I started a long time ago, blogging.... but I guess it is time to jump on the bandwagon again! So here it is.... the first post!

HORRAY!!!