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Houston Engagement Photography: Christa and Roy

February 19, 2010 – 8:12 am

Christa and Roy win the award for braving the coldest day of January. Man it was cold. I was wearing my red wool coat with scarves and my dad’s driving mittens that I found in his truck. They kept my fingers warm while I clicked away and took these shoots of the two lovebirds.

They are getting married in March and I’m so excited to shoot their wedding. First wedding of 2010! :)

Here are a few shots we took in Downtown Houston by Minute Maid Stadium.

I told them to bring it in real nice and tight, it also helped keep them warm.

Christa, you look FIERCE!

One of my favorite from their session. I love their expressions.

Roy is a firefighter and an EMT so we headed back to his station and took a couple of pics there.  He represents STATION 9!

This one is so sweet!

Thanks to Christa and Roy for being such troopers in the cold and not complaining. It sure was worth it!

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By Joanna | Posted in Engagement/Bridal | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Cindy   -  

    these are fantastic! I LOVE LOVE 7, 10, and 12! What a cute couple. You rocked it out again! (O:

  2. Katherine Scheer-Per   -  

    These photos tell such a great story about this couple. I love the firefighter ones, oh and Picture #10 is my fav!! Love, Love, Love.

  3. Lisa   -  

    LOVE this pics!! Especially the firefighter ones, made my heart melt!! Awesome work Joanna!

  4. Claudia   -  

    Great job Joanna! :)

The Wedding Album

February 17, 2010 – 8:00 am

After the cake is cut, the last dance is done and you return from your honeymoon the one thing you are most excited about is getting your wedding photos. To relive the day from beginning to end. From the getting ready details to the reception details. Your wedding album is your first family heirloom. The album you will show at family reunions and the album your children will flip through a million times.

At JTG STUDIO, everything is done in house. I meet with you for your initial consultation, you book the date. I photograph your engagement and bridal session. The wedding day goes by smoothly as you are working it for the camera. After all the other sessions, you feel so relaxed it’s as if I’m just a good friend with a really nice camera. While you are away on your honeymoon, I sort through all the photos and narrow them down to an average of 400-600 pictures. The wedding album is designed in house as well. I create an album that will stand the test of time, without flourishes and stamps that will date your album. You will receive an elegant, clean crisp design telling the story of your wedding day.

My favorite part (after taking the photos) is seeing the bride and groom flip through the album and just falling in love all over again, laughing and reminiscing on how wonderful their day was.

Here are some photos of a recent album. It is an 11×14 album, with a cocoa leather cover and a champagne accent strap.

The 8×6 cover photo is made out of metal.

Want more information on how you can have JTG STUDIO shoot your wedding, Contact Me.

Do you see some foreshadowing?

Incase you are wondering, here is Sory and Oscar’s album design.

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By Joanna | Posted in Wedding | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Katherine Scheer-Per   -  

    Just absolutely beautifully!! I know I would be ecstatic to have this as my wedding album. Your artistry in this really shines through. You have come such a long way in your business. Keep it going! : )

  2. Cindy   -  

    The album is PRICELESS!!! If people like the slide show they would luvvvvvvv to see the actual album!!! GREAT JOB!!!

  3. Ryan   -  

    Like that album! Especially the back! Hope all is well.

Houston Maternity Photographer

February 5, 2010 – 8:33 am

Last year, my last session was with Lely and Pedro. I was thrilled to hear that they were coming to Houston for Christmas. I hadn’t seen them since their wedding in November of 2008.  I was even more excited because Lely is 7 months pregnant and a maternity shoot was a must. With such beautiful subjects who could resist.

We set out that day to my favorite park in midtown and had a quick session. The sunset was beautiful and it made for glorious photos.

I can’t wait to meet your little bundle of joy.

My favorite from their session.

Happy Friday!

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  1. Cindy   -  

    what a cute baby bump! these are beautiful and I love the light!

Strike a pose!

January 29, 2010 – 8:52 am

Photobooth at weddings has been a trend for a while now and it has caught up in the Houston market. We have started offering this service to our brides and the response has been great.

My style of shooting weddings is more photojournalistic and candid.  The photobooth at your wedding reception allows for a more posed shots, things get a little crazy. This is a good opportunity for guest to take a photo with different props. Guest can get creative when it comes to the booth. Instead of going table per table and getting shots of guest, they can step into the photobooth. :) This allows me to capture the candid moments on the dance floor, while my assistant is capturing the posed photographs of the guest who wouldn’t be in the photographs because they are not in the action. A win, win situation!!

Contact me if you are interested in having a photobooth at your reception.

Here are a few photos from Sory and Oscar’s photobooth at their November wedding. To view their wedding photos click here and here.

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

Photo Booth at Houston Weddings

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By Joanna | Posted in Wedding | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Katherine Scheer-Per   -  

    Everyone should do one at their wedding!!

  2. Rebeca   -  

    Awesome! I am sitting here giggling! The photobooth was a huge success!

  3. Sory   -  

    This was soooo much fun! Highly recommend it for all of the brides-to-be! Thanx JTG!

  4. Cindy   -  

    these are totally fun!! super cute! do you have your own photobooth or do you rent one?