What a Day!

Man! So you know I am a huge Grey's Anatomy fan, right? Well, I am. I've been so busy I haven't had time to catch up, thank the heavens for TIVO.

Seeing as to how the laundry had been neglected for a few days, I decided to watch last week's episode on the couch and fold. Great show in case you didn't see. Is Lexie getting on your nerves yet? I know Izzy does for sure, and now Lexie. It was only a matter of time. Somehow they all irritate me, but I am such an addict. Wish I had more time, my tv misses me.

So anyhow, I was elated when they closed the show with my favorite artist, Greg Laswell and his awesome song, "What A Day." He rocks--amazing talent. I was so fortunate to see him and other great artists when I shot the Hotel Cafe Tour at the Red Room in March. I was so busy with other stuff, I never got to blog about it. So here's a few images from that show.

Greg Laswell

Ingrid Michaelson

Josh Radin with Ingrid Michaelson on backing vocals.

More photos on my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cricketsoup/sets/72157604366402249/

If you haven't heard of these people, I urge you to do so. They are such talented musicians. Check out the tour that sponsored them, Hotel Cafe Tour, and brought them to Houston. Oh, and Greg Laswell's song is on the player at the bottom right of this blog page. :)

I Love You, You Love Me...

These two were so much fun to work with. Will was totally portrait-ready and Kate just needed a little coaxing. But when we got them together, they really showed us the true meaning of "brotherly love" (or sisterly love, what have you). I think anyone with multiple children can relate.

It Goes By Too Fast

Doesn't it? First met this little guy at 6 days old...next thing you know, he'll be a teenager! Which means I should blog this before he gets there. Ha ha.

Here he was when we first met: http://jaynemaltbie.blogspot.com/2007/10/sleep-like-rock.html

Senoritis

Remember the term "Senoritis" from back in high school? (Do they even use that term anymore?) How the very last months of your senior year you had all of these emotions over school ending and it just overwhelmed your already crazy teen life? Yeah, those were the days. Ahhh, to be young and carefree again!

jMaltbie Photography is now offering Senior Sessions...so much fun! I am currently accepting applications for high school Senior portfolio models for the 2008/2009 school year. Looking for Seniors that are fun, hip, not afraid to express themselves and want a different style...think fashion.

What does this mean for you? It means that you get a killer Senior Portrait Session, special rates, incentives and other cool stuff. what do you have to do? Be yourself, be a Senior for 2008-2009, and be willing to spread the word about my awesomeness (ha ha). I have a ton of great ideas, but need more faces. So bring it on!

Just a sampling with my very own girl...







More on my Flickr.

Old and New

I had the pleasure of working with 4 generations of women (well, 3 women, one baby) back in January. It was a great experience to listen and watch them interact with each other. I felt really privileged to have been chosen to document all of them together. And to talk to Great Grandma...way cool. She told me a story about back in her day, and I was all ears. It totally thrilled the historian in me. :)

Blogalicious

So I missed the whole month of March. How embarassing. It wasn't for the lack of trying...I just can't find the time. I promise, I promise, I promise...

I worked with Steven and his family back during the holdiay rush. Here he is at 8 months old, my how he's grown. I tell you it goes by so fast. What a yummy little boy! He was so ready to have his portrait taken again.





See more new stuff on my Flickr.

Busy, Busy, Busy Bee

That's me. Way too busy to really tell you much more. Here is my blog entry for March. I'm so bad. ;)

A Few Kinks...

A new website is in the works and I just have a few wrinkles to iron out in the process. If you are missing your web gallery or slideshow, please don't worry. Please follow the links that I have emailed to access your gallery, and note upper and lowercase letters. My site has some sensitivity to cases apparently.

But pretty soon, we won't have to worry about that. Stay tuned for some new stuff! Yay!

Please email me at jayne@jaynemaltbie.com if you have any questions. I appreciate your patience.

Where to Start?

Yeah, so as if you didn't know...I suck at blogging. Keeping up with it anyway. I am one busy girl these days. I've had so many sessions from last year that I never had a chance to post. I've worked with so many beautiful families and children. It would be a crime not to show them off. So look for posts from old sessions, as I have lots of them to share. ;)

I'm working on improving my website and blog this year. I will also be running a bunch of promotions and specials as well as looking for new models for my portfolio...so look out for that.

Anyhow, without further delay...Tyler and his wonderful family for thier Holiday portraits. Love his little smile.

Happy New Year

Well, looks like I'm too late to say Merry Christmas, but I hope you had a great one anyway! I've had a very busy Holiday season, and I wanted to thank all of you who have welcomed me into your lives to hang out with you and your family. And to take some photos too! I've had an exhiliarting experience doing what I love and I hope that the new year brings more of that.

I will be on vacation from now until January 5th, so if you are interested in a session with me, please contact me soon. January dates are filling up rather quickly. I would also like to announce a price increase for 2008 effective April 1st, so book today to lock in those 2007 prices.

Hope you all have a safe and blessed New Year!

If You Give Your Kid a Camera...

Ever read those books by Laura Numeroff--"If You Give a Pig a Pancake," or "a Mouse a Cookie?" The characters ask for more and more and get into so much trouble and mess. It's the same way if you give your toddler a camera.

We got one of those indestructible kid digital cameras from Fisher Price for my daughter's 3-year birthday. Of course she loves it. She always wants to mess with my camera and equipment so she was so thrilled to get something of her own. I highly recommend it for those of you who take lots of photos and has a kid who wants to do the same. They really are indestructible if you drop them, and they also withstand countless hours of chewing and drool from the baby. The flash is a little bright, but it's still pretty cool. Plus, it's never to early to encourage a young photographer's eye.

It's so weird how she gets really creative with it. Seems she's into shooting abstract, art-type things. I'm so proud! (sniffle.) See for yourself.

Her feet in the car.

Her feet at home.

Love this one...What art! The baby gate. ;)

And my all-time favorite...portrait of big sister in pajamas with lovey blankie by her side. (Those are the 3-year-old's blankies, not the teenager's.)

I also recommend the Barbie Baby Photographer doll for girls. Wow! They think of everything. It has so much detail, it's crazy. A surefire hit from Santa. Now what are you waiting for? Go out and get you one!

Back for More

I first met Julia at 9 days old and she was a beauty. Totally alert and almost posing for the camera. It was really uncanny. I came back again at about 8 weeks for more photos and she was huge! And even more beautiful. But the interesting thing is how alert and responsive she is already! I told her Mom that she may be in for it sooner than expected. Ha ha. We'll see. ;)

It's amazing how much they change in that short amount of time. So if you're expecting, let me know. It's never too early. You blink and they're grown.

"Bye-bye."

Sparkle and Shine

Have I ever mentioned how much I love my job? The truth is, I work with the most beautiful people, inside and out. This family welcomed me into their home for a newborn session a while ago (hmmm, I should post that one) and I had the best time working with their beautiful daughters. Celia has such a bright personality (and the most beautiful face). And now it seems little Mira's is coming out too. They must get it from their parents; the nicest bunch of people you'll ever meet. Hope you guys love this sneak preview...super hard to choose images to share! Happy Holidays!

Ready for Baby Sister

I was so excited to be able to photograph Julian and his family again. I shot his Mom while she was pregnant with him and now again while she is pregnant with a baby girl. They are a gorgeous family and so easy to work with. Julian was having a blast jumping around on the bed. He was dancing up a storm. I know he will be such a good big brother. Can't wait to meet the new baby!