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Senior Portraits Cara

JDP senior Cara is 4 years younger than her old sister, former JDP senior Liv. So she's had years to dream of her upcoming special day! It’s so awesome to partner with great families to tell their stories in installments over the years. The excitement from Cara and her mom was palpable and that is fuel to my creative soul! It’s clear how much Cara loves and adores her big sister Liv. She requested to wear this beautiful dress that's been in our studio wardrobe the last 4 ...

Senior Portraits Athlete Connor

JDP senior Connor's mom knew just where she was going for Connor's portrait creation. His older brother Dillon was here just a few years ago. Connor is following in his big brother's footsteps and joining the Police Academy just as soon as he meets the age requirement. (rest of blog story is told at the bottom as we figure out our new platform w/our new website). Connor's an avid lacrosse and football player. He first hit the fields at 4 years old and ...

First Birthday Portraits with Mama and Bodhi

Baby Bodhi just turned 1 years old so what a perfect time to celebrate with a fine art portrait time with his sweet momma. Studio patrons will see beautiful Miranda and Bodhi in a painted brush oil piece hanging in the coming months. Bodhi loves his snuggle time with Momma and Daddy and trying to keep up with his big sisters! He’s going to give them a run for their money very soon when he starts walking. Something tells me it won’t be long before toddling gives way to racing ...

Equestrian Senior Portraits: Bella

JDP senior Bella’s life is lived between horse farms. She spends the bulk of her days riding her horse Hugo while also working to care for other people’s horses and farms. She is an accomplished equestrian who knows how to handle all kinds of horses. Horses seem to know she means business and she’s not afraid to make them tow the line. Rooted in this take charge approach is a deep and tender love for everything to do with horses. Bella shared at her pre consult that she ...