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Hi, my name is Jana. Thanks for taking the time to visit my BRAND NEW blog!!! Isn't it fun!?!?!?

Please take a look around and see my work. You may see some familiar faces and read stories about people that you have never met, but their stories will make you smile and hopefully you'll leaving feeling like you know them. And like you know me, too!

I am honored and blessed to get to do what I LOVE for a living. I also have the privilege of taking care of my sweet family, Kyle, Maddie and Bennett, whose faces I'm sure you'll see on here.

If you would like to be notified when I post new picture sessions, just click on the RSS feed button and follow the instructions.

Please email me or call me, 864.313.6990, if you have any questions!

Thanks,

Jana

 

 


BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY!!! NEW YORK CITY!!!
Friday, November 21, 2008 | more in: my crazy life

Last weekend, Kyle and I took a 2nd honeymoon to New York City.  Well, it wasn't really a 2nd honeymoon, but doesn't that sound romantic!?!?!  

Anyway, we had an absolute blast!  I loved every second of it.  Well, almost every second!  The walking EVERYWHERE was a bit much for this driving mommy, but I survived.  And by the way, New Yorkers are not "chunky" people!  How could they be with all that crazy walking!?!?!  I know, I know, it's good for you, but I was not a big fan.  

We saw some amazing sights.  Instead of boring y'all with details, i'll just list some of my favorites.

*Central Park

*Empire State Building

*Times Square

*Wax Museum

*Battery Park

*Chinatown!!!!!  I got some AWESOME Coach purses there out of the backseat of a mini van!!!  Plus, my favorite meal was at this Chinese Food DIVE!!!  Whatever they fed us, I loved it!  

*WICKED!!!!!  The BEST SHOW ON EARTH!!!  You MUST see it if you ever have a chance!

*B&H Photo!  This is the "Home Depot" for Photographers.  We spent a lot of time in there and lets just say that my wallet was much lighter when we walked out than when we walked in!  

*Dale & Thomas Popcorn Company  The BEST popcorn on the planet!

*The MAC store!  They had this cool glass elevator that took you underground to the store.  There's a photo of it in the slideshow.

*Hanging out with some Carolina Girls, Tiffany and Leslie, while watching some college football at the ESPN Zone.  

So, there you have it.  Here are some of my favorite shots from the trip as well as a slideshow.  

Some random building I thought was cool.

Looking down from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building.

A pigeon.......

Lady Liberty, in all of her glory.

And my favorite!

 

 



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JESSE QUINN GARNER
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 | more in: kiddos

Meet the newest edition to the Garner family.  Jesse joined big brother Teddy on Tuesday of this week.  Isn't he adorable?  Such a sweet little man!  Teddy was so gentle with him and it made me think of my two meeting all over again!  There is something so precious about seeing your two children interacting!  

Jesse did great for our shoot, as you'll see.   When photographing his pictures, I didn't think he looked much like Teddy, but now that I've edited them, I really think he does.  So, that just means, he'll grow up to be a heartbreaker just like Teddy!  

Congratulations, Patrick, Christine and Teddy!  I am so happy for all of you!  

 

My favorite!!!



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DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....AND THE WINNER IS KELLY!!!!! PLEASE KEEP READING, MORE BELOW!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 | more in: my crazy life

After 932 votes, Kelly is the grand prize winner of my first offical contest!!! Kelly had 33% of the vote.  Congratulations, Kelly!  

2nd place Vicky, with 26% and in third was Amy with 11% of the vote!  

I would like to thank all of my entries for taking the time, effort and risk of embarrassment by entering your photos!  Everyone who entered the contest will receive 2 movie tickets from me!!!

If the Olympics has silver and bronze, then I guess I should acknowledge that as well.  Therefore, Vicky, who won 2nd place, will receive a free shoot and disc of all images taken.  Amy, our 3rd place winner, will recive a free shoot!  Congratulations again to everyone!  To redeem your prize, just email me with your mailing address and I'll put your tickets in the mail.  If you live outside of Greenville, just let me know and I'll get tickets close to a theater near you.  Kelly, Vicky and Amy, email me or call me and we'll get your photo shoots scheduled!

Thanks again for entering and voting!  Do not fret or be sad if you didn't win, there will another contest in the near future so keep checking my blog!

I couldn't do this without your help and input!  Love y'all!  

 

In honor of my birthday, I have decided to have another contest!  

I hated school pictures!  There was always so much pressure, I mean these pictures last FOREVER!   What to wear, how to smile, etc.  So, I thought it would be fun to share some of my "favorite" school photos.  The first one is from the 5th grade.  Levi jeans with the white tag were the in thing and jelly shoes were a must!  Anyone remember???

Love the wings in my hair!  Nice, huh?

Someone told me that these pictures weren't "ugly" enough, so I decided to add another.

Check out the "wood" fence and that collar!  Wow!

The next photo is from my senior year, 1991.  The bigger the hair, the better.  I used Rave hair srpay to help with that process, anybody remember that stuff???  It was like glue in a spray bottle!  I thought I was hot stuff in this photo!  Check out that blue eyeliner and my leather jacket.  

  

Nice hair, huh??? Of course, at the time, I thought these were awesome pictures.  Now, not so much!  HA!  

What I need you to do is scan in a photo of yourself, it MUST be a school picture, no snapshots please. (I am looking for "not so cute" school pictures, not adorable ones!)

Email me the photo and when it was taken.  I will post these photos, in this post, and we will have a vote to determine the winner.  Deadline for submitting photos is Nov. 7th.  

What YOU win!!

A free shoot with me, any location (within reason) a 16x20 canvas wrap, 50 Christmas cards, and a disc of all the images shot from that day !!  ($875 value!!!!)  

I recently found this website, www.yearbookyourself.com, which is what inspired me to do this new contest. Here are my favorites of Kyle and I from that website.  Hours of entertainment for me!

  

What I would have looked like in 1968.  I think I like this better than my own senior picture!

This would be my handsome husband, Kyle.  Down ladies, he is MINE!!!  I crack up every time I see this picture of him!!!  You know he would've driven a Camaro with a t-top!

So, go find your "favorite" school photo for your chance to win!!!  Email my blog to your friends and family, the more entries, the more entertainment!  


Kelly 3rd grade

Wendy  Kindergarten

Andrew 4th grade

Jamie 1st grade

Kendra 6th grade

Melissa Junior High

Sheila  

Ginny 8th grade

Amy 3rd grade

Katherine 1st grade

Katherine 3rd grade

Vicky 7th grade

Jamie 3rd grade

Paula 2nd grade

  

Paula 7th grade

Remember that the person's name is ABOVE their photo!!!

 



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THE DONOVAN FAMILY
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 | more in: kiddos

Meet Bill, Angie, Caroline, Carson and Ellison.  Angie just happens to be one of my dearest friends!  So, when she asked for pictures, I of course agreed!  After all, her kids are adorable and love me to pieces, so it works out great for everyone!  Plus, Angie and I get a few minutes to catch up.  So, here ya go......

A few favorites from the day.  

Bill and Angie

 

Caroline

 

Carson

 

Ellison

 

The kids

 

And the whole group...

 



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MORE FUN PICTURES!
Sunday, November 09, 2008 | more in: main

Meet Layla, Cade and Hamilton.  I have known Layla for a few years now and we always talk about doing pictures.  Finally, we got around to taking them and not just talking about them!

I had a great time with all of you, especially Cade.  He is such a fun and crazy boy!  He even carried my ladder around for me during our shoot!  Thanks, Cade.  You did great for these pictures!  Layla and Hamilton, y'all weren't too bad either! 

Laughing

Enjoy!!!

 

 

 



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