J and S Photography

Congratulations Graduates!

2012-06-07T14:11:00.000-04:00

We had a great preschool season and finished off with some great graduation pictures. This is an example of a series we take at our schools. Thanks for a great season everyone! Remember, keep sending us your ideas for future shoots.
--Jen and Steve

Undisputed King of the bunny slope!

2012-01-22T21:23:00.001-05:00

Steve and I just shot our first ski race. An epic accomplishment considering …

It was Steve's first time skiing. I had been skiing before but it was nothing like I expected.
(If you want to watch your child in this event, you’d better learn the sport.)

After photographing two phenomenal kids in the studio Saturday morning, it was off to Sugar Mountain. We wanted to get there a little early so we could practice. We rented our gear and hit the bunny slope. Since I skied before, the bunny hill was easy. After a little practice, Steve fell less and less every time he came down until we were ready to move up to the next hill. I talked to other skiers to get pointers on how to get on and off the lift and what skills were needed to move on. They seemed confident we could do it, but wait a minute, they just met us. Of course we took their advice; what else did we have? The first chair lift experience was cool. We didn’t cause any back-ups. And we both made it down “Easy Street” with no falls!

The next morning was the real deal. We asked one of the parents where the race was.

SHE SAID, “GET ON THIS LIFT FIRST, THEN DON’T SKI DOWN, BUT CATCH THE NEXT LIFT TO BIG RED”

Our jaws dropped. “BIG RED?”

Needles to say we will go the extra mile to get the shot. After a lot of falling, fooling and then finally some instruction, both we and our equipment made it home in one piece.

Thank to...

Paula, Fynn, John, Jeff & Sarah
Quite a crew just to get two people down a mountain!

Can't they bottle the energy of a one-year-old yet?

2011-10-14T12:21:00.000-04:00

We had a great time photographing Tina, Daniel and Tyler. One year old Tyler is always on the go! He is absolutely adorable. We are glad we got the opportunity to meet your family. Thanks for choosing our studio.
--Jen and Steve

Thanks Ethan. You're so cute!

2011-10-10T16:38:00.001-04:00

This is Ethan or Buzz-Ethan as he would say. He was so much fun to photograph this weekend. He was quick so we had to keep up, but the pictures came out great. The Buzz action figure was a nice touch. His mom also brought his red wagon from home so we were able to have some fun with that prop too.

Happy Birthday Caitlyn!

2011-10-02T12:20:00.000-04:00

Caitlyn is turning two this month. Hooray for Caitlyn! She was so much fun to photograph. She spent some time investigating the studio, just to make sure we were on the up and up. Somebody's gotta look after Mom and Dad.

INT Eastern Regional Invintational.

2011-09-27T14:50:00.006-04:00

Last week, we spent 3 days photographing a water sports tournament. It's hard to even call it work. The participants of this organization are competitive but still like to have fun. Four states competed for trophies in many different divisions. The tournament is based on skill level not age so it's not uncommon to see a nine year old doing the same trick as an adult. And these tricks are really cool. Here are some pictures from the competition.

You can view an online album of this event at...

www.myproimages.com

Free Tickets for Charlie Goodnights Comedy Club

2011-09-27T14:11:00.001-04:00

I had a great time at Charlie Goodnights this past Sunday night. The headlining comedian was Brad Reeder. He had a unique act where here combined magic with his comedy. Now this is no show for kids; the magic isn't that great, just the jokes that go along with the tricks. Brad wasn't the only performer. There were 2 others who did about a 20 minute bit each. We spent three hours laughing. It was so much fun. Well I bet you wondering how to get free tickets.

Just sign up for email offers at Goodnight Comedy Club.

You get 2 tickets for joining and 2 more on your birthday.

What a fun family!

2011-09-19T16:57:00.001-04:00

Thank you for visiting our studio and letting us photograph your family. It felt like it went very quickly but sometimes that's a good thing :-) Here are some images from your session.

Bundles of Energy.

2011-09-18T16:53:00.000-04:00

Thanks for visiting our studio! Steve and I truly enjoyed photographing your kids. They are absolutely adorable. Issac and Noel were so much fun. Rhonda, you have her hands full with her those two bundles of energy.

Fresh outta the oven.

2011-09-08T16:28:00.011-04:00

It takes a little preparation and a lot of patience to capture these precious moments.

First, we prepped Kenna, the proud mommy, to bring personal items from home (the hat and blanket are special to her). We gathered some small props to help with posing, then heated the studio to about 80 degrees. That kept Ava comfortable and so she would sleep most of the time. (Just one of the perks of a private studio). Her mom kept her happy and and ready for the next pose. Thanks Kenna! Looking forward to watching her grow this first year.

As cute as me.

2011-08-24T16:36:00.010-04:00

Makenzie was a joy to photograph. We read her books and played with some toys and I even learned a few of her 2 year old words. She also had a broad spectrum of expressions which really made me laugh. She would be smiling one second and the next she would give a fake pouty face. She thought she was funny too. Thanks for being so cute Makenzie!

The best shots come from just letting a kid be a kid.

Bundle of Joy.

2011-08-24T15:55:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the world little one.

All of these images were shot in studio using natural light.

Professional Portraits

2011-08-24T13:24:00.007-04:00

Want to look more professional you for clients or business associates? Get some professional portraits to improve your profile pic on social websites. Image is everything these days and booking an appointment is so easy. Just pick a place and go to J and S Photography . Select the appointment tab and follow the instructions to book.

Click "More" to check out great images from downtown Raleigh!

Congrats! Austin and Kenna

2011-08-22T12:27:00.001-04:00

Recently married, the couple just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Can't wait to post those newborn portraits!

Grand Opening Party!

2011-06-30T08:45:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone. Just wanted to say thank you to all who attended our grand opening party. If you didn't make it, don't hesitate to stop by. We are always available to show you around.

Wow! What an event. INT Competition

2011-06-15T14:20:00.003-04:00

http://www.intleague.com/

Wow! What an event. The INT league offers slalom, wakeboard and kneeboard competitions. All INT divisions are based on ability. Those who improve quickly bump up through the divisions. I'm sure these riders will move up in no time. Every athlete was amazing, floating over wakes, spinning and flying through the air.

Thanks for inviting us to such a fun day and an exciting event.

We tweet the portrait of the week.

2011-06-06T13:30:00.000-04:00

Don't know what this means? Set up a twitter account and you could be following the portrait of the week. All you have to do is book a session and we'll do the rest. Set up your account today and next week it could be you!

Find us on Facebook

2011-06-01T13:52:00.000-04:00

J and S Photography is on Facebook! Find our page, LIKE us and receive a Free 8x10 portrait with your session.

Grand Opening Party!

2011-06-01T13:46:00.000-04:00

Our studio is open for business! Come in and enjoy a private experience, with a warm and welcoming feel. Join us for our grand opening party, Friday, June 24th at 6:30 pm. We will be serving drinks and heavy hors d' oeuvres. There will be an activity table for the kids and door prizes for parents. RSVP at 919-606-0745 or email us at info@jandsphoto.net.

Thank You Parkwood Elementary!

2011-03-20T19:57:00.000-04:00

We had a great time at your Spring Carnival. It was fun to watch the games, especially the dunk tank and the food was delicious. Your children are full of personality and we enjoyed photographing them.

Spring Has Sprung! Free Spring Session Through May 30th!

2011-03-15T15:57:00.000-04:00

Hi, Jen again. The best part of a Spring Portrait Session is that you never need a backdrop, mother nature makes a perfect one. Steve and I would be happy to meet you at your home or favorite park to get some great pictures of the family, some shots of just the kids or even if your pets are your kids (-: Spring is a great time for best friend and engagement photos. Visit a state park this weekend and let us know where the best backdrops are.

Happy Spring!

2011-03-15T15:26:00.001-04:00

Hit the ground running!

2011-02-28T14:57:00.000-05:00

Hi, this is Jen from J & S Photography. I can't believe a week ago Steve and I were running studios, training photographers and hiring sales people. With all of that in the way, we really got away from what we loved and that is photography. We have been given an opportunity to bring our photography to you. We appreciate those who have stuck with us and look forward to continuing those relationships and meeting with new clients.