tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:09:39 +0000JournalPhotographyFootballEtsy ShopBaseballCraft ShowsWeb DesignArtSewingAdrienne VittadiniFelicity BrownJ.CrewMICHAEL Michael KorsMangoMichael StarsMiss SelfridgeTEXTILE Elizabeth and Jamesbig bagscable knitfashionorange huespolyvorestylewedge shoeshttp://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Joanna)Blogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-3919014380811071385Wed, 09 May 2012 04:50:00 +00002012-05-08T21:50:04.637-07:00Adrienne Vittadinibig bagscable knitfashionFelicity BrownJ.CrewMangoMICHAEL Michael KorsMichael StarsMiss Selfridgeorange huespolyvorestyleTEXTILE Elizabeth and Jameswedge shoesOrange and Navy by joannajoy featuring Friis & Company handbagshttp://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/orange-and-navy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-790490172954041275Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:34:00 +00002010-08-13T14:39:21.171-07:00Photographyah the tough choice of selecting the keepers! The Hawley Lake Cover Shot Competition is limited to 3 entries per photographer . . . so these beauties didn't make the cut but I can post them here because this is my blog and I make the rules! Come to think of it, I made the competition rules too . . . and now I've got to abide by them. Ouch. http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/hawley-lake-cover-shot-rejects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-6475156166467505108Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:45:00 +00002010-07-29T09:52:20.922-07:00PhotographyWhen Mom is playing with her camera and editing programs sometimes the guina pigs are a little reluctant. Nonetheless - perfect shots to alter. This is DJs best "alright there take it." I shot in a different format and loved being able to edit the shadows and light to just right.My 12yr old has 12yr old skin - a little tempermental. We needed some before and after pics for the wedding web http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/mom-dont-take-my-picture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-2170816299097483345Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:33:00 +00002010-07-29T09:45:08.399-07:00PhotographyI've been wanting to capture my baby's little pout but she doesn't do it too often. I was playing with some camera settings and plunked her down for a few headshots hoping for a range of expressions. And yeah I got from tears to hollars to pouts and my favorite and oh so Eliya beautiful light up the world smile.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/pretty-pout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5392980901845684961Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +00002010-07-29T09:33:39.664-07:00Photographynot sure how I overlooked these in posting . . . but a few more favs. Really liking the green lens - and I always love a picture with a good laugh. :)working the camera into the pic was unsual but this hand placement works - makes her look serious - one of the few not giggly pics - did I mention we had fun shooting these? :)and because I love color - the green, reds, stripes, etc - another fav.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-amber.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-6190552525948357414Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:12:00 +00002010-07-23T13:39:47.710-07:00PhotographyAmber does a great job capturing natural sun flares - mine were manufactured as a tribute - adding a nice softness to the photos.This last set is a bit more experimental with angles and effects - not typical portraits but interesting to me.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/smiles-and-sun-flares.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5035891275855410859Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:59:00 +00002010-07-29T09:55:23.549-07:00PhotographyTalk about nervous! Amber and I decided to shoot each other's bio pics. I was nervous about having my picture taken and then nervous about taking hers! It was definately fun - though a bit odd. We wanted the camera visible in each shot so we had to be conscience of how it was part of the photo. We were totally unprofessional and didn't sign model releases so I'll show restraint and only posthttp://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/photographing-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-6583796421868038889Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:53:00 +00002010-07-20T13:58:57.746-07:00JournalPhotographyWeb DesignI've joined with a friend Amber to begin shooting weddings again. It wont be the same without Danny but I do enjoy her company so we'll definately work well together. We are trying to get the word out so tell your friends! I've built a website to display our pics - hoping to update it soon with more recent weddings! The big challenge at the moment is choosing a domain name that isn't already http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-do-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5871582529975806583Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:46:00 +00002010-07-20T13:53:47.897-07:00FootballJournalWeb DesignIt's almost football season - pads were passed out this weekend . . . that means the fundraising is about to begin! To help the team stay organized and communicate everything I've completed their website. It's currently hosted as part of Patmos Project at www.gatos.patmosproject.com. I'm debating selling this site to other teams and just customize each. As the season begins lots of content http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/football-fundraisers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-7044051576616385555Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:34:00 +00002010-07-05T08:45:17.695-07:00Journal"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;" Romans 12:10 cousins walking side by side . . . always mindful of little sister . . . proof in pictures he's not always provoking her to squeals!http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/brotherly-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5709002107952826253Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:47:00 +00002010-07-04T17:52:52.723-07:00Journalwith the sound of music! Actually at that altitude singing would be a bit difficult! We hiked 2 solid miles - all uphill! - did I mention snow in June?? at 11000 ft. It was just gorgeous and worth every huff and puff. Lovely. Our group of kids - real troopers - resting at Lake Williams in Taos NM. http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/hills-are-alive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5038069785090457125Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:04:00 +00002010-06-21T23:10:17.227-07:00JournalThis picture just says summer fun to me. A crazy hairdo - courtesy of her girly cousins. A bandaid knee. A bowl of whipped cream and berries. A porch swing and rocker. A Schwan's Push Pop to share with maltipoo puppy. (No I didn't let her eat anymore after she "shared"!)http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/girl-puppy-and-push-up-pop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-3717397590075296380Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:44:00 +00002010-06-21T23:04:05.260-07:00JournalA week spent with cousins was a blast. Higher elevation brought much cooler temperatures and more playtime outside. My battery died toward the end of my visit so I don't have photos of the mural I was there to create. My niece requested a Parisian theme mural for her room . . . and Voila! C'est Magnifique! My kids joined them at VBS so I could paint in peace. From what I saw on parent nighthttp://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/monkeys-in-trees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-1732671879255251733Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:40:00 +00002010-06-21T22:44:54.750-07:00JournalTheir very best fireman imitation. Do they look like they are working?? I thought not. Yes I did notice the kid on the roof. And yes I did something about it.Who said photographers kids are posers? This guy didn't get the message.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-car-wash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-7587561329152498792Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:35:00 +00002010-06-21T22:40:31.208-07:00JournalRest assured, we presoaked this dress and it came clean! Now as she indulges in her very most favorite snack: she is stripped to her diaper. Fed frozen blueberries until full. Sent immediately to the bathtub. And has her teeth scrubbed until she's blowing toothpaste bubbles. Is it worth it?? I try to remind myself those antioxidants are very important. :Phttp://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/madame-blueberry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-4235251046163349957Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:25:00 +00002010-06-21T22:35:27.393-07:00We've recently purchased a Casio Privia piano/keyboard. To inspire my sons to play, we attended a recital of their friends. This little guitarist played football with my son. A great athlete and I had no idea he was so talented musically! His grandfather plays Spanish guitar and composes music. He wrote both the pieces his grandson performed. The strumming, picking, etc was just beautiful.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/inspirational-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-7482159580126790221Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:10:00 +00002010-06-21T22:14:28.664-07:00JournalLincoln went to the pool for the first time with his cousins! He has no fear and kept making a run for the big pool! Yikes! http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/pools-open-for-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-7949811862222769224Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:01:00 +00002010-06-21T22:10:47.131-07:00JournalI'm going to post a bunch tonight because I've finally got a card reader working! (Bent pin issues with the other one.) These pics are of Eliya (of course) at one of the last baseball games. And I titled this "Amber's Post" because these shots all remind me of her signature style. Kinda off kilter, looking away, candid type shots. And though I drool over her camera, it's so nice to have a buddy http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/ambers-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5400435520333383737Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:22:00 +00002010-06-05T21:25:40.038-07:00Web DesignJust about finished this site. The owner really likes it. He's got a few businesses and these links will show you his old site and the new one.BEFORE and AFTER Voila! Need to finish up our site now . . . and on to more business!http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/apache-taxi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-3103587469222636890Wed, 26 May 2010 05:20:00 +00002010-05-25T22:28:32.043-07:00JournalWeb DesignToo busy to blog lately - starting a web development and design business. And of course at the very bottom of that list of priorities is redoing my site! LOL must be 'cuz I'm not a paying customer. :) Here's a screenshot of our first site. We got this job before our business site was even done! I'm learning a lot and enjoying it - using skills I've had and learning new ones. This site http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/do-you-need-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-5637388123044171089Tue, 18 May 2010 22:37:00 +00002010-05-18T15:44:00.797-07:00Journalextra virgin olive oillemon zestblack pepperrosemaryBarely heat the oil, pour it over the mixture, let coolEnjoy with crusty breadmy little Arizona garden . . . just a collection of pots. I've made seviche with the cilantro, sandwiches with the basil, salad with the lettuce . . . still waiting for the tomatoes to grow a bit more and then we'll have pico de gallo!http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/herb-infused-oil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-2154830009189767839Tue, 18 May 2010 21:54:00 +00002010-05-18T15:00:04.155-07:00Journalall before we're even out of our PJs . . . we've done puzzles . . .taken a "ride" around the house . . .and had our morning coffee . . .now we're ready to start our day!http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/morning-with-nana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-1703655036574419044Tue, 11 May 2010 22:11:00 +00002010-05-11T15:26:00.009-07:00PhotographyA love that will last forever . . . beauty that stands the test of time . . . you can get pretty cheesy describing these vintage look photos. . . but I like the way the effect adds some feel and mood to the picture. By looking old, it almost makes it timeless.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/vintage-polaroid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-6170997476541523963Tue, 11 May 2010 05:27:00 +00002010-05-10T22:43:43.340-07:00JournalMy sweet husband and children surprised me with these gifts on Mother's Day. The boys also sang in the children's choir before Sunday's church service. They looked so handsome smiling up there . . . little angels. "My mother is the fifth gospel. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and my Mom. . . " They were so cute.These tulips are for his mom who is visiting with us.This colorful bouquet is my http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/flowers-for-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246641701319062480.post-1405974849712352192Mon, 10 May 2010 05:07:00 +00002010-05-09T22:12:55.968-07:00JournalNana came to visit the grandkids and the fun's already begun . . .One last laugh before they hit the road for home . . . we always enjoy our time together.http://jjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/focus-on-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joanna)0