As a photographer have you been asked what is the best time to shoot outdoors. I know that is one question I have been asked on multiple occasions! Many times you will be told “magic hour” is the best time to shoot outside. Magic hour is one of my favorite times to shoot but who am I to tell you it’s the “best?!” Honestly, the only right answer will depend (...)
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of touring Kleinfeld Bridal New York . To see a mini tour of Kleinfeld click here to see a short video clip! At first I was blown away by the huge selection of designer wedding gowns and by the fact that Kleinfeld sells designer bridal gowns more than any other store on earth. I was introduced to Jeanette who has worked at (...)
Hey ya’ll, welcome back to JWPB! Chances are you probably are an Instagram user like millions of others. You may be using the platform to grow your photography business, an account for you adorable puppy or simply growing the presence of your personal account. Did you know one of the easiest ways to increase interaction is to use hashtags?! I’m here today to give you a few tips how to (...)
These days my schedule is more packed than ever! On any given day I can go from my morning workout to a meeting then straight to a shoot across town. You’ll never hear me complain one bit about it! However, the busier I am the easier it is to get wrapped up in the midst of it all. This is when I remind myself the importance of carving out time (...)
Hey ya’ll! If you happen to follow me on Instagram (@janawilliamsphotos_) you’ve seen that I’m in BEAUTIFUL Santorini, Greece! Last week when Dave and I started our journey to the Greek Islands, we had a long layover in Madrid. Rather than wasting 10 hours in the airport we decided to hop out to do a little exploring of this amazing city! With coffees in our hands we set (...)
No two relationships are the same, each has their unique qualities and quirks. When the time comes and your partner has popped “the question” and you’ve begun thinking about your engagement photos; why would you want anything less than unique?! The 90’s have called and they want their overly posed photos back! (We’ve all seen them!) Here are a few things to keep in mind to make your e-session as (...)
Hey ya’ll, thanks for stopping by the blog today! Are you currently in a creative slump because life has gotten in the way and schedules aren’t working out? I feel you, it happens from time to time! You will always here me preaching, “shoot everyday!” In order to shoot everyday you don’t need to rely on having a model or a makeup team. There are simple ways for you to (...)
You guys! During my vacation to the Kimpton Seafire Resport I was turned onto Donni Charm. DC is a scarf company based in Los Angeles made with the softest fibers! I love that this company has so much heart and soul behind it. This brand does its’ part to empower women and also donate to a new charity every season. Head to their website to read the full story, it’s (...)
You’ve said yes and now you’re hard at work dotting your I’s and crossing your T’s with the wedding planning! When it comes time to deciding where you want to take your engagement photos and what to wear, it can be stressful and nerve wrecking. To put your nerves to rest, a new trend sweeping across the photography industry is engagement sessions at home!
Whether you and your partner have (...)
Summertime is here so that means I’m set setting all over the coast of California all the way to New York City and beyond. A few weeks ago I was called to New York to photograph an engagement session. As many of you may know, I have a deep love for New York and I’m always excited to come back for a visit! There is something so romantic about this (...)
