J5 Photography

I am sure many of you have noticed that our Blog has not been updated for a little while. The last few months have been very busy for us. J5 Photography was booked through 2011 in early November so we were really happy about that. We are so blessed to be as busy as we are and we thank you all for being a part of that. With the many shoots we have done, the blog has definitely suffered from it. Justin’s main goal is to get the pictures edited and to the clients in a timely manner, which in turn means the blog has fallen by the wayside. But, I am excited to say that I (Mallory) will be taking them over and will be able to catch you up on all of the fun shoots we have been doing. So you may be seeing more of a girly touch to the blog, but let’s face it, it’s probably better that way!

Along with the shoots, we recently purchased a house… with studio space!!!  Yes, you heard it…. J5 Photography has studio space now!!!!!! We are so excited to be able to offer this option to clients, and to other photographers.  Don’t worry, we will be posting pictures soon, along with more information about J5 Studios.

We also want to thank everyone for their continue’d support and business. We are very grateful to have such wonderful clients and support system around us. We know we wouldn’t be where we are today without every single one of our shoots, clients, and friends & family. So, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

We want to make sure that this post stays on top of our blog list, so I will be backdating any posts from all shoots prior to today. Please make sure you scroll down to see more of our pictures and blog posts.

Thank you everyone for entering, for those of you who didn’t win, stay tuned we will be doing monthly contests through our Facebook and our blog. We appreciate everyone’s love and support.

We shook up the names

And picked out our winners!!!

Tori Escandon

Cecelia Serrano

Mandi Dixon

Jon Wright

Congratulations to our winners! We will be in touch with you via Facebook Message within the next couple of days. Again, thank you everyone who participated in this contest, we look forward to more like this in the future.

My mom raised me to appreciate everything I have and never take it for granted. This post is to thank those who have helped us get so far.

As many of you know, we started this business in July of 2009. Two weeks after Mallory and I got married, her sister asked me to shoot her wedding. I refused, I told her to hire a professional. I had no idea what I was doing and was sure I would ruin her wedding. She ended up talking us into it, and our business was born. Thank you Mindy for seeing our potential before we did.

As I was thinking about how we got started and where we are today, I realized that a lot of people made it possible for us to get to where we are today. Without these people we wouldn’t have half the clients we do. And I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize the contributions these people have made to J5 Photography. Sorry if its a little “sappy” I’m kind of a huge baby.

1. Markine Wright - Markine is my aunt, but has been like a second mother to me(I think I have 5 or 6 at this point), my entire life. I have always been close to Markine (Kiney as we call her) and she always been there to support me. She has helped u to get the equipment we needed, when we needed it. She has always be encouraging and willing to share her vast business knowledge. Kiney I wouldn’t be the person I am today without your help and support. Thank you!

2. Chris & Liz Child - Liz called me in October of 2009 almost in tears. Her and Chris were engaged and they couldn’t find a photographer they liked that fit what they were going for. Liz asked if we would shoot her wedding, without seeing any photos we had taken to that point. Liz and Chris were two of the first people who took a chance on us. We love you to and are so lucky to have such good friends. Thank you for believing in us before I did!

3. All of our amazing clients who have given us the chance to, be a part of your special day, spend time with your families, and take amazing photos of your kids. Thank you all for taking a chance with us and giving us the opportunity to get our feet off the ground. Getting to know all of our clients and their families has been the most enjoyable part of this business.

4. Mallory Workman - The most important person who needs to be thanked. Mallory is truly a saint (anyone who knows her, already knows that). And anyone who knows me and how big of a pain I am knows how amazing Mallory is for putting up with me. This business would be nothing without Mallory, she has been the one to always encourage me to keep pushing me. She believed in my abilities before I did. And has always been there to “talk me off the ledge” when I am freaking out before a big shoot. For those clients that don’t know; Mallory goes through every single photo I take (for some of you thats over 2,000 per shoot) she has to determine if its good enough to keep. Trust me, this has to be the worst job ever, no one wants to do and Mallory does it without complaining every time! Mallory has been a pack mule at shoots, tripod, babysitter, medic, thirst quencher, and everything in between. She truly has the worst job in our business, and treats it like its her dream job. Mallory you are truly amazing and I am eternally grateful that you agreed to marry me. Thank you for always wanting to make our business better and our clients happier. I couldn’t do this with your love and support. I love you gorgeous.

5. Our friends and families – Both of our families have been amazing in supporting us with this business. They have all been so encouraging and upbeat at the times I was going to pull my hair out. You all should know who you are and what you have done. Thank you all for everything.

6. Whitney & Thomas Lewis with Whitney Lewis Photography - I found Whitney by accident and “fell” into an internship with her. By far the best thing I ever could have done for this business. Whitney taught me almost everything I know! She took the time and had the patience to answer all of the stupid questions (anyone who knows me, knows the dumb questions are plentiful). I can truly say that we would not be where we are today with the business if it wasn’t for Whitney’s help. Whitney, thank you so much for all of the time and effort you have put in with us. I am truly grateful that I have gotten a chance to know you and call you and Thomas true friends.

Here are some photos Whitney did for Mallory and I.

Her website is www.whitneylewisphotography.com

My favorite picture. This is EXACTLY what I wanted

The only woman I know who willingly plays Halo with her husband

Lucy on the left (dumb as bricks but cute as hell). Daisey on the right (thinks she runs the house)

Isn’t she gorgeous! Man I’m lucky

Mallory’s favorite shot. Big surprise right

Life is good and business is great! Thank you all for letting me rant. And again Thank you to all of our clients, friends, and family without you, we wouldn’t be able to do this. And we wouldn’t have so much fun doing it!