Merry Christmas {early}

So much going on over here that I'm not sure I'll log on for Christmas. Just wanted to post a couple Holiday Greetings!







So, this year we were walking in Pentagon City and Boopity says "ooooh mommy, there's Santa, can we go see him?" My mom and dad take him over and bring him back. Seems that this year the prices for taking photos with Santa have gone up... But guess who wants to take a picture with the expensive Santa stand when his mommy is a photographer?? None other than Boopity himself. SO, an idea shot through my mind and I took my dad to the side and asked how he felt about dressing up as Santa for the kids (mine, my nieces and nephews and other invited children) and he says "SURE!"







I tell Boopity that Santa has made a special date to come and see him and take a photo with him, Little Bittle & his cousins and friends. The day comes and they're all excited! Santa walks in, I was scared that Boopity would recognize him. I KNEW my nephew would recognize him for sure, but I was wrong! They were so excited and happy! Here are a couple funny pics of my 2. Not sure what Boopity was thinking in this photo. Maybe "hmmmm, this guy looks kinda familiar." No need to guess what Little Bittle was thinking, clearly she wants him to put her down.

Annie Leibovitz (inspiring)

Great article about her here: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/annie-leibovitz/life-through-a-lens/16/

:issue: junior

Sitting here working on reorganizing my office & computer files and came across a LOAD of stuff I've never shared.

Below is Helen, a teen model I photographed for Cima Talent Management. An agency that I have also teamed up with. In fact, we just finished our first push marketing to ad agencies, etc. Can't wait to see some results from that!


Helen was a sweet girl with an amazing personality. Her mother is also GORGEOUS~ Anyhoo, here are some pics!

Dreams of Flying

I love this guys work: http://www.janvonholleben.com

:issue: discombobulated

I just want to SCREAM today!

I am finding the past 2 months to be a quite difficult...





- sons birthday party in November.


- sisters birthday & baby shower in November.


- bf's birthday in November.


- nieces birthday party in November.


- DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES.


- Working on the push for new clients for the new year.


- my bridal shower in November.


- Daughters birthday party in December.


- HIS birthday party in December. (they have the same bday)


- Christmas.


- Wedding.


- Making sure my marketing material is PERFECT before we send it out...


- Making sure my family gets the attention they need from me while I am SWAMPED.


- Desk is a wreck!


- House is out of whack!





& I know I am forgetting some things. I am certainly not complaining, just feeling a little bit POOped...

:issue: neglected

Thank goodness my blog can not talk. She/He would say that I'm neglectful to him/her! I'll start updating again tomorrow. Have lot's to tell!

:issue: Traveling Billboard

How exciting! My work is displayed all over the YMCA/Care First Blue Shield traveling playground RV! If you see this RV downtown, wave and say "Hey! that's JaTawny's work!".


Info about the RV: MEDIA ADVISORY

YMCA AND CAREFIRST UNVEIL KIDS MOBILE, A TRAVELING PLAYGROUND TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Redskins Great, Charles Mann, Area Kids and Local Officials to Help Kick off Initiative


WHO: Local children, Redskins all-time great Charles Mann, local officials, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and CareFirst


WHAT: YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and CareFirst will announce a major partnership to combat childhood obesity with the unveiling of the YMCA’s Kids Health Mobile — An RV style vehicle fully loaded with an interactive gym, health assessment equipment and a nutrition corner. CareFirst and the YMCA have formed a partnership to expand the Y’s youth wellness program, PHD (Physical, Healthy and Driven). PHD is receiving national recognition for its role in combating childhood obesity. .

WHY: Childhood obesity affects more than 20,000 children living in Washington, D.C.
The PHD program combines fun physical activity with fitness assessments, nutrition education and family involvement. CareFirst’s support will allow the YMCA to expand PHD to schools and YMCA facilities throughout Washington, D.C., northern Virginia and suburban Maryland. Additionally, the PHD on the Go Mobile will allow the Y to take this life-changing program to locals schools that don’t have a physical education curriculum or safe play areas.

:issue: on sunday...

On Sunday, I lost my grandfather to a heart attack after he was given a "clean bill of health" by his physician a couple of weeks ago. It is moments like this that I regret not snapping a photo of him every time I saw him. I am sure that may be how most people feel. When I found out on Sunday, I immediately picked up my old D100 and got inspired by nature (a subject that I never shoot). Wanted to share the images below:

When I was around 14 years old, I lost my grandmother in a tragic accident. I decided while I was in Virginia for my grandfathers funeral that I would take the time to travel to the properties of hers where I had the most memories and photograph items that struck a memory.

I know my blog has for the most part been fun, but I just wanted to take the time to tell anyone who's reading to cherish your family & TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES . . .

:issue: Freckles

I love freckles!

:issue: i love the mail

It arrived! There's just something so wonderful about seeing your work in print! Feels unreal, like someone else took the shots... Or am I the only one that feels that way? A N Y W A Y

Last year, I did some wonderful photos for the YMCA's Annual Report! You may have noticed those images in my portfolio.

Their Annual Report had the most wonderful theme... "All Kinds of Heroes Love Their Y". Featured were various people who were heroes in their own way. There was a Virginia Tech student who was in an unfortunate automobile accident. He tried tons of hospitals, was dropped by his insurance, etc. and found the YMCA where the staff helped him recover tremendously. He was so easy going and fun to photograph. I decided to photograph him on a steep hill laying below him camera pointing up to appear as though he was on top of the world! In addition, I had the pleasure of photographing the Mayor of Alexandria, VA who is an active member of the Y, a teacher & mother of 4 who lost 200 lbs attending the Y, a few adorable kids & other marvelous people as well. See the Annual Report below:

*Gotta run, my "little mama" is calling for me~ Isn't she only 4 months? Why does it seem like she has a MAJOR attitude!

:issue: messy

Just looked @ some of my files from last month & came across these & wanted to share.

:issue: they're amazing

Today I am typing about how amazed I am by my son (Boopity)! He is only 3 and is on the level of a 5 or 6 year old... seriously... He was putting full sentences together a few days after his 2nd birthday. And I'm not talking about "mama gotta pot pot" type of sentences, I'm talking about "mommy, can you take me to the potty please, I have to use it." type of sentences.



Anyway, the reason for this post is the image below. He just sat down & started drawing a girl... We've never shown him how to "draw" ... I guess he taught himself... Maybe he'll be an "artist" like me...

*I did help him out with the hair.

:issue: doppelganger

* images for Milan3 Boutique, NJ

Do NOT adjust your screen or reach for your glasses... What you are seeing is not an illusion! This is not Demi Moore, but she's close enough! This is Lindsey, a model who could pass for Demi Moore's daughter OR better yet pad her pockets by getting hired to impersonate Demi Moore! She is such a sweet model & I am sure she hears this all the time :) Right Lindsey??Just thought I'd share :)

E X C i T E D

Ok, I'm very excited! About to start working on a commercial gig for one of my FAVORiTE brands! How happy am I???



V E R Y!