:issue: hey, I never said I was a videographer!

scouting locations with Jill

Just playing around with this new software. Thinking about purchasing it for video editing.

:issue: when brainstorming goes right

Ah, great idea for the cover of my new portfolio... Working on it, samples soon!

:issue: when theme parks suffer, we all suffer

As soon as the kids go to bed, I turn off my ringer & usually do all my research on advertising agencies, ads, photo buyers, art directors, etc. Tonight I came across this article in AD Age about Six Flags filing for bankruptcy. This recession really has everyone losing out :-/

http://adage.com/article?article_id=137347

:issue: look mom, I'm famous!

So, I'm a bit flattered...

This weekend, Elbie has been at my house. She came for my reception and hasn't left yet. I am definitely happy to have some company, she's always helping out with the kids when she's here. But anyway, as most may know, she's a recording artist. So, she's having a conversation with a well known recording artist (his songs are used in a lot of movies, etc.) and she says my name (she was calling me to tell me something) & he says "JaTawny? The photographer? I love her work! You're at her house?". I can't tell you how flattering it is when someone has seen my work and knows who I am.

My reception is finally over and I can't tell you how happy I am for that! Shwew! It was fun while it lasted. I must mention that it called for thunderstorms ALL that day... I prayed and prayed it didn't storm on my reception until it was over and I'm telling you, it was storming everywhere else but my house ANNNND it started storming as SOON as people were leaving! I'm attaching the images of the decor to this blog. My fabulous mother and I came up with the decor and decorated with the help of KB, Aunt Earlene & Mecia (thanks Andrew for hanging the umbrellas). If you EVER need an event decorated, do contact my mother, she is the best! Her business card is below.

Now back to work, making connections and moves! San Diego with my rep on July 1st - 3rd to network.

:issue: sleep is for sissies!

It's 2am and I'm still working, working, working. Uploading, working on marketing material for my trip to San Diego with my rep, working on answering all of my e-mails, etc. Trying to get everything done this am (still have not gone to bed) because I know that in 5 hours I'll be getting pulled in each and every direction by Kailynn-James & Kardan. They've been so.... don't know the word... this week... Being a mother is the best thing in the world to me... but whoever said it was easy to run your own business and raise a family needs to write a book so I can read it!

Wanted to post a couple of my favorite shots from recent shoots & then I'm off to bed!

Beetlejuice London

Knuckleheads Clothing

:issue: stop spamming me

Quick note. A lot of my emails have been going to my spam folder. My apologies if I have not gotten back with you. Recovering messages tonight.