I will begin accepting January - April 2014 sessions on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4.  If you are interested in grabbing a winter/spring session, you will find the information below. 

OPENING DAY DETAILS:

•  I will begin schedule January through April 2014 session VIA EMAIL on Monday, November 4 @9AM.  No early emails.
• At 9AM sharp on Monday morning, email me with your interest, weekday/weekend preference, month preference, who will be photographed, package choice, location thoughts, etc.  I will respond with possible dates and times and you should respond with your choice.  I will respond in the order I receive the emails but WILL CONFIRM WITH THOSE WHO RESPOND FIRST.  
• Be sure to provide an email address that you have easy access to that morning. 
• Current prices can be found under the investment tab.  Please note that I have moved to digital download for image delivery.
• A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS TO CONFIRM EVERY APPOINTMENT (excluding follow-up Baby Step appointments), after which I will open the date to others interested. 
• The next Opening will take place in March for May - August 2014.  
• In the past these openings have filled super fast.  Please follow the steps above to better your odds at securing a session.  Feel free to email me before Monday with questions.  

I love these Openings.  It's so fun to watch my schedule take shape.  I look forward to working with you, Michiana's most fabulous families.  As always, thank you for helping make JHP a success.  You guys are THE BEST!!

cuddles | mishawaka family photographer

This family knows how to cuddle and I love that.  I especially love when I ask brother and sister to cuddle and there is no hesitation.  Melt.  This good-looking crew, they are as kind and sweet as they look.  I'm so happy to know them and so happy to get to watch them grow through my lens.  Thanks for another fun session, friends.

baby love | south bend baby and family photographer

Say hello to my new friends!  He's looking so cute with his overalls and stripes.  Just a reminder...I will open my January through April 2014 calendar on Monday, November 4.  That is two weeks from today!!  Hard to believe how quickly these days roll by.  Let me know if you have any questions before the opening.  As always, I'm so excited to see how the schedule shapes up and who's beautiful smile I will get to see! 

fall evening | goshen family photographer

These images.  Sigh.  It was the PERFECT fall evening in Indiana.  We were out in the country.  They showed up looking amazing.  The sun way setting.  Perfection.  Until the cows came running.  Ha.  Thanks for a fun session, friends!  I loved it.

i will not leave you | mishawaka photographer

July 2011. 

Many of you know my cousin, Jeff, and his sweet family.  Jeff, Shalon and their family are following God's call to step out in faith and adopt a sibling group from Ethiopia.  You can read more on their family adoption blog.

So here's where you come in.  I am offering up a JHP family photo session to the highest bidder, with the proceeds going to their adoption fund.  This is my basic session to include your immediate family and 10-15 images via digital download with print permission.  Regular price and starting bid is $200.  This can be used this fall (as my schedule permits) or within one year from purchase.  Normal travel restrictions apply.  Follow this link for more info.


** Session will likely take place in mid Nov or December, if this fall.  

Bidding instructions:

• Bidding opens immediately and will close on Sunday, October 20 at 9PM Eastern.  That is three days from today.
• Bids should be placed in the comment section of this blog post.  Only those placed there will be considered.  Please use your real name and info so you can be contacted.
• Payment for session is due by Sunday, October 27 via cash or check.
• Comments will each need to be approved before they are posted, due to spam settings on the blog.  Comments will be approved as quickly as possible, during daytime hours.  
• In the event of a tie, the session will go to the person who put the bid in first.

Maybe you can be a part of bringing home these precious children.  "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."  John 14:18

love this family | mishawaka family photographer

fall in indiana |

I love fall in Indiana.  And I love this beautiful family.  They have been around since the beginning of JHP, too.  Thanks, guys, for another great session.

amazing | michiana family photographer

This fall season is one for the records books.  We have been blessed with amazing weather and amazing sunsets.  I have been blessed with amazing families. ;)  Feeling so grateful this evening.

do you know what this means? | goshen family and baby photographer

Do you know what this means?  Well, it means a few things.  First off, baby sister has made this family a party of 5.  And that is cause for celebration.  Woohoo.  High fives.  I mean...those dimples get a dance party of their own.  Secondly, that handsome kid above, little mister, brother?  He celebrated turning 5 a little while back.  AND he is where this all began.  JHP's very first, ever session...his newborn session.  Yes.  So that means we celebrated a birthday, too.  Friends, we've been doing this thing together for 5 years.  Five.  What a fun ride!  Thanks from the bottom of my heart.  And thank you, Chase, for starting things off.  You are your family are pretty awesome in my book.

orders up | granger baby and family photographer

I am so thankful that Graham ordered up the perfect evening at the beach for his 8 month Baby Step.  I'm telling you it was perfect.  The water.  The sky.  The soft wind.  Him.  :)  This little guy is bringing so much joy to his cute little family.  What a blessing.  P.S.  That pretty princess giving a smooch??  She's one of our beloved Baby Step Alumni.  Love!!

i love you for it! | goshen family photographer

Won't you help me welcome this cute bunch to the JHP family?  It's always fun to meet new people and get them in front of my camera.  I'm always so grateful to be trusted to capture your important family memories.  So grateful.  I am also reminded of just how small this world is.  So many connections.  It is always fun to see how people find JHP.  Thank you for sharing your pictures and spreading the word.  My business is fully grown by word of mouth and I love you for it!!