photography by jo

Weston's New World • Mesa Arizona Family Photographer

2011-06-06T12:09:00.000-07:00

Weston came to my brother's beautiful family a couple weeks early and with a birth defect that involved an extensive surgery and weeks in the NICU. He is another miracle baby. A baby that would not have survived without modern day medicine and well trained doctors. When I heard of the troubles going on with Weston in Arizona my heart ached to be there. I wanted more than anything to hold my little nephew and be there for my family. I am so glad that I was able to go down about a month later and get pictures of him. He is such a beautiful baby and I can't wait to watch him grow. It's also been fun being able to photograph Luci from a small age. She has grown into such an adorable little girl. My brother and Sister-in-law have some beautiful kids. Love them all dearly.

Justin's Senior Pictures

2011-04-14T14:28:00.000-07:00

Jeremy totally rocked this session. LOVE them! Last year we did Justin's sister Morgan's senior pictures (you can see them here). Morgan came for this session and it was awesome to see her again and have her help with the session. :) Toward the end of the session we were all freezing as a snow storm hit. Thankfully we could finish up in the studio. Great job Jeremy and thanks Justin for an awesome session!

Moss Kids • Rexburg Idaho Children's Photographer

2011-03-30T11:19:00.000-07:00

I can't help but to love all these little expressions. It was a joy to photograph these two. They both made me want to scoop them up and cuddle them. The certainly didn't want to get a picture together but we got some cute ones anyway. :) enjoy.

Lauren's Newborn Portraits • Rexburg Idaho Newborn Photographer

2011-03-29T15:47:00.000-07:00

I realized today that I never posted this session on the blog! Well here it she is. Adorable little Lauren who I am excited to be taking more pictures of next month! She is precious. :) Enjoy.

Stewart Family • Rexburg Idaho Family Photographer

2011-03-28T14:05:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our studio mini session with the Stewart family. Enjoy. :)

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

2011-03-17T20:52:00.000-07:00

The older my kids get the more I get excited about holidays. I love that Emma gets into them almost as much as I do. This morning we all got geared up in our green and I went to work in the kitchen. I made homemade sandwich buns and added green food coloring. I also made green jello (with fresh fruit), a green salad, and green kool-aid. Emma at first said she wouldn't eat anything green for dinner but she ended up loving it. The only thing she didn't like was Jeremy's homemade elk burgers (that's what the sandwich buns were for). For desert I made green pineapple upside-down cake. Sadly I only took a snapshot with my cell phone so it will have to do.

I'm working hard at accomplishing all the goals I have on my to do list! One of the goals was for all of us to have bikes. Jeremy finally found his! I don't have a picture yet but I'm sure I'll have some as soon as the weather warms up. After Jeremy got his bike we were off to find helmets for him and Emma (she got a bike for Christmas). Emma was so excited about her new helmet and Jeremy was so excited about his new bike that they went for a ride yesterday with the temperature being under 40 degrees. It was also windy and rainy but they didn't care. So, one more thing almost checked off my list!

Pi day and my Little girls • Idaho Falls Children's photographer

2011-03-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

It's pi day! 3.14! So, we started a new tradition of eating pie on pie day. I got the idea from my friend Emily Dixon who has a fabulous recipe blog. Today I tried her apple pie and peach pie and they were awesome.I took pictures before they were baked just in case i burned them. ;)

This morning when Emma got up she was so excited to tell me that she had made her own bed all by herself! I didn't even have to ask! Lucky me. She was so cute about it that I had to get some pictures. Kate now has a tooth well 2 as of today and is STANDING UP on her own so I got pictures. :) Seeing my little girls this happy makes being a mommy amazing. I love my little girls!

Rexburg Temple • Fine art photographer

2011-03-12T16:56:00.000-08:00

It's time for a vote. Which temple picture is your favorite? We are wanting to print a large canvas but there is a battle between Jeremy and I as to which one we should print.

Thanks Grandpa • Rexburg Idaho Children's Photographer

2011-03-11T13:59:00.000-08:00

I love when I get random packages in the mail. Especially when they are full of random surprises. My Dad sent me a package with a bunch of stuff that he thought was mine. Not a single thing he sent was mine... I had fun laughing about all the random stuff like socks, small bottle of shampoo, a swim suit, and more. However, he also sent me some chocolate cake mix and frosting too so I couldn't complain too much about the randomness of it all.

For Emma he sent play-dough, a flashlight, a coloring book calendar, and a wooden barn to color. To show our gratitude for his sweet package we took lots of pictures of us enjoying it. Emma wanted lots of pictures of herself. It makes me feel guilty for not taking pictures of her more often.

Rebecca and Scot • Rexburg Idaho Engagment Photographer

2011-03-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

Rebecca and Scot will be getting married in Texas so we won't be photographing the wedding but I'm SOO glad that I had the pleasure of doing their engagements. They are a fabulous couple. It's been a lot of fun working with them and designing their announcement. I always feel so guilty on sessions like this because I'm always bundled up warm and I'm sure that they are freezing! Anyhow, to the pictures. ;) Enjoy.

Baby Claire • Rexburg Idaho Newborn Photographer

2011-03-03T23:28:00.000-08:00

Claire is such an adorable little baby. She did not want to have her picture taken but we managed to get some shots anyway.

I am missing summer

2011-03-02T23:57:00.000-08:00

I was going through the images on my computer and came across these lovely pictures of Miss Emma. Oh how I am missing those trips to the park and those warm weather clothes. These pictures make me realize that I don't think I have enjoyed and soaked up my summers as much as I could have. Then I think... Am I enjoying my winter as much as I could possibly enjoy it? Tomorrow's challenge is to get out in the snow and enjoy the cold air on my face with my two little girls. Maybe just maybe I will try my luck at a snowman. Hopefully summer will come sooner than later but for now I guess I will enjoy my winter just a little bit longer...

Trista and Devan • Rexburg Idaho Wedding Photographer

2011-02-28T18:04:00.000-08:00

Trista and Devon were brave to do pictures on a cold day. My hands were freezing shooting these pictures with the wind blowing and the temperature in the 20's. I have decided it needs to warm up already! Trista and Devan are getting married in Arizona in April. I can't wait for a warm weather wedding. Our last wedding (which I will be posting soon) was an adventure with the snow.

101 things to do in 1001 day again

2011-02-26T21:39:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that it has been almost three years since my last 101 things to do in 1001 days list. I look back and I wish I would have done better but I did get a lot accomplished. It is now time for a new list and a new start. Here is my new list. Feel free to join in on this madness and create your own list!

To be completed by Saturday, November 23, 2013

1 Make this list (completed 2.26.11)

2 Give Jeremy 50 back massages (0/50 complete)

3 Learn to play a song all the way through on the piano without stopping

4 Photograph 5 different temples (0/5 complete)

5 Get a pedicure

6 Get my hair done

7 Organize our ipod with play lists

8 Donate $5 for each goal I don't complete

9 Plant a garden

10 Build a snowman

11 Dance in the rain

12 Don't complain about anything for a week

13 Get the high score on all the just dance song on the wii

14 Get rid of all my clothes that I don't wear and donate them

15 Go to a drive in movie

16 create a budget and stick to it for a year

17 Go geocaching

18 Have a girls night out

19 Throw a party

20 stay off the computer for a week straight

21 Become more fluent in sign language

22 build a fort with Emma and Kate out of blankets

23 make a piece of jewelry

24 research my family heritage back 4 generations

25 Do a puzzle

26 complete a 365 day photo challenge

27 Read the entire bible with my family

28 Watch a meteor shower

29 watch the sunrise and sunset on the same day

30 Make snow ice cream

31 go to zumba 10 times (1/10 complete)

32 try a new recipe once a month for a year

33 Go roller blading

34 Paint something

35 Sell off all our furniture I do not need or like

36 Learn 50 new words (0/50 complete)

37 Organize a folder with all my decorating ideas

38 Get a new glasses prescription

39 print off my journals and type up old journals for one large book

40 send out Christmas cards

41 Do a craft project

42 Have another baby

43 Fame our family picture

44 Put together 72 hour kits

45 Complete a 3-month food storage supply

46 Memorize 20 scriptures or quotes

47 take a trip to the zoo

48 write a simple will

49 Go for a picnic

50 visit a museum

51 Sleep under the stars

52 Take a walk in the rain

53 climb a mountain

54 see a musical

55 See a play

56 Blog once a day for one month

57 Faithfully send out e-mail newsletters for a year

58 Buy bikes for our whole family (1/4 complete)

59 Write 20 religious talks just to have on hand (0/20 complete)

60 Bring our debt to 0 including school debt

61 Read 10 business books (0/10 complete)

62 Write 20 handwritten letters to different people tell them how important they are to me (0/20 complete)

63 Spend a day preparing frozen meals

64 Keep a daily journal

65 Read 10 marriage books with Jeremy (0/10 complete)

66 Read 25 books (0/25 complete)

67 Go one year without drinking soda

68 Make a family cookbook with all our favorites

69 Sew a blanket for Katelyn

70 Decorate my house

71 Be in bed by 9:30pm every night for a month

72 be ready for the day by 9am for one month

73 Keep my house clean for 6 months straight

74 Stretch everyday for 6 months

75 Get a personal progress award from my church

76 put money into a savings account every month and not touch it for a year

77 Go Canoeing

78 Identify 100 things that make me happy

79 Pull an all nighter

80 Cook dinner every night for a month

81 Reduce my worldly possessions by 100 things

82 Camp for more than 3 days straight

83 Run a 5k

84 Catch at least 5 fish on a fishing trip

85 Go on a backpacking trip

86 Visit Yellowstone again

87 Go camping

88 Update my website

89 Make a blog site and do away with the website

90 Find a preschool for Emma

91 Make a china slideshow

92 Exercise faithfully for 6 months

93 Get an associate’s degree

94 Draw a picture once a month for 6 months

95 Take my husband out for Sammy's famous shakes

96 Scrapbook Kate's first year

97 Scrapbook Emma's first 3 years

98 Go on a cruise

99 Loose 10 lbs

100 Visit the ocean

101 make a new 101 things to do in 1001 days list

Improved

2011-02-25T13:56:00.000-08:00

I have been doing a lot of debating lately about which blog I should keep and which one I should give the boot. I decided that I like my old blog better for a few different reasons the biggest being that I miss being in the blogger world. I switched to wordpress and fell off the face of the earth it seemed. Now, I am back to blogging under the old blog. I believe it will be another change for the better. I can't wait to keep in contact with my readers again. Comment on this blog and we can all have a little more blog love as I make an effort to follow more of your blogs. Here is a pic to go along with my post. I have missed you all.

One Week Left On Our Holiday Session Sale - Hurry Fast!

2010-12-01T06:27:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder that our Holiday Sessions Sale is almost over. The last day to get 50% off your session is December 8th! That leaves just enough time to get your Holiday Greeting Cards ordered and mailed off in time for Christmas. Don't wait - we only have a few spots left!

Here is an example of a Christmas Card that we recently designed for a client.

-Jeremy

Heaps Family • Idaho Falls Family Photographer

2010-11-17T09:33:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple pictures shot just before we left Idaho. 2 weeks before this session Mom and Dad welcomed a sweet baby boy into their world. He is simply adorable. Congrats Mom and Dad!

Beaty Girls • Mesa Arizona • Idaho Family Photographer

2010-11-16T06:34:00.000-08:00

We have been so busy that our blog has been somewhat neglected. We will be doing daily posts until we can catch up. ;) This shoot was done in the early morning and it was a little chilly. It was a blast though. It was fun being able to do pictures of all these sisters. Such a cute idea! Hopefully we have more sessions like this in the future. You can tell that all these sisters are close :D

Liam's One Year Portraits { Idaho Baby Photographer }

2010-11-04T11:40:00.000-07:00

One year ago we took Liam's newborn pictures. It's so much fun to see how quick they grow up. For Liam's pictures this year we decided to do something a little different ;) Jeremy gets credit for the pictures and the collage.

A Spooky Halloween 2010

2010-11-03T11:45:00.000-07:00

So on Saturday we decided to go to the nearest trunk-or-treat and set up a little photo booth to take pictures of all the kids. We think it turned out so great that this is something we will continue to do in the future! It's so fun to give the kids and moms something to remember Halloween by, as we are sure many will forget about it years down the road. These kids are so adorable. Enjoy the pictures!

-Jeremy and Jo

Arizona Photo Sessions!

2010-10-29T03:50:00.000-07:00

Due to high demand we will be back in Arizona for another round of sessions :) We will be down Nov. 1- Nov. 12.

Sessions are limited so if you are interested please contact us as soon as possible

Arizona / New blog

2010-10-29T00:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!! If you haven't already switched over to the new blog www.photographybyjo.net please do!!!

We will be in Arizona the next couple weeks and still have a couple evening sessions left. Please let us know if you are interested! :) All Family and High School Senior Sessions are 50% off!

Kaelee Senior Pictures - Rexburg Idaho Senior Portraits

2010-10-26T03:03:00.000-07:00

Kaelee is all the way from Aberdeen, and I met her in Idaho Falls to to her senior pictures. As you can tell from the photos, she is a dancer, and has been dancing for 14 years! Her mother was a dancer as well, so it must run in the family :)

-Jeremy

Bianca Senior Portraits - Rexburg Senior Photography

2010-10-22T07:58:00.000-07:00

Bianca came all the way up from Blackfoot to get her senior portraits taken by us! Ok, maybe its not that far, but still pretty sweet. Unfortunately she didn't have much time, but we were still able to capture quite a few of her! I absolutely love her eyes, and they are definitely not typical of someone of Hispanic descent, so kind of a fun combination. Enjoy the photos.

-Jeremy

Yesenia Senior Pictures - Rexburg Idaho Senior Photographer

2010-10-21T06:01:00.000-07:00

Recently we were lucky enough to be able to photograph Yesenia and we had so much fun! She is a native California girl that now lives in Idaho Falls, and she is into drama and acting! We started in downtown Rexburg and then came back to our home studio to finish off the session and her pictures turned out gorgeous! We will only post a few though, and picking the favorites are always so hard to choose!

And here is one of her drama pictures!

-Jeremy

Alyssa Part 2 - East Idaho Senior Photographer

2010-10-14T18:09:00.000-07:00

Well this time the weather cooperated and Alyssa's senior portraits went a lot better! She took us to this awesome spot to shoot and we could have spent all day there! So many pictures turned out so good it was hard to only pick a few to post, but somehow we managed to get it down to four. I think that every time I get a beautiful senior to photograph Jo gets more and more jealous that she's not the one behind the camera... ;) but she makes such a wonderful assistant!

-Jeremy

Alyssa Senior Portraits Part 1 - Rexburg Senior Portraits

2010-10-14T03:52:00.000-07:00

Last week we headed up to St. Anthony to do Alyssa's senior pictures, where she attends South Fremont High. Unfortunately it was cloudy and rainy and we didn't get very far because it got dark so fast =( We are going back to finish them today though =) Alyssa is in cheer, softball, student council, plays the violin, did junior miss, and somehow finds time to hold a job! Talk about being involved! Enjoy.

-Jeremy

Dara and Levi Engagements - Rexburg Wedding Photographer

2010-10-13T16:15:00.000-07:00

We are so lucky to be able to do Dara and Levi's engagement pictures. We met them at the bridal fair on Saturday and did their engagements on Tuesday! We normally don't get pictures done this quick so these two are lucky. Something funny about these two - Levi tried to propose to Dara 3 different times! The first time he got dressed up and took a ring to propose in front of her class of 120 students, and she had been sick that day and stayed home! So there he was standing in front of her class all dressed up and she wasn't there. Hahaha too funny! We decided to post their slideshow this time. Enjoy.

-Jeremy

Bridal Fair Special Extended!

2010-10-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

We have decided to extend our last Saturday bridal fair special from to everyone! All you have to do is.... be a bride! This is an awesome deal. Hurry and act now before the special is gone or your date gets booked by another couple! We do destination weddings as well, just contact us for a travel fee quote.

-Jeremy

Danyel's Bridals { Rexburg Idaho Wedding photographer}

2010-10-11T11:51:00.000-07:00

Jeremy is the better but lesser known photographer. ;) Great job Jeremy!

Kris and Mikel's Wedding Day { Idaho Falls Rexburg Wedding Photographer }

2010-10-05T17:32:00.000-07:00

Jeremy pretty much rocked this wedding. He shot probably 90% off these images. He never ceases to amaze me. :D Mikel and Kris certainly had a fun filled wedding day. We are so happy for them. We are glad that they let us be a part of there day in so many ways. It was a pleasure to photograph the wedding and to share in their joy. :) {Enjoy}

Emma's 3 year pictures { Rexburg Idaho Children's Portrait Photographer }

2010-10-02T08:51:00.000-07:00

Isaac {Rexburg Idaho Photographer}

2010-10-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

I love when I get to photograph babies in their many different stages. Last time I took pictures of Isaac he wasn't to the crawling stage yet.

Lila { Rexburg Idaho Baby Photographer }

2010-09-30T04:25:00.000-07:00

I LOVE when I get to photograph a baby that makes my heart melt. I knew as soon as I saw Lila that I was going to be deeply in love with the pictures. Maybe I fell so quickly in love with her because both my little girls have these chubby little cheeks. She makes you want to pick her up and cuddle her in your arms. What a beauty she is. :)

LUCI { Rexburg Children's Photographer }

2010-09-17T01:59:00.000-07:00

I love little Luci. So many expressions in just a few short minutes.

Jason Senior Portraits - Part 2 {Rexburg Idaho Senior Photographer}

2010-09-13T00:43:00.000-07:00

Well here is part two of Jason's senior pictures, and if you missed part 1 it was his football pics (look for older post!), which they did pretty good last weekend and got a win. Good job Jason! Anyways, I know he is excited to see these so here they are!

-Jeremy

Mikel and Kris's bride and groom session { Mesa Arizona Wedding Photographer}

2010-09-10T05:41:00.000-07:00

Even with morning sessions in Arizona it's burning hot. I'm not sure what is worse shooting in the dead of winter in Idaho or middle of summer in Arizona. Either way you find yourself going indoors to warm up or cool down throughout the session. Thanks Mikel and Kris for an awesome session! {enjoy}

Adrian Senior Shoot {Sugar City - Rexburg Senior Photography}

2010-09-09T05:17:00.000-07:00

Well normally I don't post so soon after a session because it usually takes a couple of days, but since today is Adrian's 17th birthday I am posting from his session we did last night! Adrian is a senior at Sugar-Salem High and loves the drums so we decided to do something different and went out into the desert. His pictures look awesome! Here is a photo from his session. Can't wait to finish the rest!

-Jeremy

Emma's B-day Swim Party { Idaho Children Photographer }

2010-09-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

Emma shares a birthday with one of her cousins so we decided to get all the cousins together for a birthday swimming party. You can't go to Arizona and not go swimming! The kids loved it and so did We. Poor Jeremy was the only dad there since the other two are in medical school so he got stuck taking this snapshot. The little boy on the left side of the picture is actually Emma's uncle... but when they are together they get mistaken for twins. {enjoy}

Williams Family { Mesa Arizona Family Photographer }

2010-09-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

I love that I have been photographing this family from the time Mom was pregnant with her first. They are a wonderful family and I just adore them. Hopefully I'll be doing the girls senior pictures and then wedding pictures sometime down the road too ;) {enjoy}

More of Kate { Idaho Newborn Photographer }

2010-09-04T06:17:00.000-07:00

My precious little Katelyn is growing up way too fast and is hardly a newborn anymore. Thankfully I can remember these faces through photographs. Sometimes I feel like I don't take nearly enough. This blanket was made by her Great Great Grandmother. I didn't know until half way through taking pictures when my Mother-in-law mentioned it. :) Now the pictures are that more special.

Miedico Family { Las Vegas Family Photographer }

2010-09-03T06:09:00.000-07:00

This session was an absolute joy. Sessions like these keep me realizing why I have fallen in love with pictures. Jeremy and I were extremely lucky to have the opportunity to shoot this terrific family. Thanks Miedico family for letting us capture your special moments. {enjoy}

Mckenzie 7 Months { Las Vegas Children Photographer }

2010-09-02T05:26:00.000-07:00

The last two weeks Jeremy and I have been in Arizona and Las Vegas shooting a wedding, a senior, families, and children. That's part of why our blogging has slowed down a little. We have been busy shooting and we have been away from our working computer. We have lots of blogging to catch up on and I really wanted to start with adorable little Mckenzie. She was awesome for this session and I loved her little tutu. There is something about little girls in tutu's that makes my heart melt. {Enjoy}

She is adorable in her baptism dress!

End of Summer Projects { Rexburg Family Photographer }

2010-08-27T04:12:00.000-07:00

Well it's that time of year... the time of year when you realize that your summer is coming to and end and all your projects are still unfinished. One of the projects that we have been working on (for over a year now) is to complete our living room. Around Christmas time we took out a heater, did some drywall, replaced lighting, and painted. Ever since then I have wanted to change out our furniture. I didn't just want any furniture though. I love the shabby chic look and decided that was going to be a go and for once Jeremy agrees on my furniture taste ;)

So... we have been looking for a while for furniture that we could restore for the look we want. Here is the first piece which is a coffee table. It's going to look awesome when we are finished. Keep checking back as we will post the completed table soon. It certainly doesn't look like much now but I had a vision and I can't wait. Enjoy.

Oh and I couldn't tell you why Jeremy is wearing socks with flip flops... Hahaha

Emma is three!

2010-08-24T17:22:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that 3 years ago today Emma was born. The time has gone by so fast. Here are just a couple of her through the last couple years.

Jason Senior Pictures part 1 { Idaho Senior Photographer }

2010-08-23T17:50:00.000-07:00

It was over 100 degrees during Jason's session so on the way back from it we stopped by QT (our favorite gas station in Arizona) for some 75cent 32oz cold gatorades. I told Jeremy that gatorade has never tasted so good. His reply was that I had never sweated to death in the heat and then drank one. It's true... I never played sports in this heat so I really wouldn't know ;) It was always just the nasty drink I had to drink when I was sick. It is also the drink Jeremy brought to me the day after our first kiss because I had spent that whole night throwing up from food poisoning... what a wonderful bf he was. I'm glad I'm now starting to like the stuff.

Now, can I just say that Jeremy is amazing? Who says you can't shoot in the middle of the day when the sun is practically straight overhead. I'm loving these pictures. I only took one of these pictures since I mostly just assisted this session.

Just Because { Idaho Portrait Photographer }

2010-08-20T04:30:00.000-07:00

Some pictures of Emma just because... They grow up far too fast and just because her hair is messy and she is wearing a little boy sweater she got from her uncle Carson (6 months older)... doesn't mean she is any less cute. We love this silly little girl. :)

Studio { Idaho Children's Photographer }

2010-08-19T04:54:00.000-07:00

I recently got some backdrops and couldn't resist trying them out. Emma was a great model for me. :) She certainly enjoys having her picture taken. -Jeremy

Kyra and Larry Wedding Video { Idaho Wedding Photographer }

2010-08-18T03:43:00.000-07:00

Jeremy was able to make an awesome wedding video for Kyra and Larry and we both loved it and wanted to share. When making it Jeremy got emotional... ok so not too emotional but he did keep mentioning to me how sweet it was that her Dad cried so many times throughout the day. He seems like such a fun Dad. You will have to watch for him in the video. He was great. The pictures of Kyra dancing with her son were also priceless. You will have to watch for those ones as well. Enjoy. :)

(you may want to switch to High Res and make it bigger)

4th of July { a little late }

2010-08-17T04:38:00.000-07:00

I'm going through some of our somewhat recent pictures and came across some from the fourth of July. We went with some friends (we shot their wedding in Vegas this last Jan) to see fireworks in Idaho Falls. It was an awesome firework show. We took the tripod for some shots of the fireworks but it was so packed that we didn't want to be in anyone's way. Oh well. :) Enjoy the few pictures we did take.

Lundyn and Uros Bridals { Idaho Falls Wedding Photographer }

2010-08-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

This session was awesome. Jeremy and I really enjoyed these bridals. They were awesome in front of the camera especially since this was the first time we met Uros. The two of them had not seen each other for two months before the session and were getting married the day after so they were definitely happy. Enjoy.

Swanson Family { Rigby Family Photographer }

2010-08-14T17:32:00.000-07:00

In January we had the pleasure of photographing David and Sharri's wedding. Now we have had the pleasure of photographing their family as well. It was some what of a last minute session because David is being deployed to Afghanistan shortly. He will be in our prayers. {Enjoy}

Tew Family { Idaho Falls Family Photographer }

2010-08-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

We love when families come back to us year after year and we get to see how their kids grow. When we started this session (the first time) we ended up getting caught in a horrible storm. Out of no where it was pouring rain! We didn't think it would rain since weather was beautiful just minutes before. We only got a few shots in before we had to reschedule. I'm glad they were willing to get ready for pictures a second time. :) Enjoy.

Katelyn Jo { Rexburg Idaho Newborn Photographer }

2010-08-12T10:06:00.000-07:00

Well it's been a while since we have updated the blog and the reason is that 4 weeks ago I had a baby! Katelyn Jo was born July 16th and weighed 7lbs 15oz (if I remember right). We have been busy with pictures but the blog has been taking a break. We are excited to be back to the blog and we have lots of posts coming. :) Can't wait. Well here are some pictures of Katelyn. I know some of you have been waiting for these.

New Blog

2010-07-13T12:08:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

We have a new blog!!!!!! www.photographybyjo.net !!! So update your links! We are still working on updating it, so be patient as things may be changing over the next week, and not all the links work yet! But it should be in order within a week.

Jeremy

Kyra and Larry – East Idaho Wedding Photography

2010-07-13T08:49:00.000-07:00

This wedding was soooo much fun and soooo beautiful and we were so lucky to be a part of it! It was in eastern Idaho near Tetonia and overlooked by the Grand Tetons. I think it was in the mid 70's and not a cloud in the sky! Kyra and Larry couldn't stop smiling all day, and they looked awesome together! I decided to share just a few of the images.

P.S. - We are still working on the new blog so please forgive us for any broken links or missing pages it should be all finished within a week!

It was at the beautiful Trout Ranch...

Larry and their little boy Tyler.

They're Daddy-Daughter dance was so sweet. And I just love his beard!

They really wanted this shot of them and the Teton's... I don't blame them.

Jeremy

New Blog!

2010-07-13T06:15:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

We have a new blog!!!!!! So update your links! We are still working on updating it, so be patient as things may be changing over the next week, and not all the links work yet! But it should be in order within a week.

Jeremy

Ty's Senior Session • Rexburg Idaho Senior Photographer

2010-07-05T15:47:00.003-07:00

Ty's session was awesome. He was super relaxed and cool with anything. Jeremy shot this session and I assisted. It was pretty fun being watching him work. Ty graduates in 2011 and is awesome for getting his pictures done early! I wish I could post all the pictures but here are a few. Jeremy did a great job!

Ty's Senior Session • Rexburg Idaho Senior Photographer

2010-07-05T15:47:00.001-07:00

Mikel and Kris's Engagement Session • Mesa Arizona Enagement Photographer

2010-06-30T06:00:00.001-07:00

I've been waiting for Mikel and Kris to get officially engaged so that I could FINALLY post these. I'm super excited for them and can't wait for the wedding. It will be nice to make another trip to Arizona! Although I'm not sure I'm excited about the heat ;) We hit 80 degrees here the other day and I felt like I was cooking. Jeremy couldn't believe it since I'm always complaining about being cold.
Enjoy..

Mikel and Kris's Engagement Session • Mesa Arizona Enagement Photographer

2010-06-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Kyra's Bridal Session

2010-06-29T23:02:00.001-07:00

Well Kyra, here are some of my images from your bridal session. I absolutely loved going through them! I didn't notice until now that most of the ones I picked for the blog were in black and white, but that's OK. I am so excited for the wedding this weekend and can't wait!

Jeremy

Kyra's Bridal Session

2010-06-29T23:02:00.000-07:00

Senior Workshop!!!

2010-06-26T23:07:00.001-07:00

Well I have been in park city this weekend at a Senior Photography Workshop and I am loving it! The first day we did studio work and the second day we did outside on location work. Its late, im tired, so here are a few quick images from the studio work. (Sorry Kyra I have your photos that I took done and will post some of them when I get home!)

Jeremy

Senior Workshop!!!

2010-06-26T23:07:00.000-07:00

Kyra's Engagement Session

2010-06-24T07:03:00.001-07:00

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Ok I hope that did it... :) Kyra's wedding is just over a week away and Jeremy and I are SOO excited. Kyra is definitely a gorgeous bride. Just after the bridal session we came home and didn't want to stop editing! I'm sure that Jeremy will be posting his shots on the blog here soon. I think we are going to start keeping the pictures separate so that you know who took what shots. :) Jeremy got a lot of awesome shots so I'm looking forward to his post :) Anyhow, to the pictures!

-Jo

Kyra's Engagement Session

2010-06-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

Jo and Emma - Rexburg Family Photography

2010-06-16T12:54:00.001-07:00

Well Jo and Emma were outside yesterday so I decided to take some pictures of them (at the prodding of my wife!). Emma loves playing in the dandelion field next to our house... a child's dream! I never had this many dandelions when I was a kid! Anyways, the first few pictures are some Jo took a few days ago of Emma, and I just decided to edit them and post them here too.
Working on these pictures made me think of how much I love my little family, and we are sooooo close to getting just a little bigger, and Jo a little smaller. I love her so much! Doesn't she make such a hot pregnant woman! :-)

And here is a short video of course!

Enjoy!
(i know the grandmas will)

Jeremy

Jo and Emma - Rexburg Family Photography

2010-06-16T12:54:00.000-07:00

Camping

2010-06-01T11:27:00.001-07:00

Sunday night at about 8pm we got a text from Jeremy's cousin asking if we wanted to go camping. They didn't think we would say yes but they didn't realize just how bad I've been wanting to go. We packed up and left around 10pm. We got there at 11pm and we were set up and roasting marshmallows by 1am. Even though it was last minute It was definitely worth it. The next morning we made breakfast burritos and spent the rest of the day fishing. I now want to go camping every weekend. It was a blast. :) Here are some pictures from our adventure.

Camping

2010-06-01T11:27:00.000-07:00

Zephanie's Senior Session • Rexburg Idaho Senior Photographer

2010-05-12T07:34:00.001-07:00

Zephanie made our job easy. She is definitely a cute girl to photograph. Jeremy and I had fun getting to know her and learning about all the different things she is involved in. She loves music and is in Orchestra, choir, and plays the piano. Lots of talent there. ;) She doesn't play sports so she is my kind of girl :). Well, not that I don't like sports I just don't like to play them. Anyhow, here are some pictures of beautiful Zephanie. :)

Zephanie's Senior Session • Rexburg Idaho Senior Photographer

2010-05-12T07:34:00.000-07:00

Mary and Chad's Wedding • Idaho Falls Wedding Photographer

2010-05-05T19:49:00.003-07:00

Everything about Mary was absolutely beautiful. I loved loved loved her dress and also her bouquet! She was just stunning. We didn't really get to know Mary and Chad before the wedding but they were awesome to take pictures of. :) Enjoy.

I love this one that Jeremy got!

Mary and Chad's Wedding • Idaho Falls Wedding Photographer

2010-05-05T19:49:00.001-07:00

I love this one that Jeremy got!

Issac 8 Months • East Idaho Family Photographer

2010-04-30T21:57:00.001-07:00

Issac was all smiles. He reminds me of the little Gerber baby. When I saw the cute baby rolls, the small wooden truck, the white linens, and the wonderful natural lighting I took full advantage.

Issac 8 Months • East Idaho Family Photographer

2010-04-30T21:57:00.000-07:00

Issac was all smiles. He reminds me of the little Gerber baby. When I saw the cute baby rolls, the small wooden truck, the white linens, and the wonderful natural lighting I took full advantage.

Morgan's Senior Session • Idaho Falls Senior Photographer

2010-04-29T20:23:00.002-07:00

Morgan's session was a blast. Jeremy and I love how photogenic she is and how she was immediately comfortable with is. We got really excited about some of the locations ;) First off we started with a skate rink and I thought I might get ran over by a skater but I survived. I also had to have help out since my prego belly didn't allow me to climb out. Jeremy liked the idea of using a construction site and I thought he was crazy till we started taking pictures. I ended up loving them. Morgan also talked her Grandpa into letting her use his car for some pictures (he was being brave since this car doesn't typically even make it out of the garage.) Anyhow, I hope you all love the pictures as much as we do. (Yes, I had a hard time picking faves)

Morgan's Senior Session • Idaho Falls Senior Photographer

2010-04-29T20:23:00.001-07:00

Rebecca and John's Bridal/Anniversary Session • Bountiful Utah Wedding Photographer

2010-04-28T21:17:00.001-07:00

I must say that this session was a lot of fun for Jeremy and I. I have decided that for my 5 year anniversary I want to do something similar. When Rebecca mentioned the idea of doing a bridal session for their 5 year anniversary I was thrilled! It was quite a few months ago when she first contacted me and we were waiting on weather and a good weekend to do the session. It's been fun getting to know her since she is also a photographer. She is incredible so if you would like to see some of her work visit her website :)

Rebecca and John's Bridal/Anniversary Session • Bountiful Utah Wedding Photographer

2010-04-28T21:17:00.000-07:00

Becky and Nate's Wedding Day • Bountiful Utah Wedding Photographer

2010-04-23T16:44:00.002-07:00

The weather could not have been better for Becky and Nathan's wedding. I was so happy that the clouds stuck around so that we could have good lighting since they came out of the temple around noon. Becky is a brave girl because not only was she planning a wedding in the past few months she was also going to school full time. She actually got married the day after completing all her finals. Talk about being busy! (Nathan was in school full time too). I certainly couldn't have pulled that off and she did it. I love seeing brides on their wedding day because they are more beautiful than ever. There is something that just makes them glow. I'm glad that Becky was happy to have me travel to Utah for her wedding. It was a real treat. :) Thanks Becky and Nate!

By the way... Becky and Nate enjoyed their honeymoon in the Bahamas! (Jeremy and I are now planning a future trip for when he is done with school.)

Becky and Nate's Wedding Day • Bountiful Utah Wedding Photographer

2010-04-23T16:44:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Sneak Peeks :) • East Idaho Photographer

2010-04-20T11:55:00.001-07:00

Morgan's Senior Session :)

Mary and Chad's Wedding

Becky and Nate's Wedding

Rebecca and John's Bridal/Anniversary Session

I can't wait to post more pictures of these fabulous people! :)

Upcoming Sneak Peeks :) • East Idaho Photographer

2010-04-20T11:55:00.000-07:00

Morgan's Senior Session :)

Mary and Chad's Wedding

Becky and Nate's Wedding

Rebecca and John's Bridal/Anniversary Session

I can't wait to post more pictures of these fabulous people! :)

Carson's 3 year Pictures • Idaho falls children's photographer

2010-04-17T13:47:00.001-07:00

It's been fun being able to watch Carson grow up the last few years. I was able to do his one year and two year pictures. Now his three year! He sure likes to ham it up in front of the camera. Enjoy.

Carson's 3 year Pictures • Idaho falls children's photographer

2010-04-17T13:47:00.000-07:00

It's been fun being able to watch Carson grow up the last few years. I was able to do his one year and two year pictures. Now his three year! He sure likes to ham it up in front of the camera. Enjoy.

Dani • Mesa Arizona Children's Photographer

2010-04-16T17:25:00.001-07:00

When I was in Arizona I had the opportunity to snap some pictures of Jeremy's little sister Dani. She LOVES being in front of the camera. Editing these pictures sure makes me miss her.

Dani • Mesa Arizona Children's Photographer

2010-04-16T17:25:00.000-07:00

When I was in Arizona I had the opportunity to snap some pictures of Jeremy's little sister Dani. She LOVES being in front of the camera. Editing these pictures sure makes me miss her.

2 year old joys • Idaho Falls Children's Photographer

2010-04-15T16:10:00.002-07:00

Having a two year old can be challenging at times especially when you have a full time business and are going to school full time. This last semester was really tough on me. Although I pulled in three A's and two B's, I feel that my grade as a mommy may have dropped down to a C. That won't be happening again.

I have taken a step back and realized that there is so much to be soaking up in her life right now. There are moments I don't want to miss opportunities I don't want to pass up. I was visiting a neighbor the other day and saw a little quote she had in her kitchen it said,

"Lord, help me remember that being a mommy is the most important thing I will do today."

Although, it has always been important to me I think there are many days where I have put other priorities over being a Mom. I love being a Mom and can't find anything (other than my marriage) that brings me more joy and happiness. I love the giggles and the silly faces. I love the hugs and kisses and the little "sorry mommy" that leaves her mouth after she knows she knows she is in trouble. I love that the little girl is brought back into me through her. I myself smile more and laugh more than I ever have before. I love the fact that finally after weeks of trying to get her to take naps the only thing she wanted was for me to be in the same room with her. So here I am, soaking up the fact that she is finally taking a nap while I get less important things done on the computer. :)

I love my little "angel face" (as her "uncle Deek" would call her).

2 year old joys • Idaho Falls Children's Photographer

2010-04-15T16:10:00.001-07:00

Austin and Niki's Wedding • Mesa Arizona Wedding Photographer

2010-04-13T22:05:00.003-07:00

I feel so lucky to have been able to go back down to Arizona to shoot Austin and Niki's wedding. Everything was so perfect and so beautiful. Especially Niki! What a gorgeous bride she is! Jeremy wasn't able to come down with me so Maria Nissen shot with me. She should have more pictures on her blog soon (if she hasn't blogged the wedding already). Enjoy this picture overload :) Thanks Niki and Austin!

Niki and Austin had an amazing photobooth. I was extremely impressed by it. After you went in for a picture it immediately printed and you could then take one for yourself and then use the other for a scrapbook page for Austin and Niki. Check out Lets Pose Photobooths!

Austin and Niki's Wedding • Mesa Arizona Wedding Photographer

2010-04-13T22:05:00.001-07:00

A few from our easter • Idaho Falls Children's photographer

2010-04-12T17:26:00.001-07:00

Our Easter was wonderful. I think I ate more of Emma's candy than she did. Yeah, I justified it by saying she didn't need the all the sugar. We started off with a yummy pancake breakfast (Emma's fave) and then Emma and I played in her room while the Easter Bunny came by. Emma loved looking for her eggs. Later we went to our neighbors for dinner and it was amazing! I ate far too much! Anyhow, I'm going to try and be better about updating about our life as well since I certainly have been slacking in taking pictures of my own family. Wish me luck!

A few from our easter • Idaho Falls Children's photographer

2010-04-12T17:26:00.000-07:00

Kyra and Larry's Engagement Session (and Tyler) • Idaho falls Wedding Photographer

2010-04-05T23:35:00.001-07:00

Jeremy and I had a great time with these pictures. We have really enjoyed getting to know Kyra and Larry. We can't wait for their wedding in July! I'm so happy that they were ok with the fact that I'll be 8 months pregnant for it :D Tyler is such a cute baby and it's been fun to watch him grow up since first meeting Kyra many months ago. I couldn't believe how good he was for it being a little chilly and for being outside for an hour. Anyhow, to the pictures. :)

Kyra and Larry's Engagement Session (and Tyler) • Idaho falls Wedding Photographer

2010-04-05T23:35:00.000-07:00

Swamped :) • Idaho Falls Photographer

2010-04-02T14:51:00.001-07:00

We are still here and still going. Bare with us while we are currently swamped.
We have been busy!
Traveling the last 3 weekends in a row
Developing work flow spreadsheets
Making business goals
Finishing up weddings
Finishing up finals at school
Creating Price lists
Brainstorming website changes
Changing our client galleries and ordering process
and SO much more

SOON we will be back to blogging more frequently :D

Hurray!

Swamped :) • Idaho Falls Photographer

2010-04-02T14:51:00.000-07:00

Muro Family • Mesa Arizona family and chidren's photographer

2010-03-10T11:59:00.001-08:00

Loved, loved, loved this session. Hence, the picture overload! I had so much fun and the kids were wonderful! I could have taken pictures of them all day! I had the hardest time picking pictures for the blog! I wish I could post them all. I really love that they came ready to not only have their picture taken but to have fun :) Thanks Muro family!