The J&A Blog

Senior Style Team: Chasing Waterfalls
I didn’t follow the advice of my ‘90s TLC-loving self. Joel and I usually stick to streams, ponds, and lakes that we’re used to, but we chased a waterfall—a big one. And dang, this waterfall is spectacular to look at. It’s like cutting a piece out of Hawaii and...

Senior Style Team: A Twist on Ballroom Dancing
Ever wonder if photographers run out of ideas for unique photoshoots? We do. It’s challenging to come up with new ideas again and again each year without feeling like we’re reinventing the wheel. But that’s beauty of the job, and it continues to hold our interest by...

Senior Style Team: A Vogue inspiration
Walking in stilettos isn’t easy. Honestly, I wouldn’t know; I’ve never braved the task. But I’m sure to Jocelyn’s relief, strutting the catwalk wasn’t in stored for her that evening. She may have the natural beauty like a model, but she’s the type of girl who would...

Senior Style Team: When Two Worlds Combine
Do you remember the stereotypes from the 80s teen classic, The Breakfast Club—the nerd, the princess, the jock, the rebel, and the outcast? Depending on who’s reading this, you may be nodding your head right now or doing a Google search. But each character was a...

Senior Style Team: Seeing in Color
I read somewhere that dogs are somewhat color blind—maybe it was from Facebook “news” or perhaps during one of my late night internet rabbit holes. But how sad is that, right? Apparently, blue is the only color that is a true blue to both humans and our canine...

Senior Style Team: A 60’s Mod Inspiration
Rain—is there anything more frightening to a photographer when you have a photoshoot scheduled for the day? I stood at the window inside Shindig Alley, watching the raindrops pummel the streets of downtown Philipsburg. With permission from the store owners, Kevin and...

Senior Style Team: A Victorian Steampunk Inspiration
“Blissfully Demented by Nature,” I read from a business card given to me by Angela Eliasz, the owner of Witches’ Hollow & Mad McIntosh Cider (also known as Titan Hollow). After touring the bar and restaurant, I knew instantly that Joel and I had to do a photoshoot...

Senior Style Team: Fun in the Sun and Sand
There was a stretch of days in June—and now in July—when we had some steamy, hot weather, and Abby’s photoshoot was no exception. Typically we like using the sun, but when the temps reach 95 degrees, you just about want to die if you’re without shade. With that said,...