Carlos & Alicia

Last Sunday night I had the pleasure of doing an Engagement shoot with Alicia and Carlos. We had a fun time wandering the streets of San Jose. This couple was so sweet, and I just can't wait for their wedding in a couple weeks!!

Katherine

Friday I had the opportunity to do a fun photoshoot with Katherine! She has absolutely the most amazing green eyes...and freckles! Gotta be jealous of those shoes (well, the ladies at least...you guys can just keep looking at those eyes!)














































Sorry it's taken all week to get these out...school's been rough lately! Everyone hang in there...I'll be posting much more during my 3 week break in August.

Awesome Photos

Take a look at Jim Cook's "Awesome Photographs" blog! Jim Cook is a photographer that I personally look up to, so it was especially exciting when he chose the backseat photo from Lisa & Mike's session to include in a blog of his favorite photographs!

Check out the feature here:http://photographs.wordpress.com/

Check out Jim's incredible work here:
http://www.jamescookphotography.com/

(Also browse the "editors" section...all of these guys rock photography in a super star kind of way!!)

Engagement Session in Oakland!

On Sunday night I had an absolute blast shooting Lisa & Mike! How can you possible take a bad photo of such good looking people? And they just laughed and smiled the whole time, which really makes my job easy. :) Oh, and check out her gorgeous ring!

I'll be shooting their wedding in October...I can't wait!

The portrait you can send to the relatives:


Getting a little cozy at the laundrymat:


Makin' out in the back seat!


Her amazing saphire ring!!


Window shopping...


Realizing that the photographer was still there ;-)


What view?


I don't see any view....


Thanks Lisa and Mike!

Jezreel's Awesome Session

So it's been a very busy week for Jillian Kay Photography! Between my new logo, a new online ordering tool, specialized greeting cards, and two photoshoots.....well there's certainly no shortage of things to do! One of the highlights of the weekend was a great photoshoot with Jezreel!

Jezreel is 11 years old, and would love to venture into acting...theatre, movies, tv, commercials, you name it! Her older sister, Rachel, had a photoshoot with me just a few weeks ago and contacted me about doing a session for Jez, too!

Jezreel brought her mom, both of her sisters, and a cousin...so the 6 of us girlies went on a fun photo adventure in downtown San Jose! This is one awesome family. :)



Take a look at her gallery in my portfolio for more great shots of this stunning yound lady!

So if any of you out there are directors looking for a cute gal with a great smile and tons of personality....you've found her!

Cards with a Personal Touch

I come from a very creative family. Until a few years ago, when I discovered a love for photography, I honestly thought I was the only uncreative one! One great example is my mother, who has always been very talented at crafts and interior decor.

A couple years ago she took up scrapbooking, but really took it in a different direction. Her favorite thing to make is greeting cards! She creates these absolutely fabulous cards that are unique and beautiful....I just can't describe!

Well, rather than let her horde them all at her house, I've requested a special batch just for me. I'll post a picture of the first shipment I've received when I get a chance, and I'll be sending them out! How neat it that!?

If any of you are looking for unique handmade cards for any occasion let me know!

New Logo!

I have a new logo! Thanks to Shaun of http://www.clearfocusdesigns.com I've got a brand spanking new brand. :) I'm so excited!

expect to be seeing this icon a lot more from now on...I'm just going to get it tatooed on my body. :)

3rd Shooter @ Beautiful Wedding!

This past Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to get my feet wet in weddings. And with a little toe dipping...I know I really can't wait to dive deep! I was the third shooter to Gina and Rudi, a wonderful husband & wife team who do really exquisite, artistic work. I was there just for the reception, and will most likely be working with them at more receptions this year. I'm so excited, what a great way to learn!

The couple was really sweet and the whole event was so much fun! Here is a sampling of my photos:

Rachel

Oh my! It's taken me way too long to post this! Last week I had the pleasure of working with Rachel! We had a ton of fun wandering around downtown San Jose and showing off how gorgeous she is. (She even got a few cat-calls from passers-by!

(See more here: http://jkayphotos.com/viewer/Rachel ! )








In other news, I'm in the process of having a new logo created! Check back in to see the new logo when it's all polished and created!

Lila and Tyler

Sunday night I headed downtown for yet another shoot. I swear, I find new great stuff each time! This time I got to work with Lila and Tyler, a cute young couple from San Francisco.

Here are a few teasers, and the rest are at my portfolio

Sandy's Photoshoot

Monday I had an outragously fun photoshoot with radio dj and comedian, Sandy! She was a blast to work with and, as you can see, beautiful as well!

We ran all over downtown San Jose and found some great spots for some interesting photos! When we met up later, she even brought me a super delicious piece of her birthday cake. Happy Birthday Sandy!

Talk To Me

Check out that nifty new box to your left. That's right, now you can leave me a message or talk amongst yourselves! Please enjoy...

Debbie

I had such a fun photoshoot on Sunday with Debbie! She was certainly a character. (Debbie, I have plenty of pictures of funny faces to send to your husband!) Here's one of my favorites from the session:


Check out all 9 that made it into my portfolio here: http://jkayphotos.com/viewer/Debbie

Enjoy!

I had the best trip!! A friend and I went to Sonoma for a two day 16 winery all out blast!!!! I took a ton of photos and he tasted at every single winery. We had such an awesome whirlwind trip, and I'd love for you take a look at them... comment if you want. ;-)

http://www.jkayphotos.com/viewer/Sonoma 

What fun!

This is a lady I photographed a few weeks ago. She was eccentric! More photos later...

SLOW

I need to start getting into this FASTER. :) IE...spend more time with the camera & my own photos and website vs all my time on OTHER people's photoblogs, forums, etc. Time to take things into my own hands, baby!


This is one of my favorite shots of one of my favorite models....my friend TJ! She's so cute :)