JDS Photography

Amy....38 Weeks

2009-11-11T18:38:00.000-08:00

Amy and Kenton are expecting their first baby very soon...I had the pleasure of shooting their wedding last year around this time and now they are going to have a beautiful addition to their little family...Congratulations to all of you...enjoy a few pictures from Amy's Maternity shoot.

A Family Reunion....

2009-11-11T15:53:00.000-08:00

A family reunion is a wonderful time to make some memories...Charlene asked if I'd come down and take some photos of her family. What a great idea...all the family is there in this beautiful surroundings, enjoying one another why not capture some great photos too! Thanks Charlene, you have a beautiful family and it was so much fun to get to know them a little too!

We are still busy, busy here in the studio...many posts are Christmas gifts and I can't blog about them...until the new year I guess. We are also prepping for the next 4 weddings we have to do in the next two months....wedding season hasn't really slowed down yet...whew...and that is just fine because it's what we love to do!

Vancouver

2009-11-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

David and I recently had a chance to visit Vancouver. We visited the city for our 2009 "staff" party and took in the U2 Concert at B.C. Place....that's right our staff party, consisting of David and myself...lol

We had a wonderful time for the three days we were there. We did a mini photo shoot and had a chance to visit with friends...plus the concert was sensational! Vancouver is such a beautiful city...I am so grateful that it is part of Canada!

Lisa and Curtis

2009-10-26T23:18:00.001-07:00

Lisa and Curtis...it was great to meet up with you two! This was so much fun for us...new locations and such a gorgeous couple...we are looking so forward to shooting your wedding next year...Enjoy all these awesome images!

Here is another sample video for you to check out! I love this feature!!

Ardent

2009-10-26T19:42:00.000-07:00

Here is a little bit from a commercial shoot that we did for Ardent Manufacturing. I know what you are thinking....where are all the pretty people? Don't worry...we still have much to blog about so we'll be updating you with more people soon....but for now enjoy this cute design!

The Twele Family

2009-10-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Such a cute family...thank you so much for coming out to have a little fun the other day and capture some extremely cute pictures of you and your kids! I love the expressions that kids have, they are so natural and ready for fun! Letting kids be kids can be so rewarding!! Enjoy the images!

Teresa & Amedeo

2009-10-21T23:24:00.000-07:00

Teresa and Amedeo....I had a wonderful time with you two the other day! Thanks for putting in that extra effort Amedeo...it was certainly worth it! We look forward to your big day next year!!

Sean and Regan

2009-10-19T15:18:00.001-07:00

Here they are....Sean and Regan! We Had a lovely day with this fun couple. Started out at the Matrix Hotel downtown Edmonton...that was really fun the girls were getting ready in the Onyx Suite. What a great hotel..so modern and fun to experience! The rest of the day was spent laughing and having a great time downtown.....Thank you both for such a great day!! Enjoy the images...

Here is little something extra from JDS...a small video of our time with Sean and Regan...let us know what you think!

A Momma and Her Girl.....

2009-10-18T20:18:00.001-07:00

These images are very close to my heart! I love to capture images that someday...both of these people will look back at and smile. They will remember a time in their lives when they were both so different...but there was love.

Thanks for asking me to capture some memories for you...and best wishes for you and your lovely daughter! This was so much fun!!

Hey all you blog readers...please leave me a message if you've stopped by for a visit....

Regan and Sean....Teaser

2009-10-18T17:01:00.000-07:00

This was just part of our day yesterday....fun couple! Can't wait to show you more...but...I am really far behind on blogging so you'll just have to wait...a bit!!

Plazonić Family

2009-10-15T23:49:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to the Plazonić family...a new addition to their little family! We were supposed to go outside to do this little photo shoot but being in Edmonton...we all know how the weather can change so fast. It was way too cold for a little one... I really like the way these turned out...I am kinda glad we stayed inside....they turned out very intimate! I love it!!

Lyndsay and Ken....Happy Anniversary

2009-10-14T20:23:00.000-07:00

I love this idea...every year this couple has their photos taken on or close to their wedding anniversary! Great idea Lyndsay and Ken...it was a pleasure to meet you both and have a little fun taking some great anniversary pictures for you! Enjoy...

Carmen and Reid.....

2009-10-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Congratulations...Carmen and Reid! I was really hoping for warmer weather but this group was great..they didn't complain at all about the weather...."what...a little bit of snow, no problem". Carmen thought it was romantic...I love that girl!! Okay, so this was one of those weddings when I forgot that I was hired and cried twice....had to remind myself that I was not a family member. Yes, this was so much fun and I think Carmen and Reid might be the nicest couple I know...seriously...they are so wonderful! Have I told you I love this job?!
A stunning bride!! Carmen....wow...so beautiful!

We were all over the downtown core for their formals....even in the snow! I love Alberta Brides...they Rock!!

Cake was a Deliciously Different cake ( I still haven't tasted these cakes...but have been told....they are soooo good!!).. Gormet Candy for their favors and a very yummy dinner at the Hotel Mac...I love that place!....Carmen and Reid...thank you for including us in your day...it was wonderful!
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A Little Bit of Yesterday....

2009-10-11T21:50:00.001-07:00

Carmen and Reid were married yesterday. Wow...what a stunning bride she is...it's so awesome because she is just as beautiful on the inside. More images are coming soon...I am just trying to catch my breath from the crazy busy weekend we had!
Thanks for stopping by....

Tanya and Jeremey....Married!!

2009-10-07T10:32:00.000-07:00

Tanya and Jeremey...we have been anticipating this wedding for a long time. There is so much passion with this couple and the people that support them...I loved every minute of this wedding...really did! Not only did the speeches touch me, but the father/daughter dance made me cry!! Tanya and Jeremey, I know you are so blessed to have one another and you are really looking forward to your wedding images...here you go...enjoy...I know David and I enjoyed being a part of your big day! Thank you so much for allowing us to share in your day with you both!

The reception...amazing....Jones Soda....with our photos on it...Yes!! The evening was filled with fun, belly dancing and great food! David rocked the photo booth again...images to follow!

We love to hear from you...if you've stopped by to check out Tanya and Jeremey....leave us a little comment....

Joanna and Tim

2009-10-06T22:47:00.000-07:00

Love in Little Italy...We did part of their engagement shoot at the Italian Center downtown...how fun is that?! Joanna and Tim actually met there a few years back....Tim worked behind the deli counter and Joanna delivered pastries...So this is a pretty special place for them. This was a really fun shoot!! Of course it didn't end there...we also had to take a few shots of their boy Duke....

Joanna and Tim...we had a super time with you and we are looking forward to being a part of your big day next year!

Tanya and Jeremey...Peek!

2009-10-05T19:28:00.000-07:00

Tanya and Jeremey....Here is a little taste of what is to come.....

The Likei Family....

2009-10-05T15:13:00.000-07:00

Connie is one of my best friends...we met ages ago and I was thrilled when she asked if I would shoot some family pictures of her and her boys!! Life with two teenagers can get a little hectic...just like the first photo...I love it!! Enjoy the pictures!

Nicole and Dennis

2009-10-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

I Love how this couple is always laughing and having so much fun.... I had a great night with you two! Can't wait for the big day....enjoy the images!

Teresa and Chris...

2009-10-02T13:11:00.000-07:00

Oh this night was fun...these two are so in love! It was so much fun for David and I to meet up with Teresa and Chris and get to know them a little bit better....Now I can't wait for their wedding next year! It was great to laugh and chat with you guys...Enjoy the images!!

NYC

2009-10-01T10:11:00.001-07:00

New York...One of our favorite cities to visit...this place with so much character and history. This was our second visit to NYC. We all had a list of places we wanted to check out and see...some tourist stops and some places we just wanted to venture out and wander....wandering can be so much fun!
Here she is the Statue of Liberty....very fun to see up close. Major security to get through if you want to get up close and personal with the Statue.

My (David's) picture of the Brooklyn Bridge, in my opinion, turned out well. I love it so much we are making the bridge picture into a 36" x 24" canvas...
The HighLine the old elevated freight railroad line the bottom view.

The NYC Skyline taken from the ferry and a shot of the Guggenheim Museum....the Guggenheim was on my (David's) list...to see a Frank Lloyd Wright design up close...Yeah I was very excited!!
After the Guggenheim we had a little lunch at a park bench near Central Park...then we walked straight through Central Park to see the Museum of Natural History...Certainly worth checking out. We could have spent the whole day just at this one Museum...amazing!!

Canal Street....okay, this was on my (Julie) list! Yes, I wanted to checkout Canal Street not so much to shop but to see if the stories were really true...I heard that people whisper in your ear..."Tiffany, Rolex, Louis Vuitton", as you walk past their stores...As soon as I stepped on to the curb someone was whispering to me...they target market for sure. "Tiffany, Tiffany" they whispered to me...I said " I am looking for sunglasses for my son...they showed their selection and then I asked to see the "Tiffany selection"....they took me to their little spot at the back of the store...unlocked the secret drawer to reveal some Tiffany chains with little lockets. Ooohh...there they were all shiny and sparkling....after a few minutes I said "thank you" and walked away...empty handed. I didn't want to buy anything I am not into having a cheap knockoff or contributing to that part of the counterfeit underground market....I really just wanted the experience!

So I took a photo of the real Tiffany & Co. Store....that was fun too!

I love the directions here....Enter with or buy Metro-Card and agent on duty 5am Mon-4am Sat. When station is closed take the Uptown 4 5 at Wall St & Broadway to Brooklyn Bridge for transfer to J.....Okay, now don't get lost in there! Yeah....I would have been completely lost if not for David's amazing ability to navigate through the subway system.
More photos from Canal Street!
Times Square at night...so amazing!
This is a view from our hotel window at night... Yes, its the WTC rebuild site. When the 9-11 attacks happened, the Millennium Hilton was damaged from debris. The ribbons in the following shot are for the fallen soldiers, firemen and civilians. We found them outside of a church only a few blocks away... I was in shock seeing so many ribbons hanging from the fence surrounding the church.

We did get some shopping in...It helped that our hotel was located across the street from Century 21 a great discount store...with brand name items.

We had a fantastic time....running here and running there...but loving the experience with our son! We still have so many things we'd love to do in NYC....Next time......

Kevin and Kaela

2009-09-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

Kevin and Kaela....this was a wonderful day! Thank you so much for being a joy to work with...and choosing us to be a part of your day. I can't even post all the images I want too....there are just too many to choose from! This is what happens when we spend the whole day with you! Can't wait for you to see the rest!

Enjoy!
Stunning Bride!!
Mmmmm...Mimosa and Starbucks...This is so cute the girls at Starbucks wrote a "Congrats Mommy" on the cup for Kaela's mom....How nice is that!

I love this shot! They were so much fun to work with!!

I love fall weddings!! The details and colours are so warm and yummy!!

Please let us know if you've stopped by for a visit to the blog...we love to hear from you!!

Teddy

2009-09-28T14:48:00.000-07:00

We had a chance to zip over to Brooklyn for a mini shoot with Teddy Holtby while we were visiting NYC. Teddy is a musician/artist who is living in Brooklyn right now...It was wonderful to see a side of him here in this creative environment.....his creative right now! I loved it! Thanks so much for taking time out for us Teddy!

Kevin and Kaela....Peek

2009-09-27T20:08:00.001-07:00

Too much fun!! I love this couple!! You two are going to have a wonderful life together.....I love how much fun you have together already.....we really had a lovely time with you and look forward to showing you the rest of your images! More to come very soon....

Stuart's New York Adventure.....

2009-09-25T13:21:00.001-07:00

Stuart as you've probably guessed is our son...He is so cool...he's got his very own unique style...Stu style we like to call it. When we asked him where he would like to go for a vacation this year he said...."New York City"...we said "Sure!". Our adventure began with a visit to The Empire State building....we got there in time for no lineups yay!!....The Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge....then we just ventured around NYC....visiting Central Park, Canal Street and so many other places.
Here is Stu on the Brooklyn Bridge...just hanging out!
One of the places I wanted to check out was this vintage clothing store....well Stu was interested in buying a vintage bowtie....It was the perfect match for his hat!

Stu taking the Subway....Downtown....Under the Brooklyn Bridge here...Oh my goodness...any brides wanna go and do a shoot under the Bridge with us...it is so amazing there!!

FAO Schwarz was at the Top of his list...Yes, it's fantastic in there and you could probably spend all day in there and spend all your money too!

The Empire State Building....is very big! The bottom picture is a view from the Empire State looking Downtown.Subway again...very loud down there...but really entertaining...saw this guy playing Michael Jackson on his saxaphone....he was really great!
Totally urban playground that we found...by the Highline...Stu had some fun here!
Wow...what an adventure!! I loved that we got to hang out with one of our favorite people in the world....in such a fantastic place! Many more NYC photos coming your way soon including a shoot from Brooklyn with Teddy!! Now I am off to prepare for a wedding....leave us a message if you've stopped by to check out the blog!!