New Blog Site

Hello everyone, We now have a new blog site and would love if you'd come visit us there. We'll no longer be updating this site but you can check out all that is new at this new site

http://blog.james-design.net

Kristina and Kyle...Engaged!

What a fun, fun couple! We loved hanging out with Kristina and Kyle to shoot their engagement pictures....this was an afternoon of non-stop laughter...Kristina and Kyle, we are really looking forward to your wedding day!!

Enjoy the images and the video that David put together...what an amazing job he does!!

JDS Photography For Families

David has been working overtime during this little break from weddings on a brand new website. We are thrilled to introduce our JDS Photography for Families...last year we expanded our photography from weddings to families, including babies, kids, couples... We had such an overwhelming response that we decided it was time for a new website containing all these amazing images...Take a look and let us know what you think!

You can check out JDS Photography for Families at this link

http://www.jds-gallery.net/index.php

Maria and Dimitri

Maria and Dimitri are getting married a little later this year...It was wonderful to meet with you two on this cool winter day! Thanks for hanging out with us and braving the cold...it was certainly worth it...you two did an amazing job!!

Amanda

I am going through our 2009 wedding photos as we are busy updating the website and galleries and I came across this stunning image of Amanda...from Amanda and Samir's wedding day! I just had to share it with you...



Wow...Amanda I am so thrilled to have met you and Samir....these two people are beautiful on the outside and even more on the inside! Cheers to you two...

I am super excited for our 2010 couples...can't wait to get to know you all a little more!

JDS Photo Booth

Yes! We have included a Photobooth to our Premium Package this year....the best part is it's completely FREE! You gotta love FREE!!! Check out some of the images from Regan and Sean's wedding day! We had a blast with this group and yes, the photo booth is this much fun! We usually have a line up for it...



JDS Photo booth is also available for Birthday Parties, Graduations, Retirement Parties, Christmas Parties...the list goes on. Please contact the studio at 780-940-9634 for booking and rate info.
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Julie and David...JDS Photography

Hello everyone! We decided that it was once again time for a little photo shoot of the two of us. So we took off for a little time in the snow...It's good for us to be on this side of the lens sometimes. It really helps me to know what you all feel when we are taking photos of you....and you know...it was really fun.

We took a few images some fun, some more serious...my cheeks were aching with laughter and my eyes watering too...David has a way to make me laugh in the most natural and fun ways! I see how important he is to our clients...his not so serious side is fun and light.

We are looking forward to 2010...some new and exciting ventures are coming our way and your way too...we'll keep you updated as they arise. For now, we are preparing for our upcoming wedding season soon to be upon us.

Come back and say hello when you visit our blog we love to hear from you all!

Christmas Time

Christmas Time....



I love giving and receiving gifts but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming at Christmas...One of my favorite gifts that I received this year was this Old Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook...My Aunt gave it to me and I think it's been in my family for years...I just love the idea of gifts that can be handed down to the next generation. A fabulous idea for next year...recycled or "vintage" gifts! I love that no money was spent on this gift..love it!!

This year we hosted two Christmas dinners at our home and I just love the memories that were made. We had time for some fun in the snow...enjoying friends and family and eating way too much good food.

This Christmas we also had to say goodbye to one of my Auntie's...as she was diagnosed with lung cancer and died shortly after Christmas and two of David's buddies who just recently died in Afghanistan...We never know how much time we have with the people in our lives and we were once again reminded of this precious gift, at Christmas time.

Nicole and Cory....A Christmas Wedding!

Such a beautiful day! Christmas is such a special day to begin with and to shoot a wedding on Boxing Day was so much fun! It was a lovely day for Cory and Nicole....the weather was fine, the venues were amazing. I love shooting at St. Joseph's Basilica and the Hotel Mac...those are two of our favorite places to shoot...so classic. Classic beauty is a great way to describe Nicole too...she looks stunning here!
Our last wedding of 2009...wow! We are so thrilled to be in this business and busy all year long. David and I love that people choose us to shoot their weddings. Nicole told us when we met that she just knew we were the photographer's for her wedding. I love to hear that! Thank you Nicole and Cory for choosing us to be a part of your amazing day!

The Genuis Family

The Genuis Family winter photo shoot! This was so much fun...what a wonderful family. We met the Genuis family a little earlier this year when Sarah and Emerson were married and here they are again with Emerson's family for a cute snowy photo shoot!




We have now finished our 2009 wedding year...we'll have the last wedding up here in just a couple of days. We've had a wonderful year and have had the opportunity to meet so many new people. What a rewarding career this is for David and myself....it is full of creativity, love, people and so many blessings. We are so excited for what 2010 will bring! Thanks for stopping by!

Behind The Scenes With Stefanie and Drew....

Take a look at this sweet little video of Stefanie and Drew. David shot some fantastic "behind the scenes" clips of Stefanie and Drew.....Coldest day here in Edmonton and we still had a blast! Enjoy!

Waiting for Christmas.....

It was always so hard for me to wait for Christmas. The smell of goodies baking, the Christmas music, decorating the tree...but, waiting for Christmas day was always the hardest. There is nothing like the joy of Christmas day...I see it all again in my children's eyes, it is so fun to watch them create their own Christmas memories.

David and I are preparing for our final wedding shoot of the year....it's on boxing day...what fun! We are looking so forward to spending that beautiful day with our final bride and groom of the year. We'll keep you updated as best as we can over the Christmas holidays. We would also like to thank all of our brides and grooms for 2009...we had so much fun getting to know you all a wee bit better! A great big thank you to all of our faithful clients who come back year after year to work with us...we had a great year in 2009 and are looking very forward to new things and some changes too for James Design Studios in 2010!

Best Wishes for your Christmas and New Year!

Stefaine and Drew Get Married!

Stefanie and Drew Congratulations on your wedding! It was a beautiful day in Edmonton...yes, It was a little on the cold side (apparently this was the second coldest place on the planet)...but like the great Canadian's that they are....they didn't mind braving the cold for a few outdoor photos....Wow! you two were amazing!

I must admit I was a little worried about the weather and lack of light on this day but we went with it and I am thrilled with how their pictures turned out! A great big Thank You goes out to Vic and the staff at Lillo's on Whyte for allowing us to use their fine music store after hours to get some unique shots. We thought Lillo's would make for some really neat photos since Drew is the lead guitar player for the band Define the Line you can check them out at http://www.myspace.com/definethelineband

I am so happy that the weather didn't stop us...now I know -40 weddings are a possibility for sure!















If you've stopped by for a peek at Stef and Drew....leave us a little comment so we know you've come by! Enjoy!

Sam and Zach's E-Session

Sam and Zach...what can I say! David and I had a wonderful time with you two...we went to meet up with this couple the day of the shoot not knowing that David knows Zach..how fun was that. I was about to introduce people and David and Zach start calling out to one another..."Hey...how are you?"...This really is a small world!
Anyway, we had so much fun on this cold, cold day! They were up for itand so were we...all outdoor photos and no complaints about thefreezing cold weather! I love Edmontonians!! Check them out!