JD Photography

06/05/2026

Tonights creatures.

05/27/2026

Around the house today.

05/24/2026

After I saw the hummingbird on my flag pole I decided to switch up lenses and pulled the Macro out of my camera bag, and it did not disappoint.

05/23/2026

05/19/2026

👏🏻

People see a $450 photoshoot and think photographers are taking home $450 in profit… and I promise that’s not reality 🥹

What most people don’t see is everything that goes on behind the scenes of running a photography business.

A session payment doesn’t just go into my pocket. It goes toward:
✨ taxes
✨ gallery delivery + website fees
✨ editing software subscriptions
✨ SD cards + hard drives
✨ camera bodies + lenses
✨ props + setups
✨ gas/travel
✨ insurance
✨ advertising
✨ continuing education
✨ equipment maintenance/upgrades

And then there’s the biggest thing of all … time.

The actual session is only a tiny portion of the job. There’s hours spent planning, communicating, culling galleries, hand editing images, delivering galleries, bookkeeping, answering messages/emails, ordering props, cleaning the studio, and so much more that nobody really sees.

Photography is so much more than “just taking pictures.” It’s a full business, a creative service, and honestly a huge labor of love. 🤍

I completely understand that professional photography isn’t in everyone’s budget, and that’s okay! But I’ll always be thankful for the clients who value the work, time, and heart that goes into creating these memories. 🫶

05/13/2026

I can’t explain how much peace these back road rides and wildlife encounters bring me lately.
Having my camera back in my hands regularly again has been healing in ways I didn’t expect. Tonight’s captures felt extra special. 🦅🦌

05/11/2026

To have my camera back out on a regular basis brings me immense joy. There’s something so peaceful about slowing down, being outside, and capturing little moments like this tiny hummingbird in motion. These moments fill my heart more than words can say. Are the Hummingbirds back at your house?

01/26/2026

I hope everyone got to enjoy a little of the snow day today. I know Bo was excited!!

01/25/2026

Highly recommend freezing your fingers off and trying this.

01/20/2026

Right now in lyndonville