Old Friends

Once again I had the privilege of meeting up with an old friend from high school....actually we go all the way back to junior high. It must be the time of year because it was this time last year that I met up with others from way back.
Rhian came up from southern Alberta for a family visit and brought her husband and boys in for a session. It was great to see her again and meet her wonderful family.

This is my favorite shot from the session.

Enjoy,
Jill

Small Business Week

It is small business week for those of you that did not know. I just came home from the awards banquet.....and.........I am very happy to announce that J Shantz Photography received The Home Based Business Award of Distinction. It is very exciting to have won and I am deeply honored. Thanks you to the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce and to all my clients!!

THANK YOU!!

Jill

October 18

Well the wedding season is officially wrapped up. Carra and Mark were married last weekend and it was my last wedding for 2008. A very happy couple! I think they might have been my happiest couple yet. No turning off those smiles.....even with the weather.

The day started off beautiful but by the time we were ready to shoot we did have a little bit of snow. Everyone pushed through the cool wind and minor flurries...... and we got the job done. I wish Carra and Mark all the best!

Enjoy,
Jill

Extended Family

It is not to often that I have the opportunity to photograph large family groups. Probably because it is hard to coordinate so many schedules. Between work and distance from each other, it can be an almost impossible task. However, this year I have noticed that I have had a few more of these extended family groups than usual and I think it is great. Here is one such group out at Chickakoo Lake. The Nernberg family. It was a pleasure to meet everyone.

Enjoy,
Jill

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Dog and Cat Days of Autumn Fund Raiser last month. It was a great success we were able to make a substantial donation to the Edmonton Humane society. $1390 and a mountain of supplies from the Humane Society's Wish List. I look forward to next years event. It will be bigger and better!!

Once again Thank You to everyone......those that brought their furry friends in for portraits, the businesses in St Albert that allowed us to advertise the event at their establishments, my helpers for the day, Angie and Rick!

THANK YOU!!


Enjoy the show!
Jill

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving weekend!

I hope the image above inspires you to have some family fun and enjoy the little bit of autumn we have left.

Enjoy,
Jill

Glam it up!

Here is a couple of favorites from a glam shoot a couple weeks back. We shot down town Edmonton and it was a fabulous fall day.

Sandy was part of the an event at Maggie Walt down town. She won a make over package with Stylesmith at one of Wendy's talks at Maggie Walt. For more information you can drop me a line or click on the link for Stylesmith that I posted a couple posts back.
Enjoy,

Jill

Max!

I had the pleasure of photographing Max earlier this week.....along with his people. I guess we can't forget them. A great family! But let's just talk about this spunky little Boston Terrier. Max has to be one of the most handsome subjects I have ever had. LOL! Seriously look at that face and try not to smile....next to impossible!!

I hope everyone is enjoying our beautiful autumn,

Jill