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This cute little man was my a hoot! He totally gave me a run- not once did the little cutie fall asleep for us…. ok actually he did for all of 5 min…. until I moved him LOL. But even with his wondering and exploring eyes, he was so calm and so sweet. It was so hard to not hold him the whole time because he was just so wonderful.

I am so glad I got to meet and get to know this family. Not only was baby wonderful, but also his awesome mom and dad. You could just see the love ooze out of them over their little man. And dad was so awesome with his baby. So comfortable and seemed so happy to just hold him – and he wasnt afraid of the possibility of getting messy LOL. Dad also earned some brownies points in my book for OFFERING to watch the baby while mom came back for her presentation session on Wednesday. How awesome is that!??!! VERY- I say!

Here is a little sneak peek into our session today. The preview will be available shortly by a link posted on my Facebook page.

Its Sunday morning… and in my opinion… I was  up way too early. I had to have a serious talk with my little guy today that just because the sun is up, that doesnt mean that WE have to be up. I also mentioned to him that if I dont come to his beck-and-call-cries….. I wanna sleep some more – so he better find something to occupy himself in bed with…. I dont think he really took it to heart since he thought it was much more fun to bang on my head and drool on me.. hmmm one day I will be able to sleep in again!

One of my favorite things to read is “What The Duck” this little photog duck just has the WORST luck- makes me crack up laughing.. I hope that you too are able to find some laughter today on this rainy Sunday!

This weekend for a lot of you may be all about BBQ’s and one more day off of work. For the few of us, this is a time to remember our loved ones that are and that have served our Country.  I want to thank ALL of our soldiers, past and present, for serving our Country – fighting for our rights.

My brother who is currently stationed in Germany, is getting ready to be deployed again to Iraq. He will be leaving behind a wife and his beautiful little girl that just wont understand why her daddy is gone. Every day I pray for his safety when he leaves. I want him to come back home…. I want his daughter to be able to run up to him and give him the biggest hug EVER… I want to be able to have my brother back!!!

So many lives have been lost for us Americans. So please take the time this weekend and honor those soldiers who have not only fought for us and came back, but for those that fought and did not get to come back to their families. And the next time you see one of our military men or women, stop them and sincerely THANK them for their service. It will mean a lot to them!!

Here is a video to honor those.

I received this email funny from a friend today and had to share… makes me giggle!

The first day, God created the dog and said:

‘Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.’
The dog said: ‘That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten?’

So God agreed.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said:

‘Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I’ll give you a twenty -year life span.’

The monkey said: ‘Monkey tricks for twenty years? That’s a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?’

And God agreed.

On the third day, God created the cow and said:

‘You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.’

The cow said: ‘That’s kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I’ll give back the other forty?’

And God agreed again.

On the fourth day, God created man and said:

‘Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life . For this, I’ll give you twenty years.’

But man said: ‘Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?’

‘Okay,’ said God, ‘You asked for it.’

So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Wow- its been a very good productive HUMP DAY!!

I cant believe I am almost finished with my office stuff.. its a shame too because I have 3 baskets of laundry that is starring at me. UGH. go away you laundry!

This is just a short post to give you a few updates.

• The first one is a fun one. I got in a box today.. i love getting boxes- its always something GOOD!! I just got in 2 new backgrounds. I think I will have to persuade a child or 2 to help me show you how AWESOME they are!
• I have started phase one of my BIG change. I have updated all pricing on Jax Creations Photography. If you are a client and have orders pending in viewing and ordering stage- no worries, you will still be able to use the old pricing; but you have only till May 30th. If your order is not placed by that date, the new prices will go into effect for that order.
• coming soon! In person viewing and ordering!! This is going to be fun- an experience! Popcorn, big screen, candy, music, gifts…. just saying!

I know that since digital cameras have come out they have just exploded in all directions of coolness! There is also a lot of questions from clients on why do some photog sell digital images and why are they priced so much higher than prints… Here is a great link of explaining the ins and outs of digital files for sale!

Are Digital Files Included?

ANd because posts arent as cool as the ones that have photos with them.. here are a few to make you smile

Meet Mr. B

I was so excited to finally meet this little guy – I have known his momma for a few years now and I was so excited to hear she was expecting this little dude – I just couldnt wait to meet him. I was shocked to see how much he looks like his brother – handsome of course, but I think Baby B looks more like his beautiful momma!

… I am gonna have an honest moment here with all of you… so prepare yourself… ready?!

ok – here we go!

I was very excited to see him momma again (like I said earlier) and I wanted everything to be “perfect”, but it seems when you try the hardest, I also fall the hardest! This session was NOT ANYTHING that I expected – nor do I think she ever did either – and I feel so terrible about it all.

It took a while for B to get used to me- which is normal and completly ok. I actually expect that. Towards the end, we were having fun together and cracking smiles and silly faces. I could have played with him all day. He was just a little HOOT!!!

ok, here comes the not so good part…. There are many advantages of having a studio at home.. I get to be close to my family and still run my business. It REALLY afforadable for me when it comes to babysitting and I have no travel times or fees for myself. My hubby has been working really hard to be able to work on our yard, but his schedule has been TAPPED out and sadly but thankfully, he is still working on the island- which leaves me without my guy and his tractor. We have great plans for our property and we had planned on it being completed this summer, but things just keeping coming up. It seems the older we get there is always the excuse of either no time or no money. I had really wanted a nice area for my clients for us to use as an outdoor option along with the studio and also the addition was to be done at this time too… and I feel bad because I cant physically do it myself and my poor hubby cant pull more time or $ out of his hiney. I try to be as supportive as I can be. I just hope that my clients can understand all the family situations that come up – with having a studio on a working property site. One of the perks and drawbacks of this all – is life still goes on when I work a session. Unfortunately on the day of her session, there was an accident with one of our dogs. I felt terrible for what happened but even more terrible that she too had to witness and be a part of it on that day.  As much as I try and as much as my hubby tries, its still a work in progress over here and I know that one day soon – it will be all completed and all be worth it. I have a wonderful studio and its hard for me to be paitent for the addition to be finished. I have great plans for that area – as well as the yard. It will be nice to watch the kids play in the yard and also have my “outdoor” studio available in the warmer months!

So.. now that I have spilled my beans.. lets get back to this handsome little man!

**N~ thank you so much for coming to see me and again I apologize that you had to be around and see everything. B is wonderful and I am so glad I got to finally meet him. That year went so fast! Hopefully soon we can get all the boys together!**

A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it?”"”

Is there a perfect time?

Ask yourself that question… then read this post.
Often times, we moms are so hard on ourselves… I know because I am one of those that is always waiting for that “perfect” moment. I wonder all the time of the photos I have around the house with the kids, if they will ever look at them and laugh about how fat, ugly, un-put-together- I was at that moment. OR will they look at those photos and remember all the hugs, the kisses, the stories, the moments where we would roll on the floor laughing – will they think I was pretty – no matter what I actually looked like?!

Of course they will!

My husband lost his mom a few years ago and sadly out of ALL the photos they had growing up, there was only a handful in comparison, of her. I have heard them say that they wish they had more pictures of her. And to them- she was BEAUTIFUL in each and every image. Not ONCE did they say they wanted her to be thinner, prettier, younger, etc. That was their mom and they LOVED her so much!

….and so does your family.

http://www.debsphotographs.com/photoblog/?p=957

I can’t believe my eyes!!! Look how this little babe has grown!!

This sweet little man has been a Bebe’ Me client and I have been photographing him since he was a wee one And now… he’s so big and SO STINKEN smart. Gosh, everything he did I was just floored on how smart he was. I think its because he has such a great mom and dad!!

Here is a sneak peek into our session and don’t forget to see the video. It shows his first year with Jax Creations Photography

Jax Creations Photography from jackie charlebois on Vimeo.

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Beach Beauties

Posted on May 17, 2010

I bet you thought I forgot about posting this info… no, I haven’t its just been one of THOSE days!!!

I have been itching to get out in the sun and natural light and do some fun photos… well do to some inspiration from another photog/ artist, I decided to dust off my camera and do some beach photos!!

Beach Beauties

For a LIMITED TIME I will be offering Beach Beauty Mini Sessions located at City Beach of your little one.. or your not so little one.

Beach Beauties Mini Sessions….. $99*

*Sessions will be limited to NO MORE than 20 min

For more info or to schedule your Beach Beauty Mini Session, give drop me an email or give me a call

wait till you see my little guy in his “beach ” outfit

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PLaying Hookie | Sandpoint Child Photographer

Posted on May 12, 2010

Today was such a beautiful day and I hear tomorrow is going to be even better!!!!

For the past few days I have been in this HEAVY funk, but last night I took myself to bed at 8:30. Oh my- that was so nice! I guess I really needed that rest. This morning I woke up so much more happier and much more pleasant to be around – just ask the family!

After getting some office work done I decided to scarp the whole housewife duties and take my boys out to play at the park today- and I am SO glad I did. It was such a beautiful day out!!! I packed up some snacks, got the little ones dressed and then took my oldest son out of school as a surprise. He was so shocked when he learned that he was not going to the doctor but instead going to play at the park with ME

I too needed a break from the daily routine! I am excited to see what tomorrow brings!

…OH!! I know a part of tomorrow… a sneak peek into the Beach Babies Sessions that are to come!!

look at this beautiful sky... dont you just want to lay in the green grass and stare at the clouds passing by

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The Big Giveaway | Sandpoint Photographer

Posted on May 12, 2010

It means so much to me to be able to share my gift with others… it really does bring me joy. Photographs are so important in life. It brings back that memory to yourself. There have been so many times where looking back at a photo- whether its a “studio” image or a lifestyle image… I remember that moment- that child- that love! That is why I feel it is so important that every family makes it a point to get a professional photo session _EVERY year!! SO many things change every year and it is really fun to just get out and have fun with your photographer – whom ever it may be!!

This year I have decided to be a part of the Big Giveaway that Becky Higgins is offering. Each day a new photographer from different locations worldwide are being featured on her blog. Today I am one of her photographers. All you need to do is comment on her blog of a family you think deserves a photo session and why. It may be of just a child or the whole family. At the end of the day a family will be chosen!

So log on to her site and comment for a deserving family – it can be you or someone you know!!!

~Much Love

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