J. Passon Artistic Portraiture

[ still hanging on ]

Yes I know, the most current set of holidays are over.  I refuse to accept it though and I am still hanging on to the few (okay, multitude) of pine needles falling off of our gorgeous but very dead tree in the living room.  Not usually one to drag out the process of putting the decorations away, we can't seem to find the time or energy to tackle that project quite yet!

I thought I would share a glimpse into our home at Christmas time as well as show off some of my own personal prints and products throughout the house.  This will give you an idea of how to incorporate your prints and products from J.Passon no matter what time of year it is.  Check back tomorrow for part two!

[ how sweet it is ]

To be loved by a child. Some days are hard.  Some days are harder.  Still, some days are torture.  Don't get me wrong, some days are bliss.  There are days I want to curl up with my girls and never leave the house.  Other days I would love to stay out all day and evening photographing wonderful families.  Every now and then I try to do both of those things on the same day.  Usually disaster strikes.  I have found that there is no balance to running a business and being a wife and mother.  Different moments through the day and night one will prevail over the other. 

One evening after a session and a long weekend of shooting, I came home to this from my three year old...sippie cup and all...

Apparently while helping daddy trim the dead hydrangeas out front she picked one up, went inside, got a sippie cup out, filled it up with water from the fridge and put in on my desk.  He had no idea. When I got home, she said "Have a good session mommy? There's a flower for you on your desk, like it?".  My smile grew wider and wider...I wanted to laugh and cry at the same time.  I suddenly forgot the aches in my body from shooting all weekend, the long list of client sessions to edit and orders piling up...never mind the blog that needed updating!  At that moment, I was a mom pure and simple...and a very proud mom.

While I am here I will introduce you to Shirley Temple and Baby Ballerina.  Yes, Baby Ballerina does look a bit disheveled and tired.  That would be because she refused to nap earlier and was ready for bed.

What happens when it is a gorgeous day, your mommy is a photographer and you refuse to nap?  Your punishment isn't having to scream in your crib...it is a mini photo shoot!

And now...back to regular business!  More sneak peeks of recent sessions coming soon.  Thanks for letting me take a little personal mommy break on the blog.

[ one short year ]

That was then, exactly one year ago...all 8 lbs. 9 oz. of her

This is now, all 27+ pounds of her and a wild attitude to go along with it!

Happy Birthday Sweet Babe!  We love you!

[ 5 sessions left ]

If you are looking for a child or family session this year, there are just a few sessions left before the bitter cold and holidays arrive. Please check the studio calendar for available dates.  If you are available on a weekday but do not see any session openings, please contact the studio as we may be able to accommodate a weekday afternoon session.  We will continue to book newborn sessions for the rest of 2010 and beginning of 2011.

While I am here I just have to show some recent pics of our little huge October baby. Upon returning home from a late afternoon session I saw my little chunker outside in the jumper.  With my camera right there and handy I stripped her down, put a quick headband from Addison Saige Designs on her head and stuck her in a bucket and called in the troops (daddy and big sister) for entertainment.  Our "session" lasted all of 15 minutes before she was happily crawling naked through the dirt and brush.  Enjoy...

[ city view ]

It is rare that I get in front of the camera, and even more rare that I post pictures of myself anywhere!  Deep into editing client sessions right now I am taking a few minute break to share two images from our family session a couple of months ago.  I *finally* got my hands on the original files and can't wait to edit all of them...I have grand plans for some canvas layouts throughout the house.  Portland, Oregon is a beautiful city and since that is where we met and got married, it is only fitting that we use the city as a backdrop for our fun urban family session.  These were taken by Photographs by Kellie (who also happens to be my mom) and then the images were edited by me.  More client sessions to come on the blog later today...and more pics from our family session...eventually!

 

[ here comes the white flag ]

I am pretty much about to surrender.  The poor blog has severely been neglected this summer.  It seems that my plate is just a wee bit full these days!  I have an incredible amount to post over the next couple of days, including newborns that I photographed while in Indiana, a few client sessions and info about the upcoming holiday season (yes it is almost upon us!).  Here are a few more pics from our impromptu 7:30am session at our house a couple of weeks ago.  We are hard at work on clearing out brush and getting things decent so that this can be a possible location for a session for those clients that want a new place.  Check back to the blog soon as there is more to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ I think I am growing wings ]

In a few hours I will be getting on a plane.  Yes.  Again.  For the 5th time in 6 months I will be flying in the sky, but this time I'm doing it alone!  For the first time in over a year my carry on luggage will not include baby wipes, goldfish crackers, or a book about Elmo.  Instead I get to bring my laptop, a few magazines, a novel and maybe even real food!  Though I am crazy to be going on a trip just a week after we started moving into our new place, I am thrilled to be meeting up with my photography friend Gina for a weekend of talking shop and sessions.  The office will be closed until Tuesday, August 24th.  I will have access to email while I am away, though it may take me an extra day or two for replying.

And...because I just need to post a picture of something with all of this boring text, here is my oldest from a mini session we did this morning at our new place.  Several clients have been dying to see our grounds and though they need a TON of landscaping work it is a great piece of property and I will be posting some more pics next week from this little session.  Enjoy and have a great weekend!

[ where I have been ]

Well...we are BACK!  Though it may seem as though I dropped off the face of the earth I am alive and the studio is up and running.  It is my goal to get back to posting regularly on the blog.  In case you were wondering...

2 weeks ago my life was packed up to move...a whole mile away.

Then we were went on vacation while some work was done in the new house...

Now we are settling into the new place...and the many home renovation projects are starting!

 

 

 

 

[ best friends ]

This peek is long overdue...but better late than never!  Born just a few weeks apart, these two are the best of friends.  Weekly play dates (for the girls and us moms!) have been a staple ever since they were just a few months old.  This little session was a belated Christmas present for A, now I just have to print some for her to put in the frame we gave her!  Enjoy this girly fun...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ fathers ]

A very special Father's Day to all of you dads, granddads, great-granddads and fathers-to-be!  To all of my clients--thank you so much for letting me capture the special moments with your sons and daughters, I am honored.

This pic is of me in my dad's arms.  I am not sure of the date, but probably circa 1981.  To those of you who think that my oldest daughter looks just like my husband...really now?  Look long and hard at this picture of me...not even a slight resemblance!?!?!