Sweet Lady Jane Photography Family Recap 2023!

This year, of the 20+ family portrait sessions I photographed, each and every family was a returning client. I don’t think there will ever be words to express the gratitude that comes with the support of this small business of mine. Ten years have passed since my first paid session, and the faces that chose me then are still choosing me now. For what it’s worth, I hope each of you know that with every email, every session scheduled, every new baby, every new milestone, every year that passes my appreciation grows right alongside the beautiful families you are raising. There is truly nothing better than being able to capture this crazy ride, to stay in touch through all the best times, and to be there for you when life isn’t exactly as planned. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you. And cheers to a new year!


2023: Sweet Lady Jane Photography Year in Review!

2023 was my ninth year photographing weddings and there are days where I feel like my career has just begun. Doing this yearly recap is something that has always been a favorite task of mine. As the months go by, getting caught up in the chaos of weddings can be easy to do. Choosing the images to share when there have been thousands upon thousands taken, on the other hand, can be impossible. This year was no exception!! Looking through my hard drives, my eyes started to cross trying to organize a way to share SO MANY pictures that I love for one reason or another. And then a theme started taking shape. Joy. So much joy! My couples this year truly exemplified this and then some. Sixteen times, I left a packed dance floor after a day filled with love with a huge smile on my face (and usually a cupcake in hand!) Sixteen times, I drove home feeling inspired by the families and friends who graced my camera. From weddings where two cultures collided in a perfect way, to two men taking the leap after ten years together, to standing by each other after losing a loved one, to a Cali couple who made me cry at least 20 times over the course of 8 hours, to celebrating a new marriage and a brand new pregnancy all at the same time, to dogs as bridesmaids, engagements on boats, perfect pink sunsets and champagne, cake pops as a favor (more of this please!), and every last detail in between….I simply loved it all.

To all my 2023 couples. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Each of you made me a better photographer in one way or another this year and I appreciate you trusting me with your most important day. And to the class of 2024: LET’S GO!! I can’t wait to get started!!

As a side note: I chose a lot of candids for this post! My instagram is another great spot to see a wide range of my portfolio: https://www.instagram.com/sweetladyjanephoto/

Matt & Kayla: Engaged!

Today is Matt & Kayla’s wedding day!! I thought sharing their engagement session would be a fun way to celebrate! I’ve known Kayla since we first met seven years ago (she is the cousin of two past brides that I’ve had the privilege of photographing!!)…so when she emailed to say she was engaged and planning a wedding, my excitement was through the roof. Kayla and Matt are one of those couples that you know, within minutes of being in their company, will be together for decades to come. Our time together on a sunny summer night in Salem was simply beautiful, and a total teaser for what’s to come today!! Can’t wait to see you both!!

Jeff & Orrin: Married!

If you are looking for wedding content that is full of emotion, the type of joy that leaves you happy just by seeing the faces that created it, love that has been slowly growing and getting stronger for 10 years, a group of friends and family who have shown up to confidently celebrate two men willing and ready to say “this is forever”, a room filled with people who are free to be themselves, to dance their hearts out, and sing at the top of their lungs to one of the best playlists this photographer has ever heard….then look no further than Jeff & Orrin’s wedding day!! Love is love every day, but June 9, 2023 was pretty darn special. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful wedding day. Jeff & Orrin were a dream to work with and I still have a huge smile on my face! Congratulations you two…wishing you THE BEST of the best always and forever!

A huge thank you to Esther for being my right hand gal!!