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    I'm Janica, a Houston-based portrait photographer, and this is the JBO PHOTO blog. Here, you can check out my recent work, get the scoop on jbo photo sessions, and find out more (probably a LOT more) than you ever wanted to know about the day-to-day adventures of my quirky family.

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Alicia and Nick

This is my best friend, Alicia.  You might notice that she’s kinda beautiful.

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I’m sure Nick notices each and every day.

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Reason #54 why I love Alicia and Nick:  They are a no-fuss, easy-breezy, keep-it-cool kind of couple.

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And they just work.

So there.

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Nick, I have to give you a gold star for humoring our photographic endeavors.  I know it may not have been your *ideal* way to spend a Saturday morning, but you kept your moping and groaning (more or less) in check.;)

It is only fair that we took a moment to showcase your inner badass.

Hard.  Core.

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You know what?  It is kinda tricky to take pictures of your friends.  Especially those you don’t see very often.  Alicia is crazy-busy working at HBU and pursuing her DOCTORATE at A&M.  (smart/gorgeous…be jealous).  Meanwhile, I’m kid-wrangling day after day.  It makes it difficult to find solid hang-out time,  and Alicia and I were long overdue.  I pretty much just wanted to throw the ‘ol camera aside and gab with my best girl!  But I’d say we did a decent job at multi-tasking.;)

Oh, my Lil’ Aleelee… I cherish the days of Jewel on the radio and Popeye’s Chicken in our bellies.  Thank you for being my forever friend.  This, my dear, is especially for you:

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robin cornettNovember 26, 2009 - 7:26 am

Gorgeous! I love the shot of him snuggling her where she’s laughing, but the whole series is just lovely. I also really dig her sweater, especially since it’s a color I could never wear myself. Beautiful work!

Bethany GilbertNovember 30, 2009 - 11:00 am

Beautiful! Love the light in these.

ohana photographersDecember 2, 2009 - 10:45 am

loooooove the last shot!!!

LizardDecember 7, 2009 - 9:07 pm

Alicia you look beautiful!

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The Johnston Family

Don’t eat the baby!

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Although, can’t say that I blame you.  Mr. Tad is quite scrumptious.

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If you’re cute and you know it touch your head.

‘Atta boy!

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Oh, how I love this.:)

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Is he precious??  Just a Tad.;)

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It is fair to say that Alissa and Jeremiah also know how to bring on the cute.

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Now that’s a man who likes what he sees.

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How lucky am I?  I got to hang out and take pictures with Alissa, Jeremiah, and Tad not one, but TWO times!  Tad wasn’t entirely sold on the whole camera concept during our first meet-up.  He spent most of his time running in the opposite direction, politely instructing me to, “Don’t!  Don’t!”:lol:

I certainly did not want to offend my new little friend…word on the street is that the last person who stuck a camera in his face took an apple to the head!

While we did not have any produce available, there was no shortage of soccer balls, footballs, and Tonka trucks.  I wasn’t going to risk it.

However, attempt #2 went swimmingly.  Tad was well-rested and full of pep!  He certainly keeps Alissa and Jeremiah on their toes – the boy doesn’t stop!

It was truly a pleasure, Johnston family.  I’d love to do it again sometime!

I’ll even bring the apples, just in case.

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Blair BaileyNovember 19, 2009 - 2:00 pm

Beautiful family, Alissa! And gorgeous photos and website, Danica…you are so talented!!!

Marybeth BurgessNovember 19, 2009 - 2:34 pm

Wonderful pictures!! You really captured how lovely the whole family is.

ohana photographersNovember 20, 2009 - 11:12 am

LOVE that 2nd one!!! such a beautiful family!

Stacey PotterNovember 23, 2009 - 8:22 pm

These are AWESOME. You totally amaze me.

LizardDecember 7, 2009 - 9:10 pm

I think that man sure does love his woman and it is beautiful!

Julie and Andrew

You know what kind of couples I find awesome?

The kind who love to laugh together.

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Therefore, as determined by the Janica Boles definition of the word, Julie and Andrew are officially AWESOME.

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Where there is laughter, there is love.

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I just love how Andrew smiles when he looks at his lovely wife.

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And seriously, if you were looking into these eyes, how could you NOT want to smile?  Julie, you’re gorrrrgeous!

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Cute and cuter.

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Hot and hotter!

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And because no jbo photo session is complete without a little hand-holding-headless action…;)

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Julie and Andrew…FINALLY!  Seems like this little session of ours has been in the works for a long time, doesn’t it?

I love how we started with huge, ambitious wedding-ish/Galveston-esque plans only to end up in the most simple and perfect way.  Exactly what we never knew we always wanted, right?:)

It was a delight to spend time with you both and I can’t wait to do it again!  Have a fruity beverage out on the top deck of the cruise ship for me next weekend, OK?

Actually, make it two.

xoxo

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Christi SchroederNovember 13, 2009 - 10:53 pm

AMAZING photos! Flores ROCKS! you guys are PRECIOUS in these photos! What amazing artistic imagery!!!! LOVE THESE!

JulieNovember 14, 2009 - 8:29 am

how about 3??? hehe. Janica, you’re amazing!!! we couldn’t be happier with how the pics turned out! :)

Lauren DouglasNovember 14, 2009 - 10:06 am

Janica, you’ve done it again! You are so talented and have a special way of capturing people and the love they share in just the right way

Stacey PotterNovember 23, 2009 - 8:30 pm

LOVE the sunlight kiss:)

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