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11.13.09

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:)

11.12.09

Stephanie Sharp

You know how some people in the world are beautiful, some are compassionate, and some are talented?

Stephanie is all three.

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Back in July, I had the distinct privilege of helping Stephanie create some images to be used as artwork for her upcoming debut album, Overcomers.

Stephanie truly has a gift for creating music.  The lyrics emerge from her heart of hearts, and she molds them with such powerful music – the result is nothing short of inspired.

Those who get to see Stephanie in action as the music director of the contemporary worship service at Cypress Creek Christian Church know that this album is long overdue!

I encourage you all to visit her just-launched website, Stephanie Sharp Songs, and learn more about her story and passions.

Word on the street is that the CD will be available on iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon by the end of the month!

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Stephanie’s family owned a home on Crystal Beach that was completely devastated by Hurricane Ike last September.  We ventured out on a wind-whipped, overcast day and held our photo session among the vacant lots and random remaining debris.

Despite the destruction, many homes have since been repaired, rebuilt, and resurrected – Stephanie felt that this atmosphere was more than appropriate to represent the spirit of the Overcomers album.

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As we walked along the coast, Stephanie found this tiny chunk of wood.

The seafoam green color was a telltale sign…this was a piece of her destroyed home.

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Stephanie and Leannah, THANK YOU for inviting me to be a part in this amazing process.  I am thrilled that I was able to contribute to your musical journey.  Remember me when…!:)

xoxo

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LeanahNovember 13, 2009 - 7:27 am

Janica, I’ve looked at these beautiful pictures so many times that I can finally do so without tearing up, except today, while reading your beautiful prose, coming from YOUR beautiful heart.

Thank you so much for helping us bring this project forth, from imagination, to reality!

Ashley KNovember 13, 2009 - 8:45 am

Gorgeous session, girl… I love everything about it!

LaureNovember 13, 2009 - 3:44 pm

Wonderful pictures!

GranbobNovember 17, 2009 - 8:35 am

Janica, I know you sent me the proofs before, but there were so many they were a little overwhelming…seeing these gorgeous final proofs made me once again realize how very talented you are! You may be MY daughter, but I see you as a real artist, a wonderful Mother, a devoted wife and my very best friend. I love you! Steve, you grow more beautiful as your music and lyrics touch more and more people…you are truly a gift! I miss you…and Stone Soup!

Stacey PotterNovember 23, 2009 - 8:34 pm

Beautiful!

Kimberly ShealyNovember 25, 2009 - 12:32 pm

YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL, I AM SO PROUD TO BE YOUR COUSIN. LOVE, KIM

MichelleJanuary 15, 2010 - 1:13 am

Sheesh! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pictures! You rock!

11.09.09

Greyson

Oh sweet, sweet Greyson.

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He could not have been any more relaxed.

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Just wide-eyed…taking it all in.

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Favorite.

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And who can get enough pictures of new babies with new daddies?

(P.S. Check out David’s amazing eyelashes!)

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The only time that Greyson gave so much as a squeak of displeasure was when I made him get out of his snuggly blanket and onto this fabulous chair.

Mom’s soft touch quickly soothed him, but he sent me a loud and clear message with a single, tiny, inch-long finger…  Heehee!

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It was worth it though, no?:)

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Greyson is new to the world, and he’s just fine with that.  This precious little man was so easy-going and alert!  He was wide awake for most of our session, and I could tell he just didn’t want to miss a thing.  Can you blame him?

Gabriella and David, thank you for inviting me to your gorgeous home and letting me share some of these special early moments with you.  I can tell how proud you are of your perfect new son…and rightfully so!

Please stay in touch – I’d love to watch this guy grow and grow.

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LeanahNovember 9, 2009 - 5:48 pm

So VERY new and handsome!

stacyZNovember 10, 2009 - 11:41 am

Janica! Gorgeous work. I love it. You did a fantastic job capturing Greyson’s first moments.

Nancy WebsterNovember 10, 2009 - 4:11 pm

What beautiful pictures. I can’t believe how much he has already grown. Lots of love from the Steve Webster family!!!!!

robinNovember 11, 2009 - 1:35 pm

What a darling! These are just precious. Love all of the ones in Daddy’s arms, but they are all scrumptious.

AmberNovember 11, 2009 - 7:37 pm

Great pictures – I just love them all! I can’t wait to see him again!

ohana photographersNovember 12, 2009 - 8:16 pm

in love with that first shot!!!

Stacey PotterNovember 23, 2009 - 8:42 pm

WOW! Your use of light makes my head feel giddy with joy. Seriously. You are a master!

ShannonJune 24, 2010 - 9:32 pm

Heyyy, this is my little Greyson from Primrose…where I met Janica! Small world ;o]

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