Studio Update/Out of the Office

The studio is coming along...slowly, but since the flooring was put in, I think it'll go faster now. Here are a few pics I took after my friend, Lisa's, maternity session.

I'm going to be enjoying this Thanksgiving weekend with my family, and will be back in the office, returning calls and e-mails, on Monday.

The client meeting area with a kids corner...



The entrance...


The entrance hallway will be turned into a small art gallery...


With my back to the door...


My back up against the storage closet...


The view from the other end...



Have a safe and happy holiday!

~Jessica
Jessica Watson Photography

A fresh start?

I was ready to do something drastic, but my hair stylist and I decided not to freak Spencer and Noah out. So, I compromised, and am going to ease into a new style. Spencer did a mini-session in our front yard...





~Jessica
Jessica Watson Photography

A fresh start.

Although surgery still isn't off the table, my knee is doing a lot better since starting physical therapy in October. We're about half way done setting up the studio, and my new website complete with a new logo, should be unveiled soon. I feel like with all of this new and exciting stuff happening, I should also do something drastic to myself. So, I made a hair appointment for Saturday, and I'm considering a whole new look. Ok, maybe a new hairdo isn't something "drastic", but it kind of is to a girl! I've had long hair for several years now, and have never dyed my hair, but I feel like I've grown so much in the last couple years, and I think a new hairdo would be the next step. I've gained a few pounds since my knee injury, and I'd like to feel good about myself again. Maybe a cute new haircut would motivate me to lose those 10-15 pounds I want to get rid of. I don't know how Spencer would feel. What do you think??

~Jessica

Shannon's Bridal Session ~ Sneak Peek

Shannon and Mike are getting married early next month in the Virgin Islands, and Shannon decided to do a surprise bridal session for her mom who has been asking her to do one. One of the first things she said to me was how nervous she was because she didn't like being in front of the camera, but she loosed up, and had we some fun. I really really wish more brides would do bridal sessions. I usually only get about 5 minutes with the bride alone on her wedding day, but I could get so many more creative, awesome photos at a bridal session. I'll blog the rest of Shannon's session later. I just wanted to give a sneak peek because there may just be enough time to book me a ticket to shoot the wedding! ;)

The weather was beautiful today, so we were able to walk around McMenamin's Edgefield. Here are just a few of my faves...


LOVE this one!


And this one...


So dreamy...



Shannon, I hope you and Mike have a wonderful wedding. Thank you for trusting me and letting me get creative with the session. I can't wait to do a day after session when you return!

~Jessica
Jessica Watson Photography

Gracie is 3 months!

I'm heading out to go shopping for the studio, but wanted to share a quick photo of Gracie's 3 month session today. She was such a sweetie, and I can't wait to do her 6 month session!


~Jessica
Jessica Watson Photography

Moving Day!

We finally got the keys to the studio last night! I'm so anxious and excited to start setting it up, but mostly to start doing some portraits in there. I'll try to blog some pictures as we're setting it up so you can see the transformation.

Anyway, I'm off to shoot a family session, then going out to look at some flooring for the studio, and this evening we're having Noah's 9th birthday party at our house. Tomorrow will be just as busy with a bridal session, then a portrait session, and even more shopping for the studio.

Have a great weekend!

~Jessica
Jessica Watson Photography

Yes We Did.

Congratulations President Elect, Barack Obama!



Taken from Jesh de Rox's blog.