J&M Photography

Santa Clara Photographer: Jaden's 3rd Birthday Session

2012-01-25T19:48:00.000-08:00

Is he cool or what? :) Jaden is no stranger to J & M. We have been able to watch this gorgeous boy grow up over the past three years. Last year he played in a red Ferrari, this year, a red Fire Truck! We're afraid next year might be a jumbo jet at the rate this kid is going. He's a smart young man who even knows how to sound the siren.....which almost made the rest of us deaf :) Happy Birthday little guy.

~ Jason and Melissa ~

San Jose Photographer: Brianna Vasquez Senior Portrait Session

2012-01-16T12:04:00.000-08:00

This might possibly be one of our very favorite opening pictures :) Please meet Brianna. She is not only beautiful, but the girl can SERIOUSLY sing. Now, lots of people say that they can sing, but, Brianna can SING! Just the little bit we heard left us wanting to hear a ton more :)

Miss Brianna will be graduating from her high school in Portland, OR this Spring. However, while on a visit to her grandparents' home here in the area, she asked us if we would do her Senior Portrait Session. We were more than happy to oblige :)

Thank you, Brianna for such a fun evening! You are absolutely delightful :) We had a wonderful time...especially at In-n-Out ;) Hugs to you and your precious family and we hope to see you again very soon.

~ Jason & Melissa ~

The girl loves shoes! :)

Singing something lovely for us :)

Congratulations, Brianna! May God bless you as you continue to follow your dreams :)

San Jose Photographer: Eliana Maes First Birthday/Family Session

2012-01-13T13:02:00.000-08:00

Is that not one of the most adorable faces you've ever seen? Please meet Elli! We recently met Eliana and her parents downtown to celebrate Elli's first Birthday :) (to see the Maes maternity shoot, click here). Eliana is absolutely hilarious and such a sweetheart (just like her parents). It was a cold afternoon, but Elli was full of smiles and more than willing to hang out and have her photo taken.

Thank you, Eliana, Chelsea and Joe for such a fun time :) We are always blessed being around your beautiful family. Happy first Birthday, precious girl!

Lots of love,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

She was getting a little worn out :)...

Happy Birthday, beautiful girl! :)

San Jose Photographer: Figueroa Engagement Session

2012-01-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

Please meet Andrew and Alanna :) These two met about a year ago and quickly became the best of friends. Their beautiful courtship culminated today at noon (ish ;)) when they became husband and wife :) Congratulations, Andrew and Alanna! We are so happy for you both and pray that God will greatly bless you as you travel this new road together.

Lots of love,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Tsumo (their puppy) joined us for a little bit :)

Congratulations, you guys :)

Christmas Mini Sessions ~ 2011

2011-12-25T20:10:00.000-08:00

In honor of this being Christmas day, we thought that we'd share our Christmas mini sessions with you :) We had such a wonderful time with these sessions this year! From the park to the Golden Gate to a local orchard and the Palace of Fine Art, we met these fabulous clients for afternoons of fun :)

Thank you, to all of the wonderful families who met with us. You sure made getting into the Christmas spirit a lot of fun :)

From our family to yours, may you have a blessed Christmas night.

~ Jason & Melissa ~

The Tan Family ~

The Good Family ~

The Giusti Family ~

The Banderas Family ~

The Avila Family ~

The Raposo Family ~

The Garza Boys (and their Momma :)) ~

Merry Christmas and may God bless you all!! :)

Watsonville Photography: Chapa Family Session

2011-11-15T21:36:00.000-08:00

Please meet the Chapa Family. They are sweet friends of ours and Deanna is a fellow photographer :) We recently met in Watsonville at majestic Mt. Madonna. We've been wanting to do a photo session there for some time and the Chapas were the perfect fit for the location. Cash was an absolute doll (as you can see) and we were able to get a few shots of Deanna for her photography website (isn't she lovely? :)).

Thank you, Deanna, Mat and Cash for such a fun afternoon! We always have a blast with you guys :)

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Morgan Hill Photography: Lucas' Six Month Baby Session

2011-11-13T22:29:00.000-08:00

We absolutely love this little man :) He is SO sweet and easy going. At six months old, he has quite a personality and is possibly the most loving little boy we've met. For this shoot, his Aunt Rosie arranged for us to meet at a local pumpkin patch. His adorable cousins (who are no strangers to J & M either :)) joined us for the session and we were able to capture a few moments of the 3 boys in their Halloween costumes. Landen was Elmo, Lucas was Cookie Monster and Jaden was Oscar The Grouch...fabulous!

Thank you Pascaol and Reed families for such a fun evening! The boys are growing so much and we are honored to capture their childhood through photos. We love you guys,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

We've been capturing Lucas' growth next to his daddy's fire helmet since his newborn session. He's grown so much :)

Watsonville Photography: Raithel Family Session/Gina & Tom Photo Session

2011-11-07T20:44:00.000-08:00

Please meet the Raithel Family :) They are full of laughter and fun! We met early in the morning at a nearby apple orchard and laughed more than we thought was possible at that time of the day ;)

Thank you, Raithel Family for such a fun morning :) It was a huge privilege photographing a family that we've known and loved since childhood :)

We love you,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Our second portion of the shoot was photographing Gina Raithel and her boyfriend, Tom :) They are absolutely PERFECT together. No, seriously. They are. Gina and Tom were so fun to photograph with their quick smiles for each other, hugs and laughter :)

Thank you, guys for hanging out with us and allowing us to capture your "ugly" smiles ;) You are a beautiful couple and we had such a great time with you two. We hope to see you guys again soon!

San Jose Photographer: Vasquez Cousins Family Session

2011-11-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

Aren't they a riot?? We recently got the opportunity to photograph this fabulous group of cousins :) Fifteen of them! Their personalities and ages couldn't be more different, but they are definitely a close-knit, fun-loving family.

Thank you all for hanging out with us for the afternoon :) We had a wonderful time and hope you did as well!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Los Gatos Photographer: Pepper Family Session

2011-10-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

We recently had the honor of photographing this beautiful family :) Please meet the Peppers! They are one of the sweetest families we have met and the kids are absolutely adorable! Janina Pepper is also the owner of a gorgeous Etsy store: http://pepperdot.etsy.com/. She creates beautiful stationary, invitations and announcements. If you are looking for a stunning design for an upcoming event, please check out her site!

Thank you, Pepper Family for such a fun afternoon :) We had a wonderful time!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Morgan Hill Photographer: Maciel Family/Maternity Session

2011-10-18T20:50:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to introduce the Maciel Family :) We recently met these three sweet people at one of our favorite spots in Morgan Hill. They were wonderful to hang out with and a joy to photograph. Andre was absolutely adorable and hilarious. What a little character! :)

Thank you, Maciel Family for such a lovely afternoon. We enjoyed it so much and cannot wait to meet your new little one :) We hope that you will love your photos and cherish them for years to come.

~ Jason & Melissa ~

San Jose Business Photographer : Lighthouse Management Group

2011-10-17T20:24:00.000-07:00

Lighthouse Management Group was gracious enough to invite us back to photograph their growing team for some upcoming advertising in the San Jose Business Journal. We appreciate their enthusiasm and willingness to try some different shots. Check them out at http://www.lighthousemg.com if you're looking for a job, they just might be able to help.

Morgan Hill Photographer: Bobbie Shoemake Music Album Session

2011-10-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

Please meet Bobbie Shoemake. :) She is one of the most wonderful, down to earth, kind hearted, Godly, caring, loving and beautiful women a person will ever have the privilege of knowing. She is also a legend in Gospel music :)

Recently, Sis. Shoemake blessed us with the honor of photographing her for her new CD. We have ALWAYS wanted to do an album cover and we could not think of anyone else whom we would want to photograph more. The name of her new album is “The Real Me,” and in order to capture her true self, she invited us into her living room to photograph her playing her beautiful piano. Isn’t it gorgeous??

Thank you, Sis. Bobbie for this enormous honor. I have known and loved you since I was three, yet hearing you sing never gets old. Jason and I pray that we can be at least a little bit of the blessing that you’ve been to us.

We love you,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Bobbie Shoemake’s newest album can be purchased from her website: http://www.bobbieshoemake.com/ . You can also find her on Facebook under www.facebook.com/pages/Bobbie-Shoemake-Music . Please take a moment to check them out and read her background information. It’s fabulous!

Her album was produced by the fabulous Rachel e Cuen and Nanci Shoemake-Holston, both of whom have incredible ears for music. Nanci, an extremely gifted musician and vocalist herself, also plays keys and sings on the album. She definitely inherited her mother’s gift of music! Please check out this CD…you will be so glad that you did :)

This one is a favorite of ours :)...

San Jose Photographer: Natorie's Graduation Session

2011-10-06T10:31:00.000-07:00

Please meet Ms. Natorie :) She is not only absolutely stunning on the outside, but is one of the most beautiful people on the inside that we've ever known. Natorie recently graduated from 8th grade and decided to celebrate by having a photo shoot! We were so happy that she did :) Her little sister Farrah joined us for some of the shots (isn't she adorable?).

Thank you, Torie and Farrah for hanging out with us for the afternoon. We had so much fun with you girls, of course! Congratulations, Torie! This is only the beginning :)

We love you,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

She was even a doll as a baby!

Santa Clara Photographer: Lucas' Three Month Shoot

2011-09-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

This little cutie is growing into a precious boy :) He grins easily, adores his parents and is very interested in exploring the world. We are so honored to get the chance to photograph his growth :) He's the little "fireman" from this previous post. Isn't he adorable?!

Thank you, Linda and Anthony and Lucas for such a fun afternoon. We can't wait for Luke's 6 month shoot! :)

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Pretty soon he'll be able to wear this hat... :)

Los Altos Photographer: Logan's First Birthday Session

2011-09-23T19:20:00.000-07:00

I mean really...is he not one of the most adorable boys you have ever seen? Please meet Logan :) His disposition along with his smile could melt even the coldest heart :)

Logan and his sweet Mom met us out at a little farm in Los Altos for this shoot. He LOVED the chickens :)

Thank you, little Logan for such a fun session. You are absolutely precious in ever way. Happy 1st Birthday! We love you :)

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Santa Cruz Photographer: Avila Family Session

2011-09-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here are three of our very favorite clients/friends :) Aren't they a beautiful family? The most wonderful part about being around these three is that they truly cherish one another. They are the best of friends :)

We have been honored to photograph the Avila Family since before sweet Saidee's birth and have watched her grow into an adorable toddler. The Avilas met us out at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on a VERY hectic evening. However, in spite of the large crowds, we had a wonderful time as always :)

Thank you, Sharon, Sergio and Saidee for a lovely evening :) You guys are the best!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Los Gatos Photographer: Hilton Family Session

2011-08-12T22:09:00.000-07:00

Not only did Zach and Katie pass on beautiful looks to their daughter Avery, but also a natural smile :) Photographing the Hilton family was seriously one of the easiest, laid-back, fun shoots that we’ve done so far. It was like hanging out with old friends. Avery smiled the entire time and had the sweetest disposition, and Zach and Katie’s joy and happiness were so easy to capture.

Thank you, Hiltons for a lovely evening and the privilege of photographing your beautiful family. We hope that you love your photos!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Woodside Photographer: The Tan Family Session

2011-08-09T19:38:00.000-07:00

We were privileged to meet up with this sweet family once again. Each time we get together, we have a wonderful time. This time we met at what truly felt like a secret garden. There were so many varieties of intriguing flowers and plants that we could have stayed there for days! Also, the Tan's little one, Vienna is absolutely precious and a joy to capture on film. Her smiles are contagious :)

Thank you, Chris, Vicky and Vienna for a lovely afternoon in such a beautiful location. We can't wait to go back in the Spring!

Hope to see you soon,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Baby Izel: Saratoga Photographer

2011-07-24T15:57:00.000-07:00

This little man was in our pictures before.....except he was in his mommy's tummy (see here). Izel was quick on his feet but luckily we caught him a few times in the camera frame. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!

~Jason and Melissa~

Santa Clara Family Photograher : Mcgee Family

2011-06-19T20:36:00.000-07:00

We think you be able to quickly see how much fun this family has together. The parents are in love and the kids have a blast together at the park. There wasn't one fight (between siblings) the whole time! Pretty impressive. Thank you again for a great afternoon.

~Jason and Melissa~

San Jose Photographer: Vasquez Family Session

2011-06-12T13:28:00.000-07:00

Fun. Kind. Hilarious. Loving. These are all adjectives that perfectly describe the Vasquez Family :) We had the pleasure of meeting these four for a wonderful afternoon in the park. They were absolutely wonderful to photograph and willing to give us creative control.

Thank you guys for so much fun. We had a blast editing your photographs. You all are so photogenic and there was no blinking! ;) Hugs to you guys and we hope to see you again soon.

~ Jason & Melissa ~

San Jose Photographer: Garza/Thiel Family Session

2011-06-07T13:14:00.000-07:00

When a couple gets married, it’s very rare to find both families not only getting along, but, loving and appreciating each other so much that a person has a hard time distinguishing which side each member is from. They all just become one huge family :) That’s how it is with this bunch of awesome people. Meg and PJ are old college buddies of ours and it’s always a blast getting together :)

Thanks, guys, for so much fun. Your family has a special place in our hearts. We love you!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Santa Clara Photograher: Baby Lucas

2011-05-26T17:27:00.000-07:00

This little man fought to get here and you can tell just how strong he is! His parents had some great ideas and a perfect house for lighting. He's a handsome little one and he's sure to give the ladies a run for their money. Thanks again, you guys for a great afternoon :)

~Jason and Melissa~

How about this for a picture in a picture? :)

Cupertino Photographers: Giusti Twins

2011-05-22T21:14:00.000-07:00

We had another great opportunity to spend an afternoon with these beautiful twin babies and their parents. They had a family shoot late last year (here) and returned again to document how much Terrence and Ana have grown and how much faster they have become. The only problem is that the twins move in opposite directions which keeps their dad and mom very busy! Thank you again for a great afternoon and we can't wait to hang out again.

~ Jason and Melissa ~

San Jose Photographer: AvaMarie Newborn Session

2011-05-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to introduce you to this precious, little girl…AvaMarie Thomas :) Isn't she beautiful? You might remember her mom and dad from this previous post. She has made her long awaited arrival and is absolutely pure sweetness. Both of her grandmothers were on hand to make Ava’s shoot even more special (we love to see a series of generations together! :)).

Thank you, Mike & AJ for having us over to photograph your Beauty! She is simply wonderful. We love you guys. Congratulations!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Saratoga Photographer: Louie Family - Maternity/Family Session

2011-04-29T22:06:00.000-07:00

Clothing designer, wedding photographer turned software engineer, graphic artist, adorable little boy…this family has it all. Please meet the Louie Family :) We were so lucky to have these wonderful people referred to us (thank you, Chris and Vicky Tan!). The three of them are easy going, photogenic and were willing to do anything to achieve the best shots. We couldn’t have asked for a more fabulous family to photograph.

Thank you, Anita, Patrick and Adrian for spending the afternoon with us. We had the best time and hope to see you three again soon!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

P.S.

For more information on Anita’s clothing line and company, please visit www.ColetteKids.com. Her designs are awesome and have recently been featured in Parents Magazine! You will also be able to get a taste for how adorable her children’s line is in the last photo of this blog post. Thank you once again for the bunny T-shirt, Anita! Betsy Madison LOVES it! :)

San Jose Photographer: Landen's First Birthday Session

2011-04-15T20:51:00.000-07:00

Landen is no newbie to J & M. He’s not only the little cutie from the end of our last post (see sweet Saidee’s post here), but he’s also the darling, little sailor from our Monterey shipyard session (here) :) He and his brother are two of the cutest, most photogenic boys that we’ve ever met. His parents asked us to do this photo session in honor of Landen's First Birthday, so we met at one of his favorite playgrounds and got to photograph him playing and enjoying himself :)

Happy Birthday, sweet Landen! We love you very much.

~ Jason & Melissa ~

P.S.
Congratulations to Landen's Aunt Linda & Uncle Anthony on the birth of their baby boy, Lucas! We are so happy for all of you :)

And just because he's so cute, we have to show you this picture again :)

San Jose Photographer: Saidee's First Birthday Session

2011-04-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

We have been so happy to document this precious baby girl from her beginning (see Saidee's previous posts here, here, and here). Time has flown by and now she’s celebrating her First Birthday! Alice In Wonderland delights her so her mom thought it would be a perfect theme for her birthday shoot. We definitely agree :)

Happy Birthday, sweet Saidee. You are absolutely beautiful in every way and your smile lights up every picture.

Love,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

P.S.

Two of the last photos were taken with Saidee's darling little friend, Landen :) His photo shoot is coming next!

While editing this next photo, we were listening to "Beautiful Lord" by Leeland which says, "When the cares of this world darken my day, You are the light that shines and shows me the way." While the song is speaking about God's love toward us, it, and this photo, reminded us of how much a father's love impacts the life of his child. There's nothing like a father's love...

Etsy Photographer : Scarlett's Whimsy

2011-03-31T20:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Scarlett's Whimsy! This is the shop where beautiful hair accessories are made. The creator of these items, Rubie Lee, began her business a couple of years ago when her inspiration (her precious daughter, Scarlett (see photo below)) was born. Her items are absolutely stunning and unique. Please check out her Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScarlettsWhimsy) and Facebook page (where she's currently holding a give-away) for more about her beautiful products.

This shoot was so much fun for us. It was our first product session and a chance to work with a group of lovely little models (including our own little one :)). The girls were fabulous and the Scarlett's Whimsy products spoke for themselves. Thank you, Rubie for such a great time. All of your stressful nights of preparation paid off! ;) Your items are gorgeous and we are thrilled to help you promote them :)

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Sunnyvale Photographer: Thomas Maternity Session

2011-03-25T15:49:00.000-07:00

A rainy, FREEZING day + an elegantly dressed, expecting couple = disaster…right? Not so in this case :) Meet AJ & Mike (you can view AJ’s previous shoot here). These two are dear friends of ours who gave us complete creative room and were willing to stay in the rain for as long as we needed (it was so cold, there were snow flurries in this park the next day…FREEZING!). Their excitement over their due-to-arrive-any-day-now baby girl confirmed what we believe…AJ and Mike, you’re going to make amazing parents :)

Thank you, guys for allowing us to photograph you during this new stage in your lives. We are thrilled for you and cannot WAIT to meet baby AvaMarie next week!

We love you,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Eight months pregnant and still fabulous in her heels ;)

Palo Alto Photographer: Arteaga Engagement Session

2011-03-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

Theirs is a love-at-first-sight kind of story…well, almost ;) After meeting, Carina denied her feelings, and Hector’s pursuit, for over a year. However, true love won out in the end :) They are absolutely perfect together. They laugh, hold hands, have quiet conversations and watch each other constantly. Love sure is a mysterious thing :)

Thank you, Hector and Carina for allowing us to capture your love through the lens. We had a wonderful time and are so happy for you two. May God continue to bless you in your new life together!

We love you,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

San Ramon Photographer: Tan Family

2011-03-02T16:00:00.000-08:00

Is she not absolutely beautiful? This is Dina :) She is the newest addition to the Tan Family! We recently had a wonderful time hanging out with the Tans and photographing their precious girl! You may remember this family from their previous photo shoot (here). Isaac (one of the cutest little men we’ve EVER met) is still as sweet as ever and was VERY excited to show us his Thomas The Tank Engine collection :) Thank you, Tan Family for such a fun morning! We hope to see you and your beautiful kids again soon.

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Please meet their other member of the family...Hank :)

Gilroy Photographer: Rosalyn's 1 Year Session

2011-02-26T21:52:00.000-08:00

The greatest part of this job is getting the chance to meet truly awesome people. Being given the opportunity to capture a person's/family's character and love through the lens is an amazing experience...this shoot was no different. Rosalyn and her family were kind enough to invite us into their home to photograph her one year milestone. It was obvious from the moment we met them that this was a family that we could hang out with and have a great time. Rosalyn you have wonderful parents who love you and your brother and they will be a great example for you. Have a Happy 1st Birthday!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

And just because he's such a cutie, please meet Rosalyn's big brother, Rye :)

Los Gatos Photographer: Jaden 2 Year Session

2011-02-23T12:58:00.000-08:00

A Ferrari and a two year old...what could be better than that? Jaden Reed is a familiar, precious face with J & M Photography (you can see his other solo shoot here). We were thrilled when his Mom contacted us to photograph him for his 2nd Birthday :) First of all, because we absolutely adore this little man, and secondly because his Mom is notorious for coming up with really cool shoot ideas ;) (check out his little brother's 1 year shoot here).

Special thanks to the Los Gatos Luxury Cars dealership and Mr. Chris Coster for allowing us to play around on one of their amazing cars. The dealership was AWESOME to work with and if you happen to be shopping for a new luxury car, please check these guys out (and...we'd like to be your friends ;}).

Happy Birthday, sweet baby J!! You are absolutely wonderful in every way.

We love you,

J & M

San Jose Photographer: Dimas Maternity/Family Session

2011-02-17T19:49:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our FIRST blog post of 2011!! We are very excited to share this session with you and hope that you will enjoy these photos as much as we do :)

Please meet the Dimas family! Their family of 3 is close to becoming a family of 4 :) We know that baby Jack will be a very happy boy to be in a family that is full of so much fun and love.

Thank you, Chris, Lauren and Madi for such a fun afternoon. Your willingness and laughter made for a wonderful shoot! We had such a great time with you guys. May your lives be full of blessings in 2011!

Lots of love,

Jason & Melissa

Goodbye 2010...

2010-12-31T22:12:00.000-08:00

What a year this has been for us photographically speaking :) Thank you to all of our wonderful clients who we have had the honor of photographing. We had such a great time with each of you! Some shoots were done in our comfort zone and others pushed us to the limit, but every one taught us new things and helped us to develop even more.

The following images are some of our very favorites from this year. It was VERY difficult for us to pick! There are MANY more that we would like to post, but we tried to limit ourselves :) We hope that you will enjoy looking down our memory lane with us. Thank you all again and we are looking forward to what 2011 has in store!!

May God bless you all richly this next year,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Sacramento Photographer: Alldritt Family Session

2010-12-28T21:39:00.000-08:00

Denise and Melissa have been friends since childhood. They went on many adventures in Denise's old Volkswagon Bug convertable and had a blast seeing which one could stuff her mouth with the most M & M's during sleep-overs. Needless to say, getting our families together to do this shoot was very special :)

The Alldritt kids are absolute hams...especially Elena :) We hope that you'll be able to tell that from the photos. Thanks, Ryan, Denise, Hayden and Elena for letting us drag you around Old Sac. We had an awesome time and hope to do it again soon!

We love you 4 lots,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

We thought that this should have been their Christmas card...go, Elena! Go! :)

Sacramento Photographer: Garza Newborn/Family Session

2010-12-13T20:48:00.000-08:00

May we introduce to you...Levi Paul Garza! One of the absolute SWEETEST boys ever :) He is the son of two of our very best friends, Meg & PJ. We had the honor of photographing him and his darling, older brother, Tre, a few weeks ago.

This was a different kind of shoot for us...a studio setting...and we had a BLAST :) Special thanks to Deanna Chapa for her studio tips. They helped a LOT! :)

Thanks, Garza Family for such a fun afternoon. We definitely have to do it again soon :)

We love you all so much,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Meg, you are stunning :)

One of our favorites...

Levi is an absolute angel and was perfect through the entire shoot...and then he was done :)

San Jose Photographer: The Everidge Men

2010-12-08T16:55:00.000-08:00

Knowing where we come from...what our ancestors were like...that's something that Jason and I have always been interested in. Do I have my Grandmother's smile? Did I get my height from my Great Grandfather's family? Do ALL Italians act like this?! ;) A person's family history means a lot. That's why this shoot is so special to us.

Meet the three generations of Everidge men: Ernie, Joel, Ian & Logan. They have hands the size of bear paws and the kindest of souls. We met out at the local train station which was REALLY cool, and had a fabulous time.

Thank you, guys for allowing us the privilege of photographing you. It was truly our honor.

Sincerely,

~ Melissa & Jason ~

P.S.

Ian...picture #15 is for you...always remember where you come from...the lineage that stands behind you. Love you buddy :)

And just because we really like this picture....this is Joel's next Cd cover..."The Everidge Boys" ;)

San Jose Photographer: Hernandez Kids Newborn/Christmas Session

2010-12-07T21:33:00.000-08:00

May we introduce to you, Tristan Hernandez :) Isn’t he gorgeous? We had the honor of photographing him and his two fabulous siblings a few weeks ago. They are three of the best kids…ever.

We had such a great time. Thank you Mom & Dad Hernandez for having us over to hang out with your kids AND for the delicious meal! We have been craving it ever since ;)

We love you guys,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Palo Alto Photographer: The Woods

2010-12-06T19:32:00.000-08:00

What can we say? The Wood couple is just FUN :) These two have been our friends for years and so it was a blast to get the chance to photograph them. They were open to any idea (thanks guys :)). Their love for each other was so neat to capture through the lens.

Thank you so much, Bryan and Genia, for such a fun evening. Let's do it again VERY soon!

Lots of love

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Morgan Hill Photographer: Avila Family

2010-11-29T20:21:00.000-08:00

The Avilas are people that a person just wants to be around. They aren't pretentious in the least, just sweet, fun, down to earth, loving people. :) This was our third shoot with these guys (see the others here and here). This one was extra special because it was to celebrate Saidee's win in our contest! Isn't she beautiful??

Thank you Sergio, Sharon and Saidee for another wonderful afternoon :) You guys are dear to our hearts and we hope to see you three very soon!

Lots of love,

~Jason and Melissa~

Christmas Family Mini Session: Giusti

2010-11-28T14:29:00.000-08:00

Spending the afternoon with the Giusti family equals a whole lot of fun :) Ray and Tamara have been friends of ours for quite a while, so it was a huge honor to photograph their precious family! Their twins are two of the sweetest kids that we have ever met, and as we believe you will be able to see from these photos, this family truly enjoys being together...we love that part :)

Thank you guys for such a great time. Let's hang out again soon! :)

Lots of love,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Christmas Family Mini Session: Tan Family

2010-11-27T23:05:00.000-08:00

The one thing that stands out when you meet the Tan Family is how much they love each other. They are wonderful to be around and leave you feeling blessed. You may remember this beautiful family from their previous shoot (click here). We could not believe how much Vienna had grown in just a few months!

Thank you, Tan Family for a fabulous afternoon! May you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and we hope to see you guys again soon! :)

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Girl's Day Out in the City: Mariah and Avie

2010-11-18T08:01:00.000-08:00

Is this little one not a DOLL?! Her name is Avie, and we recently met up with her and her Mom, Mariah to capture their "Girl's Day Out." We had a fabulous time hanging out with these two!

Thank you, Mariah and Avie for such a fun afternoon :) You girls are great and your love for each other is so evident. Thanks for letting us tag along on your date! :)

~ Jason & Melissa ~

J & M Photography Christmas / Holiday Cards

2010-11-14T13:16:00.000-08:00

It's that wonderful time of the year to send out cards to your friends and family! J & M are happy to announce that we will be offering beautifully designed custom cards this holiday season. You're welcome to use any photo you like.

Pricing:
$65 for the first 25 cards
$30 for each additional set of 25 cards
$6 for shipping
If you would like to have a return address printed on the envelope add 20 cents per card.

Here's how it works:
1. View the different cards below.
2. Fill out the order form and click submit.
3. Email the photo you would like to use to jandmpictures@gmail.com .
4. We will make a proof of the card and email it to you for your approval.
5. Once you approve it, make a payment either through paypal or by check (details will be included in your email.)
6. When we receive your payment your order will be submitted.

***All orders received between 11/17 and 11/25 will be processed 11/27***

Note: The sample cards you view have a standard rectangle shape. Ordered cards will have the ornate shape shown above.

Party Booth: Wiggins Wedding

2010-11-13T09:51:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins! We had the wonderful opportunity to operate the J & M Party Booth at their reception. Nothing is better then guests who are ready for a great time. We appreciate everyone who participated and made this such a fun event. You can download your photos free at jandmphotography.smugmug.com . You can also order prints through the site if you desire, just click "buy" over the photo that you want.

If you know of someone with an upcoming wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or other social event, please let them know that they can now hire the J & M Party Booth. Please e-mail us at jandmpictures@gmail.com for details.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from this event...

Baby Session: Landen

2010-11-01T20:18:00.000-07:00

Making his debut with J & M Photography is Landen Reed! His big brother, Jaden is a popular favorite on our site and now Landen is coming to join in on the fun as well!

Landen has the absolute sweetest personality. He is laid back and ALWAYS smiling….a photographer’s dream! Landen and his Mom invited us out onto a sailboat in the Monterey Bay to celebrate his 6 month Half-Birthday. It was AMAZING!

Thank you, Reed Family, for such a fabulous day! We had a wonderful time (as we always do with you guys J). Thank you for letting us celebrate your baby boy and we cannot wait until your next shoot!

We love you guys,

~Jason & Melissa ~

Family Session: Domanski Family

2010-10-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

We recently had the privilege of photographing a dear friend and her precious family. Faith and Melissa have been friends since childhood, so it was a lot of fun getting our families together for this shoot. The Domanski boys are adorable, as you can see! They were such good sports, who were willing to play in a field full of bugs and who-knows-what-else just so we could capture the best photos :)

Thank you D’s for a great afternoon! We had a blast with you guys and would love to hang out again soon.

Lots of love to you all,

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Maternity Session: Chelsea & Joe

2010-10-13T15:58:00.000-07:00

We have been looking forward to this shoot for a very long time. Chelsea and Joe are two of the most precious people that we know. Chelsea has a voice that could rival any of the top artists of the day, and Joe has the kind of spirit that makes everyone want to be his friend. Their love for each other and for their soon-to-arrive baby girl is almost palpable.
Thank you, Chelsea and Joe for such a fun afternoon. We love you both so much and thank God for putting you two in our lives. We cannot WAIT to meet your baby girl!!
Lots of love,
~ Jason & Melissa ~

Executive Session: Lighthouse Managment Group

2010-09-30T20:26:00.000-07:00

Meet the executive team of Lighthouse Management Group. What do they do? They're a recruiting firm for temporary staffing, consulting services, and direct-hire placement. Check them out at http://www.lighthousemg.com. They're also one of the fastest growing private companies in the Silicon Valley. Look for their photograph in the next Silicon Valley Business Journal.

A special thank you to A.J. Thomas for recommending us for this project.

Mathew's First Day of School

2010-09-11T15:42:00.000-07:00

As he was getting ready for his big day, Mathew was a mix of excitement and anxiousness. He wasn't really sure what to expect, but was willing to give it a try. After all of his morning preparations were done, he was more than happy to show us all of his Mr. Potato heads and Wii games before he left for school :)

Once he made it to his classroom and into the line with the other kids, it was heartbreaking to see him say goodbye to his Mom, but, also exciting to know that he was embarking on a big adventure. His grins and hugs at the end of the day made it all a success :)

We had so much fun with you, Mathew. Thank you for letting us document your day! We know that you will do well in all of your school years to come :)

We love you, little buddy, ~ Jason & Melissa ~

Baby Session: Saidee Bella

2010-08-30T22:24:00.000-07:00

We are happy to introduce to you, Miss Saidee Bella :) She is absolutely precious inside and out. We were honored to photograph her Mom and Dad last year and have been excited about her photo shoot ever since! Thank you, Sharon and Sergio for allowing us to hang out with your sweet family and get to know your little one. We had such a great time and hope you cherish these photos for years to come :) Miss Saidee...you are a doll!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

Photo Contest

2010-08-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

Head over to our facebook page to enter in a contest to win a free photo session!

Facebook Fan Page

Engagement Session/Party: Rachel & Ivan

2010-08-19T23:34:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun celebrating the recent engagement of Rachel and Ivan with their family and friends. While editing these photos, we had a ton of laughs over the exuberance in the "Photo Booth." :)
Rachel and Ivan, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful day. We love you guys and are so excited for you. Congratulations!!

~ Jason & Melissa ~

And just because these make us literally laugh out loud every time...

We couldn't end without showing you the smallest celebrators of the day...

Figueroa Family Session

2010-08-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

The Reed Family

2010-07-29T23:01:00.000-07:00

Chapa Maternity Session

2010-07-12T15:51:00.000-07:00

Addison

2010-07-06T23:25:00.000-07:00

Tan Family

2010-06-28T23:57:00.001-07:00

Headshot Session - AJ

2010-05-23T23:37:00.000-07:00