New Website & New Blog!!!

We will no longer be using this blog! The new blog is HERE!!! Our new website is: www.juliashouse.net Please come visit us there!! Thank you <3 XoXo, Ms Gail

Maddie Schaak// Class of 2013

Pure Yoga Studio in Stillwater, Minnesota

call for models!!! "Shabby Chic" 2013

Looking for boys & girls ages 4-9. no previous modeling experience necessary. Models will be featured on our 2013 "Shabby Chic" promotional materials, on our new WEBSITE & BLOG--COMING IN SPRING 2013!! All Models will be compensated with 2-3 high res images from our session together!! Please email us ((joannagailphotography@live.com)) a brief statement explaining why your son or daughter would be a great candidate for "Shabby Chic" promo--along with a headshot & full body photo!! "shabby chic"--------------------- SHABBY: 1. showing signs of wear and tear; threadbare or worn-out. 2. dilapidated or deteriorated in condition. CHIC: (sheek) 1. conforming to the current fashion; stylish; chic clothes; a chic boutique. 2. the quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness. 3. sophistication in dress and manner; elegance. ---------------inspired by the days when my little ones would still let me dress them up and take their picture, the shabby chic portrait package is specifically designed for children ages 4-9. no new clothes for this portrait session! we will create an ensemble from my shabby chic wardrobe. the wardrobe consists of some of my favorite and most cherished pieces from my children's childhood closet (along with many precious finds from estate sales and thrift stores). the shabby chic look combines a whimsical assortment of materials, colors, textures, and vintage patterns, worn in layers and augmented with costume jewelry and a variety of different styled hats and scarves. parents - you are encouraged to bring along several signature pieces (very worn and LOVED!) from your child's wardrobe to incorporate into the personalized shabby chic ensemble for your child. This is gonna be FUN!!! Looking forward to hearing from you!! XoXo, j&m

ok kitties--GROUP PICTURE!!!!

These are my kitties Solomon, Genesis, Revelation & Israel (mommy & son) <3 i LOVE them all so much!!!! Solomon is the oldest (about 5 years old) male kitty. Genesis is second oldest (2.5 years) & is female. (the only indoor cat of the bunch) Revelation is third oldest (1.5 years) and is also female. Last but definately not least--Israel AKA Bandit AKA Paws is the baby boy. (one of Reve's seven angels she gave birth to last summer-and he is about 6 months old) We call him paws because he is polydactyl (has extra cat toesies!!) So his paws are HUGE!! I lOVE MY KITTIES<3 -------Change of subject-- This year im gonna start doing something i never do--that is...WRITE! i never write on my blog, i just throw up some pictures---cuzzz that's what i do best :) But this year im gonna push myself a little bit out of my comfort zone and try to write more!! So there ya have it folks!! Now im gonna take pictures & write so i guess that makes me a phoblographer ;) Talking about my kitties is my way of warming up to you!! Thank you for taking the time & interest :) XoXo, Joanna Gail

the studio :)

the Engagement Session

Here is a set of engagement pictures i did last summer with Jon & Mary.

More Photos Coming SOON!!

Artwork by the very talented Mr Todd Balthazor!! check out his BLOG