Baby "R" / Columbus, Ohio Baby Photography

So, in walks mama looking like a celebrity - Hair perfect.  Nails amazing.  Makeup totally on point (making me feel like my leggings and t-shirt are totally pajama worthy) and I'm immediately so excited for the mama/baby portion.

**** Also, sidebar: she looks crazy familiar and I've been trying to place her since the session and for some totally odd reason I feel like I saw her at a Sam Hunt concert??!  Could that even be possible?   I swear I met her there - they had the Cabana next to us at a concert out in the woods a few summers ago.  I, of course, didn't mention this because it was, after all, a few years ago and I feel like it's stalker-ish to ask if she was at that concert.....forever ago.  And why would I remember her?  LOL!  Maybe it's the hair?  I asked a girl about her hair color and swear it's her....anyhow.  When and if mama reads this, she'll think I'm crazy.  LOL.  ***

 She sets her new little man down and lifts up the cover and there sits the most delicious bundle of squish ever!  He turns out to have the sweetest most kissable face with soft chubby cheeks and totally perfect lips.  So now I can't wait for the baby portion either!

A few hours later, her hubby leaves work and heads to the studio and completes the perfect ending to a dream session. They are an  amazingly sweet family, and I love that daddy, who hadn't seen his little guy in a few hours,  was dying to hold his little man as soon as he walked in.  
Baby "R" snoozed for <almost> the entire time and I'm pretty sure I'm ordering some of these prints to display in the studio.  
He's the best, most squishtastic babe ever. 

Outdoor Cake Smash & Family Photo Session / Jillian Renee Photography

I'm kind of wishing it wasn't almost fall here in Central Ohio...

...now don't get me wrong.  I love ALL things fall.  ALL OF THEM.  
But this outdoor cake smash session is giving me all the feels. It makes me want to hold onto the warm golden summer evenings just a little longer so I can capture more of these amazing outdoor birthday celebrations.   

Newborn Twin Boys / Columbus Ohio Newborn Photography

Being a mommy of twins myself, I'm always so excited to have twin in the studio.  It's so crazy to think back to that chaotic time when your hands are full, the house is a mess (let's be real, mine is still a mess!), and you're just trying to keep your head above water.  I honestly have no idea how mamas of newborn twins do it!  And that is coming from a mamma of twins!  
I can hardly remember balancing a baby on each hip, pushing two shopping carts around the grocery store, or navigating the crowded aisles of a mall with a double stroller.  
I say that to give all of you mamas who are out there living it hour by hour hope.  For real, you just get through it and then one day look back and you're on the other side of it.  
Babies are such a blessing.  Oh my goodness.  There is NOTHING better in the entire world that to meet your little one(s) for the first time, but babies are WORK!  
We all know it's true!  
So hats off to all the mamas out there with their hands full and their hearts even fuller.....

xoxo, Jillian

Welcome to the world baby girl / Columbus Ohio Baby Photographer

Spring is finally here and I love being able to use light and airy
colors during my newborn session.  
This sleepy girl was so sweet!  

Enjoy!

Glitter Mini Sessions / Columbus Ohio Child Photographer

Last month, I offered a special mini session event.  Glitter Mini Sessions.
Every little girls dream...tutu dresses and glitter.  I couldn't be more pleased with the way they turned out.  I also couldn't have been happier with the fun these girls had.  Each one walked into the studio reserved and a bit unsure of what to expect...but by the end, they were full of giggles while dancing to the Trolls soundtrack!  
Special thanks to all of the mamas who came out and make their little girl feel like she was the most important little princess in the world.  
Toe nails were painted.   Hair was curled.  Lipgloss was applied.
And it meant the world to them.  So thanks mamas...for making this day so special.
xo, Jillian

Look who's TWO / Columbus Ohio Child Photographer

This guy.  He wanted NOTHING to do with pics.  He wanted snuggles.  More specifically, he wanted snuggles from daddy.  He wanted daddy to hold him and play with him and he wanted NO CAMERAS in the area while he got his snuggle on.  So, we made the best of it!  If there is one thing I've learned as a mom and now as a child photographer it's that you DO NOT pick fights with two year olds.  You just don't do it.  You'd have better luck wrestling a herd of cats into a cardboard box!  LOL!  In all seriousness, we did what we do at every session.  Went at the little ones pace.  Let him do his thing.  And caught some amazing memories along the way.
I included a cute outtake, hope mama and daddy don't mind.  It was too adorable not too!
 

Grayson is 6 months / Columbus Ohio Baby Photographer / Six Month Photo Session

One of my favorite things about my business is that I get to watch all these tiny humans grow.  Seriously, JRP is like one big happy family and every time a client comes in for one of their baby plan sessions, it's like a family member walking in that I haven't seen in a while.  I love seeing how baby's legs are now hanging off of the carseat, when they were just a tiny little bobblehead the first time I saw them! lol!  Mom and dad have eased into their roles and since we've already spent time together at the newborn session, it's more like friends getting together for coffee and playdate versus a stuffy, rushed photo session.  It's so much fun.

I remember Grayson's full head of hair from his newborn session and little man did NOT disappoint when he came in for his six month photo session.  I might have to get him one of those shirts from Etsy that says #crazyhairdontcare !  He rocks it too!  He's so adorable, I asked his momma not to cut it ( like NEVER EVER!) but I guess we'll have to see what his 12month session brings!  Stay tuned!

(sidetone: love the first pic when he's staring at the bucket in denial that he ever fit into that when he was a newborn...) 

Glitter Mini Sessions / Columbus Ohio Childrens Photographer / Jillian Renee Photography

They're back! 

GLITTER MINI SESSIONS will be held at Jillian Renee Photography on Saturday, March 4th 2017.
Now, I've included some photos below from past sessions, BUT this years sessions will be a tad different.  The background will be a lighter color and not the dark grey.  This will change it up a bit for my returning clients and will also allow me to add a few new dresses/accessories I recently purchased.  Dresses will be provided for everyone!  You are more than welcome to wear your own outfit - the fancier the better!  Go for sparkly or simple....just keep the colors very light and airy.  Keep in mind, these are for girls ages 2 and older only
( no worries, I have some CRAZY adorable minis coming up for the little ones as well!)

I hope to see EVERYONE at these sessions.  They always turn out so amazing!
FYI: Each session includes digital images with print release and additional add-ons will be available at the session for purchase as well! 

In the next week or two, I plan to do a test session with the new color scheme, so keep an eye out on my FACEBOOK page for that!  Be sure to click  > HERE < to check it out!

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