Engagement Photography

My Top Picks for Best Beginner Cameras | Newark, Ohio Photographer

I have people message me and ask me questions about cameras, lens, etc. Whether your a mom wanting to get better snapshots of your babies or an aspiring college student who has always loved photography but has no idea what camera to buy, this blog post is for YOU! It is for anyone who wants to get their toes wet but has no idea how far to stick them in! {I really need to come up with better examples! 😂

Now, on this list, you may notice that I don't have any Nikon recommendations. While I shoot with Canon, I am not a Canon snob. Nikon's are fantastic cameras and if you want to try one, go for it. I have found that students in my classes have a hard time learning on Nikons. They are  more complex with finding different settings. I actually had a student who had a higher end Nikon return it and purchase a Canon because the Nikon was so hard to learn on.

I would highly suggest learning on a Canon and then later, when you are ready to upgrade, look into purchasing a Nikon. I know some people will disagree with me but I have found this to be true with people I have taught.



Great Beginner Cameras:
1. Canon Rebel T7i body only $699.99 {Best Buy}
2.  Canon Rebel  SL2 body only $549.99 {Best Buy}
3. Canon Rebel T6 body only $399.99 with lens {Best Buy}
4. Canon Rebel SL1 body only $439.99 {Amazon} This is an older model.
5. Canon Rebel T5 body only $359.99 with kit {Amazon} This is also an older model but still a good beginner.


Any cameras in the Rebel line are a great starting point. If you don't have the money, don't be afraid to get the older models as a starting point! Just have fun with learning how to use it!

If you want to learn all about your new camera, you can sign up here for my Basic Photography Class!

Stay Fabulous 😘
Janessa Dawn




Romantic Summer Styled Wedding Shoot {Newark, Ohio Wedding Photographer} Dawes Arboretum

   I wanted to share with you the wedding styled shoot I had over the summer. I collaborated with local vendors in Newark and a wedding dress boutique in Columbus. All my vendors were SO fantastic to work with and I hope to work with them in the future. I put out a model call and received a dozen emails from couples wanting to model for me but when I seen Tommy and Alexis I thought they were so adorable. They were so great to work with and went along with anything and everything I needed or wanted. I am currently trying to get this styled shoot on a wedding blog and if that happens, I will definitely share it.

 2017 is going to be a busy year for me. I am only going to book four weddings in 2017 and since it is peak engagement season, it is important to book your wedding photographer early because they book fast. I would love to work with you!


Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn


Vendors: 

Hair and Makeup: http://www.bellezzaspaonline.com/
Dress: http://www.sgebridal.com/Home.html
Tux: http://www.callmrtux.com/
Flowers: http://linnetsflowers.com/
Rings: http://www.pughsjewelrynewarkoh.com/
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Murray Family {Family Session} Dawes Arboretum, Newark Ohio






This adorable family came to me over the summer for family pictures along with some one year shots of their little boy. Denise had some ideas of her own that she wanted me to try. I am all for clients bringing ideas and even props along with them and I try to incorporate them as best I can into their session. We had a great session and got some awesome shots.

Stay Fabulous,
Janessa Dawn
















Hall {Valentine's Mini Sessions-Newark, Ohio} Kissing Booth


I wanted to catch you up-to-date on whats been happening in the studio. For Valentine's Day, I had my handyman/builder (AKA my father :) build me a Kissing Booth for this year's mini sessions. It turned out SO adorable and I am excited to share with you some of the favorites from one of the session. More will come later. Isn't she adorable??







Westnedge {Mom and Daughters session}

 
 
These ladies are so cute! I was so excited to shoot a mom and her daughters! We met up at Bryn Du Mansion in Granville on a perfect, sunny day. It was so fun walking around with her and her girls! They are so adorable! Here are some pictures from the day!
 

 
 
 






Webster Family { Summer Session}

 It's been a long time since I have blogged a session! I am SO busy with my photography shoots, working, and going to college lately that I haven't had time for blogging! So now I am trying to catch up!

 Here is a peek at a family session I took over the summer. They were so adorable and Jamie had baby Sophia dressed so cute! I could have shot her all day! Doesn't she have the most gorgeous brown eyes?? Anyways, enjoy this post and I hope to have more up through out the week!

Stay Fabulous <3
Janessa


 
 


 
 

Shaylah Siders {7yr Birthday Pictures}

I shot this beautiful girl on a cloudy day. I thought for sure it would rain but thankfully it held off until we were on our way back to the studio! She is a gorgeous little girl and has gorgeous brown eyes to boot! I always encourage my clients to bring any props that is special to them or their children. Shaylah has a love for stuffed animals so she brought along her big puppy. She also insisted of having Bitty Baby's pictures taken by herself :) Too cute!

Stay Fabulous, Friends!
Janessa Tedrow























Phillip and Sharla Sollenberger {Wedding}

 I was thrilled when Sharla asked me to shoot her wedding! To me, someone's wedding day is THE biggest day in their life and I was so honored that Sharla chose me to capture it! I had so much fun that day. The wedding was in Mt.Sterling, OH at the First United Methodist Church on March 8th. It was a gorgeous day and PERFECT for pictures!

Thanks, Sharla and Phil, or letting me capture your big day! Enjoy these pictures for many years to come!

Stay fabulous
Janessa

P.S. If any family would like prints please contact me at jdawnphotography@yahoo.com!























































































































































Hogue Granddaughters {Valentine's Mini Session}

I can't believe it is March! Time flies, friends! In Febuary we shot Valentine's Mini sessions! I was SO super duper excited for these sessions and they turned out SO stinkin' cute! Here are these beautiful little girls!

Stay Fabulous
Janessa




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Adam + Kelly {Wedding}

  When Kelly emailed me and asked me to shoot her wedding I was so excited!! It was like a dream come true! I was thrilled to be apart of her special day and capture every moment!
   Kelly and Adam got married on June 29. We were SO scared that it would rain and we all prayed so hard it wouldn't and thankful it didn't until it was ALL over with and I was driving home!
   Since then me, Kelly, and Adam have became good friends and I got to see them get saved last week at camp! Thanks, Kelly and Adam, SO very much for letting me share this special day with you! It was SO fun and ya'll were great to work with!

Stay Fabulous
Janessa



 



































 


 


 





 



 

 

 



 
Thanks Kelly and Adam!!

Kelly + Adam-Engagemant Session

 Kelly asked me too shoot her engagement photos a couple weeks ago and I was thrilled (putting it mildly)! We met at Inniswoods Metro Gardens..Talk about gorgeous! There just wasn't enough time to take pictures in every nook and cranny of that place...This weeks been rainy so I was SO glad when the sun peeked through the clouds this morning! Thanks, Kelly, for letting me capture this stage of your life!