Happy August from all of us at Photography by Jodi Lynn! We hope that you’re staying cool this summer in Phoenix. We love helping you capture those special moments of your life. From maternity, newborns, and babies to families, couples, senior photos, headshots, and even boudoir, our studio offers the means to help you document the moments in life that take your breath away with happiness.

Today on the Photography by Jodi Lynn blog, we are going to talk about our Mommy & Me Maternity Photography Sessions. Stick around to learn more, and be sure to visit our website to see the possibilities for you and your family. 

Mommy & Me: An Unforgettable Moment

Life is truly a beautiful thing, and the experience of watching our families grow is one of the most awe-inspiring parts about the moments we get on earth. Regardless of how your family has grown, it’s a beautiful process to see how every person and moment creates the fabric that makes up your family. Our Mommy & Me Maternity photography is about just that.

Show-Off Your Beautiful Changing Body

Though pregnancy can have it’s ups and downs, bringing a new life into the world is beautiful. Our bodies, no matter how pregnancy looks on us, are beautiful. If you think about it, being able to bring life into the world is a powerful thing, and our bodies can not only create new life, but nurture and help that life to grow into another human being — why not capture that! 

Capture Our Children’s Journey

What is also beautiful to observe is how the process of bringing new life into the world affects our families and excites our children about the prospect of having a new brother or sister. It’s easy to forget that they are also on their own journey of watching their new sibling come into the world. No longer being the center of attention can also be hard on some children, and a Mommy and Me shoot can help remind them that they aren’t loved any less even though they will have a new baby brother or sister. 

Why You’ll Love Doing This Photoshoot

We think that you will not only love the end results of your Mommy & Me Maternity Photography Session, but you will also enjoy the process of the shoot itself. Additionally, showcasing your relationship with your children is another highlight of this photography shoot. Motherhood is a relationship that is unlike any other, and something that deserves to be captured by a professional maternity photography session.   

If you are interested in booking your Mommy & Me Maternity Photography Session or simply want to learn more, visit the Photography by Jodi Lynn maternity page! We would love to help you capture those moments in life worth celebrating. 

With Father’s Day in the recent past, it’s easy to reflect on the difficulty of finding a gift for Dad. Whether you can’t afford to buy what dad really wants or he is the man that has everything, holidays such as Father’s Day, birthdays, and other special occasions can become stressful when it comes time to find Dad the perfect gift. Today, we at Photography by Jodi Lynn are here to help! 

 

3 Ways to Give Dad Gifts He Will Love

Even though Dad can extremely hard to buy for, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find something that he will love. Sometimes, it’s all about thinking about gift-giving in a different way. 

Meaningful

Instead of thinking about material things that Dad might want, it’s time to consider what would be the most meaningful gift. Though Dad will always appreciate gold plated cufflinks and other traditional gifts, a painting completed by you, a calendar with pictures of the grandkids, and other personalized gifts are priceless and are sure to bring a genuine smile to his face. 

 

Celebrate a Favorite Memory

Do you and your Dad have a favorite memory that you love to reminisce about or a story that you love to tell? Consider how you can immortalize that memory. Framing a picture from the special moment, putting a special item on a plaque, or finding a special piece of memorabilia to commemorate that special memory can be the perfect way to make Dad feel celebrated on his special day. 

Something They Can’t Buy

Even for Dads that seem to have it all, there is nearly always something that they can’t buy or don’t know they want. For example, does your dad love a specific type of beer but can’t buy it in his town? Order or pick some up for him. Is your father a little challenged when it comes to choosing his own clothes or simply hates shopping? Buy him clothes that he needs. 

An Experience

Another way to celebrate Dad is to give him the gift of an experience. Take him to a special museum exhibit, enjoy a brewery tour, attend a concert, or go on a multi-day backpacking trip together. Not only will you get to spend time with your dad but you are giving him memories that he will cherish long after the event is over. Be sure to take pictures!

A Meaningful Gift & An Experience: A Family Photo Shoot

This Father’s Day Jodi Lynn gave her husband Kevin the gift of a family photo shoot. Not only did he get to spend precious time with his family, but he was given pictures that he is sure to cherish forever. 

Photography by Jodi Lynn would like to offer you the same opportunity to create special memories with your family. It doesn’t just have to be with dad — include mom and the whole family in your photographs! Our photography packages make great Father’s Day gifts, but are perfect for any time when you want to celebrate Dad. 

To learn more about the packages available, our family photographer, and how we can customize your shoot and make it special for your dad, visit our website!

Hello from all of us at Photography by Jodi Lynn! Can you believe it’s already June. we are excited that summer is here to stay, and we are putting on our swimsuits and pulling out our floaties to enjoy some lazy days at the pool.

Jodi Lynn is Back!

Jodi Lynn has officially been back from maternity leave for a little over a month and has been enjoying getting back into the studio, as well as embracing being a mother of two. As with any new stage of life, she has been discovering how to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. She is extremely excited that she gets to work from home — something that she has been working towards since she started her business 10 years ago!

Exciting News For the Studio   

Along with Jodi Lynn’s return, we are excited to announce other exciting changes around the studio that will help us better serve our clients in the Phoenix area and beyond.

New Website, New Look — Who Dis?

Our website is getting a makeover soon and we couldn’t be more excited to embrace a new design and make booking appointments with us even easier. Expect to start seeing changes soon — hope you like our new look!

New Sets For Even More Possibilities

We are also excited to announce that we will have new studio sets! The sets are not just that backdrops for your photographs; they allow us to set the tone that you are looking for, allowing us to better capture you and create the pictures that you are looking for. Stay tuned to learn more about our new sets and how Photography By Jodi Lynn can offer you more than ever before.

New Location and New Hours

Along with all the other new things going on, we also want to announce our studio’s new address:

2833 E. Appaloosa Rd.

Gilbert AZ 85296

We have new hours as well:

Tuesday —  9:00-2:00

Wednesday — 9:00-2:00

Friday — 9:00-2:00

Saturday —  9:00-2:00

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We Love You!

We just want to say again how much we appreciate your understanding during this time of transition and Jodi Lynn’s time away from the studio. We realize that it presented some inconveniences, and we appreciate all of your support. Our clients are why we do what we do and we are excited to offer you more in the upcoming months and to continue to capture those special moments of your life.
To learn more about our studio and to book with our photographer, visit our website!

It’s May once again and it is exciting to enjoy warmer temperatures here in Phoenix while getting ready for summer fun. Spring is a time of renewal, and an exciting time of growth and expectancy of new things to come. With all this in mind, we are excited to announce our current special!

The Simply Darling Package

We are now offering a twist to our Simply Darling Package — a new way to celebrate every stage of pregnancy. This pregnancy photography package includes 10 quick photo sessions that are scheduled throughout the course of your pregnancy when added to a regular newborn or maternity package or equal or greater value. We are excited to give expecting parents a way to capture this special time in their lives. And, we are excited to find another way to get to know our clients and support you as you are expecting.

The Beauty of Pregnancy: Why Celebrate Each Stage?

After recently giving birth to her second daughter, Jody Lynn is well aware of the realities and joys of creating new life and bringing a new member into your family: it is exciting to think about meeting your little angel, who they will be, and which parent they will look most like.

However, pregnancy can be hard, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and feel like a less-than-beautiful experience. By offering the Simply Darling Package, we hope that you are able to better enjoy each stage of pregnancy and to capture that beautiful glow that, even though you might not feel beautiful, you will be radiating during each stage of pregnancy. Here are three reasons why we think it’s important to celebrate your journey and invest in pregnancy photography.

To Embrace Your Changing Body

Seeing your body change or if you are experiencing some difficult health complications as a result of pregnancy, it can be easy to feel anxious or overwhelmed. It can also be frustrating if you feel like pregnancy looks “better” on other people. However, it is important to remember that this is your journey as you create new life and evolve into a mother. By embracing your body, and allowing the photographer to capture this moment, you can celebrate the process of shedding your old life and starting a new adventure.   

To Nurture Positive Thoughts Toward Pregnancy

No matter if you have been trying for a long time or you’re nurturing an “oops baby,” it’s easy to get caught up in worrying about all the things that could go wrong, as well as the discomforts of pregnancy. Reminding yourself of the beauty of the process and of the end goal — holding your baby in your arms for the first time — can help you better enjoy each stage of pregnancy and create positive thoughts to dwell on.  

To Reflect On the Experience

No matter what you’re doing in life, it is incredibly healthy to slow down and take a moment to reflect. However, it is even more crucial during such a profound time as pregnancy. As you reflect, you can journal out frustrations and worries as well as take a moment to check in with yourself and see how you’re feeling, not only to better understand and enjoy your journey of creating new life, but also to invest in the best self-care. Having a pregnancy photographer capture each stage of your pregnancy is one of the ultimate ways to reflect on the experience both now and years down the road.

If you are starting your journey toward motherhood, we are excited to help you celebrate bring new life into the world. Learn more about our Phoenix area photographer and book your Simply Darling Photo Package by visiting our website!

Happy spring! We at Photography By Jodi Lynn are excited that spring has finally sprung and we will soon be enjoying warmer temperatures, pool parties, and fun in the sun this spring and summer in Phoenix.

However, we are the most excited that Jodi Lynn had her baby!

Welcome, Saylor Mae!

Jodi Lynn, her husband, and daughter welcomed Saylor Mae, a healthy, beautiful, baby girl on March 14, 2019 at 3:18 P.M., after 17 hours in labor — worth every minute, but eek! Saylor Mae was born 8 pounds and 20 ¾ inches, with a full head of soft, luscious baby hair and the sweetest baby face.

An Unforgettable Delivery Experience

Jodi Lynn was able to stick to her birth plan — a VBAC delivery, vaginal birth after cesarean. The experience of giving birth to her baby girl naturally was everything that she hoped it would be and was thankful to have a midwife and doula by her side every step of the way.

The midwives of Willow Birth Center Arizona helped Jodi Lynn and her family bring Saylor Mae into the world and Jodi Lynn could not have asked for a better experience. Offering comprehensive, individualized care, the midwives of Willow Birth Center helped Jodi Lynn find the right birth plan for her and her daughter and provided the care and support during the delivery process. Their passion for providing the best care and experience was evident throughout the entire preparation and delivery process.

Doula By Design also played a major role in providing Jodi Lynn and her family the care and support they needed as Saylor Mae was born. The passion of Jodi Lynn’s doula for supporting women during one of their most memorable experiences of their life was very evident, and the birth experience Jodi Lynn and her family hoped for.

Bringing Saylor Mae into the world wouldn’t have been the same without the help of our midwife and doula — thank you!

Precious Moments Captured Perfectly

Our experience also wouldn’t have been the same without Shannon of Shannon Burke Photography. If you are familiar with Shannon’s work, you know how well she captures the precious moments after the birth of your little one. The memories that Shannon’s attention to detail and her ability to perfectly capture a moment gave Jodi Lynn and her family priceless photographs that they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

Bookings Are Now Available!

Jodi Lynn has been enjoying spending time with her family and caring for Saylor Mae. However, she is excited to get back to work in the studio! With that being said, Jodi Lynn is taking bookings starting April 12. However, her availability may vary due to her absence. If you are interested in working with Jodi Lynn to capture your special moments, contact the studio!

Jodi Lynn is excited to work with her lovely clients in the Phoenix area and beyond, again — book your appointment today.

Congrats Jodi Lynn!