I recently did a poll on my business page on Facebook and asked,  “What are some fears when hiring a photographer and what are you worried about???”  76% of the people who voted said it was money, it was costs.  The next one that others were really worried about was time.  Its hard when you […]

I got to meet this beauty and capture some photos of her.  She was a real delight!  I did end up taking her and her family on what seemed like a mile hike to some locations by our lake.  One thing that I have noticed lately that the sun is coming up slower in the […]

What does Success mean to you?  Sit back and really think about that.  Is it being rich?  Is it being the best parent possible?  Is it making your dream come true?  Every single person looks at success differently and I think they should.  If someone that you know looks or seems successful, then don’t be […]

This handsome little fella is turning one years old!  This photo shoot was a quick session while the sun was popping through the clouds, but let me tell you, he was a natural.  He was so calm, so curious and I’m sure he thought we were all weird trying to grab his attention. I want […]

You probably have heard or seen Square, the little white square card reader that goes at the end of your phone to where you can swipe a credit card payment anywhere you are.  Joyful Memories Photography now has easy access for you for any style of sessions, anywhere we are, to slide your card for […]

These 3 sisters were so much fun and had their own individual personalities.  We had went to the falls here in our town and they were mesmerized at it.  They are here on vacation this summer visiting family and we got to capture this summers memories! Their 3 dressed that all matched were so stinking […]

Malea was so much fun to work with!  She is turning into a young lady and at the fun age where she is learning her style and who she truly is.  We did go with a mix of mature and a bit of fairy tale.  When I got all the pictures up, to me the […]

You may or may not have caught on in previous posts and on Joyful Memories Photography website when speaking I have said, “we” and then have changed it to “I”.  Joyful Memories Photography is a team of my husband and I.  Even though you may see my face more and I’m the founder behind the […]

When I decided to really do a transition for my business, I really thought of my clients and what they would want.  With my old packages that I offered, I kept it simple thinking that it would be easy to choose from. As I dove deeper, I thought if it was me who was going […]

This beauty loves western!  Her name is Mackenzie, 15 years old and a beautiful girl inside and out!  Shes one of those girls that when you meet, you know is going to get far in life! She has goals and dreams and I have no doubt that she will reach them!  Mackenzie has a tender […]