jlightner
There’s something magical about finding friends who feel like family, and I made it a goal this year to capture our big, joyful “framily.” The shoot was a perfect mix of heartwarming moments and hilarious chaos. While the group photo is a precious keepsake-everyone smiling, looking … Read more
I’m slowly catching up on sharing more of the beautiful time I’ve spent shooting our dear friend “Baby Benji”. Here’s a peek at about 3 months and about 8 months – and some snuggles from mama and daddy along the way! I love capturing the beautiful … Read more
I’ve been loving the experience of shooting in new locations and pushing myself to take on more personal and meaningful projects, so when my friend needed brand photos, I jumped at the opportunity to shoot in her dreamy new event space: The Fern. Nestled in the … Read more
The baby from this baby bump photoshoot is now 9 months old so this story already has lots of updates! I haven’t shot as many bumps or newborns in recent years because I’ve focused on senior portraits and professional and pet portraits, but I make exceptions … Read more
I joked in my last post about my 5-year-old tagging along for photoshoots with friends and finding wonderful opportunities to photobomb with love. I’ve had so much fun having her along with me for a few more shoots this fall, and I am so grateful to … Read more
I did a maternity photoshoot a couple weeks ago for one of my very best friends and my 5-year-old daughter insisted on tagging along. She understands the concept of a photoshoot quite well by now, and had fun providing entertainment for my subjects and finding opportunities … Read more
Though I definitely don’t consider myself a professional when it comes to sports photography, I had the incredible opportunity to capture some beautiful moments of my friend Ashton as he gears up for his upcoming MMA fight. From intense training sessions to relentless workouts, Ashton is … Read more
Most of my photography experience over the last 10+ years has been shooting outdoors using natural light. I love the look and simplicity of shooting in natural light, but I also find beauty in the simplicity of a neutral photography backdrop. The focus stays on the … Read more
A friend of mine became interested in photography a few years back, and we started doing BFF shoots with our girls. They’re a little over a year apart, so it’s been fun to watch the way they play and interact together over the years. This was … Read more
If you know me or have been roped into a conversation about photography with me before, you know I’m a huge advocate for printing photos in all forms – frames, albums, Valentines, you name it. I’ve always enjoyed a good photo collection. As a child, I … Read more