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A Framily Photoshoot: Capturing the Chaos and Connection

By jlightner / December 3, 2024

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

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A personal photo share: downtown photography studio portraits

By jlightner / September 11, 2024

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

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A personal photo share: people I love pt. 3

By jlightner / May 31, 2024

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

Sam and Cale - Brother and Sister family portraits at Standing Bear Lake in Omaha

A personal photo share: more people I love

By jlightner / November 3, 2023

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