TJ's Photography Studio Blog

School Portrait Day - Battle Creek Christian School

2011-09-18T21:00:00.001-04:00

Picture day is coming to BCCS, on Wednesday, September 28th.

The background will be as shown in these pictures.

Tonya will be there to photograph all the smiling faces from 8:30-1:00, so get your smiles ready!

Announcing TJ's Studio 2012 Senior Models!

2011-05-01T15:32:00.001-04:00

Meet Kynadi, a Battle Creek Central student and Rachel and Bellevue
High School student.

They both did an amazing job with their model sessions, and here are a
couple of pictures I wanted to show off of them!

Senior Models Needed!

2011-03-14T14:39:00.002-04:00

I am now accepting applications for my Senior Model Program for the class of 2012! If you are interested please click on the link below to apply before March 31st!

Saturday Sessions

2011-03-05T17:33:00.001-05:00

Had a great day at the studio today.

First baby Elsa came in for her 6-month-session! She has changed so
much from the last time I saw her when she was just a few weeks old!

Meet Grayson - the newest addition to TJ's Baby's First Year Plan

2011-01-21T19:08:00.001-05:00

I had the privilege of meeting 3-month-old Grayson and his mom and dad
yesterday. Looking forward to more sessions with him during his first
year! It will be fun to watch him grow!

Evelyn's One Year Old!

2010-12-01T15:12:00.000-05:00

Hard to believe its been one year since I photographed little Evelyn
for the first time! Today she graduated from my Baby's First Year
Plan. We had a great session, and her mom and dad brought balloons, a
birthday cake and some of her birthday toys which we included in the
session! Happy Birthday Evelyn!

Annabelle

2010-10-05T13:03:00.001-04:00

One of my favorites from today's session with Annabelle who is only
seven days old. Congratulations Ed & Helen - on your adorable little
angel.

Newborn Session with Elsa!

2010-09-16T18:35:00.002-04:00

Here's one of our favorites of baby Elsa at 2 weeks old.

Summer Updates - long overdue!

2010-09-10T17:59:00.010-04:00

Hey everyone - I've been so busy keeping my facebook page updated, I forgot to update my blog! So here's some of my favorite images from this summer - its been a great, busy summer! Lots of fresh faces and fun personalities.

Taylor

2010-07-13T09:10:00.001-04:00

One of my very FAVORITES from Taylor's newborn session last week!

Three Fun Kids

2010-06-10T22:37:00.001-04:00

Had the privilege of photograph three great kids this week - they were
so fun!! So many laughs!

Danny's One-Year-Old Session

2010-05-26T23:36:00.002-04:00

Had a great time playing with Danny (and his big sister Grace!) during
Danny's one year session today. He was so adorable and easy to
photograph!

Congratulations to Jarod & Stephanie 5.22.10

2010-05-23T20:43:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to TJ's Studio's 2011 Senior Models

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ANTHONY - Harper Creek High School

DANIELLE - Lakeview High School

SHELBY - Pennfield High School

MOLLY - St. Phil High School

Jillian

2010-05-12T20:38:00.001-04:00

Two of my favorites from her one-year session! Isn't she sweet?

Emily & Brian

2010-05-05T00:27:00.000-04:00

We had a great evening photographing these two tonight! On a
beautiful Lake Michigan Beach. Congratulations Emily & Brian, you were
so fun to work with, I hope you enjoy these sneek peeks! See you soon.

Ryan - 2 years old!

2010-04-17T12:32:00.002-04:00

Ryan did a fantastic job today as we braved the chilly Spring morning, doing his session downtown! Can't believe he's 2 already!

Looking for Senior Models for 2011 - please apply if interested!

2010-03-10T12:01:00.001-05:00

I'm looking for 2 senior models from each of the following schools to represent and promote my studio for the upcoming season.

Battle Creek Central
Lakeview
Harper Creek
Pennfield
Marshall
Please fill out THIS APPLICATION FORM and submit it, and I will be in contact with you very soon! Thank you!

Senior Open House Announcements Available

2010-03-05T12:43:00.002-05:00

Starting putting in your orders for your Custom Graduation Open House cards! They are now available, click on the picture above to see more details on pricing. Turn around time is only 10 days!

Katelyn's Senior Session

2010-01-16T17:44:00.000-05:00

Katelyn - you did such an amazing job today - we had so much fun
working with you creating a lot of Beautiful images!

Evelyn Jean

2010-01-15T18:02:00.003-05:00

I had the honor of photographing this little sweetie this afternoon!
Look at those eyes. Congratulations Matt & Jackie on the beautiful
addition to your family!

-Tonya

Alexis

2010-01-09T17:33:00.001-05:00

Just finished up Alexis' session this afternoon and wanted to share
one of my favorite images!

Jason & Abbie

2009-11-07T22:44:00.000-05:00

I went to a photography seminar a couple of weeks ago, and one of the
highlights of our day, was getting to do a photosession with Jason &
Abbie who agreed to "model" for all of us photographers! What a fun-
loving couple, and a gorgeous day we had too! Here are some of the
shots I was able to capture.

Jillian

2009-10-27T20:21:00.001-04:00

Wanted to share one of the image from Jillian's 6-month-old session
from yesterday! She is such a beautiful little girl, and was so happy
to be having her picture taken. Everytime I would raise up my camera
to take her picture, she would immediately look right into the camera
and smile - amazing!

Meet Tucker!

2009-10-13T20:25:00.001-04:00

Just had to share a few images from this super-fun photoshoot today
with Tucker, and his owner, Stacia! They are quite a pair and have so
much fun together! Tucker LOVES to have his picture taken so that
made the session very fun for me!

Meet Chelsea - Galesburg Augusta High School

2009-10-12T22:32:00.000-04:00

Wanted to share a few images from Chelsea's Senior Session this past
weekend. We had a gorgeous day, and Chelsea did an AMAZING job!

Don & Susan's Wedding Day

2009-10-03T21:46:00.001-04:00

Amazingly beautiful wedding at Southern Exposure today. Look at that
sky!!

Meet Kelsey - Harper Creek Senior 2010

2009-10-01T21:36:00.004-04:00

Fabulous outfits + a great subject = a perfectly wonderful autumn evening, doing what I love to do! Wonderful working with you tonight Kelsey - hope you enjoy seeing a few sneek peeks from your session tonight.

Fall Family Portrait Deal!

2009-09-25T10:49:00.002-04:00

Thinking about having a new Family Portrait taken? Fall is a GREAT time to schedule a session, and to encourage you to do that, I'm offering a special Fall Session at a local park, and in addition to that you can take 25% off your Print Package!! Email or Call the studio to reserve your session time today! 269-968-5966 or tjsphoto@att.net

Meet Mary - Lakeview High 2010

2009-09-24T20:04:00.001-04:00

Meet Jennifer - Battle Creek Central - 2010

2009-09-21T21:57:00.002-04:00

Had a great senior photoshoot with Jennifer tonight - found this beautiful field of yellow flowers to photograph her in! What a great ending to her session.

Meet Taylor - Pennfield High School 2010

2009-09-21T21:41:00.001-04:00

Meet Mike - Lakeview High School - 2010

2009-09-19T20:36:00.001-04:00

Meet Gabriella - Portage Central High 2010 Senior

2009-09-19T20:00:00.001-04:00

iPod Touch Winner Drawn!

2009-08-31T22:53:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Tess Haadsma, winner of the iPod Touch Drawing
tonight!

Seneca

2009-08-26T23:24:00.002-04:00

Had an awesome senior session last night with Seneca! Wow, what a model! Hope you enjoy seeing a few previews before you come in next week to see them all!

Chad & Ashlee

2009-08-08T22:13:00.003-04:00

Photographed Chad & Ashlee's wedding today - just got done! What a beautiful couple. Despite the torrential rains early in the day, you couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces! The sun popped out just in time for us to do a mini-photoshoot at Ashlee's grandpa's farm! Awesome day! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Hughes!

Josh & Jessica - Yarrow

2009-08-01T22:15:00.000-04:00

Josh & Jessica's wedding was perfect down to every little detail! What a wonderful couple and families to work with. Congratulations on starting your new life together!

Seniors!

2009-07-30T23:16:00.006-04:00

Take a look at some of the FABULOUS seniors I've been photographing this summer!

Jheri & Noah's Wedding

2009-07-27T01:07:00.002-04:00

What a happy, beautiful couple! Jheri and Noah's wedding was Saturday at Southern Exposure. The rain held off until late evening - we were all so thankful!

2 weddings in 2 days! Whew!

2009-07-19T19:56:00.007-04:00

The Ismon House, in Albion, is where Sara & John's reception took place. A beautiful historic home in downtown Albion. We were also able to stop at the Ella Sharp Park in Jackson and use the beautiful flower gardens for the backdrop of our pictures!

I had a great, busy weekend. . . first Friday night, Levi & Stephanie's wedding in Nashville. Then Saturday, the wedding of John and Sara in Jackson!

Bethany & Dustin

2009-07-12T00:24:00.003-04:00

Photographed Bethany & Dustin's wedding today at First Wes in Battle Creek. Afterwards we went Downtown for a mini-photoshoot! Got some great shots. . . great family, bride and groom, and wedding party, awesome day! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Lakies, hope you enjoy seeing one of my favorite pictures of the day!

August Senior Special

2009-07-04T13:47:00.006-04:00

Thought I'd let you all know what is coming up if you are thinking about booking your Senior Portraits with TJ's!

July Senior Special

2009-07-04T13:29:00.001-04:00

Baby Danny

2009-06-29T23:16:00.007-04:00

Here are a few of the images from my session with Danny who is 2 months old and his big sister, Grace. What a fun session, I was so surprised when Danny fell asleep and I was able to photograph him in my antique baby scale.

Adorable Kids!

2009-06-18T01:03:00.005-04:00

Just wanted to blog a bit and share some of the Adorable Kids I've been photographing in the past couple of weeks! What fun!

BEACH PORTRAITS!

2009-06-10T20:24:00.000-04:00

In His Steps Dance Studio

2009-06-05T22:27:00.005-04:00

Just finished up day 1 of the In His Steps Dance Studio portraits! Here are a few of the dancers that came, aren't they BEAUTIFUL? Can't wait for tomorrow, more costumes, more smiles! I love my job!!

Michael & Sharon's Wedding

2009-05-16T23:20:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pictures from today's wedding! Congratulations Michael & Sharon!

Baby at the park!

2009-05-11T22:36:00.001-04:00

Friday evening was beautiful, here's one of my favorites shots from Penelope's 6 month old session! Isn't she precious?

Here are the 2010 TJ's Senior Models!

2009-05-11T22:01:00.007-04:00

Tess, Zack, Chris, Megan, Kim and Morgan all did an awesome job during their modeling sessions! Check out Facebook and Myspace to see more samples of their pictures!

Taryn & Brandon's Wedding

2009-05-03T09:48:00.001-04:00

Save MONEY by booking your Senior Session in JUNE

2009-03-19T09:43:00.005-04:00

Click the AD to email the studio if you'd like to book your session for June and we will contact you ASAP to set up a session time!

Senior Open House Invitations are here!

2009-03-09T10:33:00.005-04:00

If you are interested in using some of your senior portraits for a Custom Photo Invitation for your open house, please view the samples below, and email me for a price list. I am offering a 5% discount on any orders placed BEFORE April 12th, so order early for the best prices!

Sharon & Michael

2009-03-02T16:43:00.012-05:00

I had the privelege of meeting Sharon & Michael today, what a beautiful couple! Here are a few images of their session. . . . .more to come - Enjoy! - TJ

Senior Model Application is HERE!

2009-02-23T17:47:00.006-05:00

Accepting Senior Model applications (for students that are JUNIORS right now, soon to be Seniors) for the class of 2010!

If you are interested in being an EXCLUSIVE senior model to represent TJ's and be eligible for great incentives on your senior portraits - - - hurry and apply before March 19th. Models will be chosen by March 20th, only a few will be chosen, so get your name in ASAP! Applications will be reviewed and Models will be chosen and notified via email.

THANK YOU for the OVERWHELMING response of applications for my SENIOR MODEL Program. I am reviewing them right now and choosing models!

Marla - Lakeview Class of '09

2009-02-20T21:22:00.000-05:00

Marla was so fun to photograph, we were able to go outside and get a few "snow pictures" on an unusually sunny January day!

Jeff & Lissa

2009-02-15T21:57:00.007-05:00

Jeff & Lissa were such a fun couple to work with during their ”Christmas wedding!” Despite the power going out during their ceremony, the smiles never left their faces!! More pictures are on the online gallery . . .. Tonya

A Valentine's Post

2009-02-13T18:39:00.006-05:00

Just wanted to share some images of Martha & Sam that I took a few weeks ago - I just loved watching their relationship, they are so close, and Sam is so "sweet" on his mom, that I thought it would be a perfect Valentines Day post!! Enjoy!

Senior MODELS needed for Class of 2010

2009-02-13T00:04:00.001-05:00

Do you love to have your picture taken? Do you have an outgoing personality? I'm looking for senior models to represent TJ's Photography in their high school! At the same time, you will get a FREE modeling session, plus other GREAT incentives for referring your friends and classmates to TJ's! Send me an email mailto:tjsphoto@tds.net and let me know you are interested in my SENIOR MODEL program. I'll be selecting 1-2 models per school (Lakeview, Pennfield, Harper Creek, Battle Creek Central, St. Phil, Portage Northern, etc.) Model Session will take place in April, so if you are interested contact Tonya or Connie at the studio ASAP!

Marcus - Battle Creek Central 2009

2009-02-12T23:58:00.004-05:00

Marcus - you did an awesome job posing for your session! I think we did a pretty darn good job on the "tie" too! Enjoy your pictures!

Jenee - BC Academy '09

2009-02-12T23:34:00.007-05:00

Jenee did a wonderful job choosing her wardrobe for her senior session as well as "modeling" for my camera . . . awesome, awesome job. . . enjoy your pictures!

Katy's Senior Pictures

2009-02-12T10:05:00.003-05:00

Ryan 9 months old

2009-02-12T00:56:00.006-05:00

Just a few of my favorites from Ryan's 9 month session! He is on the Baby's 1st year program, and I can hardly believe he'll be ONE in April - that went so fast!

2009-02-12T00:10:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

2009-01-10T23:06:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to show off our Family Christmas Present, our new puppy "Josey". She joined our family a couple of weeks before Christmas, and she has been so much fun!

2009-01-09T23:12:00.001-05:00

Jessica & Josh

Hi Jessica and Josh - It was so fun to photograph you two last week! Here’s a sneek peek of your photo session pictures for you!! Hope you had a good drive back to NM, I’ll have the rest of the proofs ready for you soon! - Tonya

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on January 9, 2009 at 3:00 pm Comments (1)

Camden’s 3 months old!

We got to photograph Camden again today for his 3 month old session, he was so happy, and has grown so much in the past few months! Here’s a sneek peek of one of my favorite shots so far! - Tonya

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on January 7, 2009 at 3:47 pm Comments (2)

Happy New Year!

our new puppy, Josey - an adorable goldendoodle!

Hi Everyone - It’s a new year, and I’m going to try to keep my blog updated now with current events going on at the Studio!

I’m in the process of creating new Senior/Family/Children’s programs right now and hope to have them finished within the next couple of days and posted to my website www.tjsphotography.net

It’s been a great year for my studio and I’m looking forward to what 2009 holds! I have a new Projection System in place now for all 2009 Photo Sessions!! I’m so excited about this. You will get to view your proofs on a huge 30″x40″ screen complete with music!

I’ve hired a new assistant, Connie (my mom!) that will be helping me in the studio, on a daily basis. She will be focusing on photo editing and custom framing, so I’m really excited to have her on board!