http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:23:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love being the leader of the local Pictage photographers group here in San Jose, aka the "PUG". Our crowd is a blast and I'm sure you may recognize some of them. Some of them may even be shooting your wedding. Scary thought I know! But like ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/20/pictage-photographers-holiday-party-at-sky-high-sports/ View their slideshow by clicking here. Julie and Ryan's engagement session was by far one of the most fun sessions I've done in a long time. We had talked about the concept for a while and I thought it came out wonderful. The best part about the shoot was ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/15/julie-and-ryans-cinderella-engagement-session/ Just had to share with you a look behind one of my favorite sessions. The day started off fine. The weather said that it was suppose to just be cloudy. Well, like usual the weatherman lied. But Ryan and Julie were fantastic, great sports and a ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/15/behind-the-scenes-with-julie-and-ryans-engagement-photos/ Here we are Kristy Behrs, Tanja Lippert, Me (jilljohnson) and Karen Rusten the Fab 4 photographers of Tanja Lippert Photographers. The best group of gals around. I wish the entire team would of been there at the same time because we have a fabulous crew (and we need ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/09/grand-opening-party-of-artique-and-tanja-lippert-photographers/ Jasmine and Peter exchanged their vows outside on the patio of the Ruby Hills Golf Club. It was my first time to photograph an event there and it was a beautiful venue for the wedding. The staff was great. Jasmine did such a great job on ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/04/jasmine-and-peters-wedding-at-ruby-hills-golf-club/ Just recieved this image from Flamingo this morning.  He's been out and about again and wanted me to know that he was ok and headed home.  Its been a while since we've seen Flamingo.  I thought he flew the coop.  Here he is this morning spending some quality tea time ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/04/flamingo-this-morning/ Hey everyone one of my goals in the next 2 months is to get a new blog up and running.  Something that goes with the new site.  So, I'd love to hear some input from all of you who read this or read blogs in general.  What are some features ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/12/02/your-opinion-please/ Jeff and Melissa ended up with having a beautiful fall day in Carmel for their wedding. The ceremony was beautiful as they overlooked the lake at Quail Meadows to exchange their vows. Surrounded by their closest friends and family you could tell they were really enjoying themselves. ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/11/25/melissa-and-jeff-exchange-vows-at-quail-lodge-in-carmel/ Friday I had the honor of attending the Bellarmine's 54th Annual Fashion Show at the Fairmont San Jose. Every year the show has a different theme and this years was "En Fuego". They pulled it off beautifully! Every detail from clothes, music, set, and food just ... http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/11/24/bellarmines-54th-fashion-show-at-the-san-jose-fairmont/ Ok eveyone e-mail is back up and running but I lost several e-mails.  So if you sent me anything recently and didn't hear back please accept my apology and please resend it.  It looks like I may of lost some e=mails also during the crash. Thanks for your patience. http://blog.jilljohnsonphotography.com/2008/11/24/e-mail-is-back-up/