Artistic Images by Jael Photography

This little guy couldn’t be any cuter. Or look any more like his big sister did at this age either! (I posted one of Jazmyn’s images at the bottom… I can’t believe that was two years ago already!)

I enjoyed photographing Hannah, and hearing stories about her European experience– being an exchange student in the Netherlands for the past year. Pretty brave move for a junior in high school, but it sounds like she had a wonderful time, and plans to return for college. Based on what I’ve learned from my trips to that side of the world, the European style and attitude rubbed off on her.

This was a fun shoot as well. My beautiful, talented and energetic friend Bekah is an entrepreneur and designer… she creates custom-designed handbags and other textiles, and is being featured in a magazine cover story in a few months. So here are a few of her images… be sure to check out her website- she’s got great stuff! You’ve maybe seen her merchandise at the Brookings Arts Festival, or in a variety of boutiques in Sioux Falls. Rebekah Scott Designs 

Bekah’s cover shot (my suggestion, at least)

And her adorable twin, Sarah, showing off another bag…

This was a pretty cool wedding… beautiful couple, great families, gorgeous church, splendid day. Ashley couldn’t stop smiling all day (I think that’s just kind of in her nature), and neither could her mom. After the wedding, we followed everyone, packed in a stretch Hummer (in which I guess the AC stopped working, and the heat kicked on!?) to Sioux Falls, for an entertaining little bar stop, and then to the reception.

We also found out that Adrian is a sweet little town, surrounded by a LOT of cornfields. It was the funniest thing- when we drove around before the wedding to scope out shooting locations, everyone stopped what they were doing to give us a big wave.

Ashley and Spencer- thanks for letting us be such a big part of your day, and we wish you the best in your marriage!

Abby brought me back to the 80’s with some of her outfits. Great retro stuff… funky colors and prints. She has a very unique, fun style, and I can see that it matches her personality. She also had some pretty cool tattoos that reflected her faith that I really liked. Maybe I’ll have to get one…

As adolescent boys always are, these guys were pumped for a photo session. lol, jk. Between indoor and outdoor (we had a beautiful day for a shoot), we got some nice images.

Lee is another senior who I’ve known since he was a little boy in my sister’s Sunday school class. It’s neat to see him grown up now- with some neat goals and plans for the future.

These four had fun taking photos together… a pretty giggly bunch.

Chelsea was part of a session I did a couple years ago, and it was fun to see how much she’s grown up since then. She really seems like a great girl with a pretty easy-coming smile.

Adrienne is a stunning girl, with a variety of great looks and kick-butt abs. We made light of a rainy afternoon with some umbrella shots which were really cute, but got some neat outside shots when it quit pouring!

(PS.- Adrienne; thanks for being patient on me posting these- I hope it was worth the wait!)