Day 7 Gratitude Project - To Everything There is a Season {Ohio Nature Photographer}

Each day I spend time in nature - often with Maggie. There is a comfort to seeing the patterns of nature & seasonal changes. My heart & soul welcome the sounds and sights of each season - the changing calls of the birds, migrations, leaves emerging and then falling, days growing long then short. It all helps me to stay grounded and connected to a higher power. And I feel blessed to be such a small part of this large and amazing creation.

Spring Blossoms {Central Ohio Photographer}

In the heart of the world there is a place that holds the secret names of the rocks & the trees & all the children of the earth & around it gather women & men who hold it dear & each night they stand together to keep it safe for as long as it takes till morning comes & no matter what you have been told, this will always be so, in the heart of the world.
~Story People

Slow sweet delightful spring............

Happy Spring! /Central Ohio Photographer

My fine art photography is being featured at Ohio.gov for the 3 months of Spring! This is such an honor and so very exciting! To see more of my fine art photography, or to purchase, head over to my ETSY SHOP! I've been busy, busy, busy during this normally slower time of year! I've been working on revamping my session offerings, & my pricing structure. I think you will like the new sessions and pricing. Click HERE to get the latest info! And speaking of sessions, my sessions are filling quickly and I'm full through May! Currently I'm booking into the summer months, so call or email me if you are thinking of a session!

I hope you are enjoying the signs of Spring that are sprouting all around us!! Happy Spring! Happy Easter!

Spring Wallpaper Freebie!

We've been waiting so long for Spring to appear! I went to Inniswood Metropark the other day - one of my favorie places. And this is what I spied! Enjoy this as a wallpaper by clicking HERE for the original size, or HERE for the large size.

Happy Spring!

Winter Essay...

I love winter...!

PUBLISHED!!

I have some exciting news!! This image has been published in TRAVERSE Magazine - Northern Michigan's Magazine. It appears in the January 2009 issue on the last page. This shot was taken on very cold and blustery January day along Lake Michigan by Point Betsie Lighthouse. I love traveling to this area to recharge my soul!

Holiday Portrait Mini-sessions

The holiday season will be here before you know it! I know, Thanksgiving hasn't even come yet! But.... it really is time to get some wonderful portraits done for your Holiday cards! This year, I am offering a special holiday mini session. These sessions are taking place one weekend only in November, and I have only a few openings left! The locations for these sessions are fabulous! Day 1 (November 15- Saturday) is at Blendon Woods Metropark. Day 2 (November 16 - Sunday)will take place at North Bank Park, facing our beautiful downtown Columbus skyline!

HOLIDAY MINI-SESSIONS!

WHAT THEY ARE: A short 20 minute portrait session in a fabulous location! A perfect option for sharing and sending holiday wishes!

WHAT TO EXPECT: A professional 20 minute portrait session with photographer O. Joy St.Claire, and a personal online gallery with 5-8 images.

WHEN THEY TAKE PLACE: November 15, 2008 Blendon Woods Metro Park, 2PM-4:30PM
November 16, 2008 North Bank Park, downtown 2PM-4:30PM

SESSION COST:
SESSION A: $75 - This session includes a digital file to print your own holiday cards, post to a blog/web page or email to friends/family!

SESSION B: $100 - This session includes 25 personalized holiday cards (4x8) with envelopes.

Both sessions include 5 people/pets. Please add $20 for each additional family member.

SESSION APPOINTMENTS: Please email: joy@ohjoyphotography.com or call: 614.446.6569 to book your session today!! All appointments are prepaid, and not refundable. Credit cards are now accepted!

FREE on the First ~ Wallpaper

OK, I just wanted to do something a little different! This month I'm doing a wallpaper for your computer screen! Click on the photo to save, or click HERE to bring up the image, then save to you computer. After that, just set as wallpaper!