Summer Sunflowers, Water Lilies and Sky {Central Ohio Photographer } { Michigan Nature Photographer }

I have always had a love affair with sunflowers. They are the happiest of flowers, always holding their heads up and facing the light of the sun. I always plant them the first year in the garden I happen to be in at the time, but then delight in seeing where they decide to self sow in following years - always coming up in the most unexpected of places, but always making the garden wild and beautiful. And water lilies... they create a calm serenity on the hot summer days in Ohio. And I love finding them floating in the inland lakes of northwestern Michigan in the Sleeping Bear Dunes area! These beauties were photographed at the beautiful Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio the other week.  Enjoy these lovelies that are in my Society 6 shop!

SUMMER SUNFLOWER

SKY DANCE

10 Days New ~ Welcome to the World Baby Ethan {Central Ohio Newborn Photographer} {Michigan Newborn Photographer}

Somehow they have been quietly a part of your hopes and dreams for so long. Then one day you joyfully discover you are pregnant! For some the 9 months go by slowly, for others quickly... but at the end of those months, one of the most life changing events. You become a mother and meet your little one for the first time! I had photographed C & C's engagement and wedding, so I was excited to photograph this next chapter in their lives! Welcome little newborn baby Ethan!

 

Get some AWESOME ART! And get me to the FRANKFORT ART FAIR! {Michigan Photographer} {Ohio Photographer}

Several months ago, I applied for my first juried outdoor art show, full of hope, but not really expecting to get in. Well, the notice came and it was an acceptance! WOOHOO! So I launched a KICKSTARTER PROJECT to help me get all the things I need (equipment, product) to get to the show. Kickstarter is a way for artists to get a project funded and in exchange the people who back the project get some amazing rewards/art. It is a win/win type of endeavor. But it is also all or nothing, so if the project is not completely funded, the artist gets nothing and their project is bust. I have 11 days left on my project and am 30% funded. I REALLY want to get to this show and make this dream a reality. I would love if you could find it in your heart to share or back my project!! xoxox Thanks so much! Watch my video and read all about it HERE .

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING & iPad Cases!

Mother's Day is coming up quickly and I have lots of pretty feminine iPhone cases, laptop covers, wall art, pillows, tote bags and now iPad & iPad mini cases in my Society 6 shop! And I'm offering FREE SHIPPING through Midnight PST Sunday April 14, 2013. Use this link to activate your FREE SHIPPING:
http://society6.com/joystclaire?promo=b281a2

Feature in HGTV Magazine!

Well better a little late to the party instead of never arriving! I've been so busy creating new work this spring that my blog has been a bit neglected. But ... exciting news to share! My Sea of Happiness framed print was featured in the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of HGTV Magazine! Find Sea of Happiness HERE!