Welcome

Welcome to my blog! My name is Jackie, owner of Simply J Designs. I am a professional portrait and wedding photographer and graphic designer.

I have a passion for telling stories through the lens. Here you will find stories of my clients and my own personal stories of my family. They are my true inspiration.

Little R & R

With the family.  A much needed, very short vacation…..

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I think I filled my little point and shoot with sand.

Jillian | Scranton Wilkes Barre Senior Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing Jillian yesterday.  Such a sweet, talented young lady.  We did the second half of our photoshoot at her dance studio.

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It was such a pleasure working with you Jillian. 

**Side note** Vacation until Sunday June 29th.  I will not have access to email.

Grobelny Wedding | Scranton Wilkes Barre Wedding Photographer

img_4559blogIn the midst of pc troubles I am trying to get these pictures out there.  Sorry they are late.  We were zapped during a storm and lost quite a bit of inside electronics including 2 routers, Directv, light bulbs, and a few more mysteries.

On to the wedding!  I get so attached to these couples! Jacque and Jesse are wonderful! 2 teachers who are the most easygoing, layed back people.  It poured and poured – I mean terrential I couldn’t see where I was going pouring.  Not a worry!  They didn’t care. 15 mins before and it stopped.  The crew at Edgewood in the Pines put down carpets outside, brought the bridal party around in a golf cart and all was well.   Congratulations Jacque and Jesse and thank you for letting me capture your day.

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Maeve | Scranton Wilkes Barre Newborn Photographer

Welcome to the world baby Maeve.  Such a tiny little peanut!!!

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Dog photoshoot part 2

Here are the other two dogs from the photoshoot.  Liza and Bruno, both Bearded Collies.  Is it wrong for me to be jealous of Liza’s hair?  Seriously?  When I am gray, can my hair be like this?  You should see this dog play frisbee! and she is 13………….

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and Bruno, second in command.  All he wanted to do was eat my lens.  That’s all!  img_3416blog

Dog Photoshoot

Meet Zoey.  She is a 3 month old Tibetan Terrier.  The two older pups are coming later today.  Such beautiful dogs!! 

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I am so ready for this……

It’s been sooooooooooooo cold!  I think we could ice skate on our pool instead of swim.

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I will be posting previews for the next couple of days.  Babies, doggies, all happiness……….

Kristina & Derek |Wedding photographer Wilkes Barre Scranton

Such a cool, gorgeous, sweet  couple!!  Thanks guys for letting me take your engagement photos!  I am so excited for your wedding!

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Prom 2009

Some pre prom pics of Dustin’s first prom.  He was invited by the sweetest, most beautiful girl, Alex. 

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Happy Birthday!

To my not so much a baby boy anymore! Love ya D!!  He felt he should be able to stay home on his birthday – not.  We’re taking him out for Thai food for dinner.

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