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It’s no secret the recent Model Team shoot in Baltimore City is one of my favorites EVER. And I can’t wait to share it with others … so I’m got a Limited Edition offer!
Come hang out with me between now and June 30th for an incredible portrait session! Sessions include custom styling, access to our style closet, 10 digital images and matching 5x7 Prints! These sessions will sell out FAST so give me a shout today!
Cap & Gown mini sessions are being held by appointment from May 28th through June 8th.
Mid week sessions are held between 5:30 and 6:30pm.
Each session lasts 15 minutes and includes 1 digital image with matching 5x7 or 8x10 print for only $99
Well … it’s how it sounds. Mini sessions last 15 minutes and give you the full Jane Mack quality and experience wrapped up in a short and sweet session
Yes … but with limitations. If your high school or college graduates in something other than a cap & gown, you’re welcome to wear that instead. Off to college in the Fall? Bring your college tee and jeans and we can grab some cute shots as well!
Absolutely! All images are sold with a matching mounted print, your choice of 8x10 or 5x7.
3 images + prints ~ $195
10 images + prints $295
So last night, I told you all about Alex - one of the two incredible seniors who launched this whole thing. Now let me tell you about Kenna.
The funny thing is … Kenna’s family had been in my life for years, but I had never met her. And boy, was I missing out. Kenna’s younger brother was good friends with my oldest son, but since she was old enough to never be in the same school as her brother at the same time. I knew Kenna’s mom for years from chaperoning the same field trips, volunteering at the same school events and chatting at birthday parties. Kenna has such an incredible role model in her mom. She’s strong, brilliant, dedicated and fiercely protective of her kids. And as I got to know Kenna, I saw so much of those traits in her, as well.
What I love about all senior sessions - but especially Kenna’s - they start with “how do I pose?” and end with the girls directing - finding gorgeous pockets of light, creating fun poses, and really just lighting up for the camera. I’m so looking forward to photographing Kenna again for her senior portraits!!!
People often ask me what drew me into becoming a senior photographer. It’s a rather specific genre and depending on where you live in the country, it may or may not be a thing. I hear in Texas, senior photography is as big of a deal as wedding photography - but in Maryland, it’s still a new idea.
5 years ago, when my youngest son was born, I was home on maternity leave and began falling in love with senior portraits I was seeing in my random photography groups on Facebook. Gone were the solemn faces holding a red rose with a black velvet cape - and now here were these amazing portraits in the hottest fashions showing off a girl’s personality and making her look like a model. Why didn’t they have that back in 1996????
I decided to try my hand at it - and instantly fell in love. But then life happened - and somewhere along the way, I forgot the joy these sessions brought me. I had a few senior sessions scattered here and there - but had never decided to focus on them exclusively until this time last year.
Last May was a lot like this May. It rained. A lot. For what seemed like forever. And then one day … the rain ended and the sun started to peak out. It was still humid as hell but it was beautiful out. Somehow all of the trees, bushes and flowers were blooming at the same time. And that was the day Alex and Kenna (you’ll meet her in another blog post), came into the studio and really, set the wheels in motion for everything I am now.
I knew Alex’s mom, Michelle, from my previous professional life. Alex was wrapping up her sophomore year of high school and her mom thought it would be a great opportunity to get portraits taken of her. Like a lot moms, she realized we do a great job photographing our kids professionally until they start kindergarten - and then we settle for school pictures which may or may not be the greatest and the occasional family portrait session - but somehow we don’t manage to photograph our kids again until they’re adults, getting married. Michelle wanted to change that - and brought Alex in for a session.
Alex is as brilliant as she is stunning. Wise beyond her years and excellent at literally every single thing she does. She had the rest of high school and college planned and knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life - down to a T. I don’t remember having it this together as this girl!
So last year - I had a different business name and a different website - and when all of that went by the wayside, so did my original blog of this session. But I didn’t want to lose it and certainly didn’t want to forget the launching point for Jane Mack Photography.
Jenna is by far one of the coolest teens I know - and I’m not saying that because she’s on my model team. She’s compassionate, enthusiastic, full of ideas and driven to improve the world. AND she’s going to be a senior in just a few short weeks!!! We got to hang out in the city a few weeks ago and I am so excited to share her session! <3
I am so behind on blogging. SOOOO behind. Anyway … I’m doing it now right?
So I’ve been dreaming about this building in Fells Point. It’s just this tall, magnificent glass building right on the water. The way the sun hits it at sunset is just a thing of dreams. But sunset wasn’t going to work since it gets super busy down there - so Keira and I met in a nearby parking lot early one Saturday morning to grab an early morning shoot instead. It was insanely foggy but thankfully the fog lifted and we got some glimpses of the son.
We started walking over to the building and there it was: scaffolding. Scaffolding everywhere. My beautiful glass structure was no where to be found under the pile of metal and wooden platforms. My heart sunk - but I wasn’t about to turn around. I knew the structure should provide for some incredible light - and it didn’t disappoint.
So I started to write a blog on things to wear this spring - jeans, denim jackets, bright colors, cute hats, adorable wedges … and then I found this. Candace, at Just Posted, totally beat me to it! ALL of these looks are INCREDIBLE and are versatile enough you’d wear them beyond your session… and there are links to buy them at one website!!! Seriously - how adorable are these looks?
Art from JustPostedBlog.com
Professional hair and makeup is one of those things that may seem like it’s unnecessary but let’s be real - you’re making a significant investment of time and money to commemorate a time in your life that will never happen again. It’s SO worth adding on professional hair and makeup - whether it’s with me or someone else.
So however you choose to do your makeup for your session - here are 10 tips to make it INCREDIBLE.
1. EXFOLIATE!!! This one is super important to remove any dry patches or weird textures that may be lurking on your skin. Make sure you do this one at least 2 days before your session (more if you have sensitive skin) to prevent any weird breakouts or rashes.
2. Before you apply any makeup - wash your face well and apply a hydrating moisturizer. Be careful with moisturizers with built in sunscreen the day of, as they can add additional shine to your face.
3. At least 3 days before your session - avoid any products that contain salicylic acid to avoid drying out your skin.
4. Brush your teeth and put in your contacts before you start. Adding these in after can mess up your look.
5. Don’t apply makeup while wearing your outfit! Grab a loose button up shirt (think: art smock!) to cover yourself before you get started.
6. Let’s talk waxing for a minute. Waxing is great but it will make your skin red and puffy for a few days after. If you wax your face, make sure you do it AT LEAST a week before your session.
7. Drink lots of water for the week leading up to your session - and get a good night’s rest too. Puffy eyes are hard to hide.
8. If you’re hiring someone to do your makeup, bring photo examples to your appointment to show the look you want. Pinterest is a great place to gather look ideas! Avoid anything that is heavily contoured. It may be the trend today but won’t be tomorrow. And you want to look like yourself in your images - not someone else (who just happens to have incredible cheek bones). Your makeup artist can help guide you in ways to accentuate your look without stamping an expiration date on it.
9. I know you see it all over YouTube but please … go easy on the highlighter. And whatever you do, don’t put the highlight on the tip of your nose. Trust me on this one - it won’t photograph right and you’ll regret it.
10. Hire a makeup artist you can trust and let them guide the way. Even if you want a “no makeup” look - adding a little foundation and mascara can make a HUGE difference - and yes, you’ll still look like yourself. Promise.
Kristina came to my studio last summer looking for senior portraits … and a model for a day experience. Ok, maybe, we should reverse those ideas. Kristina was SO excited for her session and literally brought 3 bags of clothes in because she just couldn’t decide. After her hair and makeup was finished by the incredible Sarah G, we spent some time mixing and matching from the studio wardrobe and what she brought - and we created some fun looks!!! What I loved most - besides doing a mixture of in studio and outdoor images - was seeing how elated Kristina was when she left the studio. You could tell she felt as great as she looked!!!
Ready to book your model for a day senior session? Drop me a line!
I loved having sweet Jeremiah in our Finksburg studio for his newborn photoshoot. He is one of the most beautiful newborns I’ve seen - and one of the biggest! He joined us in the studio brand new - and well over 11 lbs! He reminded me so much of my boys who were all over 9lbs at birth. His sweet mama found me a few months before he was born when she responded to a maternity model call for a workshop being held in our studio. She was one of the most beautiful pregnant women I’ve ever seen and completely renewed my love of maternity photography. I was so delighted when she reached out after Jeremiah was born to schedule a newborn photoshoot and I can’t wait to see him again for his milestones!
Contact me today to book your maternity and newborn photoshoots!
