J. Shelton Photography Blog

Colleen.

2012-02-14T15:09:00.000-08:00

This is my friend, Colleen. Oh, and her big black dog, Moe. If you know me, you understand why it's a big deal to mention how big the dog is.

A couple Saturdays ago we spent the day hanging out in T-town. I had my gear with me, so I decided to snap some of Colleen and her friend Kara (I'll blog her later). What I love most about my 'slow' time of year is having the time and energy to photograph things because I want to. It's refreshing and relaxing...aawww.

Colleen and I have been friend since 6th grade. We are so very different, but it works. I'm crazy, she's calm (mostly). We will be friends forever. :)

-Justine

Lila - One Year Old {Seattle Baby Photographer}

2012-02-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

-Justine

Charlie - 18 Months! {Snohomish Child Photographer}

2012-02-07T16:34:00.000-08:00

A little taste of spring light! Awww...love it.

I can't believe you're 18 months old already, Miss Charlie!

Treat time!

-Justine

Soon...{Seattle Maternity Photographer}

2012-02-06T16:24:00.000-08:00

...this wonderful couple will be parents to a little girl. I couldn't be happier for them!

Also, how gorgeous was our weekend? A much needed dose of vitamin D!

-Justine

Baby Wesley - Three Days New. {Bellevue Newborn Photographer}

2012-02-05T20:19:00.000-08:00

Wesley was long-awaited for this beautiful family. And, he's perfection. :)

-Justine

Valentine Mini Sessions!

2012-02-01T15:45:00.000-08:00

A day full of amazingly cute little kiddos! :D

-Justine

Carson - Nine Months! {Everett Baby Photographer}

2012-01-24T16:51:00.000-08:00

I think this is my favorite session of Carson's to date. I love the at home, lifestyle feel to them.

Enjoy!

-Justine

Snow Girl. {Everett Child Photographer}

2012-01-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

My little bug in the snow today. She's really starting to become a little model!

Processed using presets from Michelle Bondy Photography.

-Justine

Love.

2012-01-16T01:05:00.000-08:00

-Justine

Summer...

2012-01-16T00:10:00.000-08:00

...I miss you. A lot.

-Justine

Maeve - One Year! {Snohomish Baby Photographer}

2012-01-13T23:08:00.000-08:00

Miss Maeve is one! It's been such a great year photographing M and her awesome parents, even though this last session was a little tough. :)

Thanks so much, guys!

-Justine

Anna - 6 Months! {Lake Stevens Baby Photographer}

2012-01-13T17:44:00.000-08:00

I just love her! SO MUCH!

-Justine

Miss Norah - Six Months Old. {Seattle Baby Photographer}

2012-01-12T01:11:00.000-08:00

A full six months have gone by since this! Seriously?!

This IS one of the cutest little girls I've ever photographed - hands down!

-Justine

A bunch of cute... {Everett Family Photographer}

2012-01-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

I love these three (four) kids to bits. They are my cousin's kiddos, but I called them my niece and nephews. :)

We shot these in mid-December, right around dusk.

-Justine

Oliver - 6 Months Old. {Seattle Baby Photographer}

2012-01-11T00:39:00.000-08:00

Six months old, already!

Here Mr. O is at just six days!

-Justine

Ryan - 4 Months Old. {Everett Baby Photographer}

2012-01-06T18:22:00.000-08:00

I just love this little guy. And, his awesome family, too.

-Justine

Baby Hadley - 16 Days New. {Kirkland Newborn Photographer}

2012-01-05T01:40:00.000-08:00

My first session of 2012 brought me little miss Hadley! No better way to start a new year than with a new baby!

Hadley completes this adorable family, and what a perfect addition she is.

-Justine

The G Family + Three. {Everett Family Photographer}

2012-01-03T03:13:00.000-08:00

I took *almost* all of December off and let me tell you...the break was amazing! It was, however, awesome to get back behind the camera late last week for my very last session of 2011. This family has been so faithful to me over the last couple years and it only seems right that we ended the year together.

Here is the G family, plus a few extra special people. Enjoy!

-Justine

Baby Ronan - 11 Days New {Everett Based Newborn Photographer}

2011-12-12T15:57:00.000-08:00

This may be my favorite newborn session of all time - I seriously love all of these images.

Baby Ronan was a long awaited little guy, and what an amazing baby he is. He comes into such a fun, loving family. Congratulations, guys! :)

See their maternity session here!

And, a funny one:

-Justine

2011 Holiday Mini Session - Round Two!

2011-12-09T18:21:00.000-08:00

Again, have I mentioned how much I love my clients?

I booked two full days of minis in about a 48 hour period this year - amazing.

Thank you, everyone!

-Justine

Miss L - One Year! {Lynnwood Child Photographer}

2011-12-07T14:58:00.000-08:00

This little darling just had her first birthday and she keeps getting cuter and cuter.

See her here as a newborn!
(She also has a couple images on my blog roll!)

-Justine

The N Family! {Kirkland Area Photographer}

2011-12-05T19:29:00.000-08:00

They've added another baby since their portraits last year and he is totally adorable!

Thanks for another great session, guys!

-Justine

Baby A - 14 Days New {Everett Newborn Photographer}

2011-12-05T17:12:00.000-08:00

Miss A and her cousins.

I really love these images!

-Justine

2011 Holiday Mini Session - Round One!

2011-12-02T20:21:00.000-08:00

Have I ever mentioned how much I love my clients?! A lot!!

Thank you everyone for such an awesome day! Round two is tomorrow! :)

-Justine

The S Family! {Bothell Family Photographer}

2011-12-01T10:30:00.000-08:00

My last fall looking session of the year....

Bothell Landing still looks so gorgeous!

-Justine

Baby Nolan - 9 Days New {Lynnwood Newborn Photographer}

2011-11-25T10:31:00.000-08:00

Adorable. Content. Loved.

-Justine

Henry! {Woodinville Child Photographer}

2011-11-24T13:33:00.000-08:00

One of the most well behaved little boy I've ever met. :)

It was treat working with you guys! Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving! Let's spend the day remembering how truly blessed we all are!

-Justine

The J Family - OpLove {USS Ford, Everett}

2011-11-21T20:50:00.000-08:00

Six months away from each other, but now together again.

It was an honor to be asked to photograph such an important event in this family's history. Thank you so much for your sacrifice!

-Justine

Baby L - 3 Days New! {Bothell Newborn Photographer}

2011-11-18T09:51:00.000-08:00

Sigh....she's adorable!

I'm in love with all of these! :)

-Justine

Baby J - 9 Months! {Seattle Child Photographer}

2011-11-17T19:06:00.000-08:00

I adore shooting at Pike Place...

-Justine

Jack - One Year Old! {Edmonds Baby Photographer}

2011-11-16T17:51:00.000-08:00

I really, really can't believe it!

This kiddo is SO cute and was a total hoot on Sunday. :)

-Justine

Baby J - Six Months! {Woodinvile Baby Photographer}

2011-11-16T16:44:00.000-08:00

Getting so big, so quick!

Click here to see J at three months! He's already changed SO much!

-Justine

Brianna + Chad - 11/12/11

2011-11-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

My cousin, Brianna and her fiance Chad (finally!) got married on Saturday. The rain changed a lot of our portrait plans, but I think these are gorgeous, just the same.

Congrats, guys! Now, time for babies! ;)

These make me laugh...

AND, because it's funny...Brianna and I in 2000:

-Justine

Ryder - One Year! {Redmond Area Photorapher}

2011-11-11T14:59:00.000-08:00

I hadn't shot at Marymoor Park in ages and I'm so glad to be back. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

-Justine

The B Family! {Marysville Area Photographer}

2011-11-11T11:07:00.000-08:00

Sibling love makes me SO happy and these two were an absolute dream to photograph! Perfect weather and location so such a fun, relaxed family.

Thank you, guys!

-Justine

Rain, Rain...{Woodinville Area Photographer}

2011-11-10T13:54:00.000-08:00

Rain changed our first plan, but I think these ended up being super cute and VERY holiday-ish, which is exactly was mom wanted. Adorable kiddos...

-Justine

Double The Cute! {Family and Child Photographer}

2011-11-09T13:43:00.000-08:00

Totally adorable, huh? :)

This family was SUPER fun to photograph...I love my job!

-Justine

Mr. J - One Year Old {Bellevue Family Photographer}

2011-11-08T20:13:00.000-08:00

Fall sessions...love, love, love this time of year!

Enjoy!

-Justine

Miss B - Six Months Old {Seattle Baby Photographer}

2011-11-07T19:33:00.000-08:00

Sunday brought me some of the most gorgeous fall weather yet...I could have photographed this sweet girl all day!

-Justine

The C Family! {Everett Family Photographer}

2011-11-07T09:34:00.000-08:00

I hadn't shot at this location in well over a year and forgot how much I love all the awesome texture.

Thank you, C family! Enjoy this little preview! :)

-Justine

Leo - One Year Old. {Bothell Family Photographer}

2011-11-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

This is probably one of the nicest, most darling families I've ever met. Smiley boys and awesome fall colors! Love it!

-Justine

The J Family! {Kirkland Area Photographer}

2011-11-02T19:46:00.000-07:00

Evening sessions this time of year make me so happy! The sun going down and peaking through the trees is just amazing. Love!

Enjoy!

-Justine

The H Family/Caitlin Class of 2012 {Everett Area Photographer}

2011-11-02T17:41:00.000-07:00

-Justine

The J Family! {Mill Creek Family Photographer}

2011-11-02T03:00:00.000-07:00

The light...oh the wonderful light! Happy Birthday, Henry!

Stay tuned for some homecoming photos of Dad very soon! He is currently deployed and set to return in just a couple weeks. VERY exciting! :)

-Justine

The F Family! {Seattle Family Photographer}

2011-11-01T14:27:00.000-07:00

After the forecast showing showers all week, I was surprised with the most perfect fall day on Saturday. Gorgeous light and beautiful people!

Enjoy!

-Justine

Baby Ben - 9 Days New! {Seattle Newborn Photographer}

2011-10-31T02:19:00.000-07:00

Ben comes to into an amazing family with three older siblings that just adore him. He was a perfect angel for his newborn session...adorable!

Thanks for having me back, guys! I love working with your family! :)

-Justine

Baby Ellie! {Everett Newborn Photographer}

2011-10-28T16:30:00.000-07:00

Sweet little girl. :)

-Justine

Maeve - 18 Months! {Seattle Child Photographer}

2011-10-27T17:10:00.000-07:00

I have been photographing this darling since she was a newborn and I really cannot wrap my mind around her being 18 months old. Time...it's playing games with my mind.

-Justine

Walter! {Bellevue Family Photographer}

2011-10-27T00:57:00.000-07:00

The cutest. Really.

I'm in love with this session! :)

-Justine

B Is One! {Woodinville Family Photorapher}

2011-10-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

The trees! The light! The family! Perfection in a nutshell.

Love, love, love these!

-Justine

Miss L - One Year Old {Seattle Child Photographer}

2011-10-25T17:09:00.000-07:00

All week we worried about rain and for that one hour, it was perfect. I'm SO glad it worked out the way it did....love these!

-Justine

Carson - Six Months! {Woodinville Family Photographer}

2011-10-25T01:22:00.000-07:00

This little guy has the cutest, brown, sparkly eyes ever. :)

See him here at three months old!

-Justine

Fall Minis 2011!

2011-10-20T12:40:00.000-07:00

It didn't rain...woohoo!!

Thank you to all my wonderful clients for making it a great event! It was totally packed at the fields, but worth it! :)

-Justine

Jack - 3 Years Old! {Everett Child Photographer}

2011-10-19T21:51:00.000-07:00

A year has gone by in a flash...it's crazy! Jack looks like such a little boy now!

Here he is last year!

-Justine

The S Kids! {Bothell Area Child Photographer}

2011-10-19T11:35:00.000-07:00

Some of my favorite kiddos to photograph! :)

Happy Birthday, Sophia!!

-Justine

The Walker Family! {Woodinville Family Photographer}

2011-10-18T18:24:00.000-07:00

This family totally rocks...like, a lot.

Cute kids and awesome parents - doesn't get much better!

-Justine

Generations...{Seattle Area Family Photographer}

2011-10-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

Do this type of session at least once in your life...it's a must!

Happy Fall, everyone!

-Justine

Sam! {Everett Child Photographer}

2011-10-17T01:31:00.000-07:00

Fall is upon us and this shoot proved it to me...even if I'm still in the summer mindset.

Adorable kiddo, much? I love my clients! :)

-Justine

JSP 2011 Holiday Cards!

2011-10-06T03:29:00.000-07:00

To order, please e-mail me at jsheltonphotography@gmail.com. Orders must be placed by December 10th to insure delivery before the Holidays.

Thank you!
-Justine

The K Family! {Seattle Family Photographer}

2011-10-06T01:03:00.000-07:00

The family flew all the way from Hawaii just for a session...annnnnd to visit some family! :)

I'm so glad we had some decent weather for your session, guys! I really love how they turned out.

-Justine

Beyond Gorgeous...{Seattle Maternity Photographer}

2011-10-05T19:32:00.000-07:00

I can't even handle the amount of love and light between these two. I love every.single.image we took. I can't wait to meet their little man in December!

-Justine

Baby Anna - 3 Months! {Lake Stevens Family Photograher}

2011-10-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

I just love these guys.

See Anna's newborn photos here!

-Justine

The O Family! {Kenmore Area Photographer}

2011-10-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

This awesome family was fabulous to work with! Adorable kiddos, huh??

-Justine

Madeline is ONE! {Seattle Baby Photographer}

2011-10-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

She's one and beyond adorable!

It's been such an amazing year photographing this adorable girl. From newborn to one year, every three months. I'm going to miss seeing her so often!

See her nine month photos here!

-Justine

Lovely...{Everett Family Photographer}

2011-10-04T16:54:00.000-07:00

A fabulous shoot with some of my favorite people...it really doesn't get much better than this. :)

I love my job!

-Justine

The C Family! {Everett Family & Senior Photographer}

2011-10-03T15:51:00.000-07:00

I met up with these guys last week for a family/senior session combo. Downtown Everett has some of the coolest texture and alleys...I love shooting there! :)

Enjoy!

-Justine

Best Of Western Washington!!

2011-09-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

Please, please take a moment to vote for us in The Best Of Western Washington contest! Just click the badge below.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

-Justine

The K Family! {Seattle Family Photographer}

2011-09-19T09:40:00.000-07:00

Fun, relaxed, and (mostly) rain free - couldn't ask for much more!

Thank you, K family! You guys were a blast! :)

-Justine

Photo Of The Month - August 2011

2011-09-19T03:15:00.000-07:00

August Photo of the Month choices are up! It wasn't easy (never is!), but I think these three are just perfect. :)

For more information about Photo of the Month click here.

To see all previous selections click here!

-Justine

Brooklyn - Four Years Old {Seattle Child Photographer}

2011-09-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

Miss B is back! This girl was cracking me up ALL session! :)

Her reaction to the gum wall...ha!

-Justine

The P Family! {Bothell Area Family Photographer}

2011-09-18T20:06:00.000-07:00

I've known this family (well, the momma, anyway!) a really, really long time. We grew up going to the same church AND I just recently photographed her brother's wedding. :)

Enjoy, guys!

-Justine

Ryan and Jake...{Everett Family Photographer}

2011-09-18T12:39:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite, favorite families welcomed a new baby a few weeks ago and he couldn't be more adorable. Chubby, squishy, new baby smell...sigh.
Ryan's older brother, Jake is just a month older than my daughter and it's funny to think about how Jill and I would compare pregnancies. This time, not so much. I'm starting to feel outnumbered with the amount of friends who have second kiddos while we have no plans for another, yet. Hmmmm....:)

-Justine

Ryder - Six Months Old. {Edmonds Family Photographer}

2011-09-17T17:25:00.000-07:00

Smiles for days, this sweet little guy gave me. :)

-Justine

ParentMap Finalist!

2011-09-17T16:46:00.000-07:00

And, my write up in ParentMap Magazine.

www.parentmap.com

-Justine

The C Family {Everett Family Photographer}

2011-09-16T22:49:00.000-07:00

These guys were totally cracking me up at our session on Monday. I LOVE sessions like that! :)

-Justine

The D Family...{Woodinville Family Photographer}

2011-09-16T01:44:00.000-07:00

It was super, super hot on Sunday for this session, but it was well worth it!

I hope you love your little preview, guys! :)

-Justine

Beachy...{Seattle Family Photographer}

2011-09-15T11:05:00.000-07:00

I'm totally loving that the weather is still nice enough for beach shoots...

Enjoy!

-Justine

Beyond Cute...{Everett Family Photographer}

2011-09-14T22:14:00.000-07:00

I met up with these two cuties pies on Saturday...so.adorable!!

Thank you, guys!

-Justine

Family! {Edmonds Family Photographer}

2011-09-14T11:41:00.000-07:00

A couple cute cousins! This makes me smile - my daughter and her cousin had photos done similar to this right around the same age.

Enjoy!!

-Justine

I can't even handle...

2011-09-13T16:30:00.000-07:00

...this amount of awesome. Like, really? This location is AMAZING!!

The people in the photos aren't bad either. ;)

-Justine

Adorable! {Woodinville Family Photographer}

2011-09-12T15:20:00.000-07:00

This little guy (and family) are so adorable I can hardly stand it! And the tie...aaawwww!! :)

-Justine

Evening Light...(Everett Family Photographer}

2011-09-11T23:16:00.000-07:00

6 p.m. at the beach, with some awesome people. Doesn't get much better than this...

-Justine

Miss Lila - Three Months Old! {Bothell Family Photographer}

2011-09-08T16:45:00.000-07:00

How adorable is this little one?! She has the most beautiful eyes...sigh...

Thanks for such a great session, guys! I hope you love your little sneak! :)

The very first photo of the day:

-Justine

Gorgeous Light...{Juanita Family Photographer}

2011-09-05T00:02:00.000-07:00

...seriously...evening, late summer light?? I can't even handle it!

-Justine

The H Kids! {Woodinville Child Photographer}

2011-09-04T00:44:00.000-07:00

What a year does for kiddos...they have changed a lot!

This session reminds me so much of fall - which I'm totally not ready for! Summer...please...stay...forever...

Enjoy!

-Justine

Brendan is ONE! {Bothell Baby Photographer}

2011-08-30T16:26:00.000-07:00

One year old and an absolute cutie.

Don't you want to take him home? I do! :)

-Justine

James - Six Months! {Seattle Baby Photographer}

2011-08-26T16:45:00.000-07:00

James might have one of the most adorable smiles I've ever seen. And, I get the pleasure of photographing him at nine and twelve months, too! :)

-Justine

Payton Turns Four!

2011-08-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Payton!!

-Justine

A + B {Seattle Maternity Photographer}

2011-08-24T14:18:00.000-07:00

Not only are these two totally gorgeous, they're also completely hilarious. I spent the entire session laughing with them. I can't wait to meet their baby girl in a couple months!

-Justine

Craig and Brittany 8-13-11 {Wedding Photographer}

2011-08-23T21:54:00.000-07:00

HUGE congrats to my cousin, Craig, and his awesome new wife, Brittany! Your day was amazing and I am honored that you asked me to capture it for you.

Love you both!

You can see their engagement photos here!

{In order as shot}

-Justine

Baby J - 3 Months! {Everett Baby Photographer}

2011-08-22T20:53:00.000-07:00

Three months old and cute as a button! I can't wait to photograph this adorable dude over the next year. Such an easy going, happy little guy!

See J's newborn photos here!

-Justine

Baby J - 5 Days New {Everett Newborn Photographer}

2011-08-22T11:16:00.000-07:00

This has to be one of the nicest, most welcoming families I've ever had the pleasure to work with. It was like hanging out with friends for a few hours - love that! :)

I hope you love this little sneak, guys!! :)

-Justine

Miss J - 18 Months! {Everett Family Photographer}

2011-08-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

The weather was beautiful and absolute perfection for this little gal's 18-month photos. Adorable doesn't even cut it! :)

-Justine

The Light...{Everett Maternity Photographer}

2011-08-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

The third time's the charm! Rain and a wedding forced us to reschedule twice, but this session ended up being just perfect. The light is amazing...

Stay tuned for newborn photography this November! :)

-Justine

The P Family {Woodinville Family Photographer}

2011-08-17T20:04:00.000-07:00

This family lives on some AWESOME property and I was lucky enough to shoot there last week. Great people and a fantastic shoot! :)

-Justine