It's 2011!! My New Years Resolutions!

WOW~ It's here! *2011*





I thought I would Quickly Post about what is to COME! I have a few Business related New Years Resolutions as well.

1. I will be investing in a new camera! I can't WAIT! Canon 5D Mk II. This not only means WAY better quality but also an opportunity for me to grow even more. It also means I will finally have a BACK UP Camera! Ya. I can't believe I've gone this long. Not smart I tell ya ;)

2. I will be BLOGGING more! I want YOU to get to know ME :) I figure this is a great outlet. I am no writer, that's for sure, but I can't wait to see this part of myself grow too!

3. Project 52 :: I want to take 1 Photo Every week. Still working on which day of the week. But these photos can't just be a quick snap shot. The goal is to learn more about my camera gear and to feel more comfortable in any situation. Each Photo will be Blogged and open for Comments/Review!
4. For all my AMAZING Wedding Clients. You now have the option of a PHOTO-BOOTH! Yup. You heard me! before I leave for the night I will do a 45 minute Photo-booth that your guests can come and have some fun and memorable photos taken. These can be used for a Guest book, Thank you cards, scrapbook! And many many other fun ideas! This is starting at an introductory price to add on to any wedding. Ask me for more info!

5. I want to keep growing and learning. I am so blessed and thankful for the opportunity to do what I love so much! My goal is just to keep LOVING it, LEARNING, and having FUN.

A wonderful photo from my New Years Eve Wedding.. I am LOVING details!

My Favs of 2010 :: Thanks to my Amazing Clients.

First of all, a huge THANK YOU goes out to all my amazing and easy going clients. I can't tell you how amazing this year has been. I feel like I've successfully attracted the types of clients I want to work with. "Fun", "Relaxed", & "Fresh" :D

IT WAS SOOOO Hard to pick and I know that I missed ALOT!

Looking back all the years work I am so proud to see a change and a growth in my work! 2011 is going to AWESOME! I can't wait to work with all of my new and repeat clients this coming year! Something i was so excited to look back at this year was some clients who i photographed their engagement, wedding, Maternity and Newborn sessions. What a joy it is for me to watch a family grow, its a real honor.

I look forward to surprising you with improved work and some exciting new ideas for 2011. Thank you all for being such amazing support as I follow my dream, and grow as a Photographer as well as a person. (Age really does bring more wisdom ;)

I have one more Wedding for 2010, December 31st. I am so excited to see how it all unfolds. A beautiful couple and a gorgeous venue!

Enjoy the Recap of those who stepped in front of my camera :)

Jodie~
xxoo

Stephanie :: Maternity - Penticton Photographer

Take a look at this gorgeous Mama!

Steph was awesome! It was a beautiful snowy and COLD day yesterday! But in order to get the shots we wanted she toughed it out! And it was very much worth it!! A beauty couple locations too!
I absolutely love the beauty of a belly. The unborn child inside and capturing the mama that is carrying him/her. In this case there is a beautiful little miss inside! We can't wait for her Arrival in January~
Thank you so much for having me be part of documenting Baby #4. Yup can you guys believe it! How amazing does she look!?!

ENJOY

Jodie~
xxoo

CANS FOR COMMENTS :: Last Post!!! Help me get to 100

Hello Everyone!

This past week I have been tending to my very sick little boy, Tyson. He's almost 5 and this is his first time with the Flu! Its on day 4 now and we FINALLY got some medication! I hope it all ends soon! Tomorrow we plan to ride the KVR Christmas Train! I can't wait!!

I was really hoping that this *Cans for Comments* would be a success and so far it really is! Thank you to everyone that has participated and helped spread the word! I wanted you to get to know me a bit better and get used to checking my blog as I really plan to post more often in the new year! (a New Years resolution even!)

So really I just wanted to share once again how IMPORTANT it is to support our community. There is such a GREAT need here and I wanted to help! This is where you come in. Please leave a comment here. Comment on any/all past blog posts!

Every Comment = 1 Canned Food Item donated to Salvation Army!

....SOoooOOOoo You comment on 5 posts... I will donate 5 Canned items!!

DON'T FORGET :: I am also entering each name that comments into a draw for a FREE GIFT BASKET!!!! Just to say THANK YOU!

ITS SO EASY! I know you guys can do this! Change your status to something like this! ----> @Jodie Lemke-Photographer is donating Canned food to the Salvation Army, Please Help us! All WE have to do is COMMENT! Help her get to 100 Comments! http://jodielemkephotography.blogspot.com/

It means alot all the support that you've all already given! Thank you all for the amazing year! I have been so blessed to work with so many of you amazing people! You continue to inspire me to get better and to work harder!

Check out this super cute book I found from Walmart last Christmas! Its helped me so much!

Here is my QUESTION of the Day!!!

What are YOU doing this holiday Season to Spread Joy, Pass on Hope, and give to those in need?
Share your Story Below!

I Can't wait to see how many Comments we get!!! The DEADLINE IS TODAY @ MIDNIGHT!

Thanks so much All

Jodie
xxoo

Watch Me Grow :: Document your Baby's 1st year!

WATCH ME GROW :: A great way to document your babies 1st year!
PLUS you can add on a Maternity session & upgrade to a Smash cake session!!! This is an AWESOME Deal!
If you want more info on this message me!


My last Blog Post will be tomorrow for the *Cans For Comments*! Please help pass my name along! I would LOVE to get to 100 Cans! we still need alot of comments! Check out more info about it HERE. For every comment, I will donate 1 Can to the Salvation Army! Comment on as MANY posts as you like! THANKS ALL!

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Tree of Hope :: Kelowna's Women Shelter

This year the Tree of Hope's charity is Kelowna Women's Shelter. I drove by this evening and was in awe of this beautiful tree. Every year it takes my breath away & inspires me to give of myself. Please check their website out and make a donation anything will help. What a great cause!

I challenge you this holiday season to find ways to GIVE.

Don't forget to comment on this blog to support the *Cans for Comments* Thanks all

Blessings :)

Jodie
xxoo

Advent Calendars

My son Tyson was thrilled when I showed him his advent calendar this year! We've discovered the very cool LEGO Advent Calendar! This is the first year he's been interested in Lego. Every day you get a new little lego toy. A snowman. a Piano. a figure. a skateboard & ramp. very cool! Anyways, we spent 2 dayas at Apex mountain resort this past weekend (which for us is Sunday/monday) Tyson was so upset we forgot the calendare at home! Every morning he gets so excited. "Mom today is December six!!" lol Ya so this was not good.. bad mommy for leaving it behind!! I had hoped that the Tobogganing and hot chocolate would help him to forget... but nothing did ! haha. Once we got home though he was thrilled to get to open TWO doors at once! ha. SEE... I knew what i was doing! ;)

Oh another note. I was blessed to photograph a cute little family while I was up at Apex! These two little men as super adorable!! Enjoy a few little teasers! I hope you all are enjoying you holiday season! Remember that every comment I will donate a canned food item to the Salvation Army!! More info on *Cans for Comments* click HERE.

25 Days of Christmas.

Hello All.
I am excited to be blogging more often! I vowed to myself this year that I would *TRY* to blog more so that you could get to know me on a more personal base. I am honestly no good at writing(or spelling! I'm sure you've noticed!). I find myself struggling to make these long enough, so I've decided that I will be a short blogger :D I am also hoping that more of you will keep stopping back and leaving feed back, encourage me along the way!

So for the month of December I've decided our family will be doing "The 25 days of christmas" The whole idea for me is to find ways to bless others around us where it's those who are in great need or those in our neighborhood or church or school or work. Where ever! Also I want to find things to do that are special with my boys. (Tyson will be 5 in January & Lucas is 1.5 years old) I am so busy the rest of the year that I want to make them a priority this month! This means working less. ;) (Sorry all, I will be back in the swing of things for January. I felt this was super important to do for the family.)

SO here are a few ideas I have!

• 1. Make a christmas card for a special family member.
• 2. visit the Live Nativity at in Kelowna.
• 3. make paper snowflakes
• 4. Bake a pie for someone in our church.
• 5. Deliver flowers to an unsuspecting person.
• 6. Make Apple Cider for the postman.
• 7. Go for a family walk in the snow and then make snow angels.
• 8. Go skating at Apex mountain and have Hot Cocoa!

But I would SOOOO love for you to give me other ideas! Do you know any great needs in Penticton area? Do you have any ideas for me!?

Leave me a little note! Remember that all comments go towards 'Cans for Comments'. I am going to donate 1 canned food for every comment! If you are new to this check out my post from yesterday HERE.

Ignore the quality of photos i know they aren't super but I try to just be a mom and not always a photographer!
Here are a few posts from the last two days.
*Making Cookies for our neighbors.
*Going up the mountain and tobogganing (hot chocolate too!) Notice our cute Reindeer :P


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