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Ever find yourself saying the same thing over & over again? Have you ever calculated your time responding

12 Email Responses for Photographers

This Welcome Guide just screams high end presentation. Woo your couples who are inquiring 

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An itinerary from the ocean & islands of Phuket to the city & forests of Chiang Mai. 

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An Event Space sets the stage. It's where all your guests come to celebrate, is the vibe and aesthetics, the smells and the whole experience. 

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An itinerary from the ocean & islands of Phuket to the city & forests of Chiang Mai. 

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Hello there!
I'm a Photographer, Business Educator, Photo & Template Shop, Podcaster, sustainability guru, foster and adoptive mama, multiple hat wearing entrepreneur. My love language is hugs and my tank is filled by serving others. You can find me world travelin', renovating a vintage trailer/house or doing something adventurous with my two boys and three fur babies. 

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This One Southwest Hack Saves You Money Every Time You Fly

If you’re an obsessive loyal Southwest flyer like me (thank you Southwest for being so awesome), you’ve probably loved their no-nonsense perks, especially the two free checked bags. But starting May 28, 2025, that perk is taking a hit: Southwest will now only offer one free checked bag, and only for A-List members so that […]

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Travel

The Crandall’s

An impromptu family fall session at Burr Oak Woods park.

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Children, Family

The Johnson Family

Last fall, I set up mini sessions at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs, Missouri. Little did we know it would be shooting season, so they had the entire woods blocked off to the public. So instead of the woods, we made the park across the street work and I must say, I’m quite impressed […]

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Children, Family

Graphic for Season 1, Episode 003 of the Dream Doers Podcast. Just Start.. Start Late, Start Over, Start with Nothing!

Just Start.. Start Late, Start Over, Start with Nothing!

Embracing Change. Pivoting is power with Sarah Brown.

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Podcast

Graphic for Season 1, Episode 002 of the Dream Doers Podcast. Defining Dreams & Successes - Your way!

Defining Dreams & Success, Your Way. 

Season 1, Episode 002: Defining Dreams & Success, Your Way.  🎧 Hit subscribe and let’s be Dream Doers together! 🎤 Ready to give yourself permission to live your own dreams and not others? Hit play now to listen in. ✨  Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast 🌈 Follow Jana with the Dream Doers Podcast […]

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Podcast

Graphic for Season 1, Episode 001 of the Dream Doers Podcast. My Story! Why a Podcast?

My Story! Why a Podcast?

The Dream Doers podcast launch party and listen in on the first episode: My Story! Why a Podcast?

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Dream Doers Podcast

Dream Doers Podcast Launching April 2025

I will be adding a PODCAST under the umbrella of my Jana Marie brand called Dream Doers Podcast.

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Podcast

My Southwest Obsession: How I Hacked Flying Free with a Friend for 2 Years!

How to hack Southwest Airlines point systems and travel free

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Business, Travel

Renkoski Family, Boulder Co

Boulder Colorado family lifestyle session atop the rocks with mountain views.

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

Kayla & Reese

A winter Christmas wedding at Avent Orangery

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Weddings

The Spiking Family

Lifestyle family photo session at the beach house

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Children, Family, Lifestyle

The Merrimans

The Merriman family taking advantage of the last of the beautiful fall trees changing before the holidays.

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Children, Family

The Cravens New Home

Family, New Home Portraits, KC Lifestyle, Kansas City Family Photographer,

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Children, Family

The Cook Family

A warm family fall portrait session nestled in the woods at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs, Missouri.

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Children, Family

The Kephart Family

Fall portraits of Molly and Brad’s family at the Liberty Memorial World War I Museum in October makes for the perfect backdrop.

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Children, Family