Something I've been working on

These days my thoughts have been utterly consumed by the possibilities of this gorgeous new studio space I'm currently sharing with another photographer. I've always felt like boudoir photography was where my business would eventually wind up, and this new space is turning dreams into reality. I am absolutely addicted to the loveliness that is boudoir - every part of it is fulfilling and fun for me. Boudoir photography isn't for every photographer, but ever since my very first session I've know that it's for me. 

I hesitate to say too much off the get-go, because so many things are still in the planning stages - like new branding, a separate website for boudoir, and of course marketing to a whole new set of people. But I am excited. So, so excited. It's nice to feel like where you're meant to be. I'll keep you posted as things progress! 

Here's a little peek at what's to come, as well as a special I'm currently running. If you're in Austin, I would love to have you in the studio! 

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Some recent work + the last Friday Features ever

I'm so pleased to say that j. noel photography has been booming this season, as you know from my less frequent posting and more frequent admissions of chronic "busy-ness." I've had 17 shoots in just a little over a month, and more coming throughout December! Despite a bit of chaos in my Home life (or should I say Lack of a Home life? Still haven't closed on the dad-gum house!), I honestly feel more professionally and creatively fulfilled than ever. However, as I wrap up December and head into the new year, I plan to do things very differently in both my business and this blog. More on that later. :) 

For now, here's a few samples from some recent photo sessions, as well as what I'm thinking will probably be the last Friday Features to ever grace this blog. Like I said, big changes coming!

HAPPY FRIDAY...

and PS - if you'd like to follow my work on the j. noel photography Facebook page, I'd love to see you there! It's the best place to keep up with me lately! :)

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Check out these beautiful ladies - like I said, the last ever Friday Features... :)

Hello SOML friends!  I�m Ashton and I play blog over at Landing On Love, where I share a little bit of everything from new recipes, fun style, do it your-self projects, and current happenings.  I was raised as a Texas girl and couldn't think of a better place than Austin to settle down with my man friend/husband Tanner after we said �I Do�. I love great fashion and beauty finds that make life stylish and sparkly, but when my heels come off cowboy boots are next in line.  I�ve grown up hunting and fishing and still love a weekend at the ranch when the city gets a little too loud! Cooking is something I attempt daily, mainly because I have a sweet tooth problem,  but I must never get all the butter off my hands due to the amount of oopsies I have. I�m loving the community of friends LOL (Landing on Love; not to be confused with laughing out loudJ) has become, and would enjoy adding a few more to the group, so come over and say hello! 

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Hi there! My name is Kym and I blog over at Travel Babbles. I was born and raised in Massachusetts, and I currently live in Denver, Colorado with my husband TJ and our tubby English Bulldog, Brutus. You can learn more about all of us here. I started blogging back in 2010 when we moved to Germany for the first time, and since then I've documented our travels between Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Texas, and a second stop in Germany. Travel Babbles is my creative outlet, my diary, my recipe book, my photo album, and my travel journal. It's a collection of my favorite things, pieces of my heart, our hockey life, our loss, what inspires me, and the many things that make me smile. I hope that you'll stop by Travel Babbles to say hi, and that you'll enjoy my little space on the interwebs as much as I do. 

Let's connect on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, too - I look forward to chatting soon! xo

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Hi there! I'm Nicole, the lady behind Treasure Tromp, a blog about discovering life's little treasures one adventure at a time. I've been living and working in Cape Town, South Africa for the last 6 months but am about to make my move back to the great state of California with my fianc�. When I'm not working on my PhD program, teaching, or working on my research, I like to hike and camp, obsess over hedgehogs, and make a mess in the kitchen. On my blog you can read about my recent travels, learn some organization tips (and blogging tips!), and share in my love of wine. And don't forget to stop by on Thursdays for my Treat Yo Self link-up. In the meantime, you can read more about me, as well as check out some of my most popular posts. Can't wait to meet you!  

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A few recent favorites

Hey hey, happy Friday! Today I thought I'd share a handful of my favorite photos from recent sessions. Maybe I'll do this once a month-ish...? These images sure do impact the "story of my life" at the moment. ;) Visit the j. noel photography website, blog, or Facebook page to see more, if you so desire! Happy Friday!

Please take a moment to check out today's featured SOML sponsors, as well! Some really fantastic bloggers here today....

Hello there, I'm Katie! I blog over at Hope Engaged. A few years ago, my handsome husband Kevin and I began to ask ourselves if our marriage was making the world a lovelier place. This led us to move into an immigrant neighborhood in our native Orange County and open our home and hearts to the families there. It changed our lives. This past year, we were asked to move to Nepal to work at an aftercare home for girls rescued out of sex trafficking. It was an incredible experience to serve together with my best friend (a few thoughts on marriage here), and was equally amazing to watch God use my husband to redeem the view of men for the girls in the home! We just recently got back! Kev and I love to travel and have lived/backpacked/visited friends in almost 40 countries. A few recent travel posts from Thailand can be found here.  I also host aphoto-shoot link-up on the 15th of each month which I'd love to invite you to join! Mostly, I'm just a girl that loves Jesus, people, and a good adventure (like the time we almost died)! Excited to meet you! 

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Hello dear friends. Like Ordinary Life is the lifestyle blog of me, Tina, believer in ordinary miracles and cat whisperer extraordinaire (I like dogs, too, promise). I am a first time wife, pr professional and social media guru by day, former pre-k teacher, curator of ordinary moments (here's a recent good one), and an okay friend. Though, I hope you can see past that because I love making new friends. Anyway, I'd love for you to visit and say hello. I blog about my rather ordinary adventures with my husband, my nail polish obsession, oh, and Christmas. I'm a Christmas freak so stick around because that's going to be happening sooner than we realize, isn't it? So, anyway, while I plug away at life over here in the DC area (I work in Alexandria, commute through DC, and live in Annapolis- yikes), I'd love to "meet" you online. Come say hello. :)

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The last from Mexico

This will be the last post on our trip, so after today we're back to our regularly scheduled (boring) programming. :) 

Mexico already feels so far away now... hard to believe we were just there less than a week ago. Today I'm sharing photos from our second to last day, when I had the pleasure of accompanying the group on their tour of a magnificent seaside ranch. We admired the flora and fauna (lots and lots of cactuses!), rode camels on the beach, and were provided the most authentic and delicious Mexican meal I've ever eaten. 

 This cactus is 300 years old!

Thank you for your hospitality, Mexico, and for being so breathtakingly beautiful...

Mexico Part 1 here

Mexico Part 2 here

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More from Mexico

One of my jobs in Mexico was to go on a couple outings with the group I was working for, and basically just do what I always do anyway (snap a zillion pictures), except this time I was "working" and therefore had full acceptance and permission to be the freak with the camera adhered to her face. It was fantastic.

On this particular outing we went three places: 1) to a blown glass factory, 2) to a delicious lunch, and 3) on a glass bottom boat tour to the Arch of Los Cabos, which was truly a breath-taking ride. Then I even got to walk around a bit and bought a beautiful Mexican blanket that I tried to barter for but failed miserably since I made the rookie mistake of showing my extreme interest in the blanket before offering up a price. Stupid move, Jenni, stupid move. Here's a few photos for your purusing pleasure...

This was the BEST sorbet I have ever had in my life! From left to right: lemon mint, orange, and blueberry. So refreshing and unbelievably yummy!

Now, for our boat tour to the Arch...

The Arch of Los Cabos is at the very tip of the Baha California peninsula, where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean join. The joining of these two oceans causes strong undercurrents and large waves, and the closer we got to the Arch, the more the boat rocked and the larger the waves became. I already have a little bit of a "thing" about waves (I am petrified of them), so while I was trying to be a good photographer and take ample photos, the sea sickness and general wave-terror was starting to get to me, and I was absolutely feeling pretty green. But I'm happy to say I didn't up-chuck, not even once.

Look closely at this next photo - those are sea lions sun bathing! :)

An old resurrected pirate ship...

And a few from around town...

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