Season's Greetings

Trick or Treat! - Toledo Pet Photography

These little ones are gearing up for some Halloween fun. They were perfect little models at my recent pet portrait sessions at Toledo Pet Farm.

 

 

 

Foster Dog Cricket - Toledo Pet Photographer

Meet Cricket. She is my new foster dog from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR).

 

Cricket is a 5 1/2 year old Golden Retriever/Lab/Greyhound mix that was surrendered to the rescue because her family fell on hard times. She is a sweet and loving girl. She is well behaved, housebroken, and gets along with other dogs. She is available for adoption through GRRR. For more information on Cricket click here.



Cricket is ready to "hop" right into her forever home.

The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view other adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here.

Tyson - Toledo Pet Photographer

On from my recent session with my sister's dog, Tyson. He is a St. Bernard-Boxer mix and a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Valentine's Day Photography - Toledo Portrait Photographer

Dakota, the foster dog, says, "Now is the perfect time to schedule your Valentine's Day themed photography session!"


Include the kids, pets, or the whole family. Email me at Janelle@LorenzenStudios.com to schedule your appointment today.

Dakota the Foster Dog - Toledo Pet Photographer

This sweet girl is my foster dog, Dakota. She is one of the dogs from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR). Isn't she beautiful? This poor girl has lived outside most of her adult life. At the age of six she was surrendered by her owner because she was going off to college and the family could not care for her. The good news is that after spending a few months in foster care, Dakota is being placed in her forever home today!

There are so many wonderful dogs in the rescue that are still in of need homes. Please visit GRRR's website if you are considering adopting a dog.

Toledo Pet Farm Photographer

I'm excited to share some good news! I recently signed on to be the contract photographer for Toledo Pet Farm! Toledo Pet Farm is a full-service pet facility located on a 4 acre lot, right off of Airport Highway (between Reynolds and Holland Sylvania Rd). Toledo Pet Farm is the largest facility of its kind in the area offering boarding, pet day-care, grooming, photography, training, and a vet clinic.

As the resident photographer for the Toledo Pet Farm, I will be offering customized portrait photography specializing in pets. I have a studio on site where I'll be shooting more traditional portraits or, when the weather permits, I will conduct sessions outside on the 4 acre campus. I'll be offering a number of exciting products and photography services . The photo sessions can include only people, only pets, or both. For more more information on my products and services offered at Toledo Pet Farm click here.

Existing Lorenzen Studios clients please note that this will not change any of the products, prices, or services that I currently offer at Lorenzen Studios. The products and services offered at Toledo Pet Farm are exclusive to that business, and for Toledo Pet Farm customers only. I will continue to offer my customized portrait photography sessions to all Lorenzen Studios clients as I always have, in your home or at the location of your choice.

Cheers,
Janelle

Studio News

This post is to let my clients know that I have moved out of my studio space in downtown Toledo. Although there is a lot of great creative artists that have studio space in the Secor Building the space really wasn't working for me. Since the Lucas County Arena opened downtown parking has become a problem. The location has become rather inconvenient for my clients. So I have moved out of the space.

For now, I am without a proper studio space for my photography. I will continue to offer my services on location and in my clients' homes. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Although this was a hard decision to make, I do feel like I made the right one. Moving out of the space has helped me take stock of my creative activities and have inspired me to start painting and drawing again. I will also continue to concentrate on my fine art photography as always. Please be sure to check back to see my newest work.

~ Janelle ~

'Tis the Secor

I'm excited to announce that Janelle Lorenzen Photography will be participating among the Secor Artists in the 3rd annual 'Tis the Secor holiday event in downtown Toledo. The event will be held on December 4th at 6:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m at The Secor Building at 425 Jefferson Toledo, OH.

For those of you who don't know, my photography studio is located on the 7th floor of The Secor Building. This will be my first time participating in 'Tis the Secor and I'm excited to open my studio and invite you to celebrate the holiday season with me.

This year’s festivities feature an exhibition of artwork from the Secor Artists and the Toledo Sculpture Guild in the Secor Gallery on the first floor, and artwork from the University of Toledo Sculpture Department in the Gallery on Six on the sixth floor. Additionally, the Secor Artists will be opening their studios to the public on the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th floors. Many works of art will be available for purchase.

Live entertainment will be provided through out the evening and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us for an evening of art, music, food, and holiday cheer.

Open Studio Event

This Thursday is the last of the Art Walk events for the year presented by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo. This event is a great opportunity to browse and purchase affordable local art, while getting to know the artists and galleries of the Arts Zone, the Warehouse District, and the surrounding area.

During the event my photography studio in the Secor Building will be open to the public. Stop by and you can view examples of my portrait and fine art photography. You can also roam through the studios of over 20 other artists located on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

Thursday, September 17th 2009

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Janelle Lorenzen Photography Studio

425 Jefferson Avenue (7th floor)

Toledo, Ohio

This event is free and open to the public. Please feel free to bring your friends and family!

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

Denver and Molly - Part 2

A few more shots from my shoot with Denver and Molly.

Be sure to check back soon. I'll be posting some super cute portraits and some info on a few of my fine art displays around town.

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

Molly and Denver - Sneak Peek!

Recently I had the opportunity to photograph my Aunt's two dogs in my studio in downtown Toledo. Molly is a year old black and white Border Collie and Collie mix. Denver is a six week old brown and white purebred Border Collie puppy.

It was a real challenge getting these two looking at the camera together. As difficult as it was, I had so much fun doing this session! Here are a few of the images that I have edited so far.

Check back soon for more photos from this session!

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

P.S. More photos from this session can be viewed on my Flickr account.

Fauxtobooth

So, a couple of weeks ago was my the grand opening of my new studio in downtown Toledo. It was a lot of fun and a ton of friends and family stopped out for the event. Thanks to everyone that could make it out!

And of course a Open Studio Party for a photography studio wouldn't be complete without some photo fun, right? So I set up what I like to refer to as a "Fauxtobooth". See, it is a little station where you can take your own photo with a remote control, much like a photo booth. But it's not a real booth - that is where the "Faux" part comes in. I know, cleaver, right? (I didn't come up with it. It's a term that has been used on the interweb for a while now.)

Anyhoo, I finally have edited the photos and created a little slide show to share the photos. So without further ado, just click here to view the slide show. (Then click "play" in the upper left hand corner.)

Or you can view the photos on flickr here.

And because there have been way too many posts on my blog without a photo here is a photo from the Fauxtobooth of my sweetie, Aaron, and I. (Isn't that great? I managed to say "photo" 3 times in one sentence. Well actually type. And one of the photos was faux. Hahaha. I slay me!)

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

P.S. Be sure to check back often. I'll be posting some photos of my new studio set up.

P.S.S. I love comments. Please leave me one. Or ten. It's up to you. :-)

Open Studio Party!

Get ready to party! Come to this special open house party of the new studio space of Janelle Lorenzen Photography.

Thursday, July 16th 2009

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Secor Artist Studios

425 Jefferson Ave

Toledo, OH

Located on the 7th floor

See examples of my fine art and portrait work. Receive special discounts on future photo sessions and fine art purchases. Bring the kids. There will be snacks, drinks, toys, and photo fun!

This event corresponds with the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo's Third Thursday Art Walk during which the Arts Zone and Warehouse District in downtown Toledo come alive as its galleries and artist studios open to the public. This is a great opportunity to browse and purchase affordable local art, while getting to know the artists and galleries of the Arts Zone, the Warehouse District, and the surrounding area.

Hope to see you there!

~ Janelle ~

New Studio!

Exciting news! I recently signed a lease on a new studio space in downtown Toledo. My 7th floor space is large and urban and on a floor with a number of other artists' studios. Its in an old building on Jefferson that used to be the old Hotel Secor. I've been super busy getting the studio ready for clients, so I don't have any photos to share yet. However, I will be planning an "Open Studio" party when the work is complete. So check back for details.

Here is an image of the old Hotel Secor circa 1910.

Cheers,

~ Janelle ~

Double Trouble

You may remember these little guys from December '07. Boy have they grown. And they are cute as ever. Here are a few of my favorites from our session in the studio.

Penny

My brother recently adopted a puppy and I had the opportunity to take some pics of her in my studio a couple of weeks ago. Meet 6 month old Penny. She is a mixed breed. Most likely a hound/lab mix. She is surprisingly calm for a pup and very food motivated. She made a great model as long as we had some food in our hands. Her little mopey face was so much fun to take photos of. We were giggling the whole time.

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

Characters

This session was a lot of fun. The boys were such characters and I think it certainly shows through in the images. Here are a few of my favorites.

This was a totally unscripted moment. I had asked them to stand back to back, but the younger one wanted to show his affection for his big brother.

The younger boy had such fun with this prop I had laying around that he insisted having his picture taken with it at the end of the session. I love the satisfied expression on his face. LOL.

Fun Couple

This session was such a breeze. The couple was so fun and laid back and their dog is such a cutie. Here are a few of my favorites.

Sweet Little Boy

In October I had the chance to photograph the cutest little boy. He arived at my studio a little sleepy, but after a while he warmed up. Here are a few of my favorites from the session.