Maternity Session

You might remember this adorable family from their previous maternity and newborn sessions with me. It's three years later and they are expecting their second bundle of joy. Here are a few from their recent maternity session.

Grand Re-Opening Sale!

You may have noticed that there have been a lot of exciting changes at LorenzenStudios.com! I have redesigned the site to include all my creative ventures in one place. Now, when you visit LorenzenStudios.com, you will see a number of “studios” to select from.

In the Lorenzen Studios Portrait Photography Studio you will find all new examples of my portrait work including maternity, newborns, kids, families, and pets. You will see that I still provide a personalized custom portrait session in your home, or at your local park, school, or church at the same great price.

As a special Grand Re-Opening Sale now through September 30^th I will be offering half off all portrait session fees! That means you still get the same personalized portrait session experience for only $20 from now through the end of September. In addition, I’m offering a FREE 8x10 print with every $50 print order you place now through the end of September. Be sure to book your session soon, as appointments will be filling up fast.

As always, I reward my existing customers for their referrals to friends and family. Now, when you refer someone who books a portrait session with me you will receive 20% off your next print order! So be sure to let your friends and family know about Lorenzen Studios Portraits, and have them mention your name when they book their session.

Thanks,

Janelle

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Salon des Refuses Exhibit

Great news! This Friday is the opening reception for an exhibit that includes my first finished encaustic painting!

12" x 12" Encaustic Painting, Gnarled Tree by Janelle Lorenzen

The Salon des Refuses Show, a well loved Toledo tradition, is an exhibit for art denied by the Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, an annual show exhibited at the Toledo Museum of Art.

This year, I will have an encaustic painting on display at the Salon des Refuses Show at the Parkwood Gallery. Please come out and see my first painting in a medium that is all new to me! There will be food and drinks, and prizes given by the judges to exhibiting artists at the opening reception this Friday.





The Opening Reception is Friday, Aug. 26th 6-10 pm. The exhibit will be on display from August 29th thru September 23rd. Gallery hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30-4:30 pm. The Parkwood Gallery is located at 1838 Parkwood Ave. Toledo, Ohio.

Portrait Site Back Up

Just a little note to let you know that all the changes are complete at LorenzenStudios.com (for now). The portrait portion of the site is back up.

I'll be sending out a newsletter soon to let everyone know of all the changes that are taking place.

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

Portrait Site Down

I've been working on redesigning my website and I'm very excited about all the changes I'm making to LorenzenStudios.com. Now you will be able to access my portrait photography site, fine art photography site, photography blog, and art blog all from LorenzenStudios.com!

Unfortunately, there are a few kinks that need to be worked out and currently the portrait photography portion of the site is down. But hold tight! All the changes should be complete in the next day or two.

For now you can view my portrait examples here, on the Lorenzen Studios Photography Blog. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me at Janelle@LorenzenStudios.com.

Thanks for your patience!

~ Janelle ~

Busy Bee!

A lot has been going on creatively for me. I've been a busy busy bee!




I have decided to reopen my portrait business after a long hiatus. In addition, I have updated my photography website, LorenzenStudios.com and the Lorenzen Studios Photography Blog. I have updated the look and added new work to the galleries in hopes of attracting new portrait clients.







I've also been working away on setting up my art studio in our spare bedroom. It's so wonderful to have my own space dedicated to my creative ventures. Once I have it all done I'll post photos of my new work space.




I have finished my very first encaustic painting! I'm very happy how it has turned out and it was a huge learning experience for me.







Also, I've been playing a lot in my art journal. Below is just one of my sketches from my current art journal.




I'll have more work to share soon!




Cheers!


~ Janelle ~

Update!

I know it has been a long time since I have posted here. I have had a lot of changes in my life since the last time I posted, so an update is long past due.

Last November I lost my day job. Since I became joyfully jobless I have had a lot of things going on in my personal life and as a result my portrait business was put on the back burner. After the holiday rush was over wedding planning started to take up a lot of my free time. With that came more life changes such as moving into our first home. Then, right in the midst of wedding planning, I experienced a great loss. My father passed away on March 23 2011, six weeks before our wedding. His unexpected death came to a great shock to our family and it was all we could do to get through the last weeks of wedding planning.
On May 7 2011, Aaron and I were married at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, OH. The wedding was beautiful and we were lucky to have some good weather as the ceremony was outside.

Check out the beautiful photography by JP Photography.

(Photo by JP Photography)

Click here to check out the awesome wedding video trailer by Fairytale Productions.

Right after the wedding was over, Aaron and I headed to the Bahamas for our honeymoon. We lived like king and queen for a week while we relaxed at the beautiful Sandals resort at Emerald Bay. (Photos to come soon!)

Since getting back from the honeymoon I have been settling into married life. While still mourning my loss, I am slowly healing.

As for photography, I am officially open for business. I am accepting new clients and hoping to build up my portrait clientele. I have updated my website, LorenzenStudios.com. You will notice new portrait examples in the galleries. However, I have kept my low pricing in hopes to gain some business in this struggling economy.

In addition to working on my portrait photography I have been exploring encaustic painting and mixed media art. If you are interested in seeing this new art work check out my art blog, A Life In Progress.

Now that the site is updated and I'm open for business you can expect to see a lot more posts here. Check back often for new work!

~ Janelle ~