Fall Family

How cute is this family?! I absolutely LOVE that they included their pit bull Snickers because we all know that our pets are part of our family too.

Upcoming Events

The first event is at the Jackson Coffee Co. to help benefit the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation. The charity was started by Sandy Puc, a photographer from Colorado. Photographer's from all over the US volunteer their time to photograph still born and terminally ill children/infants, so their parents can cherish their time spent together forever. Very moving and the pictures are stunning, I cry everytime I look at them!!!


This second event benefits The Buster Foundation, a pit bull education and rescue group. It will be held on Dec. 7th & 8th at Mantis Pet Supply in Ypsilanti. Prints start at $5 for 4x6 and packages begin at $15. Bring your fur children by to get their picture taken with Santa Paws!! Also, don't forget to purchase your 2010 Buster Foundation Calendar, they make great gifts for the pit bull lover in your life!


For questions about either event please call Natty J Photography at 517.499.9380!!

Brandon 2010

I am really glad the weather decided to take a break today and let me get a session in. I spent the afternoon with this gentleman, Brandon - Napoleon Class of 2010. We went all around Jackson and enjoyed the fall weather, taking advantage of the beautiful background it gave us.

The Freaks Come Out in the Studio

My good friend, Slava loves to help me out by modeling for me. Well, the last assignment in Studio Portraits we had to capture a persons character. Slava is a very multi-talented person, she does burlesque, yoga, dancing, glass walking, and all kinds of other things. Plus, compared to the average everyday person, she's a little out there so I wanted to capture her talents and her weirdness all at the same time...I think these pictures were pretty successful in doing so.

Ben & Jenn 10-17-09

I have to admit, this was the most fun I ever had photographing a wedding!!! These guys were hilarious and allowed ample time for photos (all you looking to get married, take notes)!!! We had two hours between the ceremony and dinner to get photos, and with all the gorgeous fall colors Michigan so greatly provides for us, we had a blast gettings some pretty amazing images.

Special Delivery!!

These proud parents-to-be were great to work with. This is my second time shooting portraits with them, the first was their way cute pit bull Fiona (she's Miss July in the Buster Calendar)! They are expecting a little baby girl, Annora (love the name!) in late November. I can't wait to meet the little peanut and photograph her.

Fashionista!!

Last night was open studio and I had to play catch up with some assignments for my Studio Portraits class and this is what I ended up with. I definitely have to say that I am quite pleased with the outcome...

2010 Buster Calendar

I have been working on this project all year long and I'm happy to have it finally coming together. I posted ads for applicants to be fur models for the calendar. The requirements obviously being a pit bull (or pit mix) and being rescued. I had a HUGE response with over 45 applicants so I had a hard time narrowing it down, but I finally did. Then throughout the year I met with each of the models and their human counterparts to do a photo shoot for the calendar, next I designed their page.

Now it's coming to an end and the calendars are officially on sale!!! They will be shipping in late October, just in time for Christmas. Mantis Pet Supply in Ypsilanti and Arbor Dog Daycare in Ann Arbor will also be carrying them in their stores. Feel free to preorder your calendar today by visiting my website: http://www.nattyjphotography.com/

Halloween Pet Pictures @ Mantis

Natty J Photography together with J. Lynn Imagery are doing Halloween pet pictures hosted by Mantis Pet Supply in Ypsilanti, MI. There will be costumes if your furry best friend doesn't have one already. And if they don't like to get in the Halloween spirit there's no need to worry, there will be plenty of pumpkins on the set!!

And the best part about this event is that the proceeds are donated to the Buster Foundation, a pit bull rescue located in Belleville, MI!!! So stop on by and bring your dogs, cats, ferrets or whatever your loved ones are to get some adorable pictures for the spooky holiday.

Through the Looking Glass

I got to work with the incredibly talented Taryn, owner of Tough Love MPD. She's so amazing and creative. She recreated Alice in Wonderland in her father's backyard and went all high fashion with it. Taryn designed all the clothing and did the models hair/make-up. Let me tell you this lady can multi-task!!

Class of 2010

This young man was a blast to work with and modeled himself. I should hire him to pose my clients hahaha!