Why Do I Shoot ONLY Women? I’ve never been pretty, not in a conventional way. My mother was a stone cold stunner and my kid is beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever been much in the looks department, though, I think my personality and attitude made people think I was a lot more attractive than […]
Happy New Year! Honestly, can anyone believe it’s 2020? What do you have planned for the new year? We’ve got a TON of things on the books for the coming year and we hope you’ll join us! In addition to regular sessions, JLReis Photography is gonna be scheduling a BUNCH of mini-sessions: 4th of July, […]
Sometimes you do something “just because”. This past Friday, Pru and I decided to do a shoot because it was a gorgeous night, because we hadn’t spent any time together lately, just because we need time for ourselves. Not only is Prudence an experienced HMUA extraordinaire, with an up and coming salon in Seymour, WI, […]
What was your biggest fear before hiring us? My biggest fear was mere thought about exposing my body to complete strangers- when I don’t even feel comfortable exposing my body to people I know, and should be comfortable around. I was also nervous my photos would never turn out like the ones I’ve seen other […]
Empowerment. You know what empowers me, Jessica? Thinking for myself and not letting others tell me what should or shouldn’t make me feel like I’m in control of my life. I read a blog post today from a woman who broke nearly every rule of the idea of “empowerment”. She told women that they are […]
Boudoir selfie or professional photographer? Gah … I can shoot my clients, but taking my own photos, even with a professional camera and the knowledge I have is really fucking HARD. After yesterday I think I’m gonna do some searching and find a local photographer to do mine. My job – my passion – is […]
When my husband and I were rolling down the highway 30 years ago at 5am on our way to the hospital it never occurred to me that I’d someday be taking 30th birthday photos of the beautiful young woman that was my daughter. Thirty years of love, laughter and joy. This kid is everything and […]
Black Friday!!! JLReis Photography’s first annual Black Friday Sale! There’s a special to fit everybody, but deals are limited! I hope yesterday was filled with love and family, as mine was. I am truly grateful for my life and everyone in it and their part in building me up over this past year. There is […]
JLReis Photography’s goal to make YOU see your own, real beauty. I want to tell YOUR story. I want to show you who you are. I want to share your truth. MsA shares her boudoir experience below. “I was so nervous about these pictures. I simply didn’t know what to expect; Jackee was warm and […]
Outdoor boudoir – is there anything more beautiful? Although Ms S looked comfortable, she is mama to four gorgeous kids and this was her first time in front of a camera. She is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. Thank you, Ms S for trusting me and letting yourself to be vulnerable out […]