Category Archives: MY LIFE

THIRD TIMES A CHARM

Ever get the feeling you are playing a long, drawn out version of musical chairs? No? Well, I do! Why yes folks, I am moving my studio AGAIN! My big announcement is finally here! This is my third move in three years and hopefully the last.  The lease was up and it was a good...

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OUR MEMORIAL

I am a wee-bit behind in my work and it has been over a week since I have blogged. Life has been quite nuts here in the Smith household but with the summer approaching I feel myself catching up from my busy spring. I was a little unsure on weather I should blog this post....

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shana beiro - Jaime…I stopped by your blog today and found this. An inspiring story that took so much courage. Thinking of you.June 22, 2010 – 9:42 am

terrilee - with tears literally streaming down my face ~ so beautiful jaimeJune 13, 2010 – 9:05 pm

Roda - Love it Jaime. Beautifully done.June 8, 2010 – 9:16 pm

Shandon Smith - Perfect… so much admiration for you. Only a tiny bit compared to what your mother feels for you. I know she is so proud of you, Jaime. <3June 7, 2010 – 7:31 pm

Kelly Watson - Beautiful….. <3June 7, 2010 – 4:17 pm

Ingrid Damiani - Jaime,
Thank you for sharing this. So, so beautiful. Love you!
IngridJune 7, 2010 – 4:03 pm

Jeni Higgins - Kudos for sharing this beautiful moment. Your courage is an inspiration. Thinking of you…June 7, 2010 – 4:50 am

EASTER AT THE LAKE

Ok, before you Mommies out there start beating yourselves up for not documenting your family photos like these below, just stop!  Let me at least tell you that most of my family photos are not taken with my “fancy camera” (as I have heard many of you call my Canon Mark II.)  The truth is...

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Noni - The Easter photos are amazing. What beauty!!! If those children were not my own grandkids, I’d want to steal them!!!May 4, 2010 – 6:21 pm

Kristie Panasci - Beautiful pictures Jaime! Josie and Jake are getting so big! Jake is a little cutie pie and Little Miss Josie is just beautiful!
-Mrs. Kristie-April 19, 2010 – 4:43 pm

VACATION: OUR EASTER RETREAT

Shew, I am pooped!  This Spring Break and Easter weekend couldn’t have come at a better/worse time for me.  My family and I have been in desperate need of a re-connect and some serious quality time. So, we are off to our lake house. Our favorite place to be and the perfect place to do...

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terrilee - have a nice, peaceful, relaxing, sunny vacation ;) April 1, 2010 – 10:08 pm

I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART

Eighteen years ago today I feel in love with a 16 year old, Led Zepplin lovin’ boy who’s favorite outfit was Umbros and a surf T paired with deck shoes! He wasn’t like the other boys and quickly learned he had the heart of gold. Not to be super cheesy here….but it really was love...

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terrilee - It was always just ‘meant to be’!
happy belated anniversary…seems like yesterday, really!March 3, 2010 – 9:04 pm

Julie Frank - What a sweet picture! I met my husband when I was 16 also, and we’ll be celebrating 10 years of marriage (17 yrs together) this May. Happy Anniversary to you!!March 3, 2010 – 10:45 am

Jaime Smith - Ack! I know, Dad! Sorry :-) Scarry thing is Josie is only 10 years away from 15!!! Oh no!March 2, 2010 – 4:20 pm

Rebecca - So precious! Congrats on so many years of love! xoxoMarch 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm

daddyray - Glad I did not see this then. Little to close for 15. I guess it worked out ok. Love DadMarch 2, 2010 – 3:36 pm

daddyray - Glad I did not see this then. Little to close at 15. I guess it work out. love DadMarch 2, 2010 – 3:33 pm

Dawn McCarthy - So sweet! Congratulations! Happy Anniversary! : )March 2, 2010 – 11:57 am

GOODBYE

Sometimes I feel so fortunate have this blog. It can be extremely therapeutic to journal your thoughts and feelings. Today most especially. This morning, just after the clock turned midnight, my Grandfather passed away Thursday February 4, 2010 at The Village in Gainesville. He was 90 years old. I was fortunate enough to have been...

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Christi - Beautiful photos. You and your children will have these to cherish forever.February 15, 2010 – 10:55 pm

Ashley - Jaime, I am so sorry for your loss. These photos are just beautiful, and you are so lucky to have them-how special. And I agree, words can’t deliver what a photograph can.February 11, 2010 – 11:58 am

terrilee - the photos say it all…..
beautifully done jaime ~February 7, 2010 – 4:39 pm

Connie - My Dearest Jaime,
I have to tell you that I am so sorry for the loss of your grandad Merril. He was kind and sweet, well-mannered and humorous. He will forever go down in the books as the epitome of a southern gentleman. Your photos, as always,amazing,brimming with emotion. I have tears in my eyes but memories of him bring a smile to my lips. He will be missed by all of us.
ConnieFebruary 5, 2010 – 7:05 pm

Jaime - It means so much you took the time to leave these comments. Thank you so much.February 5, 2010 – 5:09 pm

Kay Hensel - Jaime,What beautiful pictures and wonderful memories you have of your Grandfather. I am sorry for your loss. He was so lucky to have you as a Granddaughter.

Love you,
KayFebruary 5, 2010 – 11:55 am

Phyllis - Hey Jaime- What a nice memory you shared, its sometimes the smallest of moments that cam be so precious so long lasting. I love the pictures too, they really showed John Ed as the loving man he was and still is in our hearts. All my love to you..February 5, 2010 – 9:58 am

Laurie - Jaime – What a sweet, touching and heartfelt note – and beautiful photos. I’m so sorry for you loss. XOXOFebruary 5, 2010 – 9:43 am

Roda - Hey, Jaime. Your granddad is now with the angels already watching over you. 90 was a great life but no matter, always too short. You’re in my thoughts and prayers with so much love. You’re always there.February 4, 2010 – 11:27 pm

Cookie - Jaime, your granddad was a wonderful person! Your pictures captured his love for his family, his love for children, and his gentle soul. I will think of him fondly and marvel in your family’s love for him. I am honored to have known him and will always remember his smile. Love and hugs.February 4, 2010 – 11:20 pm

courtney ortiz - He’s beautiful!! I’m so sorry for your loss!! I’m so glad your kids got to meet him!!
xxooFebruary 4, 2010 – 10:22 pm

Jennifer - Jaime, those photos are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Capturing family history is so much of why I love photography, too.

Sorry for your loss.February 4, 2010 – 10:12 pm

MY SHINY NEW BLOG

Last night I was fortunate enough to hear Dane Sanders speak at the local PUG meeting here in Jacksonville. Dane is a an award winning photographer, but also a phenomenal speaker, author and father. He closed his talk last night with “What are you going to change tomorrow?”  It is really incredible sometimes how the...

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Connie - WOW!!! I am so impressed with your talent….and to think you are the mother of my grandchildren!! How lucky can a person get? Totally awesome as always. The picture of you is beautiful….just like YOU!!!!February 5, 2010 – 7:19 pm

Kelly Vanderploeg - Congrats Jaime! It looks really great!! Hope 2010 is the best year yet for you :) February 2, 2010 – 1:51 pm

Stephanie - Just wanted to say how great you look; the website and blog are fantastic too. Keep up the fantastic work.February 1, 2010 – 5:03 pm

Tony Miliusis - Jamie!! You are really blessed with tremendous talent and vision!! Congratulations on your new blog, luv it! I wish you much success in 2010!! Beautiful pic of you too!! =)January 29, 2010 – 3:11 pm

Rebecca - Woaaaaaaaah lady- you look bellisima! This blog is awesome!January 28, 2010 – 1:48 pm

BJ - You look “hot” girl, like a model, love your pic! Congrats on the new blog. You have worked so hard to get to this point, you’re one amazing lady!January 28, 2010 – 8:46 am

Brande - Sexy Mama!! Yowsers! Looks great!January 27, 2010 – 7:30 pm

chrissi ruby - nicely done!!! i LOVE it, and how gorgeous is your picture!!!January 27, 2010 – 6:57 pm

Laure Martin - Jaime! Your blog looks awesome! And that is such a great pic of you! Congrats :) January 27, 2010 – 5:47 pm

Vince - HELLLOOOOOO GORGEOUS!!! Love the new blog – very excited for you, Amy and Couture Wedding Studios – it’s gonna be a great year!!! :) January 27, 2010 – 4:01 pm

Missy Desiree - Congrats! Your Blog looks AMAZING!January 27, 2010 – 2:23 pm

Jaime Swanson - Looks fantastic and I LOVE the pic! Congrats!January 27, 2010 – 2:18 pm

Jennifer Adams - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!! It’s so purdy, just like you :) Looking forward to watching your 2010 unfold.January 27, 2010 – 2:12 pm

Terri Lee - Beautiful Jaime ~
I know God has many special things in store for you and it sure seems you are using the talents he gave you in SO many ways!
Thank you for being YOU – for being a great Mom, wife and loving the work that you do. It’s very inspiring :)
xoxo
Terri LeeJanuary 27, 2010 – 2:01 pm

Dawn McCarthy - Yahoo! Doesn’t it feel good to have it live? It looks fantastic! Great photo too. Congratulations and best wishes for a memorable 2010!January 27, 2010 – 1:45 pm

Ron B. Wilson - Jaime! I love your new blog, it’s fantasticl!! CONGRATULATIONS!January 27, 2010 – 1:38 pm

alyssa - Love the new blog….it fits!!!Can’t wait to see what’s next!!!January 27, 2010 – 1:36 pm

Amanda Copley - Love it! :) January 27, 2010 – 1:36 pm

kara pennington - LOVE IT!!!! It’s so perfect and so YOU! And HOT pic :) January 27, 2010 – 1:36 pm

Corinna Hoffman - BEAUTIFUL!! I’m loving the rustic feel to this :) YAY!! Dane is an amazing speaker and SO awesome that you are able to change something today for the best in 2010 :) January 27, 2010 – 1:36 pm

Melanie Watson - Love it!!! Gorgeous photo of you too!January 27, 2010 – 1:34 pm

Mallory McCallister - AMAZING! I hope to one day hire you for my own wedding!!January 27, 2010 – 1:30 pm

Amy Barry - I LOVE YOUR NEW BLOG AND I LOVE YOU!!!January 27, 2010 – 1:30 pm

Farrah Pirkle - OMG this is awesome and HELLO you are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS in that picture girl!!!!!January 27, 2010 – 1:24 pm

Candace Donley - It looks great Jaime! I love your work! :-) Can’t wait to see the exciting changes this year.January 27, 2010 – 1:22 pm

Leigh Ann - Looks great!! Congratulations on the new blog!January 27, 2010 – 1:20 pm

Christina LeMarr - LOOOOVE it!!! Rock on sista!January 27, 2010 – 1:18 pm

Lerissa - ooh…am I FIRST?? I LOVE the new blog…and that’s such a great pic of you, Jaime!January 27, 2010 – 1:09 pm

Kelli Carpenter - LOVE the new blog! Congrats!January 27, 2010 – 1:07 pm

Kelli Carpenter - LOVE the new blog! Congrats!!January 27, 2010 – 1:07 pm