What Really Goes On In The Studio

Do you ever wonder what really goes on in the studio? Here is a little glimpse of what happens in between the beautiful portraits that we create... a mugging! Yes sometimes I get mugged right in the middle of the shoot. I am just another toy for some kids to play with! All of the sound effects can get the children going and all the jumping doesn't seem to calm them down a bit either. Well as you can see it's really more about the fun than the portraits... at least to us kids. By the way this is not my good side, this is my outside, my good side is the INside! And yes we did create some beautiful portraits also.

More Christmas Portraits

One of my special little cutest clients with curls. Isn't she a cutie and good news! She is going to be getting a sibling within the next 7 months!

Carryl Family Portrait

Rob, Sherri, Madison, Abraham & Gracie not to mention Clarence the six foot tall nut cracker.

Rob owns Reliance Supply which is a national distributor of nut & bolts located here in Jacksonville, FL. He likes to have a professional portrait done at Christmas to mail to his clients around the USA. They are a small business and are real people just like us. Rob is always an encouragement to me and it is my pleasure to be of service to him.

Stacy Nieuwenhuis

Someone has to take your family portrait when your a photographer. This is a family portrait that I created for Stacy Nieuwenhuis of SLN studios in Green Cove Springs. Stacy is a great senior & baby photographer and a good friend.

The Cutest Naked Baby

Austin gets this years award for the cutest naked baby. The image of him on the couch with the Santa hat on is ridiculously cute. That is some kind of
present under the tree isn't it?

The Browns

Posted are a couple of family portraits from a recent session of the Brown family. They are the owners of Certified Collision on the corner of Cassatt & Astral just south of Normandy Blvd. What a busy family. I don't believe the bad economy has stopped anyone from crashing their car, this family's business hasn't seen a downturn. Maybe it because of the quality work they do. You can see the older post and look for TJ their son in his senior photos and check out the shine on that truck. They get my recommendation!

My Firstborn "Leanna"

Let me take a moment to introduce you to my three. (Artist rights I guess)



My first born "LeAnna". Although she takes after me allot in mannerisms and likes, she gets her beauty and height from her mother. LeAnna is an intelligent and beautiful girl. She has always been known for her "Breck Girl" hair. She turned 15 in late Oct and is studying to get her drivers permit. She is a tremendous blessing from the LORD to our family. Her hearts desire is to fear God and keep his commandments. She is a devoted friend and is sure about her path in life. She loves anything football and especially enjoyes watching the Gators play since Tim Tebow has joined the team. We all admire the fact that he was homeschooled and has the testamony that he loves Christ as we do. LeAnna is becoming woman right before my eyes and one day not so far in the future I will be giving her away to another man (How hard will that be!?!) Oy, the tears.

My Second Born "Joshua"

The best way to describe Joshua is the term "Full Throttle". We believe he Will probably be a Navy Seal or something like that. He has a very high tolerance to pain and if it has wheels on it he will have it moving as fast as it can go within just a few minutes. He turned thirteen in June and man is he tall! He gets his math skills from me but gets his height from his mothers side of the family. He is known for his long eyelashes and every time he gets his hair cut somewhere new the girl has to make a comment about how beautiful they are. Josh is a handsome young man and I can't wait to see him grow up to see how he turns out. We are currently training him in righteousness and trying to instill in him the value of self control so that when he starts to drive the world will be a safe place to live.

My Third Born "Rebeka"

Rebeka will be twelve this coming January. The phrase "Great Things Come In Small Packages" comes to mind when I think of her. She definitely gets her height from me! We will be short together. She is the sweetest girl, and check out those green eyes and the signature "upper lip mole". She is our "Girly-Girl". Give her some nail polish and she will be busy for hours. She is a tender young woman who is very conscious of others feelings. She puts others first and easily fits into any group. Her desire is to please the Lord and to obey his commands and it shows in her everyday life. I usually get two different good night hugs from her just because she has more than enough love to go around.

Jacksonville Beach Portraits

Well here is one of the daily post I meant to post in the December "one post a day goal" I had set for myself....so maybe now some catch up?!? These are from a beach session at Huguenot Memorial park. The family owns and operated Family Carpets on Normandy and are great people to work with. I shot Amanda's (far left) senior portraits a couple of years ago in ST. Augustine and now her mom Rene (second from left) wanted just some casual family shots on the beach while her mom & dad were in town. High tide forced us to work fast but as you can see it didn't affect us to much. http://www.shutterlyperfect.com/

Flying High

Jose is one of my best friends. He fears God and keeps his commandments. I admire him for his walk with the LORD and his dedication to his vocation. He was recently promoted to plane captain and flies the Navy's P3 Orion aircraft. He has just returned from a six month tour to Japan. In preparation to go to see his family in San Bernandino CA for Christmas he came in to have a portrait made for his mother. Here are a few that I created of him for her. Mom could be so proud!

Family Portraits

Whether it's a portrait for your Christmas card or for your grandmother at Christmas time, we can create a beautiful portrait for you to cherish. So don't hesitate to gather the whole family together put on your best smile and get to the studio. You can see more family portraits at http://www.shutterlyperfect.com/

Outside Tricycle

So much for the every day blog I must have been crazy even stating somwthing like that in December! It was a high goal for sure.
Blue Jeans and Blond Hair just go together don't they! This is part of our outdoor studio. You can view more images of children at http://www.shutterlyperfect.com/

More Christmas

I believe the most I could ever pull off in blogging would be once a day. I'm not sure if that's even remotely possible but I think I am going to try for the month of December (don't hold me to it). So you have seen this little girl in her mom's tummy and then as a newborn now she makes her appearance with her brother and sister for her first Christmas. Once again she is all smiles, or maybe it's that big head the Lord blessed me with that makes them smile. I'm not quite sure but it works. You can also vist www.shutterlyperfect.com to view childrens portraits.

Christmas Present!

Well here is Stephanie's present for this year. Her daughters first Christmas and what a cutie! She cried and cried until we turned on the vacuum cleaner then she chilled right out and performed like a model.

Kendra & Robert

Kendra & Robert were married this past November 22, 2008 in Glen St. Mary's Manntowne Congregational Holiness Church. As you can see one of Jacksonville's premiere wedding photographers was on the scene to capture the event! These stunning images were created by our own portrait artist Scott Beahan of Shutterly Perfect Portraiture located in Jacksonville Florida. Although the event was small (under 100 guest) the brides main concern was to have beautiful images to remember it by. Choosing the right photographer to capture the event was the utmost importance to the bride, not just someone who could take a picture, but a person who feels it for the art it is. Choosing a wedding photographer in Jacksonville is a daunting task to say the least. It seems that everyone with a little bankroll has bought a camera and jumped in the mix. With all of that in mind take another look at these images and see them for what they really are, an expression of the love two people have for each other placed on display through the eye and heart of an artist.

Level of professionalism?

I hope this isn't your photographer or any one else you know. Please be a good friend and tell the people you know where they can get a professional portrait done. Tell them about Shutterly Perfect. You would not choose a surgeon who is only doing surgery because they like to cut people open would you? NO you want someone who is a professional and knows what they are doing. Someone who has the knowledge and talent to cut you open and sew you back up after performing the proper procedure. Then invest in the best portrait possible and tell your friends who are settling for second best to give us a call. Below is a sample of what some people are going to get this Christmas season. Someone who is "taking your picture" who isn't even required to have experience in photography. Ahhhh! Oy Vey!

This was a job posting I found on Craig's List Jacksonville.

Christmas Sets for 2008

Below are our Christmas sets for this Holiday season. If you can't see this fitting into your portrait please call the studio at 904.384.0791 and we will be glad to give other suggestions such as your own home and decorations.

Shutterly Perfect Portraiture..... Winning Images

Here are some of my winning images from this years local print competition. There are several categories in each competition and two competitions per year. I am currently in the running to be named "Photographer Of The Year" for the Northeast Florida region. We will find out in December who the winner is. Yes you can cheer for me I don't mind at all.


"Smokey" First & Best of Show

















"The Princess On Her Throne" First











"The Great Find" First











"Two Journeys" First











"The New View" Second











"Young Lady Testa" Second

Kari & Michael Jacksonville Wedding Photography

Kari & Michael were married Sat Oct 18, 2008 at the Hilltop Club in Orange Park Fl. Family and friends gathered to see the couple united and enjoyed a beautiful reception afterwards. The day was light and breezy which was a comfortable change to the recent warmer weather. The whole wedding was just one of those events that ran smooth from beginning to end. Everyone had a great time together, and why not, it all centered around a great couple.