Myspace took this photo down

I just love it, but myspace said it was too offensive! LMAO. No worries, I got permission from this beauty to post this one.

I also think it's pretty cool that women are calling me for nude/implied nude photos and are so confident in my work as well as my discretion. I'm flattered and I'm surprised that it's becoming so easy to calm their nerves about undressing in front of the camera.

Mr. Ruiz... I don't know if you still stop by here from time to time, but it was so great meeting you at Kim's house. I hope to see you again when I'm not in pain. lol!

Coming Soon!

Hey there!  Thanks for dropping by jcphotoaz.com!  The full website will be up and running in the next few weeks. 

In the meantime, my blog should provide you with a little insight to my work.  

I try to minimize the editing for the photos posted here on my blog in order to demonstrate the  natural beauty of my subjects.   

Superstition Mountains - Jacob's Cross Trail - Shot May 6th @ 7pm

(No editing done on this photo.)  Shot with Canon 40D ISO400 F7.1 28MM 

Make-overs

"Hotlooks.by.AngelaCooks"

Recently, I've started collaborating with long time friend and Mary Kay Distributor - Angela Cooks (pictured above). We've decided to give the whole concept of feminine portraits an uplifting experience rather than just another photo shoot. On Friday, we had our first test shoot that we titled: Beauty Behaviors and Intimate Images. We rounded up some friends and headed over to my dad's empty abode - aka .

Angela provides more than just the one time night time make-up -- she actually teaches the clients how to take care of their skin and which color choices work best for the eyes, lips, and skin.

With the help of Angela and Luckey Photography (a quick phone call pep talk) - I managed to capture my good friends looking their hottest and help them bring sexy back! ;-) Thanks you two!

First Place

The Look of Success!

I haven't done so well with posting a picture everyday, but I have most definitely been shooting a ton of photos.... I think I'm going to have to change the blog to Photo of the Week!?! :-)

This picture is from Grace and Skyler's cheerleading competition today - the team earned first place and are heading to the State Cheerleading Competition in two weeks! They were so happy!

Strings

This one is for Jake!

Encouragement

OK!  I know I keep posting pictures of kids, but they are so freaking cute.  Look at this little girl who doesn't offer her hand to her teammate who had fallen... instead she just tells him that he can get up.  Logically, she's right... He doesn't need a girl to help him. ;-)   

Photo was actually taken Saturday April 19th.  I'm soooo behind!

Amanda's Prom

Here's a slideshow of some of the pics from Amanda's Prom...

Make-up provided by: www.marykay.com/angelacooks

Hair: Jen O'Boyle

Photos by: Joyful Creations Photography