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the new b2 blog

The b2 blog is a newly evolved version of the jb blog, which has been the online journal of Blair Photography for the past couple of years. For those whom we've not yet met,,,, we're John and Trisha Blair. For those who do know us, you'll continue to see a lot of things that have nothing to do with photography. Such as our kids, our dogs, camping trips, parades and family events. We put it all up so our clients know who we are. We want our clients, who live all over the country, to feel as if they truly know us when we first meet. We want our local clients to know that we really are part of this community.

We're so excited to have the new blog format to share our work, our art and our lives with our friends, family and clients. When we post photos on the internet, the small size often keeps the awesomeness of the photograph from coming through. We dig big pictures.... and they are all over the studio. We hope the new format will allow you to appreciate the photos a bit more, by actually being able to see more of the details in the shot.

So, keep checking back for updates. If you're in town, stop by the studio at 308 E. 7th St. to view some of our work in person. But, be warned. There is a good chance you'll find at least one of our kids hanging out here as well. We've always been a family business and I don't see that changing any time soon.

You can find our previous blog content by visiting the jbblog.

Photos of us by Erin Blair, our daughter. (we may have to change to b3 in the future)

Jake & Shelby - Quincy, IL

One of the greatest compliments I get is when I am invited back to photograph another wedding for a family.  It lets me know that they were happy with my work,,, and hopefully with me.  This past weekend Trisha and I drove to Quincy, IL to photograph the wedding of Shelby and Jake.  I’ve photographed Shelby’s dad’s wedding a few years back and then I photographed her sister’s wedding in Quincy a few years ago as well.  Trisha and I will also be shooting her step-sister’s wedding in Kansas City next Spring.  I genuinely feel as if I’m with family each time I get to be with them.

We were thrilled to spend another Saturday with all of them.  Barb, the mother of the bride took care of us from the time we arrived and made sure everything we needed was available.  We couldn’t have asked for anything better.

Ok, enough about that.  Let’s get to the photos.  There are a TON of them to pick from, so these are kind of random,,, but here are a few selections from the day.

jb

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Three of my couples.

Judi & Drennan - Shelby & Jake - McKenzie & David

Quincy, IL wedding photo

Adam & Rachel - Searcy, AR

This is such a beautiful story.  Adam and Rachel had to hurry and have their wedding nearly 18 months ago before he was deployed to Afghanistan and they never had a real reception.  Now, after 15 months of serving, Adam came home.   Rachel had been living in Germany during this time, so it was a real homecoming for the entire family.  It was a beautiful night, punctuated by beautiful people.

Oh, and they had the most amazing coffee punch.   Awesome stuff.

Since I felt my job on this particular day was to document a love that had to wait so long to be back together, I’m posting several photos of just the two of them.

Welcome home Adam and Rachel.  I hope you may never have to spend that much time apart again.

jb

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

wedding reception from Searcy, AR

Hadley & Karley

These two girls were so much fun to photograph. Both of them had such incredible and individual personalities. Here are four quick picks from their session here at the studio.

jb

Children's portraits

Children's portraits

Children's portraits

Children's portraits

This bug has always creeped me out.

Just a few minutes ago I walked out of the studio to put some stuff in my car and as I’m walking back in I find a bug.  I really don’t mind most bugs, but this one has creeped me out my entire life.  So, I thought I’d face it and see if that helped.  Here’s what I found out.

1.  The bug still bothers me.

2.  I need to wash the outside of my windows.

jb

walking stick

walking stick

walking stick

My new Crocs™

I have the best clients in the world.  I went to the mailbox a few minutes ago and found an envelope from Ginny.  And to my surprise, I’d received two awesome key chains from her.  One in blue, one in yellow.

Thanks Ginny.  You’re just too much.

jb

Eric & Lauren - Mountain Home

Let’s get caught back up with the last wedding we photographed.  Trisha and I spent a great, but very warm, Saturday evening with Lauren and Eric here in Mtn. Home.  They had a beautiful wedding and a ceremony that was equally matched.  Here are a few of our favorite photos from the day.

jb

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

wedding photo from Mountain Home, AR

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