About Jim

I love photography, and I've found that Madison is a beautiful city in which to shoot. The Wisconsin Capitol, State Street, Monona Terrace, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Allen Centennial Gardens, Henry Vilas Park, and the Arboretum are just some of the many beautiful places one can go for gorgeous outdoor pictures.

I am a full-time photographer. I enjoy many kinds of photography, as you can see on this web site. In my storefront studio I offer portrait photography in a setting that allows me to control the light and backgrounds.

I work both in studio and on location to provide creative personal photography and videography for weddings, businesses, and families. James Studio offers a classic look with a creative flair!

Free Portrait Mini-Shoot for Wedding Clients

January 16, 2012 By Jim Leave a Comment

If you are engaged to be married, have not yet booked a photographer and you admire the James Studio pictures then you are eligable to receive a FREE portrait session along with the best image as a file to keep and print. This offer ends on February 10, 2012. That file will be entered in a contest on Facebook. The couple whose picture gets the most “likes” by 9 pm February 10, 2012 will win either a $250 print credit through James Studio or a $100 gift card from the store of choice.

You can contact me by using the CONTACT PAGE or call Jim at 608.233.5556 to set up an appointment for your free portrait session. Appointments can be made during weekends, evenings (accept Wednesday evenings) and days. So send an email or call and make your date. In the end you will get a free professional portrait to keep and print. Additional pictures are $39 each.

A few of the portraits from the shoot are below.

To see more portraits from the shoot go to Facebook, search for James Studio. Give a “Like” to James Studio then you can give a “Like” to your favorite picture so far.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Couples Photography, Facebook Game, Free Photography Session, New Facebook Contest

Olbrich Botanical Gardens Commons Room

December 30, 2011 By Jim 1 Comment

The following are a few of the pictures taken of a large family gathering at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in the Commons Room.

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I shot several families, including this one.

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There was lots of goofing around.

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The following lady wanted a picture with just her and her brothers.

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There were cute couples there too like this one.

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Some pictures were formal.

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Some pictures were more crazyish.

I told this couple that they seem very comfortable with each other. She said, “yes, that is because we like each other.”

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I love this picture with the barn wood frame and box.

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These items were removed from a special blanket and made into a hanging art piece.

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Under the card is a copy of a baby book that provides a fasinating story of the early years of the mother whose life was celebrated at this event.

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Another generation is born.

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Memorial flowers

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Contact James Studio if you are having a large family event.

Filed Under: Blog, Family Portraits Tagged With: Commons Room, family pictures, large family event pictures, memorial service, Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Love Story Video

December 7, 2011 By Jim Leave a Comment

Erin and Allen told their love story on video so everyone at the reception could hear it first hand. Below is an shorter version with a royalty free song so you could enjoy it too.

Filed Under: Engagement Session Video, Highlights Video, Videos

Tomah WI Wedding — Erin Shie & Allen Horn

November 25, 2011 By Jim Leave a Comment

Erin and Allen were married November 12, 2011 in Tomah, Wisconsin. The following are a few pictures from their wedding.

Erin with her beautiful dress. The gorgeous sanctuary of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church is in the background. See their web site here: http://stpaultomah.org/

Erin Allen 1 Tomah WI Wedding Erin Shie & Allen Horn