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    adj.
    1. deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and
    diverse range of sources: her photography tastes are eclectic.
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    2. a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

    This is me. I love coffee, crafting, antique stores, most super hero movies, and books. I'm a mom with 2 kids, an artist, a lefty, and a PHOTOGRAPHER.

Think Pink Photography : {Jacksonville Portrait Photographer}

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Stephie Joy Photography is excited to announce a partnership with Think Pink Photography. Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through our professional photographer network, we are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

To support the cause, we have partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.

Please subscribe to our blog (on the Think Pink website) and tell your friends and family about Think Pink Photography. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.

I encourage you to view our website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Think Pink Photography! If you hire me, mention Think Pink and I will make a personal donation to the organization. If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Think Pink session, please contact me for details.

I am very proud to be a network photographer with Think Pink Photography, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at:

http://www.thinkpinkphotography.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BREAST CANCER
Please visit these websites for helpful information:

http://www.nbcam.org

http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

http://www.cancer.org

http://www.komen.org

http://www.youngsurvival.org

October 26, 2009 - 1:05 pm

Joni - That is so stinking awesome!

October 26, 2009 - 9:53 pm

Cathy Empey - Way to go Stephie! I am also part of this in my area! I just love your blog!

October 27, 2009 - 3:47 am

stephiejoy - Thanks Cathy! I love doing things like this… Paying back to those in need. =)

Orange Park Safe Animal Shelter : {Jacksonville Event Photographer}

Yesterday I went to a local shelter to photograph some of the animals, in hopes to show the community what is out there. Orange Park Safe Animal Shelter is trying to help homeless pets find homes and minimize strays. Here is a little about them.

Prior to 1991 the Clay County Humane Society was a combination veterinary clinic and an animal shelter. In 1991 they decided to discontinue the animal shelter portion and concentrate on low cost veterinary services they had been providing which included caring for various species of wildlife.

A dedicated group of the shelter volunteers decided that the shelter operation should continue, so they began some serious fundraising and organized Safe Animal Shelter, a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Corporation registered in the State of Florida with the purpose to preserve life and provide quality of life for lost and abandoned pets (principally cats and dogs) including food, shelter, medical attention-with spaying and neutering as the humane AND ONLY means of animal control-and companionship. Animals are cared for until such time as they can be placed in loving permanent homes. Over the years we have placed literally thousands of cats and dogs into loving homes.

We survive through private donations from private citizens and business in our community.

Please choose to ADOPT : choose to SAVE!!

Adoption Fees (includes spay/neuter and vaccinations):

Dogs~$100       Cats~$85

**Fee for Dogs includes a Micro Chip

More info @ www.safeanimalshelter.com

Here are a few of the beautiful animals available for adoption…

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This little buddy was all over me with sweetness! He was a doll!

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This is Drake. He was a lucky one today. He was leaving the shelter with his new family. He was adopted today. The family fostered Drake for a month before making him a permanent member of their home.

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I couldn’t resist the kitten room, with babies like this in there. =)

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I wasn’t able to go in with the puppies, but here are a few of buddies ready to adopt.

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this little guy was climbing on the cage, and I was able to snap a picture of him as he’s meowing to me. Lol. I about fell over with love!

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Please think about adopting a pet, or at least helping your local Safe Animal Shelter with donations. It’s the only way they can help homeless or unwanted pets. More info for the Orange Park Safe Animal Shelter @ www.safeanimalshelter.com

CHOOSE TO ADOPT : CHOOSE TO SAVE!!

October 21, 2009 - 3:08 pm

Sarah Lee - What a neat idea!! Amazing shots as well! Love the lab!

October 21, 2009 - 3:32 pm

Joe Sanfilippo - Great shots- I LOVE the first one!

October 21, 2009 - 4:13 pm

Tasha {RedwallPhoto} - Oh goodness. Can I take all of them home with me?

October 21, 2009 - 4:34 pm

Chris Lin - If I were “in the market” for a pet in the Jacksonville area, I’d be sold. :-) Well done!

October 21, 2009 - 4:58 pm

Lysandra - Very sweet! The ones that show the cages just kill me. There are so many wonderful pets out there looking for love. We got both our cat and dog at local shelters. Nice job, I hope more find good homes soon!

October 21, 2009 - 5:49 pm

Rowan Sims - You’re right. I do want one!

October 21, 2009 - 9:43 pm

Brittany - Ohmygosh so adorable. These almost make me a cat person ;) What an awesome thing to do!

October 21, 2009 - 10:18 pm

stephiejoy - Thanks guys!!

October 21, 2009 - 10:36 pm

Thomas Lester - Really, really, really awesome set Stephanie! Wow! I think the color, contrast, sharpness, lighting, everything is the best you’ve done, yet. At least that I’ve seen. I really dig this.

I want the border collie!!!

October 22, 2009 - 3:35 am

stephiejoy - Thanks, Everyone! This project means a lot to me. I loved shooting these animals.
Thanks, Thomas. I agree, my favorite session to date. I hope to do more pet photography!!

October 22, 2009 - 5:03 pm

Sarah - These are beautiful shots! Don’t know how you didn’t lose it doing their sweet pics! Made me tear up. Awesome color contrast.

October 24, 2009 - 3:41 am

Cliff Marck - These are great photos and showed the emotions of the animals… I don’t know how that’s possible… but you did it!… These poor animals, I think I need to save one…

October 24, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Natalie Gibbs - Beautiful work! I love the contrast of the green cat eyes and the orange wall.

October 26, 2009 - 4:10 pm

Phillip Allen - :~) Who wouldn’t want to adopt one of these beauties after seeing these photographs?! You’ve made some beautiful feline images here Stephie!

October 27, 2009 - 3:14 am

ChristanP - How the heck did you get these photos? I’ve tried a gazillion times to take pictures of our cat and she moves too quick!
Awesome job!

October 27, 2009 - 10:52 pm

Sebrina - these are great pictures!!!

November 4, 2009 - 1:28 am

Vida - AH! I adopted a dog this summer and these pictures just remind me how great it’s been :D I wish everyone would adopt!

November 4, 2009 - 2:05 pm

Melissa Berg - Oh how precious!!! Great photos!!

June 2, 2010 - 3:11 pm

James - NYC wedding photographers - Who could resist adopting with such beautiful photos of the animals. Great job!

Birthday Party! : {Jacksonville Portrait and Event Photographer}

Saturday was my nephews 5th birthday. He had his party in St. Augustine at the merry-go-round. This was my daughter’s first time on one. She had a blast on the big “ponies”! Here are some of the moments from that day.

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October 20, 2009 - 5:48 pm

Kayla Mercedes - How precious! Adorable pics :)

October 20, 2009 - 10:07 pm

Sarah - LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE! The colors are great!

Anna Kate {Stephie Joy: Jacksonville Portrait Photographer}

I had a lot of fun with this family tonight. Although, the crazy Florida weather tried to kill the session with it’s on-and-off-again rain. We were able to get some good shots in {despite you, rain!!} I could not stop laughing with these two. Here’s your sneak peek from the session. Thanks for being so FUN!!!

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One of my favorite shots from the session! Look at those eyes!!!

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Such a CUTIE! And such a witty personality too. =)

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I can see where Anna gets her crazy beautiful eyes from, Mom. =)

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Another one of my favorite family shots…I love this perspective!! =) And look at that lighting! Perfect overcast, sun. Thank you, Florida!

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What a sweet family. Thank you for letting me capture these moments for you.

October 16, 2009 - 5:20 am

Shyann - Aww.. what a great session!! And yes, amazing eyes!!! Great work

October 16, 2009 - 6:14 am

mark - How sweet!! You did a great job of capturing these two!! I am sure they are stoked with them

October 16, 2009 - 9:16 am

Marianne - You’re not joking about the eyes! Gorgeous set.

October 16, 2009 - 9:57 am

Sarah - Steph- wow these are so beautiful! Got me tearin up girl. We had such a great time! Thanks so much.

October 16, 2009 - 11:26 am

Eliza Claire - Amid fear of repeating, wow! Their eyes are incredible! And you’ve captured them beautifully. Really lovely images, Steph!

October 16, 2009 - 1:03 pm

Joni - I know them…I know them. They are amazing love the pics!

October 16, 2009 - 2:40 pm

Kat Forsyth - Those are her real eyes??? I want an eye transplant now. Beautiful captures!

October 16, 2009 - 3:50 pm

stephiejoy - No lie! Real as can be. =) Thanks!

October 16, 2009 - 6:23 pm

Yuri - Wow! The eyes are incredible. Love the 5th one from the bottom!

October 16, 2009 - 8:42 pm

stephiejoy - Thanks Yuri!

October 17, 2009 - 5:04 am

Cliff Marck - The colors and contrast seems to just pop out at me on this shoot… You did a great job shooting and editing this shoot! I’m sure your clients will be thrilled!

October 17, 2009 - 4:28 pm

Laura - Those girls have some amazing eyes, seriously! Watch out boys!! hahaha :)

October 18, 2009 - 2:41 am

stephiejoy - Thanks, Cliff! They were so happy with these!

October 19, 2009 - 5:55 pm

Tabitha McCausland - Wow what a great session!

April 20, 2010 - 10:28 pm

Rita Quinn - This is such a cool photo session! Amazing job capturing their eyes and overall beauty. Great job! :)

April 15, 2011 - 4:41 pm

Tee - Wow, ur photos are amazing! great frames!