• These two lovebirds are on the blog! I know you've been dying to see their lovely faces around here and I think the wait can finally be over! ⠀ ⠀ http://bit.ly/2SZTDgT + link in bio! ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
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    These two lovebirds are on the blog! I know you've been dying to see their lovely faces around here and I think the wait can finally be over! ⠀ ⠀ http://bit.ly/2SZTDgT + link in bio! ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
  • INSTAGRAM TIP: who wants to hear a teeny tiny tip with a big impact for Instagram?? Ok, great! Keep reading 👇🏽 ⠀ ⠀ One of my go-to phrases I remind myself when planning my posts is: if it can be square, MAKE IT SQUARE on Insta! This mostly applies to landscape orientation images, but sometimes helps a portrait as well! ⠀ ⠀ Let me telllll youuuu whyyyyy. ⠀ ⠀ 1. Your image will take up WAY way more space in someone's scroll (so it will be more likely to get noticed!) A horizontal image is so much smaller than a square image on IG so take up a little room, my friends! 🐘 ⠀ ⠀ 2. Phones are small so that little extra zoom-in will make your image easier to see and stand out more! It will have more wow-factor! 💥 ⠀ ⠀ 3. As a tight square, you are likely cropping out some distracting elements on either side. Woo hoo for a stronger image! 🎉 ⠀ ⠀ I hope this little IG PSA was helpful! Let me know in the comments! ⠀ ⠀ PS. Today is the LAST day to apply for the mentor session giveaway!! I forgot on Sunday 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ so I’m giving you an extra day! Link in bio!!! ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
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    INSTAGRAM TIP: who wants to hear a teeny tiny tip with a big impact for Instagram?? Ok, great! Keep reading 👇🏽 ⠀ ⠀ One of my go-to phrases I remind myself when planning my posts is: if it can be square, MAKE IT SQUARE on Insta! This mostly applies to landscape orientation images, but sometimes helps a portrait as well! ⠀ ⠀ Let me telllll youuuu whyyyyy. ⠀ ⠀ 1. Your image will take up WAY way more space in someone's scroll (so it will be more likely to get noticed!) A horizontal image is so much smaller than a square image on IG so take up a little room, my friends! 🐘 ⠀ ⠀ 2. Phones are small so that little extra zoom-in will make your image easier to see and stand out more! It will have more wow-factor! 💥 ⠀ ⠀ 3. As a tight square, you are likely cropping out some distracting elements on either side. Woo hoo for a stronger image! 🎉 ⠀ ⠀ I hope this little IG PSA was helpful! Let me know in the comments! ⠀ ⠀ PS. Today is the LAST day to apply for the mentor session giveaway!! I forgot on Sunday 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ so I’m giving you an extra day! Link in bio!!! ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
  • I'm late on #fridayintroductions 🙈⠀ ⠀ Here are 4 (LATE) random facts about me: ⠀ ⠀ 1. I'm a festival enthusiast, road-trip junkie, and dessert addict. Combine all 3 and I think that'd just be the perfect weekend! ⠀ ⠀ 2. I'm always chasing warm weather. I was born in the 🐪 desert 🌵 of California and I don't think my body will accept any other types of weather!! I once shot an outdoor wedding in 107 degrees and it didn't really phase me, but 👆🏼this trip to Denver👆🏼with just little bits of snow... I likely complained in my head the whole time. I don't know what I was thinking! 🙅🏻‍♀️⠀ ⠀ 3. This is my 458th post on here. The number 58 is really special to me because 1958 was the year my mother was born! 58 shows up in my life here and there and it always makes me smile and feel closer to my mom! It can almost feel like a sign that she is always with me 🥰 ⠀ ⠀ 4. The day I fell in love with photography was the day I fell in love with the outdoors. So now, I find them inseparable. That's why all of my shoots are out in nature! It's why I adore outdoor ceremonies over indoor, why I love dining alfresco at your reception, and why I'll dance all night under the stars with you and your guests! ✨❣️💃 ✨⠀ ⠀ PS. If you want to hear more about the day I fell in love with photography, let me know in the comments! If there is enough request, I'll dig deep into the archives of 2nd grade Joni! 😉⠀ ⠀ Photo: @bribondphotography ⠀ #whereintheworldisjoni⠀
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    I'm late on #fridayintroductions 🙈⠀ ⠀ Here are 4 (LATE) random facts about me: ⠀ ⠀ 1. I'm a festival enthusiast, road-trip junkie, and dessert addict. Combine all 3 and I think that'd just be the perfect weekend! ⠀ ⠀ 2. I'm always chasing warm weather. I was born in the 🐪 desert 🌵 of California and I don't think my body will accept any other types of weather!! I once shot an outdoor wedding in 107 degrees and it didn't really phase me, but 👆🏼this trip to Denver👆🏼with just little bits of snow... I likely complained in my head the whole time. I don't know what I was thinking! 🙅🏻‍♀️⠀ ⠀ 3. This is my 458th post on here. The number 58 is really special to me because 1958 was the year my mother was born! 58 shows up in my life here and there and it always makes me smile and feel closer to my mom! It can almost feel like a sign that she is always with me 🥰 ⠀ ⠀ 4. The day I fell in love with photography was the day I fell in love with the outdoors. So now, I find them inseparable. That's why all of my shoots are out in nature! It's why I adore outdoor ceremonies over indoor, why I love dining alfresco at your reception, and why I'll dance all night under the stars with you and your guests! ✨❣️💃 ✨⠀ ⠀ PS. If you want to hear more about the day I fell in love with photography, let me know in the comments! If there is enough request, I'll dig deep into the archives of 2nd grade Joni! 😉⠀ ⠀ Photo: @bribondphotography ⠀ #whereintheworldisjoni⠀
  • Photographers, did you see that I’ve started a mentorship program?!? I’m thrilled to be teaching my posing system to photographers this year! If you want in on the goodness, sign up via the link in my bio! I’m giving away 1 free session to kick things off and I'll be picking a winner from the applications on Sunday! ⠀ ⠀ Don’t let distance hold you back from applying! I’ll be offering them in Southern California, Central Indiana, and along all of my other travels!! ⠀ ⠀ ↠ http://bit.ly/jbmentorship ↞ ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
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    Photographers, did you see that I’ve started a mentorship program?!? I’m thrilled to be teaching my posing system to photographers this year! If you want in on the goodness, sign up via the link in my bio! I’m giving away 1 free session to kick things off and I'll be picking a winner from the applications on Sunday! ⠀ ⠀ Don’t let distance hold you back from applying! I’ll be offering them in Southern California, Central Indiana, and along all of my other travels!! ⠀ ⠀ ↠ http://bit.ly/jbmentorship ↞ ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
  • Photographers, do you ever wonder what kind of games or prompts actually work to help couples relax, have fun, and get those natural laughter-filled photos? Or have you heard of all of these little tricks (and know many of them) but you get so nervous during a session you just CAN'T REMEMBER them all?? Well, I have something for you. ⠀ ⠀ I totally understand all of these feelings. I started using prompts and games in my couples sessions in 2016 and I immediately saw a huge improvement in my work. By 2017 I was coming up with so many original prompts and activities but I often still felt nervous to the point when I couldn't remember what to do next! I felt at a loss because I knew my sessions could be that much better if I could utilize all the amazing ideas in my head but I'd just feel so overwhelmed that I COULDN'T.⠀ ⠀ So early in 2018, I created a system--one that would be flexible enough for me to go off script and utilize any creative idea that came to me in the moment but structured enough that I could return to it at any point and go through the steps. After implementing it during my first sessions of the year, I felt on top of the world! I was LOVING my work more and more and I was having SO MUCH FUN at every session! Oh, I was so thrilled! ⠀ ⠀ So after a year of using my system, I'm ready to teach it. I KNOW there are photographers out there that are just dying to have the kind of work they are dreaming of. I KNOW there is someone out there that doesn't get why all the prompts and games in the world aren't working for them. ⠀ ⠀ I want to end your frustration and share a little bit of the joy + satisfaction I've been feeling this past year. I'm opening up mentor sessions specifically designed to teach you my system. The even better news is that I’m giving one mentor session away for FREE. Yep, totally free. ⠀ ⠀ Use the link in my bio to get the application 💃 ⠀ ⠀ ↠ http://bit.ly/jbmentorship ↞ ⠀ ⠀ PS. Bonus points go to any photographer who comments on this post, tags friends, and shares this post in their story!! THANK YOU 😘😘😘⠀
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    Photographers, do you ever wonder what kind of games or prompts actually work to help couples relax, have fun, and get those natural laughter-filled photos? Or have you heard of all of these little tricks (and know many of them) but you get so nervous during a session you just CAN'T REMEMBER them all?? Well, I have something for you. ⠀ ⠀ I totally understand all of these feelings. I started using prompts and games in my couples sessions in 2016 and I immediately saw a huge improvement in my work. By 2017 I was coming up with so many original prompts and activities but I often still felt nervous to the point when I couldn't remember what to do next! I felt at a loss because I knew my sessions could be that much better if I could utilize all the amazing ideas in my head but I'd just feel so overwhelmed that I COULDN'T.⠀ ⠀ So early in 2018, I created a system--one that would be flexible enough for me to go off script and utilize any creative idea that came to me in the moment but structured enough that I could return to it at any point and go through the steps. After implementing it during my first sessions of the year, I felt on top of the world! I was LOVING my work more and more and I was having SO MUCH FUN at every session! Oh, I was so thrilled! ⠀ ⠀ So after a year of using my system, I'm ready to teach it. I KNOW there are photographers out there that are just dying to have the kind of work they are dreaming of. I KNOW there is someone out there that doesn't get why all the prompts and games in the world aren't working for them. ⠀ ⠀ I want to end your frustration and share a little bit of the joy + satisfaction I've been feeling this past year. I'm opening up mentor sessions specifically designed to teach you my system. The even better news is that I’m giving one mentor session away for FREE. Yep, totally free. ⠀ ⠀ Use the link in my bio to get the application 💃 ⠀ ⠀ ↠ http://bit.ly/jbmentorship ↞ ⠀ ⠀ PS. Bonus points go to any photographer who comments on this post, tags friends, and shares this post in their story!! THANK YOU 😘😘😘⠀
  • I didn't intentionally set a word for my 2018... but one came to me on its own... SURRENDER. ⠀ ⠀ Over the last year's time, I've learned to surrender. Surrender to expert advice, to letting go of what doesn't serve me, and even to critique. And ya know what? It feels GOOD. ⠀ ⠀ I've operated under emotional attachment and the way things have always been thinking for far too long. It took a few things to break the ice (like business coaches -- @idealust heyyy 👋🏼, awesome business courses -- @amy_demos @jordan_demos 💗, and hard website critiques from colleagues) but I know if I didn't accept any of this, I wouldn't be where I am today. ⠀ ⠀ One example is the new website I launched mid-2018, it wouldn't be anywhere near as fulfilling, perfect, or confidence boosting as it has become. I had to say goodbye to some images I so desperately wanted to keep. I had to be more concise, curated, thoughtful, and intentional. I even had to find the courage to let other people chip away at it through constructive criticism. This was all so HARD but it also made my site and brand that much STRONGER and my true personality to RADIATE! ✨⠀ ⠀ So I just have to speak the praises of letting go and surrendering to what really is best for you. Give in to that advice you've been given. Cut a few images from your site you know don't make your presence stronger (I promise you won't miss them after an hour!) Do the thing you are afraid to do because that just may bring you the most good. ⠀ ⠀ Give in, surrender, relax, and let go of what isn't serving you anymore 🌊 ⠀ ⠀ ...and also.... tell me what my word for 2019 should be 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography ⠀
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    I didn't intentionally set a word for my 2018... but one came to me on its own... SURRENDER. ⠀ ⠀ Over the last year's time, I've learned to surrender. Surrender to expert advice, to letting go of what doesn't serve me, and even to critique. And ya know what? It feels GOOD. ⠀ ⠀ I've operated under emotional attachment and the way things have always been thinking for far too long. It took a few things to break the ice (like business coaches -- @idealust heyyy 👋🏼, awesome business courses -- @amy_demos @jordan_demos 💗, and hard website critiques from colleagues) but I know if I didn't accept any of this, I wouldn't be where I am today. ⠀ ⠀ One example is the new website I launched mid-2018, it wouldn't be anywhere near as fulfilling, perfect, or confidence boosting as it has become. I had to say goodbye to some images I so desperately wanted to keep. I had to be more concise, curated, thoughtful, and intentional. I even had to find the courage to let other people chip away at it through constructive criticism. This was all so HARD but it also made my site and brand that much STRONGER and my true personality to RADIATE! ✨⠀ ⠀ So I just have to speak the praises of letting go and surrendering to what really is best for you. Give in to that advice you've been given. Cut a few images from your site you know don't make your presence stronger (I promise you won't miss them after an hour!) Do the thing you are afraid to do because that just may bring you the most good. ⠀ ⠀ Give in, surrender, relax, and let go of what isn't serving you anymore 🌊 ⠀ ⠀ ...and also.... tell me what my word for 2019 should be 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography ⠀
  • ✨HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM US✨⠀ ⠀ Vincent is playing saxophone with his dad’s band tonight! I always love ringing in the new year this way!! 🎷 ⠀ ⠀ #hello2019
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    ✨HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM US✨⠀ ⠀ Vincent is playing saxophone with his dad’s band tonight! I always love ringing in the new year this way!! 🎷 ⠀ ⠀ #hello2019
  • FLIGHTS OFFICIALLY BOOKED! I'm going to Costa Rica 🇨🇷💃🇨🇷 ⠀ ⠀ It's funny how things come together (on their own time, not yours) after feeling like it never will. My cousin and I have been trying for months to nail down this trip so that I can come see her in her new home of Montezuma! I was starting to worry it wasn't going to happen after several dates and attempts fell through. Then, all the sudden, we not only found some dates that would work beautifully but she found an epic music + yoga + arts festival for us to go to right in that time frame!! 😍😍 ⠀ ⠀ As a music festival junkie, I'm just giddy at the thought of going to a crazy cool gathering on the beach of Costa Rica like @envisionfestival 🤩 I'M SO EXCITED FOR LATE FEB/EARLY MARCH! ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography
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    FLIGHTS OFFICIALLY BOOKED! I'm going to Costa Rica 🇨🇷💃🇨🇷 ⠀ ⠀ It's funny how things come together (on their own time, not yours) after feeling like it never will. My cousin and I have been trying for months to nail down this trip so that I can come see her in her new home of Montezuma! I was starting to worry it wasn't going to happen after several dates and attempts fell through. Then, all the sudden, we not only found some dates that would work beautifully but she found an epic music + yoga + arts festival for us to go to right in that time frame!! 😍😍 ⠀ ⠀ As a music festival junkie, I'm just giddy at the thought of going to a crazy cool gathering on the beach of Costa Rica like @envisionfestival 🤩 I'M SO EXCITED FOR LATE FEB/EARLY MARCH! ⠀ ⠀ #jonibilderbackphotography