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My name is Joanna, & my nick-name is J'Lynn and I am a lifestyle photographer. I am located in Northern Arizona, in the beautiful Verde Valley. I have a great husband, & four beautiful children who inspire me daily!

My Photography Style:
Lifestyle photography. I shoot 100% natural light, on-location photography.

I would describe my style as being natural/organic, very non-traditional. I love to capture those moments when you forget I'm even there. A child taking hold of your hand, a shared smile, a kiss, a tear. Those are the moments that make my heart flutter, and make me feel so very lucky to be doing what I do!!
Simply documenting a day, a memory, a moment in time.......just life as it happens.

I am so happy you found me and I look forward to hearing from you!!







Chaeli & Her Grandad…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer

Posted on September 1, 2010

There are times when I feel so lucky to be doing what I do, and right now is one of those times.

Last month Sarah (the bride from my latest wedding) called me up to tell me her Grandfather who is terminally ill would not be able to attend the wedding, so she asked me if I could go to him and capture some special moments with her Daughter and Grandfather . Sarah prepped me before I arrived about the special relationship between Grandad (as everyone calls him) and Chaeli.

When I saw Chaeli run down the stairs Grandad’s face was beaming and everything else appeared forgotten for this moment in time. The love between these two was evident in every shot taken. Honestly, I looked at them through tears the first few times. I felt so honored to capture this beautiful girl spending time entertaining her handsome Grandad, and being able to walk away with special memories frozen in time for their family.

Soon after I arrived Chaeli’s Grandmother told me Sarah had picked out all of Chaeli’s outfits, however Chaeli had plans of her own :)   Chaeli, loves loves loves Indian Jones, and informed me her name for the day was Indiana Jooney, and she was going too put together her best mismatched outfits. Indiana Jooney’s outfits never looked so fabulous as they did on this special day!

P.S. Don’t forget to turn your sound on!!

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  • marissa Vargason says:
    September 1, 2010 at 10:25 am -

    Seriously, this was absolutely, one of the most beautiful and inspiring things i have EVER seen!!!!!! What an incredible day and moments that will remain priceless forever, and kudos to mom, for realizing such an important bond and wanting to preserve it forever!!!! Jlynn, when i have my baby, you are coming down here, the end. So get ready to pack and come to Utah!

  • Karen says:
    September 1, 2010 at 10:57 am -

    Wiping away the tears as I type. That was the perfect song to the most amazing pictures! Thank you for using the gift God has given you and allowing all of us to enjoy it. These pictures of Chaeli and Grandad will become a family heirloom for decades!

  • William says:
    September 1, 2010 at 11:09 am -

    Fantastic work you captured the two of them perfectly. The love Chaeli has for her grandfather is evident in this video. Thank you for capturing the moments so well

  • Jennifer says:
    September 1, 2010 at 11:17 am -

    This was so beautiful!! I hope Chaeli will treasure these photos forever! I am still trying to hold back tears! I think you have an amazing gift not just talent! Please keep going and never quit, what you do is to beautiful. I love you Sarah and Chaeli and Ben too!

  • Kim G. says:
    September 1, 2010 at 12:02 pm -

    Wow! JLynn you have such a God given gift. Amazing. What a lucky family to be able to have you take these photos for them. You have given them such an amazing gift to treasure for years to come. Fabulous.

  • David Jay says:
    September 1, 2010 at 12:17 pm -

    Beautiful job and what a gift to experience that!

  • Megan says:
    September 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm -

    My test is a puddle of tears. That is the greatest EVER… That must made me so sad because by the time I found out my grandpa was sick he was too sick to do this with my 2 boys. This is so amazing and I wish I had something like this of my grandpa with my kids. Great, great job.

  • Jen says:
    September 1, 2010 at 9:57 pm -

    Oohhh J’Lynn!! I am in tears! This was so, so beautiful!! Just loved the way you captured their bond… just wonderful!!





Ben, Sarah & Chaeli
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer

Posted on August 24, 2010

A year ago I received an email…a couple who are currently serving our country in the US Navy were looking for a photographer. A few short weeks later I would meet Sarah & Ben when they both came home on leave before Ben was to be shipped out for 9 months. Right by her mothers side was beautiful little Chaeli whose smile could light up a room!! The engagement photos we got that day were so touching. Ben’s love for Sarah & Chaeli was evident in every shot.

Sarah had a pretty bad break and infection in her foot just weeks before the wedding that she has been trying to deal with. You would never guess the pain she must have been in, but instead you see the beauty and grace which is Sarah. Somewhere along the way it changed from client to friend, and so to see this family become one was truly a joy for me and all the others who celebrated with them on their special day!  Thank you Ben & Sarah for choosing me to capture your families beginning as I am sure you will all have a beautiful and loving life together.

XOXO, J

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Special thanks to the vendors:

Bride’s Hair & Makeup- Ashley Lane

Bridal party’s Hair- Siegel’s Hair Nail Design & Day Spa

Wedding Planner- Desert Light Weddings

Ceremony- Emmanuel Fellowship, Cottonwood AZ

DJ- Jake Bowen-Soundwave Productions

Reception- Las Carretas, Clarkdale AZ



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Jon & Jenny…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer

Posted on July 14, 2010

I am so excited to share this unforgettable wedding!!

Jon & Jenny are truly amazing as was every last detail of their wedding day. This Scottsdale couple decided to go north to Juniper Well Ranch to celebrate their wedding with friends, and family. Tucked up in the mountains of northern Arizona just outside of Prescott sits Juniper Well Ranch. Granite rocks dot the mountainside, 1000 yr old junipers offering their shade, beautiful cabins…..GORGEOUS! It was the perfect location for this laid back couple whose love for each other was so evident throughout the day. One of many great moments was when Jon sang to Jenny during the ceremony. I don’t think there was a dry eye there! Jenny has been blessed with so much talent (look at that gorgeous dress SHE made!!), and an amazing smile that I don’t think left her face all day!!
Jon & Jenny it was truly a pleasure to be a part of your day, I wish you all the happiness in what I am sure will be a beautiful life together.

XOXO, J

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Special thanks to the vendors:

Juniper Well Ranch

Heidi’s Events & Catering

Bill Dutcher-Modern Acoustic Guitarist

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brand new x3…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer

Posted on July 3, 2010

I am so excited to launch my new blogsite & branding today, and what better way than with photos of this brand new baby girl!

What an absolute joy it was to photograph this little one, and she put up with a lot of location changes from us :)

Congratulations McKenzie & Ryan on such a precious little girl!

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  • Wendy says:
    July 3, 2010 at 7:02 pm -

    CONGRATULATIONS on your new blogsite and branding. I LOVE the branding!! The baby photos are great! What a sweet little girl!!!

  • mckenzie says:
    July 4, 2010 at 9:11 am -

    We are absolutely thrilled with the photos! You did a fantastic job! Thanks J’Lynn :)

  • Barb (Grammie) says:
    July 4, 2010 at 10:09 am -

    I love the pics. They are great. You do great work. I love her expression in the pic with Ryan.

  • Shannon says:
    July 4, 2010 at 6:34 pm -

    The images of the baby are such a great way to start off your new blog! Love the new look.

  • Jen says:
    July 4, 2010 at 7:52 pm -

    Looove your new site and branding J’Lynn!! Everything looks fabulous!! And such an adorable little new one!

  • Barb (Grammie) says:
    July 5, 2010 at 10:44 am -

    Great shots. Forgot to say how gentle and calming you were with her during the shoot.

  • Kristin F says:
    July 5, 2010 at 11:33 am -

    J’Lynn…love the new site & the logo/branding! Also…what a beautiful newborn session! I really love the one on the porch in the wire basket…so precious!

  • Ryan Gillies says:
    July 5, 2010 at 9:44 pm -

    Well I had to comment..
    Just would like to say that you are one unbelievable photographer!! WOW. Your passion for Photography really shows! I am very impressed with your work!
    Thank you so much for doing such a great job on my lil princess.. :-) . Perfect job at showing the world how a Picture can say more than words..
    Photography at its finest!

    I’m just going to call you and you company “Picture-Perfect solutions” ..ha..;-)
    Cant wait to see the rest

    The proud Father of That super perfect Baby in those Pics.

  • Jessi C says:
    July 6, 2010 at 11:46 am -

    What a precious baby – lots of gorgeous pictures! The new blogsite looks terrific!!

  • Haleigh says:
    July 8, 2010 at 8:52 am -

    Gorgeous J’Lynn. These are totally your style. Love the natural feel to them. Beautiful!

  • Barb says:
    July 13, 2010 at 9:09 am -

    You did a wonderful job with the gorgeous pictures of my graddaughter. I’m so greatful for your talent.
    Thank you, Barb Gillies (proud grandma)

  • kim burnham says:
    July 13, 2010 at 7:23 pm -

    um,,, wow! just wow! these are amazing – I love them all:)

  • Chelsey says:
    July 20, 2010 at 8:15 pm -

    These are so precious J’Lynn! How wonderful to get to capture this time together – they are only this little for such a short time!





time to fly…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer

Posted on April 22, 2010

How lucky am I to get to photograph these amazing seniors!

Drea is not only gorgeous, but the girl has some crazy soccer skills which is all my daughter kept reminding me of from the time I told her I was photographing Drea :)

I wish you all the best on your upcoming graduation Drea, and I hope you get your great dane really soon!!!

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