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!!
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
warmer days…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Posted on April 6, 2010
The weather is just beautiful here in northern Arizona the last few weeks!!
So I jumped at the chance to get out there with my adorable nephew who was visiting from Hawaii….for him our weather did not seem so warm 
Check out those gorgeous eyes!!!
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Posted on February 14, 2010
I recently entered the first photo shown here into a contest with over 500 photographers from all over the world to win a spot in a amazing light workshop. The theme was Valentine’s Day, and I would be lying to say I was not more than a little bit worried!! Since my work is pretty unrehearsed I was trying to figure out what I could do and still be true to my style. I ended up loving how these turned out, and I was so excited to find out I took 2nd place!! I am currently attending the workshop, and cannot wait to try all the new things I am learning.
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!!
XOXO
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
a beautiful northern arizona fall day…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Posted on November 23, 2009
Last weekend I headed out to Dead Horse State Park with Dr.Brad and his family for a session, hoping to catch some fall colors.
We were not disappointed, it was GORGEOUS! And check out this amazing looking family!!
You guys were great, and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!
j’lynn mak | arizona lifestyle photographer
princess cloey…
j’lynn mak | lifestyle photographer
Posted on August 2, 2009
Last week I went down to the valley to photograph the Gibson family. Recently the Gibson’s cousin surprised them, and sent a nomination to Giving Back Photography for the family to receive a free photo session. A fellow photographer friend contacted me, and asked if I was close to Scottsdale. This is how I found out about Giving Back Photography, the Gibson’s & their critically ill daughter… Cloey. I was so excited to be a part of this, to be able to give this family a few memories to hang on their walls…Of Cloey, Cal & Lainey. You see Cloey was born with a very rare genetic disorder that affects every system in her body……but it has not touched her beautiful smile, her spirit or her ability to make everyone around her feel her love. I count myself blessed just to have been near this beautiful family. Cal is so funny always making his family (and me) laugh. Lainey is so shy that I had to chase her to capture that adorable smile. Megan & Ty your love for your family was a beautiful thing to see, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!
To learn more about Cloey visit her blog @ http://princesscloey.blogspot.com/
I love this first shot! I had asked Cloey what color her beautiful hair was. She stopped and thought, then tried to look.
Her answer………..CURLY!!
j’lynn mak | arizona lifestyle photographer
