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five.

i’ve been trying to figure out what I want to say about five years of doing this as a full time career. but I think I’ve been making it way too complicated.

because how do you summarize five years of something that has completely woven itself into your life?

i could tell you how much my work has changed. how much my business has grown. all the things I’ve learned and gotten wrong along the way.

but that’s not really what I’m feeling when I think about the past five years.

i think about how differently I see things now. how much I notice. the glances. the deep breaths. the subtle, beautiful things happening in the background. the half-second expressions that disappear almost as quickly as I notice them.

i’m constantly watching and anticipating. paying attention not only to what something looks like, but what it feels like. and apparently you don’t just turn that off when you put the camera down.

this career has changed the way I see myself, too.

there have been a lot of moments where I’ve questioned myself. compared myself. taken things personally. said yes when I wanted to say no. wondered if I was doing enough. felt completely exhausted and overwhelmed by the very thing I worked so hard to build.

i used to think eventually you reach some point where you just feel completely sure of yourself. i don’t know if that point exists.

i think I’ve just gotten better at trusting myself. trusting what I see. what I’m drawn to. knowing I don’t have to create like anyone else. knowing when something isn’t for me.

there are parts of me that feel completely different than the person who started this. and parts that are exactly the same.

i still really, really love taking pictures. i still get excited about beautiful light. i still love that split second when I know I caught something. i still love people and feel the most inspired by connection.

maybe that’s all five years really is.

the same person, the same camera in my hand, but with a lot more life behind it.

anyway. five years. that feels really big. and it feels like a good excuse to finally show my face around here again and say hi.

i’m Janelle. and I still feel the most myself holding a camera.

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they’re never gonna know 😮‍💨

amirite? @fab_gabb & @rebeccafrank.co

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the MacKnights Official Wedding Trailer 🫐💛🪿🌿

a royal wedding some might say…

photo & super 8 @thestudio224 @fab_gabb
film photos @lifebylog
video @films.byjourney
Hair @robynnlloy
makeup @vickyminamakeup
venue @grandprewines @lecaveaurestaurant
florals @propsfloral
dj @truenorthevents.hfx @djcaesar.c
Grooms hair: @fadesbyfish
Extensions & colour: @kaylathehairdresser
Dress: @jennyyoonyc
Lashes: @goodkarmakailie

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New work photos🏡✨

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Post wedding bliss 🍾

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An elegant second look at Bull Point Estate ✨

Planning & Design: @meaghanmacweddings_
Photography: @alyssajoyphoto
Venue: @bullpointestate
Florals: @faroutfloral_
Hair: @kenedie.hfxhair
Makeup: @chantellebrownmakeup
Bridal Accessories: @missfoxine
Rings: @fireworksgallery
Dress Boutique: @kindbridal
Dress Designer: @kathrynbassbridal
Stationery: @lupindesignstudio
Rentals: @elements_events_solutions_east
Videography/Super 8: @thestudio224
Models: @fab_gabb @kinnonjob
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#novascotiaweddingphotographer
#halifaxweddingphotographer
#novascotiawedding
#bullpointestate
#novascotiaweddings

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~ wind and sea bb ~

🌊some bts from a collab styled shoot with some cool creatives 🌊

Planning & Design: @meaghanmacweddings_
Photography: @alyssajoyphoto
Venue: @bullpointestate
Florals: @faroutfloral_
Hair: @kenedie.hfxhair
Makeup: @chantellebrownmakeup
Bridal Accessories: @missfoxine
Rings: @fireworksgallery
Dress: @kindbridal
Stationery: @lupindesignstudio
Rentals: @elements_events_solutions_east
Videography/Super 8: @thestudio224
Models: @fab_gabb @kinnonjob

local snowdrops and solomon's seal from @vermeulenflowerfarm <3

tulips, lady's mantle, and bleeding hearts from our garden ❦

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A reminder that you can do whatever the heck you want for your wedding day — even a conch shell bouquet 😮‍💨

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Planning & Design: @meaghanmacweddings_
Photography: @alyssajoyphoto
Florals: @faroutfloral_
Venue: @bullpointestate
Dress: @kindbridal
Dress Designer: @kathrynbassbridal
Bridal Accessories: @missfoxine
Rings & Jewelry: @fireworksgallery
Hair: @kenedie.hfxhair
Makeup: @chantellebrownmakeup
Super 8: @thestudio224
Stationery: @lupindesignstudio
Rentals: @element_event_solutions_east
Models: @fab_gabb @kinnonjob

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Inspiration for the dreamiest Bull Point Estate wedding ✨🌊💕

Planning & Design: @meaghanmacweddings_
Photography: @alyssajoyphoto
Venue: @bullpointestate
Florals: @faroutfloral_
Hair: @kenedie.hfxhair
Makeup: @chantellebrownmakeup
Bridal Accessories: @missfoxine
Rings: @fireworksgallery
Dress Boutique: @kindbridal
Dress Designer: @kathrynbassbridal
Stationery: @lupindesignstudio
Rentals: @elements_events_solutions_east
Videography/Super 8: @thestudio224
Models: @fab_gabb @kinnonjob
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#novascotiaweddingphotographer
#bullpointestate
#halifaxweddingphotographer
#novascotiaweddingvenue
#novascotiaweddingplanner

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