Kiddos & Family – Markie Jones Photography LLC

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Your Bride

Markie Jones — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:32:58 +0000

Every winter, when the twinkle lights start going up around our neighborhood and the kids start lobbying for cocoa for breakfast, I fall right into that nostalgic holiday headspace. This is the season where everything feels a little softer and a little slower. The house smells like pine, the nights stretch longer and finding that...

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The Motherhood Project

Markie Jones — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Writing about The Motherhood Project is probably the hardest post I’ve ever had to write. Not because it’s bad news, but because it’s an extremely vulnerable post and I’m passionate about why I do this. Pouring my heart and soul into photography for the past 20 years, creating this 14-year-old business and freezing your most...

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Happy Birthday | Evan turns 3

Markie Jones — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:15:00 +0000

It’s hard not to end up overshadowed when you and your sister share a birthday weekend. But joint birthdays are now a common thing in our house with all four kids being born on the same two holiday weekends. Its one of the big reasons you’ll rarely see me scheduling weddings on Memorial Day and...

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Happy Birthday | Gracie Turns 8

Markie Jones — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:14:00 +0000

It’s honestly hard to believe that Gracie has been a part of our lives for the past 8 years. Watching her grow up is both a blessing and a curse. I’m still not sure how we got chosen to be her parents, but she’s consistently keeping us on our toes. Little Kid, Big Personality This...

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The Oliver in Orting | Emi’s 12th Birthday

Markie Jones — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:52:05 +0000

Just over twelve years ago, I was faced with a challenge. You may remember I was laid off at 28 weeks pregnant with Emi. That was the time I decided to really make a run at starting my own business. As you can see, we’re still running it and celebrated Emi’s 12th birthday with a...

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Wilderness Cake Smash | Happy First Birthday Zeke

Markie Jones — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:23:47 +0000

Time sure flies when you’re having fun. Also when you’re juggling four small(ish) humans, homeschooling and running a business… Time sure seems to just leave when you need it most. I’m still in shock it’s already been a year with Zeke, and I was thrilled to have his Wilderness Cake Smash at Farms & Fairytales!...

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Bye 2021… Our Family Christmas Recap

Markie Jones — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:18:31 +0000

This year was a whirlwind; Christmas is already over, and it’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve started about 8 posts and never finished them. Oiy. It’s not that I didn’t want to write, I love writing and the love stories that go with every session. But finding...

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Becoming a Wedding Photographer Mommy

Markie Jones — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:01:00 +0000

I’ve said before that I started my business 11 years ago, and with today being my 35th birthday, it seems like a good time to share. Lately, there have been posts in the photography groups from wedding photographers who want to start families in the near future. Many ask if they should be putting off...

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Homeschooling: One Year Later | Stein Kids 2021

Markie Jones — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:01:00 +0000

When I started writing this post, I wanted to tell you about how being a photographer’s kid means you’re constantly stuck modeling. But then, Friday rolled around and it hit me: We’ve been homeschooling for a full year. It’s been a roller coaster, but there are so many thing about it that I wouldn’t change...

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Our Winter Altimeter Adventure

Markie Jones — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:01:00 +0000

In case you haven’t heard, Altimeter Cabin has quickly become our second home in the midst of the COVID madness. It’s a pure slice of heaven, and I love that we’re able to get away as a family. We’ve actually managed to visit a couple of times, including our Fall Adventure and a Spring Styled...

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Fall Altimeter Cabin Adventure

Markie Jones — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:01:28 +0000

Even through all the COVID madness, I’m pretty grateful for 2020. We gained a LOT of family time, and made some awesome vendor connections! I have to admit, when Andrea from Altimeter Cabin contacted me, it felt a little out of the blue. However, it lead to a beautiful collaboration and I’m honored to have...

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Hello July: We’ve been slacka-lackin round here

Markie Jones — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:54:00 +0000

Earlier this year, I made it a goal to blog 3 times a week for all you sweet couples who follow along. Since 2020 adjusted it’s man bun, passed off it’s beer and said “Watch this”, it’s been a bit more than crazy ’round here. So far the year has been a bit more slacking...

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