J. Otte Blog - Life in Rural Maryland
This is where I share my stock photography, nature and fine art photography, as well as projects and happenings at home. Much of the time, my stock images happen by accident while I'm documenting life here whether it be tending to the horses, gardening, or doing another home improvement project. Check the about page for some of my photography, art, and business background as well as personal insanity. ;) Scroll all the way to the bottom of this page for recent blog posts.
Kitchen Barnwood Table and Benches – DIY Woodworking
This is the second part of my project week. The first part involved the small laundry room which was sort of practice for this larger project. I have always wanted a big square barnwood table and built in benches with storage in my breakfast area. I have been thinking about…
Small Laundry Area Makeover – Woodworking – Home Projects – DIY
I have spent the past week away from the TV and only appearing on social media to share on progress of some projects….. After I finished, I started reading what was being circulated and the amount of negativity circulating was astounding. I’m not talking about simply a complaint or two…
Fireplace Mantle Makeover (out of old studio floor)
Another Before/After – Fireplace Mantle Makeover Before After Well, it’s that slow time of year again that happens right after the holidays. It’s not dead slow, but everything calms down a bit. 2017 is my year of the DIY projects. As you may remember, I spent two years as an…
Newborn Sessions
Super busy with newborn sessions right now, doesn’t mean I can’t fit you in. I get a lot of last minute baby sessions, but if you can, please contact ahead of time so I can guarantee your booking.
Book Your Fall / Holiday Photo Session Now!
Again, only a few spots left for petite and full sessions for your children and family – images will be ready before the holidays! Contact jodieotte@gmail.com
Fall Photo Sessions
I still have a few fall session times available – petite and full sessions. Petite sessions are something new this year – perfect for that yearly family shot… here’s a sampling of a recent petite session. Please contact jodieotte@gmail.com to get on the calendar!
Fall Colors – Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
There is so much beauty in this world that I’m always amazed when we overload our photographs or artwork with unnecessary items – all the overlays, props, textures, etc. While sometimes these things can enhance an image, oftentimes they are overdone because we get carried away. Have you ever made…
Longwood Gardens
I was invited to Erynn’s high school field trip to Longwood Gardens. I was thrilled to be able to go. I have seen a lot of images from Longwood, and some are nice, don’t get me wrong, but mostly I see the same vision over and over again – the…
Do not use Behr Deckover – PSA
I’d like to do a bit of a PSA. Do NOT under any circumstances use Behr Deckover. In the past, you may have seen me singing the praise of Behr paints. My entire house is painted in Behr paints. I had been using them exclusively for over 15…
An unexpected hurdle – horses
In Yesterday’s Post, I wrote about my life changing yet again and discussed the morning routine with the horses. This is kind of a continuation. It’s really a great thing that my work situation changed. I needed to get a hold of the balance of work and life and an unexpected…
Life Changes Again
Around two years ago, after over 10 years of being a full-time photographer, I announced I was heading back into “corporate America” as an accountant and then later on, a controller. Photography became secondary and part-time. I left my position, and this past month, I moved photography back to the…
Newborn Photography – NEW Instructional Book and Editing Videos coming soon.
I’ve been quiet and busy – I’m currently back to working on photography full time, rejuvenated and happy with a better work/life balance. I’ve been a bit quiet this past month as I have been working hard on something very exciting – a brand new Newborn Photography Instructional Book and…