photos by JeeJee

Halloween Cutie Mini Sessions/ SC Portrait Photographer

2011-10-18T14:34:00.001-04:00

So it is that time of the year,

Halloween Cutie Mini Sessions for only $59*.

Time to go out and choose a Halloween Costume for our babies or maybe you are gifted in the art of sewing and are making your baby's Halloween costume this year. Whether you are buying that costume or making it, it's time to have that sweet baby photographed in their super cute costume.

Call, email or message me to book your appointment
(803.772.4302 jeejeecowherd@bellsouth.net).
Refer a friend and receive an extra Halloween Pajama Session!!!

This is my Halloween Cutie from the last two years!

*Halloween Cutie Mini Session $59 includes a 15 minute session of the photographers talent and 8 wallets of your cutie!! Payment due when you schedule your appointment.

Limited Edition Bitterweed Sessions/Columbia SC Portrait Photographer

2011-08-09T14:44:00.002-04:00

I cannot believe how fast time flies. Jennifer and I grew up together, we have know each other since the 5th grade at Chapin Elementary. It has been great to catch up with you!
Thanks so much for battling the heat to get these great images of your family!!

These are our Limited Edition Bitterweed Sessions. We only have a few short weeks in the middle of the summer to photograph this beautiful field of yellow bitterweeds. If you are interested in one of these sessions, message,email or call me to book your session.

jeejeecowherd@bellsouth.net
803.772.4302 studio

Family Day at Weston Lake/ Columbia, SC Event Photography

2011-07-12T10:27:00.002-04:00

Nicole and her beautiful family at Weston Lake for Family Day! Thanks for all that you do!

Columbia International University Spring Graduation 2011/ Columbia, SC Event Photography

2011-07-12T10:25:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Brian! We always have such a great time at Columbia International University Graduations!!

Family Day @ Weston Lake 1-151st Battalion/ SC Event Photographer/ PhotosbyJeeJee

2011-06-14T12:10:00.001-04:00

Brenna & her family at the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion for Family Day at Weston Lake! Thanks for all that your family does to protect our country

Paul D Sloan Interiors/Columbia SC Photographer

2011-04-19T16:30:00.003-04:00

This is one of my very favorite clients! So go out and support our local economy and our very own local small businesses!

Please stop by Paul D. Sloan Interiors on Thursday April 28 from 5-9pm during Columbia's premier Gallery Crawl "Artista Vista". They will be showing works by Columbia's Bonnie Goldberg, Rob Shaw, Bett Huggins, Jennie Branham, and Maci Scheuer. We hope to see you all for a night filled with art!

Paul D. Sloan Interiors

Professional Photographers of America National Award

2011-02-16T14:24:00.005-05:00

I was honored with the Professional Photographers of America National Award for outstanding service to Professional Photography. The bronze & walnut plaque was presented by the Professional Photographers of South Carolina a PPA Affiliated Association, at our annual convention held February 5th-8th 2011.

The National Award is offered by PPA to State, Regional, National & International affiliated organizations on a yearly basis. First made available in 1958, the award recognizes those persons who generously contribute their time and talents to the service of their profession, their affiliated organization and their fellow photographers. Selections of the award are determined by the recipients peers which adds to its distinction and value.

The PPA is the oldest and largest association of Professional Photographers in the world with headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The association provides educational services and establishes standards of professional performance for its more than 22,000 members and 200 affiliated organizations worldwide.

Dragons & Frogs/SC Lifestyle Photographer

2011-02-16T14:11:00.004-05:00

What little boy would not like dragons & frogs. A dragon monogram from Initially Yours Columbia Luggage and some frog goulashes from his Aunt Susan.

This child is such an outside boy. We could stay out there all day, if he did not need to eat & take a nap. Of course, we have been know to eat & nap outside before when the weather is nice.

James Clark's hair is getting so long and strangers are always calling him a girl, but I do not have the heart to cut it. It is one of those milestones that I am just not ready for. I feel like I have blinked and he has gotten so grown. He surprises me everyday at how smart he is.

2011-02-16T14:03:00.002-05:00

My cutie pie in his puppy dog applique shirt. He was such a good sport about his valentines photographs, but he sure did cry when I told him it was time to leave. He loves being out in the woods. We started picking up aluminum cans that people throw out on the side of the road and we are recycling them. So when he spots one he says "can, can, can...." until Mama picks it up. It is too sweet.

Valentine 2011/ Mini Sessions/Columbia SC Lifestyle Photographer

2011-01-29T11:18:00.005-05:00

I found this great old chair a few years back and I am just now getting it out to use it. I am offering Valentine Mini Sessions this year. If you are interested email me at jeejeecowherd@bellsouth.net. for more information. James Clark gave me a run for my money getting these shots. He was running around everywhere. These mini sessions are discounted from our regular sessions and only last about 15 minutes. So they are easy to squeeze into a busy schedule. I hope that you find the time to capture this Valentines Day with one of our Mini Sessions.

Christmas 2010/Columbia SC Christmas Lifestyle Photographer

2011-01-29T11:13:00.003-05:00

Is this not the cutest footed pajamas. I found them at BabiesRus. You know we could not do Christmas photographs without his M&Ms. They have become a staple around here. James Clark is growing so fast. It seems like just yesterday that I found out that I was pregnant. I makes me so happy that he enjoys being photographed so that I can capture all of these sweet moments. I love this sweet boy.

Halloween 2010/Columbia SC Lifestyle Photographer

2011-01-29T11:09:00.001-05:00

This is my sweet little man with his sock monkey costume that he chose for himself. I was looking for a cow, but James Clark had other ideas. I had already gone to the Halloween Express in Harbison looking for a cow and did not find one so Jeff and James Clark headed to the Halloween Express on Hwy 1. Jeff called me and asked me about the Sock Monkey because James Clark had picked it up and was not letting it go. Jeff said that James Clark was so cute carrying this costume around the store. It was adorable when James Clark started to share his candy with his sock monkey. Thanks to our sweet neighbors for all of his candy. He is definitely an M&M kind of guy. The photographs with the yellow background were from the trunk or treat at Church.

At the Farm with my Boy/ Columbia, SC Lifestyle Portrait Photographer

2011-01-29T11:04:00.005-05:00

These are just a few images from this Summer where we spent alot of time at my Granny's Farm. We will be planning a Mini Session for the Summer of 2011 for the field of flowers. It only last for a short time so if you think that you may be interested email me and I will be sure to keep you informed.

Vintage/ Columbia SC Lifestyle Photographer

2011-01-29T11:00:00.003-05:00

Isn't my boy the most adorable baby in the world? Okay I know I am a little bit biased, but there is no Mama in the world that doesn't think that her baby is the cutest baby ever.

This is a new option that we are offering called Vintage. I think that is makes a beautiful portrait.

Easter 2010/Columbia SC Lifestyle Photographer

2011-01-29T10:57:00.002-05:00

This is the sweet little outfit that our friend Jeanne gave to James Clark. He looks so good in Yellow.

Paul D Sloan Interiors/Columbia SC Photographer

2011-01-21T15:13:00.003-05:00

This was Paul D Sloan Interiors Christmas Card for 2010. They always come up with the most beautiful settings for these images. If you are ever in need of some interior design services they are definitely the people to see. Check out their website at PDSInteriors.

At the Farm/ Columbia, SC Lifestyle Portrait Photographer

2010-11-19T09:09:00.003-05:00

The first time I started photographing this Family E was in Preschool. I miss that preschool, I had been photographing it for over 10 years. E has the most adorable smile and now he has twin brothers C & M. I photographed the twins for the first time when James Clark was only a few weeks old. It was blazing hot in the middle of downtown Columbia, but the images were adorable. For this session L met me at my Granny's Farm for some great images of all the boys. They had so much fun playing in the woods, in the hay field, at the gate and on our old school bus that has been retired from hauling hay. Oh and E had a blast playing on my Uncle's John Deere Tracto r. L said he talked about it for days. He would say shhhhhh it's a secret. I cannot wait to show their Christmas Card it turned out so cute, but you will have to wait.

Some of Last Years Christmas Cards/ Columbia, SC Christmas Photographer

2010-11-10T16:56:00.004-05:00

We design all of our cards from scratch. We hope you like them!!

James Clark in his First Christmas Eve Outfit 2009

2010-11-09T16:21:00.006-05:00

Everyone should have photographs like this made. It was James Clark's first Christmas and when we got all of our decorations out he found my M&M and Hershey Kisses tins and just loved them. He had the best time the entire Christmas season playing with these tins. Needless to say I need to get some new ones because these are now well and lovingly used. I got this adorable Christmas Eve outfit from Belk at Dutch Square.

James Clark with Santa 2009

2010-11-09T16:18:00.002-05:00

This is James Clark with Santa at Dutch Square Mall last year. The Santa was really nice.

Baby Jesus

2010-11-09T16:16:00.002-05:00

Last Christmas our church asked us if we would play Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus for the Christmas program. We were so honored.

Thanksgiving 2009 at Aunt Linda's House

2010-11-09T15:45:00.002-05:00

Me and my boy.
James Clark, Me, Tanya (my cousin) and Hunter.
James Clark was not a happy camper.
Hunter was just grinning ear to ear.
Me and my sweet boy!
Sleepy little Hunter.
Me, James Clark, my sister Missy and my Mama Van.

Granny's 90th Birthday 2009

2010-11-09T15:43:00.001-05:00

Sitting on Granny's Porch
Uncle Bob

James Clark's First Pumpkin Patch

2010-11-09T15:41:00.002-05:00

Grandma Cowherd's outfit

2010-11-09T15:37:00.003-05:00

This is an adorable outfit that his Grandma Cowherd made for him. I wish I was as talented as Jeff's mama with sewing.

James Clark's First Halloween 2009

2010-11-09T15:30:00.004-05:00

This was last Halloween. His Aunt Missy and Uncle Brett bought him this adorable puppy costume. For those of you who know us well, you know how much we love dogs!

2010-02-11T12:13:00.002-05:00

It has been a long time since my last post. Besides the fact that I forgot the password to my blogger account. James Clark has been keeping both of us busy. He is such a sweet little boy and is growing so fast, too fast! We have some great sessions to show, so check back soon.

Our New Baby is Here!!!

2009-07-06T13:41:00.008-04:00

Our new baby is here!!! He was born May 19th, 2009 and he is absolutely the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen. We had planned on having him born at Covenant Birthing Center with our midwife Lisa Byrd for a water birth, but my body did not cooperate with me. My water broke on Sunday night the 17th and my body never went into active labor so we had to go to Palmetto Health Richland to have him. We had a wonderful nurse Brandy who did everything that she could for Jeff and I to have the birth that we had hoped for. The birth of our son did not go exactly how we had planned it, but he was born healthy and beautiful and at the end of the day that is all that you can ask for. We named our baby angel James Clark Cowherd. When he was born he weighed 7 lbs 10.6 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is now almost 7 weeks old weighing in at 10 lbs and almost 23 inches long. He is definitely growing too fast. He is our blessing and we adore him.

Esthetique Models/ Columbia SC Model Photographer

2009-03-13T16:38:00.007-04:00

In 2006 Photos by JeeJee and Esthetique worked on our first calendar project together. We followed the 2006 calendar with a 2007 calendar and have continued in 2008 and 2009 to create beautiful photographic imagery. Esthetique was founded by Deon Brown a graduate of South Carolina State University. It has been lots of fun working with Deon and all of his models. The show above shows some of the projects from the 2008 season. If you would like to visit the Esthetique website please visit www.eqllc.net.

This information is directly quoted from the eqllc.net website
Esthetique LLC was founded in January of 2006 with an objective of providing students and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities a medium into the world of modeling.

Recognizing the increased desire for modeling in the Southeast, Esthetique opened the doors in January 2007 to work with all models, regardless of their backgrounds, who had an intense love for fashion and the drive to become a successful model. After three years of working with some of the best photographers, graphic designers, makeup artist and models we have continued to expand the company. Esthetique is proud to present EQ Modeling Agency, our venture into becoming one of the most recognized modeling agencies. Our main goal as an agency is to deliver to the world unique concepts of beauty with professionalism and class. Most importantly we strive to always be on the cutting edge of fashion through recruitment of models from underexposed markets and presenting them with our unique sense of direction, and show the world indescribable creativity of Esthetique.

Deniece & Tres Engaged/Columbia SC Wedding Photographer

2009-02-16T09:53:00.003-05:00

These two were meant for each other and look so sweet together!!! We had a great time photographing the engagement session. The save the date magnets were beautiful and their engagement album was turned out amazing! I cannot wait for their wedding day! We are going to have so much fun!

New Baby on the way!!!

2009-01-12T14:37:00.002-05:00

For those of you who do not already know, Jeff & I are going to have a BABY!!! We are both very excited and overwhelmed at the thought of a little one of us running around. Our baby is due around the end of May. I have had a great pregnancy so far. I have not been sick or tired. Everything except the growing of my belly is the same.

Baby Addison/ Columbia SC Newborn Photographer

2008-10-17T12:08:00.002-04:00

Alesha is now the proud Mama of a new baby girl, Addison. We carried along the theme of her red satin from the maternity session to the 2 week session. Some of you may be wondering why the red satin well it has to do with how she got here. Not the actual satin, but a pair of red satin shoes. Oh what that red satin can do, bring a precious baby into this world. Addison is beautiful baby and Alesha is so lucky to have her.

USC Graduation Mal/Columbia SC Photographer

2008-08-08T11:33:00.002-04:00

Mal needed some photographs to celebrate her graduation from USC. Mal & I had an amazing time photographing downtown, wind and all. We ended up having to go out two different days because the first day we went out the wind was terrible. I thought that it was going to blow us both away, but we still got some great images from that day. On the second day out I captured some amazing photographs of Mal. She has the most porcelain skin that I have ever seen. Mal has been going to USC for the past four years, but she is from Fredericksburg, Virgina. As we were talking we found out that we both share a love for the beauty of a small little Church in Virginia close to wear my husband Jeff is from. She says that someday she would like to get married in that church. Good luck to Mal as she heads to Colorado for Grad School. We will miss her!

Little Miss Model/Columbia SC Model Photographer

2008-08-01T14:06:00.005-04:00

Melia is definatley my little miss model. She has the cutest sass about her. Carley, Anthony & Melia came to meet me downtown so that Melia could be my model for a meeting that I was teaching to other photographers from the Professional Photographers of South Carolina. She did a great job! We had so much fun.

Kathie & her Family in the Park/Columbia SC Family Photographer

2008-06-07T09:27:00.004-04:00

I had a great time photographing Kathie & her family in the park. I have known Kathie for a long time and it was great to see her. Kathie's brother drove in from NC with his family so that we could create some beautiful images of their families for their Mother. What a great gift.

Alesha's Maternity Session/ Columbia SC Maternity Photographer

2008-05-15T18:56:00.005-04:00

Alesha, Regina and Tatianna came over to the studio for Alesha's Maternity Session and we had a blast. We had an afternoon filled with red satin, red heels, black & White Ties and face paint. Yes face paint. Alesha had a great idea to paint a pumpkin and heart on her belly for some of her favorites during her pregnancy. I hope that this sessions inspires you as much as it inspired all of us.

Better a little late than not at all

2008-04-21T08:40:00.001-04:00

This is a session from last fall and I am just getting around to posting it. I hope that you enjoy!!

One Sweet Girl/Columbia SC Child Photographer

2008-04-10T18:57:00.004-04:00

I have had the pleasure of Photographing this sweet child for the first year of her life. She is the second of two very adorable children. I have known her Mother and Father for a long time and I am very honored to be the one to Photograph her children.

Happy Easter!!!

2008-03-24T09:36:00.002-04:00

I hope that everyone had a great Easter!!! I wanted to share this image of a Robyn drinking out of a fountain on the USC Horeshoe. I photographed him on Friday when I was waiting on one of my clients. He is absolutely beautiful.

The M in Modeling stands for Melia/Columbia SC Child Photographer

2008-03-03T12:11:00.004-05:00

Melia is New York bound in a few weeks! She is absolutely beautiful as you can see from the photographs. We had a great time photographing and making a quick stop for ice cream before the afternoon was done.

Back from Convention

2008-02-18T12:00:00.002-05:00

Well we are back from convention and full of new ideas. We had an amazing time learning from some of the best photographers in the nation. We are looking forward to implementing all of the things that we learned at this very special 2008 convention. Be on the lookout for some great thing in 2008.

High School Juniors Needed

2008-02-02T14:07:00.001-05:00

We are currently taking applications for 2008 High School Juniors to help us with promotions for the 2009 Senior Class. Contact us if you are interested. We have some very cool ideas for 2008.

Knowing the Difference

2008-01-25T13:40:00.001-05:00

Lately I have been hearing alot about clients comparing different photography studios. The truth is, it is very hard to compare one studio against another, because each photographer and studio has a different idea about what a finished product is. Some studios offer a raw photograph and some only offer a finished photograph. Some photographers seek out higher education and continue to improve their talents and some do not. Some photographers keep all of their equipment in good working order and some do not. Some photographers use beautiful packaging and some do not. I could go on and on about the differences of photographers. They just cannot compare, you would be comparing an apple to an orange. Two things that are just not the same. Just remember that investing in your photographs is investing in your history. Moments that will represent you when you are not here to represent yourself. I wish that I could take credit for that line, but that would be one of my mentors words, Abe Thomy.

2008 PPSC Annual Convention Chairman

2008-01-25T13:17:00.000-05:00

I have not fallen off of the face of the earth, but I have been busy!!! As some of you know I am the Convention Chairman for the Professional Photographers of SC and we are having our Annual Convention February 9-12 in Myrtle Beach. It has been both challenging and rewarding planning this convention. Especially since it is a volunteer position. But with every great reward comes a great sacrifice. I am glad that I had this opportunity to serve my fellow photographers in a profession that I am so blessed to be a part of. For those of you that do not know me, I have had a camera in my hand since I was 15 years old. The moment that I took my first photograph I knew what I would spend the rest of my life doing. Capturing stories and creating peoples histories. Making sure that they are leaving a legacy of recorded memories for their family.

Santa Night

2007-12-17T15:27:00.000-05:00

To all of the Parents who participated in Santa Night it was a BIG HIT!!! I know that there was a lot of work that went into planning it, so Thank You to all of those who made Santa Night possible. For those of you that do not know me, I have been photographing at this school for at least 10 years and I have seen lots of your children grow up. Thank you for making me a part of your of your school. It is truly special to me. I would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!!! Wishing you all of the JOYS of the SEASON!!!!

They Grow so Fast

2007-12-14T15:03:00.000-05:00

I have been photographing these children since their preschool days. Every time I see them I am absolutely amazed at how much they have grown. We have been from silly face to all grown up in just a handful of years. Time flies so fast, cherish every moment.

Mr. Football

2007-12-14T15:01:00.000-05:00

There is no doubt in my mind that this child is going to be a football player. He is an absolute natural! He was just full of expressions.

"Allmost rained out"

2007-10-30T11:51:00.000-04:00

After the drought this summer we should have been hoping for rain, but not this morning and guess what we got, RAIN!!! But thankfully it cleared up about midmorning so we could still go out and photograph in the park.You would not imagine that last year this time the sweet face you see holding a leaf to my camera lens was would not let me near him last year. I photographed him from a distance, but still got some great photographs that are now on his parents walls. Oh how they grow in a year, he has changed so much. Since last year there has been an addition to the family and she is beautiful.

"River Rats"

2007-10-30T11:23:00.000-04:00

Jordan and I had a great time photographing for his Christmas card this year. We have been photographing Jordan since he was 3. How time flies when you are having fun. I can still see his sweet little face in his green velvet nickers and bow tie the first time his Mama brought him to the studio. His Mama and I decided on some unconventional photographs for this years cards. We started at the park and ended up in the water.

Jordan thought that this was the coolest thing ever as we navigated our way through the water with all our street clothes and my camera. We had some strange looks from onlookers from the park and from the Gervais street bridge. We truly looked like river rats when we got out. But the images were worth every wet step we took to get them, but you will have to wait for the Christmas Card to see those images. It is so nice to be able to photograph a child that has grown up right in front of our eyes.

Koa & Connellous

2007-10-30T11:18:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to say Happy Anniversary to Koa & Connellous. We had the pleasure of being their wedding photographers at Middleton Place last year. Thank you to all the groomsmen who saved me from the alligator that I totally did not see. And a thank you to Connellous for keeping me so calm when the two of us walked up on a snake looking for the perfect photograph. We hope that the two of you have had an amazing year!!!

"I'm Ready for my Close Up"

2007-10-22T15:24:00.001-04:00

One of our babies decided that she was ready for her close up on Friday as we were setting up the studio for a newborn. So I photographed her with Jeff. Don't they look cute!!!!

"Sweet Child"

2007-10-22T15:19:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Becca & Dan on the birth of their daughter. She is absolutely beautiful. She was born with a head full of hair and tall. Just like her Daddy. We have know Becca and Dan since 2003 when we photographed their wedding in Shelby, NC and they moved to Charlotte after their wedding. We photographed Becca's maternity photographs about one month before we got to photograph their new baby girl. Jeff & I are so excited for the two of them. They are amazing people and we know that their daughter will grow up to be amazing too.

"Our 4 legged babies"

2007-10-15T11:55:00.000-04:00

People are always asking us if we have any children and the answer is yes, but they have 4 legs. Are these not the cutest babies that you have ever seen!! Okay so maybe I am a little biased. But they are the loves of our life.

Derrick & Shinique

2007-10-15T11:36:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Derrick & Shinique!!!! Check out the showcase of their wedding album on our album page. The two of you are in our thoughts often. We are still looking forward to that pool game!!!!!

PPSC Annual Convention

2007-10-11T11:33:00.000-04:00

Jeff & I just returned from our Professional Photographers of SC Convention in Myrtle Beach. We studied with an array of National & Internationally known photographers and speakers from SC to as far away as British Columbia.

I also entered Print Competition for the first time and received two Distinguished Awards and a Court of Honor Award for some of our photographs. I am also the upcoming Convention Chair for the 2008 PPSC Annual Convention that will be held in January 2008.

photo by Pat DeMars

Some of my Mentors and most importantly, my friends!!!!

One of my mentors Abe Thomy the Marketing Expert!!
photo by Cha Chapman

One of my mentors Bill Adams the Lighting & Posing expert!!!
photo by Cha Chapman

Mr Mentor Man, Wilber Jeffcoat. Lots of years in the business!!
photo by Pat DeMars

Original Music & Website

2007-10-02T17:16:00.000-04:00

Thanks to my talented husband, we have original music on our website. Not only did he write the music he built this entire site. Let us know what you think!! If you are interested in more original music let us know. Oh, did I say that my husband was TALENTED!!!

Sonya & Mike "trashing the dress"

2007-09-19T14:13:00.000-04:00

Recently, Sonya contacted Jeff & I about a website called "Trash the Dress" that she and other brides had been talking about on a popular wedding forum. When I first read the name I have to admit "shock" was my first thought. I visited the website and I have to say that I was shocked at some of the images, but absolutely amazed a
others. I realized the concept was about "creation, not destruction". From that moment forward, I was hooked. Sonya & I decided on two different architectural styles, one that involved brick & stone surfaces and another that involved water. Yes, water! The images turned out absolutely amazing. Welcome to the "Modern age of Creative Photography",Mark Eric. So if anyone out there wants to trash their dress, let me know. Thanks Maranda for some amazing makeup!