Jamie Newell Photography

09/16/2021

I'm a little late to posting here, but congratulations to Maria and Seth, who were wed at Waveland State Historic Site here in Lexington last month! Their rescue dog, Manny, made an excellent ringbearer for the occasion. It was a fun night of games, dancing, and of course, good times with family and friends. Best wishes to the happy couple!

07/10/2021

Need a walking video or conformation photo for the upcoming sales? I currently have availabilities for professional video and photoshoots! Email [email protected] for rates.

Link to a sample video I shot last year for Taylor Made: https://youtu.be/BUwFT0J45OE

10/21/2020

Had a blast photographing different parts of the cross country course at yesterday's Hagyard Midsouth 3-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park! Check out the gallery below for more.

https://jamienewell.smugmug.com/Hagyard-MidSouth-3-Day-Cross-Country-Event/

3-Day Cross Country Eventing at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. October 17, 2020

07/31/2020

I think I could do with some more polo! Here's a gallery of photos from last Saturday's charity polo match featuring the Commonwealth Polo Club! Proceeds from the event benefited the Working Cat Project.
https://jamienewell.smugmug.com/Commonwealth-Polo-7-25-2020/

Jamie Newell Photography"Like" for FaceBook specials!

05/31/2020

Love perseveres through even the toughest times.

While the situation surrounding your wedding may now look different, you don't have to sacrifice preserving your memories and the joy you felt when you finally got to say "I do."

To accommodate social distancing and abbreviated gatherings during this pandemic, I have created a new option for couples who are holding small ceremonies during this time.

Minimony/Microwedding/Elopement Package -

$350 for up to one hour of professional photography of your ceremony in the Lexington area, including posed photos on location. You will get a minimum of 40 edited high-resolution images to download.

To inquire and book your date, email [email protected].

Stay safe!

03/27/2020

Had the pleasure of visiting Pick View, LLC. in Ocala, Florida with Studio 34 a few weeks ago to photograph their Runhappy/Strange Romance c**t on a perfect morning. The third photo may be one of my favorite photos I've ever taken. The dog, the grand live oak tree in the background, the golden glow. Especially in dark times, we need to remember these simple, beautiful moments still exist in our world.

03/06/2019

Jump for joy! Dates are booking up on my calendar, but there's still time to reserve my photography services for your 2019 wedding.

Weekdays and some Sundays are available to book those engagement sessions and mini portrait sessions, too! Email [email protected] for availability.

10/19/2018

Congratulations to Holly Haynes and Ben Haynes, who were married in Cancun, Mexico on Monday! The couple from Forsyth, Illinois, were joined by a small gathering of family and friends at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun in celebration of their nuptials. A small weather system blew through immediately after their sun-soaked ceremony and created some windswept effects, but the rain only lasted a heartbeat. This was truly a beautiful place to get married, and I was so excited to be there to shoot their special day for them.

08/06/2018

No Thoroughbred races at the Effingham County Fair last Friday (boo), but we were treated to some exciting Western sprints and a Quarter Horse race! Always so much fun to shoot these fair races.

07/18/2018

Took some photos a couple days ago for the Douglas County Animal Shelter in Tuscola, IL. If anyone is looking for the perfect, wiggly canine companion, look no further than HAPPY the pit bull. She's a sweet young pup with a playful personality, basically the epitome of the word DOG. Contact the shelter for more information.

05/10/2018

It's been a crazy week in Kentucky! For those who don't follow my personal account (Jamie Newell), here are a few highlights from my coverage of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. While it turned out to be perfect weather on Oaks day for the fillies, Derby day went down as the wettest in the race's 144-year history. For more horse racing photos, follow my personal account.

04/28/2018

Congratulations to Dawn and Mark, who were married yesterday at the scenic Pear Tree Estate in Champaign! A gorgeous spring day arrived just in time for the happy occasion.

03/26/2018

Engagement sessions should not only be personal, but fun, so I always suggest having the shoot at a meaningful location or bringing props. Torie and Alex were ON IT and brought the Harry Potter book used in their proposal, engaged in a light saber and wand duel, and made great use of Torie's favorite word. Thanks, guys, for a memorable shoot!

03/12/2018

Photographing dogs is one of my favorite things to do, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go to a forest preserve with Tammy Foss and her Greyhounds! As these photos show, Callen had the time of his life romping in the fields and water puddles. Kensi was much more refined, and happy to watch the entertainment.

12/04/2017

Listen up! There's still time to take that Christmas card picture before the holidays. Now offering mini photo sessions for animals and/or humans starting at $150!

10/09/2017

While rain may have washed out Mike and Jolene's outdoor wedding at Alto Vineyards Champaign on Saturday, it created the perfect conditions for a gorgeous double rainbow immediately following the ceremony. What's even more amazing is the fact rainbows have a special meaning for this happy couple. Isn't it funny how things work out!

10/05/2017

Congratulations to Georgianna and Travis, who were married this past Saturday in the sunken gardens in Shelbyville, Illinois!

08/28/2017

Excited to shoot another day of Thoroughbred racing at the Cumberland County Fair in Greenup, Illinois, this Saturday. Saw some familiar faces, like the "King of the County Fairs," SCHWARZKOPH, pull off another victory on this summer circuit, and witnessed a couple of thrilling pony races. It was a gorgeous day for some good old-fashioned fun!