Janine Stephenson established J9 Images on May 9, 2003.

Photographs
Janine has photographed Lake Michigan sunrises, sunsets, sand dunes at Silver Lake Michigan, children, barns and flowers (especially Orchids). Most images are taken with traditional film.

Framing
Matted and framed images are available at Art Fairs, Galleries/Fine Gift Shops, and Private Showings. The finest archival materials are used for printing and matting. Each picture is personally made with lasting quality in mind.

Weddings and other events.

Education
Master of Arts, 1971 School Psychology, Western Michigan University
Master of Arts, 1973 Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University
ABD for PH.D, 1981 Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University

Janine has been involved with photography for over 35 years. She is self-taught and has been described by gallery owners as having a natural eye for composition and timing. The images are unique, vivid and beautiful, yet peaceful and serene.

Awards

February 27, 2004 Greater Lansing Orchid Society,
2rd Place: White/Purple
3nd Place: Horizontal White Phalaenopsis
Honorable Mention:Vertical White Phalaenopsis

November 7, 2004 Mid-Michigan Art Guild, Fall Membership Show
Honorable Mention: Wabash River

May 1, 2005 Mid-Michigan Art Guild, Miniatures in May
Honorable Mention: Misty Winter Morning
Judge: Philip Carrizzi, Kendall School of Design

Church Photographer  Central Free Methodist Church  1986-Present
Mother Daughter Brunches, Children's and Adult Choir Musicals, Children, Youth, Women Ministry events, Baptisms, Showers, Infant dedications, Memberships, 50 Yr Anniversary (June 16, 2002), Church Directory (2004).

Featured Artist
February 2004 Ledges Craft Lane, Grand Ledge, MI
Reception February 14, 2004

Galleries and Fine Gift Shops
Absolute Gallery, Lansing, MI
Cherry Pointe Farms, Mears, MI
Dancing Cranes, Lansing, MI
Elise Inc, Haslett, MI,
Hideaway Campground, Mears, MI
Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Ledges Craft Lane, Grand Ledge, MI
Michigania, Lansing, MI
Our Gallery, Pentwater, MI
Restless Natives, Holmes Beach, FL
Shiawasee Art Center, Owosso, MI
Taste of Michigan, Mears, MI
The Sand Box, Mears, MI
Tippecanoe Histor Soc, Lafayette, IN

Professional Memberships
Mid-Michigan Art Guild December 2003 - Present
Lansing Art Gallery January 21, 2004 - Present
Shiawasee Arts Center March 16, 2005 - Present

Publications
"Campfires come to life". Midwest Living Magazine. Michigan Travel Ideas. 2000
Brochure. The 1st Annual Wassail Feast, The Players and the Detroit Rennaissance Dance Company
December 12-13, 2003
"Passion about Dance" The Jewish Community Center Circle. Spring 2004.

Resident Photographer
Madame Cadillac Theatre de Dance de Detroit
Looking Glass Music and Arts Association, Lansing, MI

Event Official Photographer
December 1998 - 2000 YMCA Fundraiser
July 14-28, 2001 300th Anniversary of Detroit, Madame Cadillac Dance Theatre of Detroit
November 1-2, 2002 Deeper Life Retreat, Free Methodist Eastern Conference
November 9, 2003 Golum of Prague, Festival Dancers. Jewish Community Center (JCC)
April 29, 2003 Caregivers Recept, Office for Young Children
December 12-13, 2003 Wassail Feast, The Players & Detroit Renaissance Theatre
November 14, 2004 Festival Dancers, Jewish Community Center
December 11-12, 2004 Wassail Feast, The Players & Detroit Renaissance Theatre

Weddings, Anniversaries, Retirements, Graduations and Proms
Formal and informal photographs chronicle the special moments of these important events fromshowers to last dance. Janine has been called "The Wedding Angel" because of her attentiveness, dedication, sensitivity and assistance to the bride, groom, and families. References and sample albums are available upon request.

Shows
February 27, 2004 Greater Lansing Orchid Society
November 6, 2004 Mid-Michigan Art Guild Fall Membership Show
February 1, 2005 Shiawasee Arts Council
February 28, 2005 Greater Lansing Orchid Show
May 1-28, 2005 Mid-Michigan Art Guild Miniature in May

Juried Art Fairs
December 6-7, 2003 MSU Art Fair
March 27-28, 2004 Levy Art Fairs Ann Arbor
May 22-23, 2004 MSU Art Fair
June 6-7, 2004 Pentwater Chamber of Commerce
June 20, 2004 Lansing Art in the Park
July 4-5,2004 West Shore Art League-Ludington
July 10, 2004 Pentwater Jr Women's League
August 7-8, 2004 Lexington Fine Arts
September 25-26, 2004 Pentwater Chamber of Commerce
November 20-21. 2004 Levy Art Fair Ann Arbor
December 4-5, 2004 MSU Art Fair

Training
October 23, 2004 How to Compete with the Big Box Chains, Jay Goltz, Art Express Customer
Appreciation Day, Grand Rapids, MI

Hobby
November 1978 - Present. Division of Child Day Care Licensing, State of Michigan

Personal Information
Born April 7, 1947. Raised in Detroit. Performs 17th century French country and court baroque dance since 1996 with Madame Cadillac Dance Theatre. Contra danced since 1986 and since 2001 Board Member for Looking Glass Music and Arts Association. Two children: James Stephenson, Aerospace Engineer, United States Air Force. Iain Stephenson, Music and Education Student, Central Michigan University. Passion for photography. Lives in Lansing with two Dashounds (Joe Joe and Joseph), a Shar Pei (Bruiser), and a 150 pound Pot Belly Pig (Esther).

08/19/2005