Janett McKee of JM Photography discovered her love of photography during her teen years, taking her camera almost everywhere she went. After high school she moved to Virginia where a few years later she followed in her Dad's footsteps and joined the Army. During her years in the Army, Janett spent time in Texas and southern California. In 2002 Janett decided to devote more time to her family so she got out of the Army and moved to Austin. Janett had grown tired of waiting hours at the mall and having cookie cutter type pictures taken of her children. She wanted more than stiff poses and cheesy smiles; she wanted her children's distinct personalities to show through. She soon realized she was never going to get that from a large chain and decided to start taking their portraits herself. After a few months there were pictures with real laughter and real personality on her walls, her friends took notice and soon she was taking portraits of their children as well. In early 2004 at the urging of a close friend, Janett took a hobby she was passionate about and JM Photography was born.