Our Story
JD Karel Photography & Printing is the culmination of a lifelong passion and experience in photography. We are committed to providing exceptional photo printing, photography services, and wall decor solutions. We value business-to-business collaborations, and our small-business model enables a personalized, consultative approach.JDK was founded by Jaimi DeFeo and Bruce Karel, a wife-and-husband team. The business combines Jaimi's talent as a photographer, keen eye for detail, and understanding of the artistry behind every image with Bruce's accomplished retail management and extensive customer service experience. They blend creativity and expertise to deliver original, beautiful visual creations alongside friendly client service.
“I wish that all of nature’s magnificence, the emotion of the land, the living energy of place could be photographed.”
— Annie Leibovitz
Photo session in NYC, circa 1992
Albany, NY Tulip Show, 2019
Personalized Touch: We build relationships with our clients, understand their unique preferences, and deliver tailored solutions. You will have access to talk with us, not just upload an image online and take your chances on whatever arrives.
Summary of Services:
Professional Printing Services: Utilizing current technology and premium materials ensures vibrant colors with deep blacks and bright whites, sharp details, and lasting quality in every print.
Photography: We offer thoughtful, professional photography tailored to tell your story. From creative portraits and modern headshots to authentic lifestyle and documentary imagery, our work focuses on what matters most to you. Whether you need images for personal branding, editorial use, or everyday life, or images to last a lifetime, we create photographs that feel genuine and timeless. You will also have fun making them!
Custom Wall Decor: From canvas and fine art paper prints to framed artwork, we create personalized wall decor that enhances any space. We can enlarge your work to make it look like art, or you can purchase one of our pieces. Therefore, we don't offer products such as mugs, T-shirts, photo books, or similar items. Prints can be made from our collection or yours.
Editing Service: See our Printing & Editing page for more details on bringing your photo to life.
Jaimi has been capturing images since she took her first photography class in high school which is when she learned about working in a black and white darkroom.
Her exploration of the art continued at the New England School of Photography in Boston before she began traveling, working, and moving around the country: New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Washington D.C.
Early in her career, she gained valuable experience by working for commercial photographers, managing and working at professional photo labs, owning a photography studio, and doing photo research for the "Environment" website at National Geographic.
Jaimi also has a Master's degree in Environmental Studies and teaches college courses in environmental science and ecology. With JD Karel Photography & Printing, Jaimi is returning to her roots and love of photography and printing. Although darkrooms are no longer used, the intimacy and creativity of working with an image remain, and the technology allows so many more options than it once did.
JDK is excited to expand the business services to work with other businesses as a wholesale resource and is offering great deals with collaborating businesses. Check out our B2B page for more details or contact us and let’s talk!
Fodor's Travel Guide, Costa Rica
Join the Club
Once you buy your first print from The Collection, you are automatically part of the club. If you paint your walls, move to a new home, or simply want to change things up, trade in any print in great condition and receive a credit toward a new one. This applies only to images from our collection that can be resold, not to images you had printed from your photos.
However, if you believe your work would be a good fit for our gallery, we welcome the opportunity to discuss exhibiting and selling it here. Please reach out for terms.
There's more to come.
We’re incorporating AI to design imaginative, artistic backgrounds. Inspired by the dreamy backdrop Jaimi created for her album cover, we’re excited to offer similar creative options for clients to experiment. Stay tuned for new images.
We are currently expanding our photo lab services to include memory preservation. This includes converting VHS tapes to digital formats and scanning older photographs to protect them from further damage—so your important moments can be preserved for decades to come.
Our ideas and collection of images and artwork are always evolving. Check back frequently to see new additions as we expand The Collection. And if you are looking to be inspired by your own images, let us print them for you!
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Contact us
Have a question or want to book an appointment to visit us? Contact us by email or phone.
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The JDK Collection
Shop The Collection. Upon your first wall decor purchase, you become part of the club!
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B2B Relationships
Photographers. Designers. Framers. Retail Businesses. Artists. Let’s work together.
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Printing
Our printing service features canvas or fine art paper and offers a range of editing features.