by jennifer | Nov 16, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
I love photographing my sister and her family. They’re just fun. I know that it can be nerve-wracking to get family photos done but you would never know it by looking at these guys. I started with these two. They’re the two ‘babies’. One is a...
by jennifer | Oct 20, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
Let me being by saying NO – this is NOT an announcement of my own. Now that’s out of the way, in case you or anyone you know would like some inspiration on how to make their own announcement, here are my top 5 favorite photos: The Shoes by Persnickety...
by jennifer | Oct 20, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
‘Tis the season where we all start thinking about the beloved/hated family photo shoot! For some it’s fun to plan and take part in, for others it’s a necessary evil…regardless of which camp you’re in I have some important tips for you to...
by jennifer | Oct 15, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
You’ve likely always been told to shoot with the sun at your back. I’m here to tell you – break the rules. I learned how to shoot into the light from my mentor and teacher Kristen in her awesome Click Class (highly recommend!) There’s something...
by jennifer | Oct 12, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
Times have changed. No longer are trade secrets, well…secrets! These days, you can gain an unbelievable (and free) education online. I like to call it ‘Google University’, my alma mater. I’ve always had a passion for photography but when I...
by jennifer | Oct 11, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
Exist in Photos. I couldn’t have said it better. It’s not my slogan, I heard it from one of my photography idols Sue Bryce. But she has given permission for the rest of us to take it an run with it so here I am. I’m here to tell you why you need to...
by jennifer | Oct 5, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
I’m going to tell you in 2 words why you should start sneaking up on your kids: Lifestyle Photography. What the heck is that, you say? In my own words, it’s the type of photography that captures a moment in complete authenticity (no posing) and the...
by jennifer | Sep 5, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
Wait until you see the baby blues on this little guy. I love photographing blue eyes. I think it’s because my kids eyes are dark as coffee and while I love the contrast with their blonde hair, the blue eyes just grab me. But that’s not all this...
by jennifer | Sep 2, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
She lives about an hour away, we have kids, and husbands, and crazy lives. So when one of my dearest friends asked me to photograph her kids I jumped at the chance to see her! Normally I would bring my kids so they could all play together but this time I wanted she...
by jennifer | Aug 10, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal, Photoblog |
My friend called me yesterday to tell me she drove past a field of Sunflowers and I needed to get out there immediately and photograph someone – anyone. I’ve realized as I’ve gotten busier with photo shoots that I’ve started to slack on taking...
by jennifer | Jul 23, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
Dear Andrew, You’ve been here just a short while, but already you’re life is full of miracles. First of all, your Mom and Dad waited a long time for you. So you, little man, were loved deeply long before you were born. In this gorgeous, light filled...
by jennifer | Jul 2, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
I remember thinking as we were driving down to the rehearsal dinner that nothing better happen to this car full of people, we’ve got the Flower Girl, the Photographer and the Minister all together here! That’s just the kind of wedding this was, a family...
by jennifer | May 28, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal, Photoblog |
Whenever possible, I like to disappear into the background so that whoever I’m photographing almost forgets that I’m there. That way the story just unfolds through the lens. The authenticity of the moment. The real deal. My beautiful sister recently gave...
by jennifer | May 15, 2013 | All Posts, Personal Journal, Photoblog |
I had the privilege of witnessing my newest nephew Danny being born this past Monday. Early that morning it looked like things were progressing quickly so I grabbed my camera and headed to the hospital. Before I left I took a quick photo of Tommy to capture him in...
by jennifer | Apr 25, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
This is my submission photo for this month’s Rock the Shot (www.rocktheshotforum.com) challenge: Motherhood I will never forget what it was like nursing my first child. From that statement you might assume I’m about to tell you what a beautiful and...
by jennifer | Mar 21, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |
As I pulled down the long driveway I became increasingly excited. Not only because I hadn’t seen my friend in a couple of years, but because I was getting to see her pregnant, with twins! She lives in the mountains so I had all kinds of ideas for photos around...
by jennifer | Feb 27, 2013 | All Posts, Photoblog |