Such a beautiful day here in Northern California yesteday…. I just couldn’t stay inside because the sun was out and it was sooo beautiful, it was calling my name to come out and play. I called my dear girlfriend and we met up at the park. Her little girl is a little ray of...
You captured their innocence SO well!
Wonderful images!
Love the way your images just tell a little story. Isn’t that what it is all about? Nice job!
Did I just say udderly ?? If so, I meant uTTerly 
SO utterly cute. I’d love you to shoot my little Adam, but we’re a little far away (Far East Bay/Brentwood)
Adorable!
Thanks for the fun day in the sun Jennifer! XXOO ~g
You are so right about those cookie cutter photo studios. Very nicely captured, Jennifer!
Yay! It’s Tuesday! (actually, it’s Saturday evening and I’ve written this post in advance ) Last day for the ShowIt Site Free One Year Subscription Giveaway… who’s gonna win it? Well it’s your last day to post ’till midnight tonight and your comment will go in the hat to be drawn sometime by the end of this...
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soooooo great meeting you today!!!!
you are so sweet! so glad we did the workshop together!! hit me up next time u are in socal!!!
oh…and winning the showit contest wouldn’t be bad either, just sayin 
It was great meeting you at The Workshop. WIshing you the best as you implement all we learned.
Loved getting to hang out w/ you and getting to know you today! Look forward to keeping in touch with you!
Hopefully you’re back safe and sound now with your family. I’m sure you had a fab time at the J* Workshop. Can’t wait to hear all about it (and see the awesome photos) here and on Jasmine’s Blog.
I’ll be back, for sure, contest or no contest! Hope you’re having a fab time with J* – can’t wait to hear out it went. So.very.jealous.
Hiya!
It’s Dylan’s mom. How was it? i bet it was fun, I can’t wait to see the pictures. Did you get your blog from that .. ugh i can’t remember the company. I’ll just do it this way, Who did your blog?
See you tomorrow!
Cheers!
Sue
PS, lets do coffee/playdate soon
I’m sure your having a fabulous time with J*, can’t wait to see the shots you took when you return. Please share…
Welcome back!
Ooh… I can’t wait to see what you learned at J*’s workshop!! Hope your travels were safe and very pleasant. Woo girl! Wish me luck!!
Have fun at J* workshop!
Have fun with Jasmine today!!! I want to be back out there so badly. Can’t wait to read all about it and to see your images. xoxo, anda
I hope your having a great time with Jasmine Star!!!!! Im jealous your getting inspiration from an expert….I need to go buy a wedding magazine for some I guess today…thank you for your beautiful images!!
Can’t wait to see your pictures from the workshop!
Jennifer,
What a little munchkin in that shot! Precious guy.
I found this site for tonight, http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2432852/fear_of_flying_is_just_a_state_of_mind.html?cat=16.
Its not the best, but even just reading it made me feel calmer for you!!
Also- I went to sign my blog comment yesterday with my usual sign off, “xo, J” but decided not to because I didn’t know if we were at xo level. I didn’t notice (somehow!) until just now that you sign your posts that way! Considering we both sign off the same way..I think we’re definitely at XO level. Enjoy the workshop, and returning to your fam
xo,
J
I’m sure you have learned some unforgetable things I can’t wait to see how you apply it in your photos.
I know you’re having fun. It’s always fun to learn new and exciting things about what your passion is. Your passion definitely shines through. I love today’s picture. We’ll talk more when you get back.
I’m sure your experience at the workshop was great! Welcome back to the family – I’m sure they’re glad to have you back!
Glad to still be in touch! And can’t wait to hear allllllll about the J* workshop.
Have a GREAT time today! I completely understand the homebody in you, but every time that I have pushed myself it has proven to be a great time of growth in my life. It has been a pleasure stalking your blog and I look forward to hearing and seeing all about the workshop! You guys are going to have a blast today.
It’s Monday and I’m heading down to see Jasmine * and meet 19 other photogs and we are going to be learning from one of the best in the biz. I will let you in on a little secret. I do not like to fly, period. It’s one thing to be away from my family,...
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I bet after going to J*’s workshop, the flight was definitely worth it! How did it go? The flight and the workshop? I forgot to mention how much I like your new blog’s home. Wonderful job!!
I’m totally loving this shot! And like Tricia says, stay positive! It makes a world of difference! Can’t wait for you to announce the contest winner!! Woot woot!
That’s so awesome that you get to meet Jasmine Star! The flight will be all worth it! I hope I can meet her too someday.
BTW making your own frame in a picture is one of my favorites. Well, I guess every picture is your own frame as a photographer, but getting in tight and emphasizing only parts of a body creates such a powerful effect! Love it!
Hahahaha that’s is so funny because for years I hated flying too. I had a very bad and scary experience in a PanAm (remember that airline?) ages ago, it went down in the middle of the flight, when we were eating and all the food flew away over us, it lasted many seconds, like I don’t know 15 seconds but very hard and it happened three times, one after the other. After that, and for years, I had to take all kinds of pills to get into airplanes because what I had was PANIC!!! Eventually, after realizing that all this panic was only in my mind, the fear went away, completely. I tried to get rational, you know? And I always repeat to myself, there are way more car accidents every day than airplane crashes; actually my dad says it’s the safest way of transportation! So Fear no more my friend, because on that, I’m with you too!
See you tomorrow, I’m very excited to meet you after a week of daily communication. It was a GREAT idea!
Take care,
Lara
Hi Jennifer!
I hope by now you have made it to the workshop! That means half the flying is over with! Wahoo. Having read practically all of your blog yesterday I feel we are old friends. Have a wonderful time With Jasmine*. The workshop is going to be so amazing. And to get you through your flight back, think of those three adorable, smiling faces waiting for you at home
see you tonite girl!!!!!! sooooooo excited!!! holllllllla
You are doing so awesome with your photography! I know what you mean about planes; I’m not a fan either! Just plug into some music or a movie for distraction and you will be fine. Breathe, and enjoy the time to nurish your talent!
Hope to see you at dinner tonight!! Tomorrow’s gonna be awesome!!
Just take a deep breath. I just did the exact thing. Went to Phoenix and back with out my family. I do those sudoko puzzles from the time I sit down till the time I get off the plane. It keeps my mind off things. Also think of all of the fun things your going to learn. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!!
Excited to meet you! Hope your flight is extra smooth!!
Have fun and best wishes!!
I’m sure you will do great! Take lots of good magazines to keep you distracted. At least it’s a pretty short flight, right? Have a great time!
Quick flight, so hang in there – you’re going to have a blast at the workshop – how exciting! Are those your little ones in the photo? I love that photo, so cute. Well have fun and I can’t wait to read all about it this week
You should have told me, I’d have gone with you!!!! Have a great time!!!!
I know what you mean I’m not such a big fan of flying eather.
Yippee!! It’s almost time! YAY! Sorry your nervous about flying. It will be over SOON and SO SO worth it. See you tonight!
Dear J- what a wonderful opportunity! Have fun, relax and remember to breath.
Today is such a beautiful sunny day, could not ask for a better day to travel.
Have a wonderful time and I will look forward to your post while you are on the road!
MM
See you soon! I don’t like flying either
Everything will be fine. It’s such a short ride, before you know it you will be there. Have fun and come back and show us all the fabulous things you learned!
Ahhh…so sorry to hear about your fear! Keep focusing on the positives about your destination and remember that fear is the opposite of faith!!! Have a great time. Jasmine is fantastic, and has the gift of making everyone so comfortable! Have a BALL!
Thank you so much to you out in internet land who’ve been coming back to post to win the ShowIt Giveaway. I’ve read all the comments and they have been really really super duper. Hang in there with me, Tuesday is just around the corner…. Yesterday, we had a tiny break in the weather…just enough to go...
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Hi I am a friend of Dianne Jago and she told me about the contest you are having to win the free year subscription of SHOWIT and I would like to enter it. I am currently in photography school in PA and I’m starting my own business as a wedding/portrait photographer. I don’t have a website yet, only a fb page but I need to start a website soon.
I LOVE your work, your very talented and have great ideas! What kind of camera do you mainly shoot with?
Hello clouds! Wowsers! Great shot
Wow! The sky is amazing in that frame. Great shot!
I have already designed my showit website, but I haven’t bought a subscription…. I want one though!!
I hope I win… but i know the chances are slim.
Great blog btw! great images
Neat! Looks similiar to our skies here right now!
Love the vignette!
that is a gorgeous pic girl!!! love that sky!!!!!! amazing!!!!!
Great idea and very generous Jennifer! I saw your post on the showit facebook site and I think this is a very cool thing too do. Best wishes to you and thanks for opening yourself up for this. I’m putting your blog in my reader!! I always love a good photographer’s blog!
Thank you for giving back to the community. Your show it site rocks.
What an absolutely wonderful photo! So gorgeous….love the sky! The weather here in NC is very cold. Off and on freezing temps with ice and snow flurries about every other day right now. Have a great evening!
I am a huge Smugmug Pro user and just now discovered Shotitfast and would love to use it.
As a brand new photographer, It would be nice to have my first year taken care of (so to speak) so I can focus more on learning and purchasing camera gear.
Thanks,
Randy
photos.randyandgerri.com
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing your gift of a showit site. I’m due for a new website this winter. The weather here in Denver is seasonally warm and sunny today.
Cheers, Kent
Weather in my part of the world? Snowy with a side of power outages! lol. Which is why I’m doubly excited to meet you out in CA in just a few SHORT days! Oh, and Vampire Diaries?…now you’re speaking my love language!
Already miss Sacramento. Went to Phoenix to visit my dad and all me and my mom are doing is eating valentines candy. Hopefully my pants will fit for the ride home Just love the sky in this picture, so beautiful just after it rains.
I LOVE Cali too!!! Tuesday night we had an earthquake and over a foot of snow on the ground…that’s just how we roll here in Chicago:)
high 60s in central california today! yay! no rain!
good job exposing for the clouds/sky. love.
That’s a great photo! We had a day like that in the Bay Area on Sunday, where the rain clouds dissapeared for a little while and we got to play outside. Adam was thrilled –> http://babydesouky.blogspot.com/2010/02/spring-sunday.html
Yay for Vampire Diaries!!! Beautiful picture too!
Amazing photo!!! A little sun is definitely needed at this point. I feel you girl!
And, Jennifer, that picture is beyond AMAZING! Great shot!
Well, they are saying rain for later today. But, I am thrilled that they are saying 60′s for the weekend!
killer picture Jennifer!!! We live in Tennessee where we definitely have four season, but no extremes. Right now we are in Colorado and it is beautiful and fairly warm considering there is snow on the ground.
Thank you so much for offering the showit site giveaway! That is huge and I would absolutely wonderful. Thanks again so much!
The weather has been really nice the past few days I have really enjoyed it.
When I started my photography business I held photosessions with a lot of families. Family’s with kids of different ages. It was a challenge for me at first because you have to concentrate on more than two people and that’s not always easy. Usually the mother will say, “Don’t...
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love these family shots!
Love the slide show with the thumbnail pictures. Your pictures are wonderful.
Hi Jennifer,
Here I am submitting my comment. Actually, just wanted to say hi and I love reading your blog. Please give the kids a big hug from Scott and I.
Karen
It’s funny … I am so this way when it’s my kids being photographed. I hear the words and the tone coming out of my mouth and actually wish I could stop! Especially when the best photos I take of them are when I keep my mouth shut and just let them be!
Dropping in to say hello, me me pick me!!!
great photos!!
I think you just spent a moment in my life. I worry about way too much. I need to let you just work your photographic magic and I will take a little walk while you do it.
What a gorgeous family. Sweet photo of them. Families are a bit challenging and it is very interesting to hear how you have coped..thanks for sharing
I agree =) the candid, silly pictures are always the best anyways (like the picture you took of me jumping in the air). People aren’t always totally in sync and happy all at the same time so its nice to capture all the moments.
I felt the same way. And sometimes you just have to hold the shutter down to ensure you will capture the right photo (Everyone smiling, looking at the camera at the same time, etc.), especially since that is what many parents want. But candid is great as well since you capture the emotion within the photo.
what beautiful families and stunning images!!! you have such a gift for capturing the love these families share! great work!
Thanks for this helpful post. I find family portraits to be challenging at times and sometimes I just want to take a zen moment myself. LOL!
love the old car shot!
I love the way you make the families look natural and candid.
That’s so true! We had a family portrait session done this fall and my usually happy smiley boy was so straight faced. I think we all put too much pressure on getting the perfect shot – I think we would have been much happier with a less formal/fun family photo shoot in a more natural environment.
You couldn’t have said it any better! It has nothing to do with the perfect outfit, perfect makeup or perfect KIDS!!! It is about the bond and love that you all share and capturing that today for all to remember tomorrow! Nicely done girlie!
Very nicely put Jen! You do so well capturing those special memories! Beautiful!
i love the twitterverse!!
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