Category Archives: pay it forward

Sacramento, Roseville Wedding Photographer|Meet some lovely ladies…

Meet a few of my lady friends.  This is Nicole Conway of Conway Creations… she is the premiere wedding planner in the Sacramento, Placer Counties and beyond.  A while back we met and decided to put together a bridal shoot.  Nicole was very instrumental in putting our group together and keeping the momentum forward.  I’m...

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sean - June 26, 2010 - 1:25 pm

love their niches! you know i’m excited for more photographs! :)

Nicole Conway - June 25, 2010 - 8:25 am

Jen-
Thank you for all the kind words. You were a doll to work with also. You have a keen eye and a breathe of refreshment in the photography. I love your laid back demeanor and vision for a great shot. Can’t wait to see the pics from the bridal shoot!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Anna Kim - June 25, 2010 - 8:01 am

They do look like such sweet ladies. Can’t wait to see you in Hawaii :)

{Roseville, Sacramento Family Photographer} We have a winner!!!!

Thank you so much for all the blog comments and playing along for a chance to win a one year Free Subscription to ShowIt.  It makes me feel totally warm inside to be able to give something back to help someone else.     There was no other way to do it…so I made the drawing...

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Paola - February 19, 2010 - 11:39 am

Congrats Cori!!!

Sue - February 19, 2010 - 11:34 am

omg jennifer.. that was soo cute! jensen is a doll. i can’t imagine having to cut each one of those pieces of paper either. those are alot of comments! take care.

Lara Rios - February 19, 2010 - 5:50 am

Are you serious? I L-O-V-E the way you did this! With your cute son, the box, the comments, that was very very original, Nice. Well congratulations to Cori – I’m jealous, hahaha!!! And Jennifer let’s stay in touch girl!!! Take care,
Lara

Kare - February 19, 2010 - 5:06 am

ahhh so cute! I hope you’ll share Cori’s website once it’s up and running.

Zoe - February 18, 2010 - 9:49 pm

So cute’. Congrats to the winner!

Christa - February 18, 2010 - 9:36 pm

Jennifer….what a great way to do a drawing! Love all the pics! Congrats to the winner!!!

Kristy Dickerson - February 18, 2010 - 8:28 pm

Yay Congrats Cori!

Nicole Conway - February 18, 2010 - 4:07 pm

Congrats Cori!!!

Mindy - February 18, 2010 - 3:43 pm

Hannah would have had a ton of fun too. Sometimes the simplest of things can keep them so entertained. :)

Samantha - February 18, 2010 - 3:41 pm

Wow! What a great way to present the winner!! Congrats Cori!! :-)

Dianne Jago - February 18, 2010 - 2:55 pm

Haha! I was wondering how you were going to pick the winner. This is great :)

Stacey S. - February 18, 2010 - 2:53 pm

How cute Jen! Congrats to your winner!

cori derksen - February 18, 2010 - 2:43 pm

one more thing….I NEVER win anything! This is like a first EVER! Thank you! :P

cori derksen - February 18, 2010 - 2:40 pm

WHAT? ME? Yay! YAY! YAY! YAY! thank you jennifer!

Jihan Cerda - February 18, 2010 - 1:42 pm

I may have not been the winner, but what a fun group of photos to watch. Your son is adorable!!

{Sacramento, Roseville Children’s Portraits} Last Day ShowIt Site Giveaway!!

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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ashleigh - February 16, 2010 - 11:54 pm

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 ;)

Suzanne Thompson - February 16, 2010 - 11:46 pm

It was great meeting you at The Workshop. WIshing you the best as you implement all we learned.

Laurie - February 16, 2010 - 11:26 pm

Loved getting to hang out w/ you and getting to know you today! Look forward to keeping in touch with you! :)

Zoe - February 16, 2010 - 7:58 pm

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.

Kare - February 16, 2010 - 7:05 pm

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.

Sue - February 16, 2010 - 1:41 pm

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

Stacey - February 16, 2010 - 1:35 pm

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!

Paola - February 16, 2010 - 1:23 pm

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!!

Tonya Peterson - February 16, 2010 - 12:46 pm

Have fun at J* workshop!

anda - February 16, 2010 - 12:05 pm

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

Nicole Conway - February 16, 2010 - 10:34 am

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!!

Lydia - February 16, 2010 - 10:17 am

Can’t wait to see your pictures from the workshop!

Jessie - February 16, 2010 - 10:09 am

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

Callien Holleran - February 16, 2010 - 9:30 am

I’m sure you have learned some unforgetable things I can’t wait to see how you apply it in your photos.

Mindy - February 16, 2010 - 8:13 am

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.

Peter Davis - February 16, 2010 - 7:50 am

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!

Jihan Cerda - February 16, 2010 - 7:32 am

Glad to still be in touch! And can’t wait to hear allllllll about the J* workshop.

Tricia Whitmer - February 16, 2010 - 7:28 am

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.

{Sacramento, Roseville Children’s Photographer} Off I Go!

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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Paola - February 15, 2010 - 11:05 pm

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!!

Samantha - February 15, 2010 - 10:05 pm

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!

Barbara Bauernschmitt - February 15, 2010 - 7:30 pm

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!

Lara Rios - February 15, 2010 - 2:34 pm

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

Jessie - February 15, 2010 - 2:23 pm

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 :)

ashleigh - February 15, 2010 - 2:12 pm

see you tonite girl!!!!!! sooooooo excited!!! holllllllla :)

Melanie Doyle - February 15, 2010 - 1:48 pm

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!

John Leocadio - February 15, 2010 - 1:10 pm

Hope to see you at dinner tonight!! Tomorrow’s gonna be awesome!!

Mindy - February 15, 2010 - 1:03 pm

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!!!!!

-brittany- - February 15, 2010 - 12:59 pm

Excited to meet you! Hope your flight is extra smooth!!

Jihan Cerda - February 15, 2010 - 11:37 am

Have fun and best wishes!!

Peter Davis - February 15, 2010 - 9:44 am

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!

Zoe - February 15, 2010 - 9:33 am

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 :)

Nicole Conway - February 15, 2010 - 9:27 am

You should have told me, I’d have gone with you!!!! Have a great time!!!!

Callien Holleran - February 15, 2010 - 8:43 am

I know what you mean I’m not such a big fan of flying eather.

cori derksen - February 15, 2010 - 8:42 am

Yippee!! It’s almost time! YAY! Sorry your nervous about flying. It will be over SOON and SO SO worth it. See you tonight! :)

michelle - February 15, 2010 - 8:34 am

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

Kristy Dickerson - February 15, 2010 - 8:32 am

See you soon! I don’t like flying either :)

Stacey S. - February 15, 2010 - 8:26 am

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!

Tricia Whitmer - February 15, 2010 - 7:51 am

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!

{Sacramento, Roseville Wedding Photographer} Happy Valentine’s Day!!

  Happy Valentine’s Day… to some it’s a big deal… to other’s it’s just another day, no biggie… to me and my boo, it’s a reason to have grandma come over to watch the kids so we can have a nice dinner out, so it’s somewhere in the middle of big deal and no biggie. ...

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John Pascale - February 16, 2010 - 10:32 am

Love the texture on this shot!

Barbara Bauernschmitt - February 15, 2010 - 7:25 pm

I love the detail in the flowers. How did you get the background like that? Was it a slower shutter speed? Or a photoshop blur tool?

Zoe - February 15, 2010 - 9:34 am

Hope you had a nice dinner with hubby!

Jasmine* - February 14, 2010 - 9:03 pm

I’m getting more and more excited to see you this Tuesday! :)

Nicole Conway - February 14, 2010 - 9:03 pm

Happy V-day!!! Hope it was as sweet as candy

Samantha - February 14, 2010 - 6:38 pm

Happy V day! :-)

Lydia - February 14, 2010 - 5:33 pm

Happy Valentine’s Day! Wasn’t it a gorgeous day?

Ashleigh - February 14, 2010 - 3:43 pm

happy valentine’s!!! <3 pretty flower! so delicate!

Lara Rios - February 14, 2010 - 2:34 pm

Hi Jennifer,
Happy Valentines day! To my husband and I Valentine’s day is not a biggie but this morning very very early he woke me up with a card. So I was still half slept and I read: “…I’m so grateful to have you as my wife…” but instead of GRATEFUL I read STRESSFUL” and I was like “oh what? stressful? “Is it stressful to have me as your wife? until I realized what it said, hahaha, we cracked up so hard, we’re still laughing, he was like “well if the shoe fits… blah blah blah” :) Anyway, it was really funny! I just wanted to share…
You have a beautiful family, your kids are really cute! So a double happy valentines for you! I’m traveling tomorrow very early so I’ll meet you on Tuesday! I’m so excited!!! Good times coming,
Take care,
Lara

Stacey S. - February 14, 2010 - 11:14 am

Happy Valentines Day!

Jihan Cerda - February 14, 2010 - 10:24 am

Happy Valentine’s Day to you! We had our special day yesterday; we went on a helicopter right with another couple and captured on camera, the boy proposing to the girl! Too sweet and a wonderful way to celebrate.

Peter Davis - February 14, 2010 - 9:55 am

It’s a big deal around here at our house! My wife and I had our first date on VDay 12 years ago. We got a babysitter and went out last night. Good times!

Suzanne Thompson - February 14, 2010 - 8:45 am

What a great “sweetheart gift”. Can hardly wait to get my 50mm 1.2f, currently just have the 1.4f. Please enter me in the drawing and see you in a couple days.

cori derksen - February 14, 2010 - 8:42 am

gotta love date night! :)

anna kim - February 14, 2010 - 8:29 am

What a delicate flower :)

Callien Holleran - February 14, 2010 - 8:16 am

I hope you guys have a good time.

mindy - February 14, 2010 - 8:16 am

Happy Valentines day to you too!! I’m coming home late tonight, so our valentines night/dinner alone will have to be next week. For me I love my kids and don’t like to leave them, but it is nice to get away everyonce in a while for dinner and a movie. By the time our date is over I can’t wait to get home and see them. Have a great night tonight.

Tricia Whitmer - February 14, 2010 - 7:59 am

It looks like spring has sprung in Cali!!! I can’t wait for it to get here. It is my favorite time of year.
Have a great day and a wonderful time together! With 3 small children, those uninterrupted conversations must be hard to come by.

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