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May
09
I had the immense privileged of photographing this little ones mama before she was born. It was a gorgeous evening, and her mama was just glowing! Baby bump maternity sessions are such a special time, full of anticipation and expectation. Both of her parents talked excitedly of her arrival, and as I watched her daddy help her mama through the field with care, I knew this little girl would be the centerpiece of their most treasured moments once she arrived.
Children have a way of enhancing and multiplying our love in ways we never knew was possible. We as parents, can do things we never thought we could. I know we are all capable of cleaning up poop, but before you were a parent, did you know you could do it, not only with love, but with excitement??? When my first was born, he struggled with high bilirubin levels and had to stay in the hospital for a bit. After learning that poop was the #1 best way for them to flush it out of their system, my husband and I had a little party with every single diaper. lol
I know… poop… But what about sleepless nights? What about financial sacrifices? What about the fact that your social calendar is turned on its head, and that “mom body” will never be quite the same as it once was?
Having children sounds like a big huge drag… Except that all of those things are just what we see from the outside. These children we bring in to the world, dig out the best parts of us. they inspire us to do all those incredibly hard, yucky, uncomfortable things, and so often, we find that we can do them with JOY!
These little ones grow us parents in to selfless, caring, nurturing people.
… and I honestly can’t think of anything more beautiful than that.
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
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May
08
Oh, this precious little boy… Every detail chosen, was full of sentimental history. From His name, all the way down to the blankets used, have deep roots in the family he was born to.
I can’t explain how beautiful it is to watch 2 people, who have fallen in love, so hard and quickly, with a new and completely dependent little soul. The selflessness and strength that rises up, in shadow of unconditional adoration can take your breath away if you are watching for it.
I remember with my first, awake when I should have been sleeping, staring at the little miracle that God had given us. So perfect in every detail. Watching him as his blond eyelashes fluttered with his dreams. In those moments I can remember feeling like I could hardly breathe from the weight of my love for him, and the reality of the 18+ years of responsibility.
It’s overwhelming
It’s exhausting
It’s a love story I never tire of seeing…
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Mar
07
Any time someone contacts me asking about documenting their newborn, I typically ask if they had considered a maternity session as well. Some say no, and I don’t push at all, but some say yes. I ask for 2 reasons. First, is that I offer a discount when a maternity session is purchased along side of a newborn session. They go hand in hand in my mind, and I want to offer an incentive to those who are want to document their moments with me. The second reason is much more sentimental.
This time, right before the birth of a new little life, is so precious. It doesn’t matter if you are welcoming your 1st babe or your 5th. Once that little soul is born, your world is changed forever. Even though it is the best kind of change, (the kind that forces you to grow, to love and to stretch in sometimes uncomfortable ways) having a child changes you on the inside just as much as it changes everything on the outside.
So I ask… “Would you like to add on a discounted maternity session?”, not because I am just trying to “up-sell”, but because this BEAUTIFUL reality that you know right now will be no more so very very soon. With all of the anticipation, soreness of pregnancy and waiting, it is over in a blink. This quiet time prepares us for all that is to come.
It is worth documenting.
It is worth remembering.
It is beautiful.
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Feb
24
These moments, although uncomfortable, are so precious. When you are still 2 and not quite 3 yet. They tell you to “enjoy it” and “sleep because you won’t get much when He arrives” but how in the world do you not be anxious to meet this precious new soul you carry inside? AND how in the world do you “sleep” with so much aching and discomfort?
These encouragements typically come from women who have been in the trenches of motherhood, and know from personal experience. They know how tiring it is to raise a human, but even more than that, they also know how quickly every single moment goes by.
We all know that days of monotony seem to stretch on forever, but weekends and vacations tend to pass in a blink! For all of the tiredness, and discomfort, and pain, and crazy, there is so much joy, and love, and peace, and protectiveness. The moment my first son was born, I felt like life hit the fast forward button, and with every child we have added to our family, it has sped up just a little bit more. Some will say it’s because I am just busier, but I think it is more than that.
Those moments we want to savor, they feel so fast. This life, while my children are little, I want to deeply savor all of the little moments. Every single giggle, smile, twirl, splash, hug and sweet whispers of “I love you mom”.
They say to savor and sleep, because they know what is coming. They know the intense love. They know the exhaustion. They know the passion that carries you through it all as well. Parenting is SO MESSY and SO HARD, but it is so freaking WORTH IT. <3
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Feb
12
This little guy was just perfection. His mama wanted a natural feel to his session and it is honestly my favorite way to do a in home newborn photo session. This little boys family loves adventure and travel and once you see his nursery, I have a feeling you will fall instantly in love, just like I did. He is their “little explorer” taking them on a brand new adventure.
Family photography will always be my first love, but the more Newborns I get to photograph, the more I am really beginning to fall in love with this genre as well. <3
His daddy built that wall in his nursery by hand. He said it was like putting a puzzle together, but you have to create every single piece! Five different tones of wood and a lot of time later, and the coolest nursery wall I have ever seen was created. It is even more gorgeous in person. I can’t think of a better place to have the family portion of their photo shoot.
This little boy is so insanely loved… I can’t wait to see how he grows and the adventures he gets to experience with his parents.
As much as I love the intimacy of in home newborn sessions, I have been dreaming of outdoor newborn photography for quite a long time. I have finally figured out all of the details and I can’t wait to show you what I am planning. I am anxiously waiting on the wildflowers to bloom.
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Jan
29
Dark kitchens and crappy light…
Baby/Newborn / Choose Your Moment / I want to learn / Lifestyle / My Family / Where You Live Posted by JenniM
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Hello!
It has been WAY TOO LONG since my last personal post. I am sure the 5 kids, homeschooling, busy season, the holidays, an autoimmune diagnosis and a teething baby have something to do with it… lol
It is what it is, and I will try and do better. (but no promises) ;-)
So I joined a “Project 52” this year. There aren’t any weekly themes and the only rules are that you submit 2 images each week that were taken that same week of your own personal life. I decided to join as a way to stay accountable. My own family’s photos sadly, fell through the cracks this past year. We had our last baby this past year (who is now ALREADY 7 months old!) and we will be moving out of our home and in to a rental soon, to get ready to build on our 17 acres of land. So many changes and adventures are coming our way, and I desperately want to document it. This is our story, with our completed family, and the first step towards so many of our dreams will be happening this year.
The last time I participated in a 52 week project, I lasted until week 22 and then fizzled miserably. Since then I have thought “if I’m not going to finish, whats the point?”, until I was going through personal photos a couple months ago… You know what? Some of those shots I took in the first 22 weeks are some of my FAVORITES! Who cares that I didn’t finish!?! I got some precious shots I would never have otherwise been motivated to take, that represented us, and perfectly documented them. This year, I will need all the accountability I can get. lol.
One of the reasons I am so excited for our future home (which isn’t built yet) is that it will have LIGHT! Currently, our home has the kitchen and living area in the middle of the house. There is very little natural light, and as you know, I love light! I can’t help but pick up my camera when the light is beautiful, but on the other hand, it is really hard for me to get inspired when the light is crappy. Add in 5 kids worth of messes, and my house is just about the least inspiring place for me to take photos in the entire world. lol
The problem though, is that we live our entire life in the kitchen and living room!
Last week I was scrolling Instagram (Are you following Jenni M Photography, Jenni M Designs, and my personal account?) and had the thought “I can’t wait to take sink bath photos in our new house!” Just as quickly as the thought came, I realized, “I won’t have a baby by the time we finally get the house built!” :-( Time never slows down… As close as we are to my dream of a light filled, more minimalist inspired home, my baby just won’t wait that long.
I have to document our “now” right NOW or else it will be lost. I can’t document her rubber band wrists, the fascination of dripping water, her back rolls and the way she kept licking the water off her lips like it was a special treat in a year, because it will be gone. forever.
So the light… I had to figure something out… I loaded the dishwasher (because I ALWAYS have dishes in my sink) cleaned the sink, filled the sink and got my camera ready.
I knew our crappy florescent bubble light on the kitchen ceiling wasn’t going to cut it.
I then turned it off to see if that would work. Nope. Too dark.
Then I tried the LED light by itself. Nope. Too harsh.
Then I grabbed the milk jug, put it in front of the LED light and turned on the overhead light as well. Yup, that will do.
My house wasn’t picked up, my other 4 kids kept trying to “help” and the rest of my kitchen still needed to be cleaned, but I kept telling myself “If they don’t turn out, I don’t have to share them anywhere. They are about her, nothing else.”
And you know what happened? I freaking love them! I can’t even tell you how much my heart hurts at the thought that I was just going to not take them because I didn’t have a beautiful sink with a window behind it. They aren’t perfect, but they are our “right now” and that is priceless to me.
So if you are still hanging in there and have read this far…
Stop waiting until your life looks perfect. Stop waiting until your house looks better, walls are painted, clothes are clean, kids are easier, floors are clear, weight is lost…
Because as much as I believe professional photography is worth every penny, I also believe your every day moments need to be documented too. Who cares if they are crappy cell phone photos! If you take 20 and only 1 “turns out”, THAT’S OK! Photos are about remembering. We love them so much because they bring back memories. If you want to learn how to better use your cell phone for every day moments, I can’t recommend the Every Day Artistry guide enough. It’s beautifully written, and has so many great tips on how to get better images from your camera phone.
So what does my life look like? I am truly excited to share some peeks and highlights with you over the course of this year. You are welcome to join me in the Project 52 as well (hosted by the same photographer that wrote the guide I linked above)! You don’t have to be a “pro photographer” to be a part of it. Come document your life with me. <3
Jan
19
To be honest, I always struggle with something to say when I am writing a new blog post. It’s kinda hard writing something heartfelt when most of the time I don’t know a whole lot beyond the hour and a half we spend together…
However… This happens to be the SIXTH photo session I have had with this beautiful growing family!!!
I couldn’t help but be excited when she told me she was expecting again and wanted me to document the first year of their newest little one. I get all kinds of sentimental when I think back over our own families photos. There isn’t anything that makes me walk down memory lane as quickly as our photo albums. They hold so many reminders of happy moments and details almost forgotten. I absolutely love the feeling of “remembering”.
It is my goal to give them that gift every single time they view these images. After all, she won’t be a baby for long. <3
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Nov
29
It has been my pleasure to photograph this beautiful family twice over the past 2 months. Two very different sessions celebrating such a precious story of growth and change. (Take a peek at their Family Maternity Session)
Their in home newborn session was easily one of my faves to date! She had asked if we could work in some fresh flowers in to the session, and of course I said yes! She said she would go get them, and have them ready. “Sounds good” I said, and I honestly didn’t think much more about it.
I arrived at there home to find two large boxes full of lush gorgeous seasonal flowers!!!
So long story short, I was in floral heaven. This sweet babe slept pretty much the entire session and I got to cuddle a fresh little one for a few hours.
I love my job. <3
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Nov
05
Huntsville & Madison Family Children Lifestyle Photographer Jenni M Photography – In Home Newborn
Baby Bump / Baby/Newborn / Birth / Family / Lifestyle / Where You Live Posted by JenniM
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I can’t even handle this little one. He was SO incredibly precious and these images don’t do his sweetness justice! All the little squeaks and grunts, the softness of newborn skin and even how they smell. I love it all. It brings back memories of when each of my own 5 children were this fresh. I could go on and on about my adoration of babies, but I’ll just stop myself now. lol
I love in home lifestyle sessions SO MUCH! Inviting me in to your personal space give images a deeper “context” and a more intimate level of sentiment. These walls, they will hold so many memories to come, and have witnessed so many beautiful moments so far.
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.
To book a session call (907-942-2358) or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
Oct
30
I am so excited to be on this photographic journey with this wonderful family once again! I have had the wonderful pleasure of documenting this little boy from his newborn photos, all the way to this moment. He will be a big brother before the end of the year and I can’t wait to, not only track along with his baby sister, but also get to watch him change and grow in to his new big brother shoes as well.
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist. I love this style blend as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
For more information about my packages click HERE.