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Jul
03
Over these past 7 (almost 8) years of shooting professionally, I have been invited in to so many different beautiful lives, and given a glimpse of what makes their heart truly happy. I ask about a combination of history, family, possessions and moments in my “preparation questionnaire” that all of my clients receive, as we plan out the details of their session. You see, those things, places and people give context for their images. It gives the viewer (even if they are a stranger) a peek in to the interests and heart of those who are represented in the images. Even more importantly though, the images will represent all the sweetness of this very moment in time to their owner. Right now. Before anything changes. I ask about interests in my questionnaire, because those interests are a reflection of who that person is, and what they choose to pour themselves in to and spend their time investing in.
When Nena asked me to come to the air field to take photos with her airplane and her grand babies, I just couldn’t resist. I am always game for changing things up (If you hadn’t noticed, I typically plant myself in the middle of a grass field, not an air field. lol) and immediately looked forward to getting a peek in to the source of her joy. As we talked, it was quite obvious that one of her favorite things to do is to “hop over” to Atlanta in her air plane to visit her grand kids. <3
I have had such a fun time editing these images. Sometimes, having a fresh perspective and a change of scenery is good for the soul. <3
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I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a focus on genuine moments.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Jun
02
If only everyone’s back yard looked like this… <3
But seriously, when she told me that the key to the mower had been lost, and the back yard was covered in yellow flowers, I just KNEW these would be amazing!
Berry picking, walking, jumping, flowers, exploring… It’s what memories are made of, and for this sweet family, all of those things can be found right outside their back door!
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To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a focus on genuine moments.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Apr
15
One of my most favorite parts about being a photographer, is that I am asked to be a part and see the most beautiful and special times of life. This sweet little bug was the last person I photographed before all of the social distancing started, and I am SO GLAD that the timing worked out! I had the beautiful privilege of documenting his big brother when he was just as new, and I would have been so sad to have missed the opportunity to photograph his little brother.
It is truly a special thing to go in to someones home, their private space, and document intimate, and authentic emotions. I have seen so much beauty and love over these past 7 years, as I have looked through my lens. I can honestly say, that what has pushed me forward, in my skill and education, is the desire to do these moments justice. To document them not just as they were, but also how they felt. I want the images I take, to remind those that are in them, how their new baby smelled, their weight, their tiny details that melt away with time, and to bring back the first person memories associated with that time of their life.
Photos for me aren’t just to document. They are ultimately for memory preservation. They are the insurance that I invest in, so I know without a doubt, that I will never forget all of the things about the people I love the most in this life. They are my visual time capsule, and I want that for every person that steps in front of my lens as well.
Photography is the gift of never forgetting, and speaking as a mother, that is a priceless thing to have. <3
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a focus on genuine moments.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Dec
09
Goodness. I can’t tell you how blessed I have been when God has brought the most wonderful people across my path through photography.
This sweet couple not only has an amazing story about how they met, but they had the same dream for owning land. They now have a wonderfully large and GORGEOUS piece of property that they plan to raise their children on and protect for generations to come. Y’all, seriously, the way their eyes lit up as they told me the history of the property, their plans, and dreams of building, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmingly excited for them. Can you tell that they love animals too? They are such a big part of their story, and watching them love on their animals, finding so much joy in their presence was so sweet.
As they prepare to take the next step of growing their family through adoption, I was SO happy they asked me to document their life, right now, before it changes. I can’t wait to watch their family grow over time!!!
You won’t find a more genuine and beautiful set of humans, and I am so grateful to have met them both. <3
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a focus on genuine moments.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Dec
04
I have had the pleasure of working with this sweet family once already for his mama’s maternity photos. It has been so beautiful to see two become three, and they are absolutely head over heals in love. (as they should be <3 )
This little guy showed up a bit early, so we had to shift some things around to make sure to get him documented before he grew out of his “fresh baby” stage, but OH MY GOODNESS, he was just perfection! He slept like a champ and couldn’t have been more precious.
I can’t tell you how much I love it when parents choose my grow with me plan. The experience of getting to track with a family through all the most amazing changes as their baby grows their first year, is such a special thing to be a part of. I can’t wait to watch him grow, and I can’t wait to see his parents love for him get even bigger than it already is.
In a past life, I thought I wanted to specialize in composite photography… Needless to say I ended up taking a *very* different road, but every once in a while, I look at an image and think, “That would be even more beautiful *if*…”. That was the case with this one. I don’t ever promise a composite piece, but when I get a creative itch, I just go with it. ;-)
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a focus on genuine moments.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Nov
05
The amount of joy I get from seeing parents love on their most favorite people is a little over the top. lol. Seriously though, I get home, off load my memory cards, back up the images, and then proceed to have a permanent grin on my face the whole time I am editing… I have literally wondered why my face muscles are sore, and then realized that I was editing for longer than normal earlier that day.
This family makes my face hurt. I can’t even stop smiling as I type this! This is their land, with their people, on an evening that was so gorgeous it made me sequel as it unfolded.
These moments y’all, they are priceless. Yes, I was there to document it all, but you know what makes these images so precious? It’s not the paper they will be printed on, instead it’s that they are now tied to memories of a time that this little boy was still small enough to fit on his mamas lap. They are valuable because he can sit on his daddy’s shoulders and that the adorable missing front tooth will soon be filled in with a new one. They are priceless because even though life is exhausting when you have little ones, it is also beautifully simple.
Cling to that simple beauty. It will disappear before you know it.
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a focus on genuine moments.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Jul
16
I have ALWAYS loved the baby stage. It seems to me that it is the most honest period of life. They cry when something is wrong, smile with genuine delight, depend on with complete trust and love unconditionally. When they are little, life is so simple. Don’t get me wrong, being parent is HARD, and you may be in a sleep deprived stupor for 5 years straight, but it IS simple. Nothing is wrong that cant be cured with a nap, snuggles, clean diaper or food. When they get older all of the sudden you have to correct, instruct and discipline… I much prefer the part at the very beginning. lol. That may be why I have 5 kids!
This sweet little peanut was welcomed by 2 big brothers. She is the youngest, the only girl and their last. She has no idea of how fiercely she is loved already even though she has been on this earth for such a short time.
You are loved
You are cherished
You are a blessing
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Jul
16
We had her photo session scheduled for almost a month ago, but between these inconvenient storms we have had in the evenings this month, and ear inflections, we squeaked in her 6 month session at their home just 2 days before she turned 7 months old!!! I just love it when parents want to document their little ones as they grow. The change so quickly their first year, and I am always thankful that they value these moments enough to have photos taken before they are gone/grown.
I absolutely love how her eyes light up when she smiles. <3
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
May
10
OH MY STARS!!!!
This sweet mama contacted me wondering if I would travel to Arab to document her sweet boy in the place he loves the most. He has the incredible privilege of being raised on a cattle farm, and I was so excited to get to document this little person in the place that will define his childhood in so many ways.
I arrived with an optimistic attitude towards the weather… Well, it started POURING! This was literally the only time I have ever had to cancel a session I was actively shooting and reschedule. I felt so bad (I know how much goes in to getting ready for photos, believe me!!!) but as I looked around their property with the rolling hills and green pastures… I had gotten some great shots, but we were wet, and I just knew it was what we needed to do.
I am quite pleased to report that round 2 was everything I dreamed it would be!
Sunshine, giggles, exploring, snuggles, squeeze hugs, a pony named Chester and a calf named Sally Sue. It was absolute perfection! This little boy is adored completely and the joy he exudes when he is romping around on the family land is something that needs to be bottled up and spread around everywhere. No cares, no concerns, just happiness that starts in his toes and beams out of his eyes.
There aren’t very many places in North Alabama where you can get a view of the sky like this. The sunset was amazing and this cute little farmer just made it that much better. <3
Pricing questions? Check out my packages! –> Packages
To book a session call (907-942-2358)
or email jenniMphotography@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you!
I specialize in “Family” Photography (Children, Newborn and of course Families) with a lifestyle and fine art twist.
I love this approach as it helps me focus on showcasing beautiful connections
while incorporating the imagination of the every day magical moments.
Jan
20
I can’t help but smile as I watch this… This little man is quite obviously loved beyond measure. His birthday was such a beautiful afternoon filled with snuggles, giggles, kisses, balloons and complete adoration! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed being invited in to document such a special occasion.
There are moments that pass us by in an instant. Some of them are small, but it seems that the ones that have more weight and sentiment pass just as quickly as the little ones. Why is that? I can’t help but feel sad just a little as my own babies grow. There is so much wonder, innocence and simplicity in these younger years. It’s not easy by any means. Too often we as parents absorb the brunt of teething, sniffles and all of the work of parenthood. It can create a haze that makes the glasses we look at life through a bit hazy and sometimes a little blue.
But then there are those moments that cut through that haze. They remind us to look back and see how far we have come, and how amazing the journey really is! That we are actually SUCCEEDING and it’s not because we were the best parents on the block, but because we know our children, and we love them well.
These are the times that we need to be determined to remember.
To never forget the sweet moments.
To remember the journey.
To be grateful for the reality.
Birthdays have always been a time that draw me in to this process. Parenting is HARD, but as each of my children get a little bit older, I can’t help but admire how beautiful our life really is. It’s not perfect, but it’s ours, and it’s real, and that is far better than perfect will ever be.