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October 25, 2009

October 26, 2009 – 10:42 am

I have the greatest job in the world.
No, really, I do. You may think your job rocks, but I just know I have you beat! I can’t imagine anyone loving what they do more than me. Yesterday was just another one of those awesome examples of why.
There was a little apprehension when I got up yesterday morning due to the rain we’ve been blessed with lately, but God came through and they skies cleared (I’d like to think, just for us, but I sure hope you all got to get out enjoy the gorgeous afternoon it turned into too)! I met senior, Alyse and her mom out at Petrifying Springs and spent a fabulous couple of hours shooting and walking through the park with these great ladies (and my super helpful, chair toting, teenage son). Seriously, does work get any better than a walk through the park, camera in hand, a stunning young woman to photograph, and the perfect natural canvas in which to photograph her? I really don’t believe it does.
Okay, enough typing… on to what you’re really here for.

Enjoy the preview!

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April 15, 2009

April 16, 2009 – 10:29 am

There is one word to describe a beach session in the spring…… unpredictable!

We had rescheduled this senior session for a more promising day only to find that the beach was not only cold, but windy too! I mean really windy! But just as springtime weather is ever unpredictable, I find that teenagers are always accommodating. She braved it out and we did what we could, hanging close to the shelter of the beach house, and did not fail to get some great shots of this beautiful young lady.

my last senior of the class of 2009…. 

 

And one from the studio…

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October 16, 2008

October 17, 2008 – 6:14 am
A senior session at the park yesterday with a lovely young lady. Wow are the leaves changing, and falling fast. In certain areas the leaves were now completely coating the ground in a blanket of gold, yet you could move a little further on into open field and the grass was as lush as the day after a spring rain. It’s really a marvelous time of year to get out and enjoy nature, at least before the cold sets in. 

Enjoy!




This young lady was also in need of some images taken with a piano. What I love most about taking portraits of seniors at the piano is being able to enjoy hearing them play. I’ve gotten to witness some amazing talent and she is no exception.


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October 12, 2008

October 13, 2008 – 7:37 am
the signs of the season…..  

We went up to a local park for this seniors session and were not disappointed. The colors were gorgeous and the weather was beautiful. We weren’t the only ones taking advantage of the awesome colors and comfortable warmth. The park was totally hopping with families out for a last picnic or stroll before the temperature drops and photographers, both hobbyist and professional, were everywhere. At one location we had to wait in line for our turn (It was worth the wait!).
Crazy!

Here ya go……




 


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October 5, 2008

October 7, 2008 – 7:36 am

I can’t seem to get enough of these fab 2009 seniors. They’re gorgeous and better yet, they do just what I ask!
Today brought another such session and along with it, the rain. We weren’t to be deterred though. He rushed to get ready and came about 4 hours early in hopes of beating the rain. All was well and the drops started falling as we got our last shots!

Enjoy….






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Arms Wide Open

September 30, 2008 – 7:31 am
I just finished editing a recent senior session. You’ll remember him as the handsome musician in the theatre lobby.
I took this shot during the session not entirely sure what I had in mind for it, but inspiration found me and I love the outcome. 
Once the piece was finished “Arms Wide Open” was the first title that came to mind, but I’m not sure I find it as inspiring as the image. If you have a suggestion for a title, leave me a comment and let’s hear it! I’d love to know what thoughts this image evokes. 

Have an awesome day, and all you locals enjoy this crisp autumn weather!

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The Bailey Kids

September 25, 2008 – 10:28 pm
It’s that time of year again…..the annual christmas card photo endeavor. Let me tell ya, this is no small task in the Bailey household. I know what your thinking…..”This should be no sweat for you, Jenna. ” It just ain’t so. Seriously people. I don’t know what comes over the kids and me. And honestly, I don’t know whose worse…..the kids…..or ME. I just can’t explain it…When I get all of my kids in front of the camera together, I turn into someone (or something) even I can hardly recognize. I get so flustered, stressed and (I’ll admit it ) downright cranky. I truly must sound like a raving lunatic out there trying to demand the attention of all my kids, who are determined to look anywhere but into the camera or at their mother. Seriously, when Ginny sees the camera point her way, she cries. Okay, maybe not always…. 

I headed out today with a list of ideas in my mind, a plan of attack, and of course the kids too (though I think they would have rather been left behind!) We even had Grandma and Grandpa there for a bit of extra help.
But, as these things generally go…..nothing went quite as planned. But it’s done now and we can all take a deep breath, relax and be grateful that it’s over. :)

And here they are…..all the Bailey kids….smiling on the outside…..counting the minutes till they are free on the inside.

I also spent a few minutes with each of the kids getting some individual shots. (A much easier and more enjoyable task)

Doug, 13 1/2

Jason, 12

Kiera, 8 (in 1 week anyohw)

William, 6 (also in a week)

Maddie, 4

Ginny, 19 months (and a mouth full of smarties)

Nope, not my kids. :) But gosh aren’t they adorible anyhow!
meet my parents…….

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September 21, 2008

September 22, 2008 – 7:25 am
A great way to end the weekend with another fabulous 2009 senior! 

Enjoy. :)








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September 16, 2008

September 16, 2008 – 10:21 pm

 

I had a great time tonight photographing this talented senior.
We started off at the movie theater, taking advantage of their lobby piano. 





Then headed down to the beach for some outdoor shots.



We finished up with a few traditional shots in the studio.


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Thank you myYearbook.com!

September 16, 2008 – 10:47 am

Like many other families, the children in our household have discovered the wonders of facebook, myspace, and even something new to me, myYearbook. Now with any of these online social networks comes the ability to post a picture of oneself to be shown along side your name in posts, updates, etc. I’ll get back to this in just a minute…..

Many family, friends and clients alike will say to me, “You must have so many wonderful pictures of your kids!” To this my reply would be, “Well, no, not quite.” You see, I am blessed to have some amazing portraits of my children, but its the *so many* part that might be stretching it a bit. Don’t get me wrong here, I LOVE to have portraits of my kids. I do find them to be some of the most perfectly beautiful humans on the planet. I mean, can you blaim me? They just don’t love it quite as much as I do. I can’t see why, but there is no reading the minds of children. They simply won’t have it.

Okay, back to social networking via the worldwide web….. A couple days ago my 12 yr old son Jason aproached me with a request that just sang in my ears. “Mom, could you take a new picture of me for myyearbook?” I almost had him repeat it, but there was no time. I needed to act quickly before he changed his mind! So, outside we went into the gloom on a quite dreary Sunday evening to snap a few pictures.



Now to my utter joy and astonishment, he came back for more. Could this be? It was like a dream. It was the very next day that he was back. I tried to stifle my own overwhelming delight, really I did. This time we headed into the studio for something a little different.



Just call me selfless….I’m willing to be used in the name of myYearbook any day!

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