I am still a photographer!

And hopefully always will be.  In my soul, that's what I do.  I see light, both in the world and in people.  And I feel this desire to capture it.  I get immense satisfaction from going through those images and seeing the eyes connect. And even more satisfaction when my clients react the same way.  When I know that I have captures a moment for them that takes their breath away, makes them laugh. Or cry.Those are the moments that I live for.

So I had my own aha moment when a long time client asked me the other day if I had pulled away from photography, because I was doing so many paintings. That so surprised me because that isn't even on my radar. Painting is a side "art" to what I do in my career. It feeds a different part of me than photography does, but is still so intertwined in my heart.  When I am working on a painting, I am still seeing light - visualizing where it comes from, and then translating that to the canvas. More often than not, I am working vintage textures on to the page, incorporating old photos and telling a story. And the coolest part about all of this, is that people are responding to this work as well! I get to have the coolest job ever - creating images for people with my camera, paintbrush, computer and soul. I love that my days are so varied and that the projects are so interesting. I have worked on some SUPER cool framing ideas and have created custom prints for commercial clients.  I have brought old, damaged photos back to life and I have created memorial projects for loved ones who have passed.

My creativity goes far beyond the typical studio photographer.  I bring YEARS of seeing and experiencing life to the final work. So yes - I am still a photographer...and artist...and creative. I hope you will enjoy all the many different types of work that I will continue to post on here! Your feedback brings me so much satisfaction and I am so very appreciative of all the support I receive!

Here are a few shots that I created for long time friends and clients. I love the freckles and sunshine and colour in these. Thanks Susan and Jack for letting me be a part of your family's world!

 

 

 

 

 

xo

Jen