Carter is 8!!!!

I can't believe that my baby girl is 8 today! When people told me that time will fly with her, I didn't really understand it.  But I do now! Even though it has been 8 years, it seems like just yesterday that she needed so much hands on care.  And while she still needs her parents, it is at a different level.  She is so independent, well spoken, brave, caring, compassionate, lovely and loving.  I am so in love with her heart and soul and am absolutely grateful to be her mom. 
Miss Jane had a busy weekend with flower girl dress fittings, dance pictures, her kids birthday party as well as a family birthday party.  There was a TON of stuff crammed in to a couple of days, leaving all wiped at bedtime last night. But so worth it for the chance to celebrate her and her amazing 8 years. Here are just a few of the shots from her weekend!

I love you with all my heart baby girl.
Mommy

Sean Liv

I met Sean a few years ago as a personal trainer, and we quickly developed a relationship that went beyond our mutual businesses.  Not only do we have a lot in common in our spiritual beliefs, but there is a deep respect for the lives we are manifesting. So when she asked me to help create new, dynamic head shots for the next level of her evolution I jumped on board immediately! Sean is energetic, funky, crazy, connected, passionate and open.  And we wanted all of that to come through in her shots. There were a ton of great ones that really captured her, but here are that final choices for this project. And check out her website-she always has events and news going on!

 

xo

Jen

Clennan Coffee

Original Photo-lovely but needs some tlc to make it come alive!

I love love love when someone brings me an interesting project to work on.  Annika had seen this AWESOME photo at her father-in-laws house and just knew that she needed to have it on the family wall that she is building. But she wasn't sure what she could do with it, or if it could be brought back to life.  Well did I have fun with this one! I couldn't wait to get my hands on it's vintagey goodness! I wound up creating two versions because I couldn't decide which one I liked more! And it's a good thing that I did because both she and her sister-in-law liked different versions.  Annika got the black and white version on metallic paper - tons of depth and cool factor.  Corina fell in love with the toned and hand painted version and we printed it on watercolour paper for a truly authentic, vintage look.  Which on do you like best?

 

 xo

Jen

Emily and Connor - Graduating!

 

This whole concept is both amazing and shocking for me.  It's a reminder of how quickly time flies.  Emily is graduating from high school.  As a bit of back story, I have know her since she was a wee tyke of two. We moved in across the street from her family and developed a strong friendship that has endured for the last 16 years. So I have seen her (and her brother James of course) grow, change and adapt through all the years in to the most amazing young woman that she is today.  Emily - I couldn't be more proud and happy for the person you have become.  You are truly beautiful and lovely and I'm glad to be a part of your world. These pictures show the beautiful smiles and enigmatic looks that are truly Emily. And of course,the lovely connection she shares with her boyfriend, Connor. Thanks for coming out to play on this lovely May weekend! And here's a funny little sneak peek vid too...

xo and love

Jen

Jewelle Colwell

 It has been a headshot fiesta lately! It is so awesome to see so many of our actors getting new shots and putting themselves out there.  Jewelle is the most amazing woman.  Incredibly talented and driven, she is truly an inspiration in the industry.  The series she has created is called Bluff and you can check it out here. For her new headshots, her manager requested a wide range of shots to market her in many different directions.  Here is what we created!

 

 

xo

Jen

The Power of Photography

 

 One of the things that I love about photographing portraits the way that I do, is that moment when a person sees the images I have taken and visibly relaxes.  95% of the people that walk through my door tell me they hate being photographed or that they aren't photogenic. I always tell them that it's just that they have never been photographed properly. My approach is to be relaxed and bring out that inner energy that gives you that spark. It's not always about the perfect pose, it's about connection.  And when you find that in a person's soul, and give them a picture that they feel amazing about, you have reached a place in them where their confidence grows. Most people feel some kind of trepidation about being photographed, or seeing pictures of themselves. And the BIGGEST compliment I receive is when they not only can feel comfortable during the shoot and through the whole process, but when they LOVE the images.  This image of Carter and her DD (her nickname for him) is a reminder of that for me.  He hates cameras - so of course dating a photographer is fraught with peril.  But during this shoot he connected to the entire process and actually had fun! Years later we still talk about this moment.  It changed his perception of me, himself and photography.  That's powerful.
Here are my two favourite shots from that day. 6 years ago, but still just as fresh as the day we took them.

xo

J

Grace Lu

Grace has the loveliest energy to work with and I had SO much fun with her, creating her headshots! I can't wait to see where all of this takes her - I know she is going to do so well!

 

xo
Jen