Mico Migliarese

I LOVE when I can bring a new energy to an actors headshots - give them something new, or improved. It helps them get a foot in the door and is such a valuable tool!  Mico was definitely ready for an update and I am glad I could help him out with that.  The weather cooperated, and we were lucky to find a huge pile of railroad timbers by my favourite site as well! Here are his two new shots - break a leg Mico!

  

Jen

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

Kudos

I just received this AMAZING note from a client and good friend.  I wanted to share it here as it touched me so much.

Hi Jennifer!

I wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how excited we are with the photos you created with our children, Isabella and Gray!  They are truly fantastic!  They both loved their sessions with you and the memories that were created will last a life time.  My husband and I are so thankful to have these beautiful, true works of art, to remind us how are children looked and quite honestly it really showed both their personalities!  They have said many times since how much they love their photos and how they make them feel so special.  What a self-esteem builder! 

Thanks again Jenn.  We will enjoy your work for years to come.

With much appreciation,

The Sanchez Family

 This is why I create portraits.  Why I need to work with people. It is all about connection and it means the world to me to receive notes like this.
xo
Jen