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Time flies when you’re having fun!

Jen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:08:18 +0000

My sweet little Brooklyn that used to fit in my arms turned 4. Although I have a hard time coping with the idea of her not being small anymore, I am beyond proud with who she is becoming. She’s a whirlwind of personality and opinions, artistic and smart. So smart. Considerate. My everything.

In addition to a fun birthday party, she started gymnastics last week and LOVED it!

Emerson

Jen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:53:35 +0000

This is the third time photographing little Emerson. The first being from inside his mothers belly, the second only a few days old and this past session took place when the little man was around 7mo old. One of my favorite things about being a photographer is being able to watch families grow! Expect to see this handsome face again in May!

Mentor Sessions

Jen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:11:36 +0000

This winter has kept me busy with the Mentor Sessions that I added to our menu of services. Mentor Sessions are only available during the winter months (Visual Poetry’s down time) and with each session includes a mini session of the included photographers. Here’s a few from two recent sessions!

Baby Jada

Jen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:58:31 +0000

Oh, sweet little Jada.. perfect in every way!

Baby Asher + Family

Jen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:57:59 +0000

Robert & Colette brought in their little ones to the studio last week. Meet the adorable little Leighla and brand-new baby Asher. Enjoy!

2012 :: GOALS!

Jen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:07:10 +0000

I’m writing this post with hopes that by actually publishing it’s content I may actually adhere each one of my 2012 goals, both personal and for my business. Now is the PERFECT time to sit back and take a look at the past year and figure out where you’d like to make changes. Well, here’s my list.

1. Blog!
I used to be an awesome writer but some where over the past 5 years I lost it. I’ve been really bad (shame on me!) and have kept blog posts super short – sometimes I don’t include any text at all. I want to keep this blog personal and work harder at opening myself up to you so not only do you know my work, but you know who I am and what I’m about, as well.

2. More personal photos!
Since I’ve been getting busier with my business, I’ve been taking less and less images of my personal life. Note to self: BRING CAMERA WITH YOU MORE OFTEN. I have recently purchased a few small(er) film cameras that I plan to use frequently for personal projects – maybe that’s what I need. Convenience. Either way, I’m pushing myself to do it!

3. Work smarter, not harder.
I feel like a big chunk of my life is consumed by work. Like… 80% of it. Sadly, I’m probably pretty accurate in that figure. I work ALOT. By the time I get home each day, dinner isn’t served until around 7:30pm (IF I have time to cook at all!) and shortly after we’re all crawling in bed. I need more time with my family.. more personal time. I love what I do, don’t get me wrong. I just feel that I need to (somehow) free up more time for personal things, like family.

4. Revamp!
All these ideas are racing through my head about session set-ups, stylizing, expanding my personal walls and opening up my creativity! A 2012 change to Visual Poetry is going to be an added feature to YOUR sessions. Wait and see!
That’s not all. 2012 will be a GREAT year to revamp my branding and business in full. I really want to reach out to the boudoir market more! Weddings, boudoir and fashion are my (hands-down) favorite sessions to photograph. JEN, DO MORE OF THEM.

5. Studio!
This kind of goes in line with my #4 mention.. but, I have some plans in changing the shooting space up in the studio. As most of you know, our size was cut in half when we changed suites back in August. It’s good and bad all at the same time. Its good because it pushes me to photograph more on location, in clients homes or other locations. Bad because… well… it’s not very big! I’ve been limiting myself to infants and boudoir in there but I think by restructuring a few things I can expand my shooting space.

What are your new years plans? I’d love to hear them!

Ready.. set.. go! Welcome, 2012! Boy-oh-boy do I have plans for you..

2011 Weddings

Jen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:28:19 +0000

Meredith

Jen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:19:50 +0000

Meet the lovely Meredith. She came to me with a plan to update her modeling portfolio. This face has graced television screens as an extra in some films as well as on stage for some theatrical events!

Bailey

Jen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:10:51 +0000

Every so often a group of us put our brains together and come up with these fun, different shoot ideas and a few times a year we get to live them out! Here’s one of them. Meet Bailey, our model. Styling was done by my assistant, Lindsay Decker, and I and I even did make-up this time around. Hair was done by my awesome sister, Mya.

Dias Wedding

Jen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:44:19 +0000

Dawn & Nick are seriously one of the coolest couples you’ll ever meet. I really enjoyed photographing their rustic October wedding this year in Lansing. Enjoy!