Turning 1 is so much FUN! :)
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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY REESE!
Perhaps you remember about 6 months ago I took 6 month pictures of this adorable little princess?? Well, she's back! Reese turned 1 on Friday May 2nd and Mommy Megan asked if I would come and capture the milestone of her daughters first birthday. Of Course I was dying to get some more shots of this beautiful little girl!!!
Reese is just a few crawls away from walking. She is full of energy and those smiles are sure to melt even the coldest of hearts! Take a look for yourself!
All of these pictures were taken at Megan's home... what an awesome backyard I had to work with! Reese is sure to get plenty of use of her nice, big backyard once she gets those footsies a moving!
Perhaps you remember about 6 months ago I took 6 month pictures of this adorable little princess?? Well, she's back! Reese turned 1 on Friday May 2nd and Mommy Megan asked if I would come and capture the milestone of her daughters first birthday. Of Course I was dying to get some more shots of this beautiful little girl!!!
Reese is just a few crawls away from walking. She is full of energy and those smiles are sure to melt even the coldest of hearts! Take a look for yourself!
All of these pictures were taken at Megan's home... what an awesome backyard I had to work with! Reese is sure to get plenty of use of her nice, big backyard once she gets those footsies a moving!
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Sara's Senior Portraits | Gene Coulon Beach
Posted at 7:49 PM
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I can't tell you just how excited I was to shoot Sarah's senior pictures! Sarah was one of the 15 members to go on the Mission to Mexico trip we took in March. Sarah told me when we were on our way to Mexico that she had not yet gotten her senior portraits done... that's all I needed to hear! :) I gave her a card and told her that we would have to set something up this Spring!
Well, Spring has sprung (in a Seattle sort-a-way) and it was time for some pictures!!! We had a little bit of a scare the morning of, since it was doing well, what Seattle does best, RAIN! However it cleared up and we were able to get to it! This girl is just beautiful and I am having so much fun going through each of her pictures. There are tons of awesome pic's however I will now share with you some of my favorite from her shoot.
Well, Spring has sprung (in a Seattle sort-a-way) and it was time for some pictures!!! We had a little bit of a scare the morning of, since it was doing well, what Seattle does best, RAIN! However it cleared up and we were able to get to it! This girl is just beautiful and I am having so much fun going through each of her pictures. There are tons of awesome pic's however I will now share with you some of my favorite from her shoot.
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Leaving Las Vegas | Trash the Dress
Posted at 11:38 AM
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On our last day in Las Vegas, John and I took part in a workshop at the Spring Mountain Ranch, located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This place was breathtaking to say the least! While John was there to shoot (there were many photographers and models who took part in this workshop) I had the privilege to put my wedding dress back on and model for my husband as well as some other fabulous photographers.
Here are some fun behind the scene photo's (and a couple John took)
Like I mentioned, there were lots of other photographers shooting this day and here are a few shots that I found on their blogs... of me wink wink
Courtesy of Jen and Chris Stewart, Jen Stewart Photography
Here are some fun behind the scene photo's (and a couple John took)
Like I mentioned, there were lots of other photographers shooting this day and here are a few shots that I found on their blogs... of me wink wink
Courtesy of Jen and Chris Stewart, Jen Stewart Photography
Courtesy of David Beckstead
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Jessica | Maternity Session
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Jessica was in town to visit family and friends while her husband moved their stuff down to New Mexico where the couple will live for the next few months leading up to the birth of their first child. Merle, Jessica's husband is in the Air Force and was not able to make it up for this visit. However, Jessica brought a few items from Daddy to be, so that we could work them into the session. If he couldn't be there in person, hopefully these items help him to feel a little bit more connected. I just love these images!
I had such a blast with Jessica and cant wait to see this little lady when she arrives!
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Seattle Shoot | Gasworks Park
Posted at 9:16 AM
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I know, your probably thinking, it's about time we get some images up from our Seattle shoot. :) John and I have just been swamped with work since returning from our latest trip to Las Vegas. We had been gone for most of the month of March on various trips and now that we are home, our work is not letting us forget just how much there is to do.
A few weeks ago John and I met up with some awesome Seattle photographers to spend the day taking pictures around Gasworks Park in Seattle. It was a beautiful day and we ended up with some just as beautiful models, men, women, children and one of my favorites a beautiful family of 4, my brother, sister in law and adorable niece and nephew.
Here are some of our favorite images from that day
My brother and his fabulous family.
My beautiful niece J'Kad
Nick and Jessica, you may remember as we did their wedding last October. Fabulous as usual!
Baby Tyler was so cute! She handled the camera like a pro. But even pros need a break! I just love the last one!
Shauna you were total rock star
Jeremy and Lisa. This fab couple is getting married this August! What a great way to search for your wedding photographer than to go to a shoot like this and personally get to work with (or interview... depending on how you look at it haha) your potential photographer. John and I were fortunate enough to get to spend some time with these guys at the shoot as well as dinner a few nights later. We are so excited that they have chosen us to shoot their wedding this Summer! Jeremy and Lisa you are both exceptional and we can't wait to be a part of your day!
A few weeks ago John and I met up with some awesome Seattle photographers to spend the day taking pictures around Gasworks Park in Seattle. It was a beautiful day and we ended up with some just as beautiful models, men, women, children and one of my favorites a beautiful family of 4, my brother, sister in law and adorable niece and nephew.
Here are some of our favorite images from that day
My brother and his fabulous family.
My beautiful niece J'Kad
Nick and Jessica, you may remember as we did their wedding last October. Fabulous as usual!
Baby Tyler was so cute! She handled the camera like a pro. But even pros need a break! I just love the last one!
Shauna you were total rock star
Jeremy and Lisa. This fab couple is getting married this August! What a great way to search for your wedding photographer than to go to a shoot like this and personally get to work with (or interview... depending on how you look at it haha) your potential photographer. John and I were fortunate enough to get to spend some time with these guys at the shoot as well as dinner a few nights later. We are so excited that they have chosen us to shoot their wedding this Summer! Jeremy and Lisa you are both exceptional and we can't wait to be a part of your day!
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Family Time | Downtown Renton
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I just love it in downtown Renton. There is just so much history here and the personality and character that these buildings have is just amazing. While walking around we came across some pictures dating back to the early 1920's and some of the buildings in the pictures were still present and occupied! To learn more about the history of Renton and to see some of the earliest pictures Renton has, click here.
What a treat it was to go and enjoy the sun (it stopped snowing yay!) with two of the most beautiful girls we know! Amy who is 16 and Mina just day's from her 11th birthday were kind enough to spend the afternoon with their dad and step-mommy (that's me lol). We parked near the old Spirit of Washington Dinner Train and began walking around finding new places every few seconds to snap some shots of the girls. We walked around for a few hours, stopping for a break at the Common Ground Cupcake and Coffee shop.
Here are some of our favorite shots of the day. Notice the old brick on some of these buildings... just awesome!
What a treat it was to go and enjoy the sun (it stopped snowing yay!) with two of the most beautiful girls we know! Amy who is 16 and Mina just day's from her 11th birthday were kind enough to spend the afternoon with their dad and step-mommy (that's me lol). We parked near the old Spirit of Washington Dinner Train and began walking around finding new places every few seconds to snap some shots of the girls. We walked around for a few hours, stopping for a break at the Common Ground Cupcake and Coffee shop.
Here are some of our favorite shots of the day. Notice the old brick on some of these buildings... just awesome!
Labels: About John and Jenna, Family, Portraits
Jenna Trashes her own Dress @ the Boneyard
Posted at 12:31 PM
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Our latest trip to Vegas was an amazing whirlwind of learning, activities and fun. I'm sure Jenna plans to post much more on the trip, but I wanted to tell this little story.
For the short version, watch the slideshow
We arrived in Vegas on the 15th and previous reserved time to shoot at the Boneyard (The Neon Museum), an amazing place filled with retired signs from the Vegas strip. Our friends Steve and Larry and several models made up our crew ;-)
We had been planning the trip for a while, finding models and working out details... some time during that process Jenna got the idea she'd like to put on her own dress and be one of the models. Honestly I didn't really didn't get it or share her excitement thinking what could I do with pictures of my wife in her dress! Still she was so excited about the idea, so much so that it was contagious and eventually she had me excited as well.
The day of we had some models cancel and I decided to shoot just Jenna. Heck she was my wife, in her wedding dress and she was beautiful... add the amazing signs and backdrops and WOW I was inspired. 2 1/2 hours and 1000 pictures later, I had taken some of my favorite pictures ever. See for yourself!!!
Jenna and I actually learned a ton from this shoot, she now has more of the experience from in-front of the camera... this just makes working with our couples better by understanding the experience. And just in case you're interested is a TTD (trash the dress session) Jenna can tell you all about it and how much fun it can be!
Oh yeah, I loved these photos so much... they are up on my wall in my studio!
For the short version, watch the slideshow
We arrived in Vegas on the 15th and previous reserved time to shoot at the Boneyard (The Neon Museum), an amazing place filled with retired signs from the Vegas strip. Our friends Steve and Larry and several models made up our crew ;-)
We had been planning the trip for a while, finding models and working out details... some time during that process Jenna got the idea she'd like to put on her own dress and be one of the models. Honestly I didn't really didn't get it or share her excitement thinking what could I do with pictures of my wife in her dress! Still she was so excited about the idea, so much so that it was contagious and eventually she had me excited as well.
The day of we had some models cancel and I decided to shoot just Jenna. Heck she was my wife, in her wedding dress and she was beautiful... add the amazing signs and backdrops and WOW I was inspired. 2 1/2 hours and 1000 pictures later, I had taken some of my favorite pictures ever. See for yourself!!!
Jenna and I actually learned a ton from this shoot, she now has more of the experience from in-front of the camera... this just makes working with our couples better by understanding the experience. And just in case you're interested is a TTD (trash the dress session) Jenna can tell you all about it and how much fun it can be!
Oh yeah, I loved these photos so much... they are up on my wall in my studio!
Labels: About John and Jenna, Portraits, Recent weddings
Rowe Family Portraits
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I first met Tasha and her husband Nate back in 2003 through my wonderful sister-in-law, Misty. Now Tasha and Nate are expecting their 3rd child. Little Colten is due to arrive this weekend. Besides Mommy and Daddy, anxiously awaiting his arrival are his two big sisters Hailee (3) and Cameron (9). Before his arrival Tasha wanted to get some family pictures as well as some pictures of her belly which we did in their home last week. Here are some of my favorite images from that day.
Stay tuned... because I plan on capturing Colten's first few weeks here and you know where those pictures will be posted... here! :)
If you would like to view more and order prints from the Rowe family portrait sessions, please click here.
Stay tuned... because I plan on capturing Colten's first few weeks here and you know where those pictures will be posted... here! :)
If you would like to view more and order prints from the Rowe family portrait sessions, please click here.
Lifestyle Photography
Posted at 10:51 PM
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Ever tried getting your little one all dressed up and then rushing them off to the toy or department store portrait studio, just to get 15 minutes of time in front of the camera? Most of the time you're lucky to walk away with a small hand full of shots of your child "posed" in front of a back drop. Sometimes it's even worse... and don't end up with any, wishing you could get back the morning or afternoon that was just wasted. It's unfortunate, but all to common.
Time... it's a very precious commodity and it always seems to go by so fast. If you have a baby or small child time becomes even more precious! Lifestyle Photography is something that is becoming more and more common with parents and families. The days where you put your child on a bench in front of a 'less than personal backdrop' and then have someone telling your child to say "cheese", are in my opinion, numbered.
Just imagine having a collage of pictures from your child's first weeks and then through their first years, that show exactly who they were, what they were doing and the development of their ever growing personalities. Photography is so much more than just being able to take a good picture. It's about being able to relate, to bond and to connect with not just your clients... but with people whom have come to trust you with their family and children.
The best way for this to happen is to trust who is taking pictures of your family, and let them get to know you. Children are smart... and they tend to be at there cutest (being themselves) when they are comfortable and in their own surroundings. Not having their schedule (or lack there of) disturbed gives all involved, the upper hand.
My goal is to talk with my parents, finding out as much as I can about their children; their likes, dislikes and their personalities, favorite past times and even their daily schedule. I think that being able to take a peek into their lives, I'll be able to produce not only a much more personalized product, but also be able to ensure that everyone is comfortable with the process.
If you would like to schedule your portrait session, please feel free to email me to make an appointment. I will only be doing a limited number of portrait sessions over the next few months leading up to our busy wedding season of 2008! :-)
Time... it's a very precious commodity and it always seems to go by so fast. If you have a baby or small child time becomes even more precious! Lifestyle Photography is something that is becoming more and more common with parents and families. The days where you put your child on a bench in front of a 'less than personal backdrop' and then have someone telling your child to say "cheese", are in my opinion, numbered.
Just imagine having a collage of pictures from your child's first weeks and then through their first years, that show exactly who they were, what they were doing and the development of their ever growing personalities. Photography is so much more than just being able to take a good picture. It's about being able to relate, to bond and to connect with not just your clients... but with people whom have come to trust you with their family and children.
The best way for this to happen is to trust who is taking pictures of your family, and let them get to know you. Children are smart... and they tend to be at there cutest (being themselves) when they are comfortable and in their own surroundings. Not having their schedule (or lack there of) disturbed gives all involved, the upper hand.
My goal is to talk with my parents, finding out as much as I can about their children; their likes, dislikes and their personalities, favorite past times and even their daily schedule. I think that being able to take a peek into their lives, I'll be able to produce not only a much more personalized product, but also be able to ensure that everyone is comfortable with the process.
If you would like to schedule your portrait session, please feel free to email me to make an appointment. I will only be doing a limited number of portrait sessions over the next few months leading up to our busy wedding season of 2008! :-)
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Time For Portraits
Posted at 10:24 PM
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Doing portraits is something that I've had an interest in doing myself for quite some time now. During wedding season, however, it is nearly impossible for me to really get into it. As some of you may know, I've been working on getting my portrait portfolio up to date and John and I are working on getting our Perfect Image Productions website updated with all of my portraits.
John is has been working SO hard on all of the post wedding productions from our extremely busy wedding season this Summer and so we haven't had a chance to totally reconstruct our site. I am totally determined to jump right into doing more portrait sessions and I think that this is something that I will only be able to do during the few months of our off season from weddings. I've had a few new clients this Fall and would love to book some more for the coming months.
I thought it would be cool to really get myself going more in the portrait direction by offering a super deal to anyone who books me for a portrait session with in the next month or two. Now my passion in portrait photography really lies with the children, and babies (this includes maternity too!). My style isn't to just take forced pictures... but instead more natural and less "cheesy" photos. All of my sessions are done on site, which means I will either come to your home or even to your favorite park and dedicate not just 15 minutes (like you would get at the department store studio's) but a good portion of my day to ensure that there are many great pictures where you or your child are in their own surroundings and feels most comfortable.
My portrait sessions are just $50 for the sitting fee and is a flat fee. No extra costs for multiple children or family members and that includes not only my travel and time with you that afternoon, but it also includes unlimited number of digital photo's taken during our session. I'll choose the best of the best from all of your photo's (can be anywhere from 20-60 images) and I will hand edit each one of your pictures and within a couple of weeks, post them all on Pictage for you to share, proof and order any individual "studio" prints you like and the pictures stay up on Pictage for at least 3 months so that you can order at your own pace. And if you like all of the images (trust me... it's tough not too love these unique pictures your little ones) you can purchase all of the edited pictures on a high resolution CD for you to print at your leisure. It's so much more affordable than even getting in on a good deal at the department stores...because you can OWN (ownership is limited) each and everyone of your pictures.
You can check out some of my work on our blog and if you would like to talk more about scheduling an appointment (my schedule is very flexible and can do weekday afternoons) please feel free to email me at jenna@perfectimageproductions.com. And don't forget to keep checking out our Blog for all our recent weddings and portrait sessions!
John is has been working SO hard on all of the post wedding productions from our extremely busy wedding season this Summer and so we haven't had a chance to totally reconstruct our site. I am totally determined to jump right into doing more portrait sessions and I think that this is something that I will only be able to do during the few months of our off season from weddings. I've had a few new clients this Fall and would love to book some more for the coming months.
I thought it would be cool to really get myself going more in the portrait direction by offering a super deal to anyone who books me for a portrait session with in the next month or two. Now my passion in portrait photography really lies with the children, and babies (this includes maternity too!). My style isn't to just take forced pictures... but instead more natural and less "cheesy" photos. All of my sessions are done on site, which means I will either come to your home or even to your favorite park and dedicate not just 15 minutes (like you would get at the department store studio's) but a good portion of my day to ensure that there are many great pictures where you or your child are in their own surroundings and feels most comfortable.
My portrait sessions are just $50 for the sitting fee and is a flat fee. No extra costs for multiple children or family members and that includes not only my travel and time with you that afternoon, but it also includes unlimited number of digital photo's taken during our session. I'll choose the best of the best from all of your photo's (can be anywhere from 20-60 images) and I will hand edit each one of your pictures and within a couple of weeks, post them all on Pictage for you to share, proof and order any individual "studio" prints you like and the pictures stay up on Pictage for at least 3 months so that you can order at your own pace. And if you like all of the images (trust me... it's tough not too love these unique pictures your little ones) you can purchase all of the edited pictures on a high resolution CD for you to print at your leisure. It's so much more affordable than even getting in on a good deal at the department stores...because you can OWN (ownership is limited) each and everyone of your pictures.
You can check out some of my work on our blog and if you would like to talk more about scheduling an appointment (my schedule is very flexible and can do weekday afternoons) please feel free to email me at jenna@perfectimageproductions.com. And don't forget to keep checking out our Blog for all our recent weddings and portrait sessions!
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Baby Reese 1/2 a Year Birthday Portraits
Posted at 8:40 AM
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Baby Reese turned 6 months old November 2nd and Mommy Megan, wanted to celebrate this milestone with some pictures!
I went over to their home and spent a couple of hours with Megan and little Reese. What a delight to be around such a great baby! Reese was full of smiles...the entire time I was there! Well the last few minutes she was ready for a nap...but Reese gave me well over 2 hours of nothing but smiles and coo's! Now there's a natural! :-)
I had a great time and I think the pictures turned out beautifully!!! Happy 1/2 Birthday Reese!
I went over to their home and spent a couple of hours with Megan and little Reese. What a delight to be around such a great baby! Reese was full of smiles...the entire time I was there! Well the last few minutes she was ready for a nap...but Reese gave me well over 2 hours of nothing but smiles and coo's! Now there's a natural! :-)
I had a great time and I think the pictures turned out beautifully!!! Happy 1/2 Birthday Reese!
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Jenna taking over Perfect Image Productions!
Posted at 8:50 AM
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We have some exciting news, just as my passion is weddings and Jenna of course shares in that... her passion surrounds the family. Pregnant mothers, babies and a growing families are things that Jenna herself is inspired by and loves to capture.
With the new roll out of jfkweddings.com devoted to weddings, Jenna and I will be changing around Perfect Image Productions for family photography. Just a couple weeks ago, she captured some amazing maternity photo's of her friend Nicole (just a week before she was due).
Keep an eye out for some changes on the Perfect Image site, and if you have any family photography questions.. just ask Jenna!
With the new roll out of jfkweddings.com devoted to weddings, Jenna and I will be changing around Perfect Image Productions for family photography. Just a couple weeks ago, she captured some amazing maternity photo's of her friend Nicole (just a week before she was due).
Keep an eye out for some changes on the Perfect Image site, and if you have any family photography questions.. just ask Jenna!
Labels: About John and Jenna, Portraits