Two Good Reasons / Boise Child Portrait Photographer

July 26, 2010

I knew it would be hard. Having two jobs AND two small children. I knew it would be hard, and I planned on taking it slow. But I didn’t anticipate just how hard it would be to squeeze in all the things I want and need to squeeze in on any single day, and how often photography – even of my own girls – would be relegated to lower priority status. So when eventually I felt ready to ease back in, I knew I couldn’t take on too much. I’ll admit, I even wondered if I should be doing this at all at this particular point in my life. And then it was time for my first post-Ruby session, with a little girl that I adore and her beautiful baby sister . . . and I stopped wondering. I had so much fun with Olivia and her family on that near-perfect (but for a few pesky mosquitos) summer evening, and as I’ve edited the images I captured in the fleeting moments I’ve had free since, these gorgeous girls have taken my breath away more than once. It is such a privilege to have the opportunity to glimpse and to preserve the purity of young children for their families. Thank you, Olivia and Sophia, for reminding me of why it’s all worth it. Thanks to your parents and your grandma for their patience . . . I hope you think it was worth it. Here’s your sneak peek:

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staci bailey: Amazing! Love all of them!!!

jamie siever: These are gorgeous! What pretty little girls! As always, your processing of these blows me away. LOVE them all!

Claire Hunter: Beautiful! I love your processing on these.

Leah Jent: Beautiful work! I love 'em!

Brandi-lee: Beautiful session, you totaly need to be right where you are in photography, your awesome!!

Shana Campbell: The first one of O gave me chills! Stunning photos, and such beautiful girls. How lucky to have a brown eyed AND blue eyed beauty!

Cheryl: All of them are just beautiful!







Girls / Boise Baby Photographer

June 26, 2010

As I’m gearing up for a session tonight with two adorable little girls, I can’t help but think about my own. We haven’t attempted a sister session recently, but I’ve been trying to make room for mini sessions with Ruby on a semi-regular basis. She changes so fast! This shot was from almost a month ago, when she was four months old. I can’t even put into words how much I love her little round belly here:

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The bonus to the image above was that when Violet walked into the room and found me in the midst of photographing Ruby, she was suddenly inspired to have her picture taken, too. So I told her to climb up on the bed, and which direction to face, and was able to snap this before she lost interest again:

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Of course I’d love to capture both of them in the same frame, but I’ll settle for both of them in the same day for now!

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amber: Your girls are SO gorgeous! If baby 2 was a girl her middle name would have been Violet, it was my grandma's name and I adore it.

Ginger Haddock: love these...that one of Ruby kills me.

Jamie Siever: Jenn, these are stunning. I love how you processed them, I love Violet's gorgeous eyes, and I love that sweet babyness Ruby has. <3

Brandi-lee: Gosh, look at those eyes on both of them, just beautiful!!

Clarice: Love love love these! The processing is wonderful and I love the lighting!







We’re back! / Boise Baby Photographer

June 21, 2010

After a long (though not necessarily luxurious!) maternity leave, East End Portrait Photography is back in business. And just in time for summer, it seems. After several bouts of unseasonably cool days, Boise is set to warm up soon. Perfect timing, since the first 2010 session is on for Saturday! If you’re interested in booking a session this summer, contact me soon, as availability is limited. And keep checking the blog to stay current on summer specials! In the meantime, check out how big our littlest girl is getting:

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staci bailey: So cute! She looks more like Violet the older she gets!!!

Ginger Haddock: Oh my god, this is gorgeous!!!! She is stunning, and this picture is to die for...







Time Flies / Boise Baby Photographer

March 18, 2010

And I am definitely having fun with our littlest girl, Ruby. Hard to believe she’s almost two months old already! She was such a sweet model for me yesterday – I tried to pick a favorite from our session, but just couldn’t do it.

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Tracey: Jenn, these are SOO sweet! She looks so happy and at peace. I love that third one, beautiful work!

Staci: she is so cute!!!

Ginger Haddock: #3 is to die for....you guys make gorgeous babies, that's for sure!

jamie: Jenn, she is perfect. I loev how peaceful she is, I love her little piggies sticking out in the first one, and the faint half smile in 2. She is absolutely perfect.

Kristin: I love these! Ruby looks so sweet and happy. I love the colors too!

Natanis: LOVE LOVE LOVE these!! She looks like a Christmas present!

Anya Coleman: Just gorgeous!Love it!

Anya Coleman: Adorable - love them all!







Sweet, Sweet Baby / Boise Baby Photographer

February 17, 2010

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Our Ruby, 3 weeks old.

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staci: AWESOME! She is so darling!

Jamie Siever: Jenn, this shot is amazing and she is absolutely beautiful.

Anya Coleman: Soooooooooooo cute!Fantastic photo!







New/ Boise Baby Photographer

February 4, 2010

I’d like to introduce my littlest girl. Meet Ruby, just 13 days old here:

Ruby, 13 days old

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Jodi: Have mercy!!! She is just beautiful, Jenn! Many congrats to your little family!

Laura Farris: Beautiful Jenn. What a great shot. Congratulations on this gorgeous little girl.

staci: Congratulations Jenn!! I ADORE this photo!!!

Jamie Siever: Love this shot! Perfection! How gorgeous is this?!







Tiny Babies / Boise Baby Photographer

January 19, 2010

That’s what Violet calls her cousins, Hazel and Ellis, who were born in November 2009 at 32 weeks. We didn’t get to meet them until they came home from the hospital a little over a month later, but even then they were just beginning to tip the scales toward the five pound mark! They’re both so sweet, and Violet adores them. We’re hoping she is as fond of the new baby who will be joining our family in just a few days!

Baby Hazel

Hazel

Baby Ellis

Ellis

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Jamie Siever: Oh, look at those darlings. They are little angels! The light is gorgeous, too. Love those sweet things!

Cheryl: Those are beautiful!

Ginger Haddock: So precious Jenny. It looks like you may even be able to tell them apart..is that true? Your sis is lucky to have your talent in the family!

Jackie: precious!







Out of the Archives / Boise Child Portrait Photographer

December 7, 2009

Seems I was so busy this fall, that what few photos I managed to take of my own little girl (she’s really not a baby, anymore, is she?) have lingered, unedited, in my Lightroom library. But with my last 2009 client order all packaged up to go out this week, I’m trying to catch up as much as I can. So it is that I find myself watching fat flakes of snow from my window while posting an image of Violet in my favorite summer dress from the last day it was warm enough to wear it.

Violet, 2 years

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Dorie: LOVE!







The Girls Who Started It All / Boise Children’s Photographer

November 25, 2009

Once upon a time, I dreamt of being a photographer. I dabbled, years ago, in film, and after Violet was born, finally dove into digital and tried not to drown myself in all there was to learn. So much of which can only be mastered through – what else? Practice. But to practice, one must have subjects to practice ON, and my dear friend Leslie supported me and supplied me with willing (sometimes!) subjects from the start. Suffice to say, I have photographed these sisters for several years now – the younger two since they were born – so it felt right to wrap up my 2009 client sessions with a sessionof all three of them. Stunning, aren’t they?

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Sienna, Madison, and Talia
Talia, 9 months
Madison, 12

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Ginger Haddock: Stunning indeed! These are soooo gorgeous Jenny!







Fit for a Princess / Boise Child Photographer

October 9, 2009

Miss K’s mom is a friend of mine, but I hadn’t seen this blonde-haired, blue-eyed big sister-to-be since she was a tiny baby! Where does the time go? Now K is two (”and a half!”, she’ll tell you) and full of personality. We had so much fun getting reacquainted (her favorite color is pink, she loves to sing “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,” and she can’t wait to share things with her little sister, who should be arriving any day now). And Miss K was even tough enough to don her favorite princess frock for a while, despite the not-even sixty degree temperatures that morning. Now that’s dedication. Hope you enjoy your sneak peek, K and family! Can’t wait to meet your new addition soon.

Karina, 2.5
Karina, 2.5
Karina, 2.5
Karina, 2.5

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Jamie: Wow, it's hard to choose a favorite of these beauties. I don't know if I like the second one best, where the flowers match her outfit (how did you manage that?!) or the last image where she just looks precious. Gorgeous work, Jenn. As always, love the light, too!

Dorie: What a beauty with such great eyes. Love the purple flowers around her. Great Bokeh in all of them.

Shana Campbell: Where did you find those purple flowers? Stunning!

staci: hi Jenn....just your up north neighbor dropping in to say hi!....your work is fantastic! Love your editing....so dreamy and whimsical!!!!