Make-over Glamour Portraits for Bethany

Bethany is a bride of mine from about 8 years or so ago. I was there at her daughters first birthday party (with my film camera!), took beach portraits of them when she was pregnant with her second daughter, and did family portraits for all of them last year. I was so excited when Bethany finally worked up the nerve to ask me to take glamour portraits of her. 

She is shy in front of the camera and not someone who would normally choose to have her own personal portraits taken. But she said that she wanted her daughters to have something to look at and see who she was as they grew older. 

 The one thing that most of us love to do as time goes by is pull out the family albums and look at old photos. I often think about the portraits I have of my own grandparents that I am so glad I have. I can see how my daughter and I look like them. (: 

I love that I get to give women this gift of how beautiful they are. If you know Bethany you know she is funny, artistic, a great mama, and a beautiful person on both the inside and outside. Here is how I see her. 

Love who you are. Right now. - Jen

Spring Portrait Mini-Sessions at the Maine Audubon Society

These sessions will fill quickly so don't hesitate to call and set aside your time today! 

Downtown Portland, Maine Wedding for Kati and Andrew 3/30/13

Kati came to meet me with her mother and maid of honor when she was picking out her photographer. She is one of the most down to earth and easy to get along with people I have had the pleasure of working with. I truly loved her laid back and easy approach to the wedding. Even when she got somewhat stuck trying to get into her dress she kept her cool and went right back to her beautiful giant smile directly afterward. 

I loved getting to capture the friends and family portraits right in downtown Portland as the sun was setting. The Old Port is such a beautiful part of the city and I always love taking portraits there. 

Andrew and Kati have a wonderful way together and they are truly at ease with each other. Their friends and family obviously adore them. And they all knew how to have a great party! As always Brian Zutter made the dance floor magical with his amazing lighting and great choices for keeping the party going all night!

A huge thank you also to Melanie Voros from Blissful Beginnings for making the day flow so smoothly. And if you want the most amazingly delicious (as well as lovely) wedding cake call Jessica from Nothing Bakes Like A Parrott. Yum! I am proud to be able to work with some of the best wedding vendors in the area and recommend them. (:

So here Kati and Andrew are some highlights of your beautiful day and the beginning of your life together. I thank you for allowing me to get to know you both and capture your love. Cheers to many years of happiness together!!

In love and life...Jen

As always I have started with my favorite portraits from the day. 

A beautiful angle taken by amazing assistant Jamie. 

So grateful to Jamie for capturing this emotional moment. I love this portrait of Kati's mom Vicky seeing her cross the street.