Friday, June 5, 2015

Baby Ethan and his grown ups.

There is something very special about getting the chance to capture a family before a member leaves on deployment. I was so thrilled to get to meet this family, hang out, watch them interact, and give them some beautiful portraits of when baby Ethan was still so small. Dad will be back at the end of the summer and we hope to catch up again then for more portraits when Ethan will look totally different already! I have been watching him grow through Facebook portraits that mom has been posting. He is super adorable and such a happy little guy. Such is the joy of having a baby! I loved too that they brought in their first family member, their dog. She was so very shy, but she did a great job and was so glad she got to be included.

Here are a few favorites from the day together.

In life and love - Jen

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lexi - Little Dancing Bird

Let me count the ways I love this girl. She is so totally full of life!! I would sum her up as 'on fire'. She is at that great age where she is still young and silly, yet also confident and strong. She is an amazing performer and a sweet soul. I loved working with her strong spirt and goofiness.

It was so great that she used her fashion to show how she does not fit in the usual dancer box. She wanted to wear her sneakers and plaid shirt with a beautiful pink dress. And she sported overalls and a crazy patterned shirt for some of her time as well.

I wonder what it's like to be able to move with such grace? To feel as though you are floating. This may be as close as I will ever come to knowing, but I have a deeper appreciation for the hard work and how easy she makes it seem. I can't wait to work with more dancers! If you know one...have them give me a call!

Lexi tirelessly jumped and flipped through my studio. These are just some of the results. I have a lovely 40x60 canvas of the first portrait below in my studio. It reminds me of a soaring bird. This image encapsulates freedom and grace. I find it calming and inspiring. I am so grateful to get to work with girls (of all ages).

In dreams - Jen