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Jen — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:18:12 +0000

Jessica is the most kind, most intelligent, most generous, most loving, most beautiful, most talented person I know. This is true because her parents are also the most generous, loving, caring people you could possibly know. I had a fantastic time photographing Jessica one very windy and warm day back in March. She is so much fun. And my three little boys are in love with her (she’s been their babysitter for 2 years). I can’t say that I blame them…

now shooting seniors only

Jen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:16:18 +0000

Things have been coming together slowly but surely. I just wanted to pop up over here to say that I am super excited about becoming a senior-only brand. Even though from the beginning, I put the limit on myself of no newborns, I still felt I was too widespread. Most of my inquiries were from parents asking for modeling agency shoots for their toddlers – and I tired of saying “No” and recommending other Austin area photographers so perhaps this new site will make it pretty obvious that I specialize in seniors.

So, seniors, I am super excited! I wanted to kick off the new branding with … new branding! I have created a set of tools for my business (I think I was a graphic designer in a previous life) that I would love to share. I still have a few more pieces to create to round out the collection, but so far — all new business cards, letterhead, disks, thank-you cards, gift vouchers, referral wallets, and even a rubber stamp are on their way! I think I’m going to start stalking the UPS guy.

You don’t often get to see this end of the business, so I thought it might be interesting to get a peek.

allison

Jen — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:31:46 +0000

CLASS OF 2012 of Rouse High School, the first graduating class! Allison was an absolute angel when we travelled with a group of seniors out to some small towns for an afternoon group photoshoot. I almost want to say I assisted the shoot, because I ended up driving the furniture around instead of the seniors, but I did manage to get a few gorgeous shots of Allison by herself. Allison has hopes to become an optometrist – such an important field since we count on our vision SO much!

chelsea

Jen — Wed, 11 May 2011 03:56:24 +0000

She’s going to college to get into the film industry and has a smile that beams straight from her heart. With her energy and vision, I know she’s going to succeed! We had to book it to catch the sunset (I need to set up my lights beforehand!), but we made it…barely. A special thanks to her mom for trekking all over with us and for holding the light steady in that wind.

milan

Jen — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:30:40 +0000

Can you get ANY more beautiful? I have watched Milan grow up, from beginning clarinet in the sixth grade to church events, she has only become prettier and more refined. We had a great time around Mayfield Park over Spring Break. While I could have used an extra set of hands, and maybe a chauffeur for the traffic getting there, her pictures were a blast to take. I was sad that the best purple flowers were buzzing with bees, but I think we did a pretty good job incorporating her favorite color into her portraits.

david

Jen — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:21:24 +0000

As a Cedar Park High School senior, David is active on the drumline in one of the most recognized music programs in the State of Texas. I was honored to shoot his senior portraits and we met on the beautiful University of Texas golf course one beautiful evening this October. I couldn’t have been happier with his pictures. Here are a few of my favorites.