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{Five Fact Friday}

#1

This is 2 Friday’s combined, because I’m on vacation:) YAY!

And look what I get to wake up to every morning – jealous??  haha

I took this this morning with my iPhone, with the Pano app – it’s the coolest app ever, you should get it if you have an iPhone, it really rocks!

#2

Wanna see some funny cakes?  Check out this site – it’s hilarious! haha   I found it when I was looking for some cake ideas for my sister’s graduation cake, which I am proud to say turned out way better than all of those  :)

#3

Was learning cursive really necessary?

#4

Sharing these photos here is long over do, so here ya go – enjoy this little sweetheart, she is a miracle baby, and as precious as they come!  I enjoyed my time with her and her loving parents so very much!

#5

Commercials always get me!  All the time I’m like “Oh my gosh babe, look what that does, we must have it!”  haha  I never get the stuff, thanks to my hubbs, but I always leave the living room thinking that was the coolest thing ever!  Well recently I saw a commercial for Lash Stiletto Mascara, so I got it at Target, and guess what, the commercial totally lied to me!!  Not cool, right?!  That stuff is horrible, and I threw it away, but I was more hurt that I was promised great volume and length, when all I really got was watered down gook:( Definitely grab a different kind when you are standing in the make-up isle in need of eyelash enhancement:)

HAPPY FRIDAY!

July 1, 2010 - 11:43 am

Natalie - Love the pano – what a view!!!! Baby girl is sweet as can be too :-)

June 26, 2010 - 9:01 am

Vickie Buchner - With a view like that, I bet you’re never coming back to VA?!?! Hope you’re having a blast.

June 25, 2010 - 11:14 am

lizet - so adooooorable!! :D
and have a great weekend!

{Five Fact Friday} – Haymarket Virginia photographer

#1

I have never been in love with a girl before, but I am totally crushin’ on Lauren Froderman, from this season of  So You Think You Can Dance!  Her last solo in Vegas week was UH-MAZING!  Go check it out here : )  awww, love!  haha  I’m callin’ it now, mark the date, she’s the winner!

#2

I leave for CA on Wednesday!  I am so excited, and cannot wait : )  I get to go spend time with all my family, and enjoy 4 weeks of pool, lake, and summer fun!  Sniggs is pretty stoked too – yay!

#3

Don’t forget I do Boudoir photography!  It’s never really shown here, so some of you may not even know, but I do, and I love it!  Spread the word, if you’re interested, contact me  : )

#4

I am loving the new 4×8 Accordion Books from Mpix Pro – they are so cool!  And to make them even better, Jamie Schultz has fabulous templates!  I made this one for a sample, and have already sold 3 since I got this one in!  Everybody loves them!!

#5

Brooke Beasley and I are teaming up for some fun Mini Sessions out in CA, so check out our flier, and let me know if you’re interested!

Space is limited, and slots will fill up very quickly, so be sure to act fast!

HAPPY FRIDAY

{Five Fact Friday} Haymarket Virginia

#1

Just some snap shares of Sniggs and his friends:) We went for a walk last night after the rain cleared, and I grabbed my camera on the way out the door.

#2

I have been interested in Interior Design for a long time now, if I wasn’t a photog I definitely know that is what I would be doing, I just love it so much!  Anyway, I’ve been looking around on design blogs a lot more lately, and I came across the coolest site ever!  Copy Cat Chic She shows you all these amazing pieces that are super expensive, then where you can get pretty much the same piece, only cheaper – way cool!  Go check it out:)

#3

I had a “very proud of myself” moment this week – I did the 300 workout! I rocked it out like a pro, so very very tough!!  I used 65lbs for my dead lifts though, boy I wish I could do 135!  haha

#4

Some announcements I made for a client were featured over on the Design Aglow blog : )

#5

I got a quote in an email last week that I thought I’d share …

“There is no worse feeling than that millisecond you’re sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far”

haha, I do that all the time, my bad : (

HAPPY FRIDAY!

June 7, 2010 - 12:10 pm

Bridget - What a beautiful baby boy! ;) I just LOVE all your work! So talented! :)

{Five Fact Friday} – Haymarket photographer

#1

How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

#2

I am a little frustrated with Millers today, I had to reprint one file twice!  I sent off a whole order for printing, and one of the photos printed in a few different sizes came back all blown and blotchy.  I do not let Millers color correct, so I called and asked them to re-print it.  They said they would print it color corrected since it was a black and white, and that might help, so I said fine.  The next day it arrived way worse, so so dark!!  Ugh, I called and asked them to just reprint it without any corrections, and that the file was good.  So, they put that in and I got it today looking fabulous : )  I just don’t understand why it wasn’t printed like that the first time, all 3 print runs where from the exact same file, so I just don’t get why they all looked sooooo different.  In the end the whole process started Tuesday and ended today though, so thank Heaven for their turn around time!!  Just a little frustrated, wanted to vent, thanks for the ear, haha

#3

I’m drinking hot chocolate right now, I never thought I would want hot cocoa in the middle of Spring/Summer, but hey, I guess that’s what I get for living in VA!  It could be worse, right?!  Ahhh, the tortures of thunderstorms, lol

#4

Not every session is perfect….

But, I do pretty much always end up with at least a few good photos…

#5

I am officially starting a line of fine art products : )  I’m really excited!  I will create my own art for sale, or you can contact me for a custom job, if you’re looking for something specific.  Anything you can think of, flower art in certain colors/styles, vintage car photos for a kids room, glassware for the kitchen, really anything, just name it  : )

Shoot me an email if you have something in mind already!

HAPPY HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

May 30, 2010 - 8:33 am

Kelly - Hi Jen!! Love the Five Fact Friday as always. The pics are perfect you are an inspiration! As for the fitted sheet this is how I got it … http://www.marthastewart.com/article/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet. Happy folding!

May 29, 2010 - 9:26 pm

Amanda - I still think you should enter the crying picture in something. I’m telling you, it could win!! :) Thanks again for doing the bday pictures, they were wonderful!

May 29, 2010 - 5:39 am

lizet - well, you did a great job!! even the crying photo is fun! :D Love that last picture from that cute girl :)
and the boy is cute too :D

May 28, 2010 - 7:57 pm

Tanya - What beautiful children! They must look like their mother ;)

{6 months and growing} – Potomac Falls photographer

Miss Ava here is 6 months old now, I can’t believe it!  I think my first year program babies grow too fast, it’s not fair!  I had so much fun spending the afternoon with her though, she is all kinds of fabulous, such a little doll!  She was posing for me left and right, and not only did it make my job easy, it was hilarious, haha!

Anyway, here’s the sneak peek, be careful, she’s really cute  ; )

Beautiful flower headband by Ashley, I love it!

We wore her out, modeling is tough work, heehee

Hope you love the sneak peek mom & dad – thanks for being awesome clients!

May 26, 2010 - 12:57 pm

BEC - OMG! Jen, these are awesome pictures. She looks like one of those porcelin babies. I can’t stop looking at them. They are AWESOME. They have to be one of my favorite shots, well other than my little girlies. I can’t tell you how much I love these shots. You did an awesome job. She’s adorable!

May 25, 2010 - 9:04 pm

Linda - Oh Jeni ! This little one is a doll and you have sure captured her in these photos – great job !

May 25, 2010 - 1:38 pm

vickie runyon - Wonderful, Miss Ava already loves the camera and being “On Stage” Great Job

May 25, 2010 - 12:58 pm

Phyllis Riccelli - Oh My!! Wonderful photography, beautiful subject. Great work, Jen

May 25, 2010 - 12:34 pm

Vickie Buchner - Jen, I love all of them! Can’t wait to see the entire album. Thank you, you’re the best!

May 25, 2010 - 12:33 pm

Vickie Buchner - Jen, I love all of them, can’t wait to see the entire album!! You’re the best!

May 25, 2010 - 11:30 am

lizet - such cute photo’s!!! what an adorable little girl.
Love the second and third photo most! :D Vut there all cute. :D

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