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About Jen...

Thanks for checking in to learn more about me.  I love my life and seriously feel really blessed!  Photography is a passion of mine and it definitely continues to challenge me to push the envelope more and more.  I have been photographing weddings and families for more than 10 years and feel incredibly blessed to do what I love surrounded by those that I love!!  I am a mom to three and married to the love of my life.  I've chosen to work from home and while often challenging, I wouldn't trade it for the world.    

I have 2 boys and one little girl.  Brennan is almost 7 and is my little red head.  People LOVE his red hair. Though he started out with the fiery personality I carried as a youngster, he's grown up to be quite the respectful child who has a love of learning. Dawson is a middle child...need I say more?  He's a tender hearted almost 4 year old whose main method of communication is the perpetual whine.  He has an infectious smile that sure makes it hard to put the camera down around him.  Emery is our little girl who is 1 year old.  She's super laid back and easily entertained...the complete opposite of both her brothers.  She is loved by all the boys in our house but wants only to be with Mommy...and after a couple of Daddy's boys, I'm really ok with that!  My husband and I will be married 10 years this year.  I can hardly believe it's been that long.  He too has a job that he loves in Real Estate Development.  He's very supportive of me in my business and really helpful with the technical side of things (he insists he's even taught me a little Photoshop here and there...I beg to differ).  If there's anything he'd change about my job...it's all the romance I'm around that he has to compete with!!  I'm a hopeless romantic for sure!  But he has some of that in him too, it just tends to go into hiding sometimes!

My family is the most important thing to me and is definitely the reason I love photography so much.  I can't describe the satisfaction I get in capturing wonderful moments for people who are be able to keep them as memories forever.  I truly am grateful that I can have a career working for so many amazing people during some of their most intimate life moments.   

 

In the bag...

I use only the highest quality cameras and lenses!  My main camera is the Canon 5d Mark II.  It is a full frame camera with over 21 megapixels and an expanded ISO range from 50 up to 25,600.  WOW!!  This is cutting edge camera technology...at least for the moment!  I also use only Canon "L" series lenses.  The "L" stand for luxury and man does it ever live up to its name!  Aside from giving me a good arm workout, these lenses have low dispersion glass and are some of the fastest lenses available.  While I typically prefer the wide aperture and great depth of field offered by the 70-200 f 2.8 lens, I also have a handful of other great lenses...

17-40mm f 4.0 USM                                                                                                     28-70mm f 2.8 USM                                                                                                   35mm f 1.4 USM                                                                                                              I also have a Canon 580EX and 580EXII Speedlight.

For Editing I use Adobe Lightroom 2.0 and Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Little Nathan

Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1:39pm

Since his mama is having a birthday today, probably her best and most sleep deprived birthday to date, I thought it might be fitting to share some of the adorable pictures of her new favorite person! We took Nathan’s pictures at just 4 days old and although we photographed WELL into the night, he was a great little model!


Happy Birthday Sally…I hope the early present you got this year gives you an easy day!

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February 6, 2010 - 1:47 pm Sally - Thank you so much Jen! I absolutely ADORE them! Thank you for all of your patience that day and for all of the beautiful shots, as well as how quickly you got them completed. I can't wait to see the rest of them! Love you, thanks :)

February 6, 2010 - 1:57 pm emily - oh my apple pie! so.adorable.

February 6, 2010 - 6:46 pm Katie Rounds - Some day I am going to figure out this hanging baby picture...I LOVE this one with the branch...so creative Jen! Wonderful images!

Because we all know photos can be stressful!

Friday, February 5, 2010 at 4:02pm

Most every parent has been there…you plan the photo session, pick the perfect outfits and dream about the gorgeous images you MIGHT get if all variables pan out…weather, kids cooperation, husband cooperation (yes they need it too), lighting, time of day etc. But then it happens…tears, falls, injuries, chaos of being kids and you think to yourself, “that was all just a big waste of time!”
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After having to reschedule at least 3 or 4 times with this family because of RAIN…I mean really, it NEVER rains here and we’ve had to cancel our session so many times…I was finally able to meet up with the Joe and Emily and their kids this morning and even despite what the stressed Mommy thinks after our session, I wanted to get a sneak peek on here so she can see that we DID IN FACT get some images for her to work with! More to come in another week or so =)

This little guy is 3 weeks older than my Emery and in his PRIME “can’t get my picture I want to be down and run and ignore you calling my name” two year old stage. It’s not fun…but look at this, we got him, if only for a moment and I’m pretty sure his Mom might really love this precious shot!
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He also tends to love puddles…I had to encourage this one at the end of our session even though his parents weren’t so sure knowing it would erupt in tears for the wetness and mud that would follow…I’m pretty sure these shots are worth the complaints and half naked ride home =)
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And check out this cutey! Little Colby is the sweetest thing and even though he’s coming up on the “tries too hard and doesn’t quite get the smile out” stage…we caught this moment and I think he just looks SO DANG HANDSOME!! It helps that he is such a sweet boy!
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Thanks you two!

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February 5, 2010 - 4:18 pm Emily - Jen...I knew if anyone could pull a rabbit out of a hat it would be YOU! You had me laughing out loud with your blog narration and crying because of the amazing images you captured despite what was going on behind the scenes. I feel much better having seen a few and won't feel the need to call you every day until the rest are done. wink wink. YOU ROCK! hugs,em n fam

February 5, 2010 - 4:22 pm Joe - Jen, you rock! These are so awesome and can't wait to see the rest of them. Thank you very much for working with us and being patient with me and my work conference call due to a production outage that cost the financial institution millions of dollars...well not really. TYVM!! Joe <

Pretty baby girl

Friday, February 5, 2010 at 3:06pm

Came across this image today when I was editing…my sweet little niece Kate in her beautiful blessing dress a few months ago. Just had to share…since I never get to see her and she’s getting so big out there in Texas!
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February 5, 2010 - 4:22 pm Amy Husk - I love this!! What a beautiful shot. We are so lucky to have you Jen! :)

Keeley – AZ Newborn Photography

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:46pm

After making her quick grand entrance to the world in a birth I barely made it in time for, this little precious girl was a delight to photograph! Here she is at 10 days old.

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February 3, 2010 - 9:50 pm Nicole - First off that hat is so cute. And the baby of course! Lacey was almost a Keeley!

February 3, 2010 - 10:20 pm Lisa - I love these Jen, what a cute baby! I want one of those hats for my baby girl.

February 4, 2010 - 11:18 am Katie Rounds - You got the shot...yippy! You must have done some good editing on me because we both know I was a sweaty mess by the time you took that picture!!

Babies…

Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:36pm

It’s been a week of BABIES for me…I’ve photographed boy/girl twins, a sweet baby girl and soon to photograph this little boy! I haven’t had time to post, but I do have some great new images coming VERY SOON!

In the meantime I got a new little nephew late last night (early this morning actually) and I have a feeling some out of town family members are dying to see this little guy! My brother Chris and his wife Sally had a whirlwind 24hours of labor w/no sleep and are on the first day of this incredible journey that will undoubtedly change their lives…for better and worse sometimes, but mostly for better! It’s amazing, all of a sudden this little, tiny person comes to you and there it is…you are now PARENT, for the.rest.of.your.life. Seriously, it’s kind of an overwhelming thing to think that none of us have to get degrees to do this most difficult job!
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Chris and Sally have waited FOREVER for this moment and I really enjoyed seeing them in this new element. Not gonna lie, Chris will need some practice with the diaper changes, I gave him a few pointers for his first bad diaper…about 12 wipes and a slightly stressed dad later, Nathan was ready to get dressed again =)
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Should be a fun ride…Welcome to the world little Nathan, I know you have a Mommy and Daddy who’ve loved you for a very.long.time.
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January 28, 2010 - 7:42 pm heidi - congrats on the new nephew, he looks so precious! can't wait to see the rest of your baby images!

January 28, 2010 - 8:54 pm Chrissy Rich - How awesome! He is precious. Tell Grandma Congrats too!

January 29, 2010 - 12:01 am Hailee - Wow Jen, these are great. His gaze in that first shot is really something.

January 29, 2010 - 8:50 am Amy Husk - He is adorable!! I wish we were there to cuddle him.

January 29, 2010 - 10:27 am Nicole - Congrats Chris and Sally! I love the little wrinkly feet!

All girl…

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 2:47pm

In a moment of PURE SELF INDULGENCE, I decked out my daughter like this the other day…
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and took her to church!!!
Such a girl, already knows how to twirl…Emmy-twirl
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And even if it was a bit over the top…how can you resist this face?
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And really, when else will she get to wear it?

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January 12, 2010 - 5:00 pm Melynda King - I loved the outfit, and I would take it over the top every Sunday if I still had a little girl!

January 12, 2010 - 6:58 pm Corissa Smith - I love it! I hope we have a little girl just for the pink pettis and playing with her hair! :)

January 12, 2010 - 10:17 pm Jenny - She is so cute in that skirt. I would love to wear that, if I could pull it off! I wish I had a little girl.

January 13, 2010 - 9:54 am Nicole - I love over the top! SOOOO CUTE!! I love putting those puffy things in Lacey's hair! Was that her first piggy tail hair? Just wait till you see Lacey's flower girl outfit. It will be over the top to!

January 13, 2010 - 3:47 pm jrstarch - Where did you get the poofy hair things!?! I love them!!

January 19, 2010 - 3:05 pm Alisa - Oh my goodness! That's what I wore to church on Sunday! ;) She is such a doll... I love that you got a girl and you're still SO in love with her! I absolutely adore my girls...

January 29, 2010 - 7:30 pm ASH - Are those the puff bows that I made for her? If so Im glad they are getting used! Haha So Frickin cute!

Welcome to the world! – AZ Newborn Photography

Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:52pm

Had the privilege to photograph this sweet little ones journey to her proud momma and daddy today! Keeley was born this afternoon, weighing in at 6lbs 15oz and 19 1/2inches long. She has a sweet big sister who was her biggest fan…at least for now =)


Congratulations Katie and Cody! Thanks for having me!
Happy Birthday Keeley!

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January 11, 2010 - 8:44 pm Amy Husk - What a great keepsake! Very cute little girl too!

February 3, 2010 - 6:46 pm Keeley – AZ Newborn Photography » PhotoJenic Photography [blog] - [...] making her quick grand entrance to the world in a birth I barely made it in time for, this little precious girl was a delight to photograph! Here she is at 10 days old. #gallery-1 { [...]

Engaged! Scott and Lindsay – AZ Engagement Photography

Monday, January 11, 2010 at 8:35am

Lindsay is my nanny and such an amazing help to me! She juggles the 3 kids and household responsibilities so well that I question my mothering abilities on her days off =) She’s recently engaged to Scott and I can already tell that these two will have a great future! Here are some more images we captured for their engagement session.


Thanks Scott and Lindsay!!

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January 11, 2010 - 1:06 pm Lindsay - I love them! We can't wait to see the rest! Thanks Jen!

January 11, 2010 - 4:30 pm heidi - they look like they are so cute together. the images are gorgeous!

January 12, 2010 - 1:40 pm Jo Anna - I love the black and white where you are at an angle. Beautiful

January 12, 2010 - 5:48 pm Camille - this is my favorite!!

Young Love – AZ Wedding Photography

Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 8:02pm

These two are dying for a sneak peek so here’s one shot that to me, just captured THEM. Scott and Lindsay were recently engaged and are such an adorable couple. I shouldn’t have titled the post “young love” because they are probably getting slack for that from a lot of places, but for the record I know Lindsay pretty well and she is a very mature young woman who I think will handle marriage just fine. And Scott was just adorable, silly and cute with her, so he pretty much won me over!
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I LOVE young, new love. I secretly live vicariously through these people because being engaged and newly married is some of my fondest memories with my husband. It was the beginning of the best times of my life and I truly enjoy watching others in their own mushy bliss =)

More to come on these two!

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January 8, 2010 - 11:06 am heidi - how cute! i love it!!

January 8, 2010 - 8:34 pm Bethany - Lindsay's eyes look amazing!

January 11, 2010 - 7:59 am Chrissy Rich - What a beautiful moment you captured. Awsome as usual!!

January 12, 2010 - 1:38 pm Jo Anna - Your eyes are amazing in this picture. Too cute.

#17 Check! Vacation at the Beach

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 8:34pm

This post is SO LONG overdue…and it’s part one as I will have a few more beach images to share as well. In September we crossed off #17 on my 101 list, not once but twice =) Beachhouse-2009-3011 We were lucky enough to head to the beach with friends during their vacation in early September and then able to go back on my birthday to stay at this beautiful beachhouse offered up to us by another friend.
Beachhouse This vacation was just an extended weekend but since we we had limited cell phone coverage and I didn’t bring my laptop charger…it was a really nice FORCED electronic vacation…which allowed for great downtime playing in the sand with the kids. We had so much fun! Here’s a few photos to prove it…
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This kid has more personality than I know what to do with…Beachhouse-2009-2990 And maybe you haven’t heard…he kind of has a thing for his Daddy…Dawson-and-Daddy Brennan trying to follow his uncle’s footsteps…Beachhouse-2009-3047b Don’t let this image fool you…she hated the sand and was in very few photos as she cried anytime she had to touch it. I think she is crying here and definitely wouldn’t let go of Daddy’s hand…Beachhouse-2009-3026 Again…loves him some football…Brennan-Football This last image represents our trip…complete beauty and relaxation!
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January 4, 2010 - 3:19 pm Reuben - Very cool. Thanks hon.