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a bit of sunshine | reading and berks family photographer

Jen — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:27:36 +0000

I worked with this family in late June, and they may, quite possibly, be my winners for most sessions ever rescheduled. :) Originally, our session was scheduled for late April, but bad weather on seemingly every day that we rescehduled, and a sudden family illness that took them out of the country for a little while, definitely thwarted our attempts to get the session rescheduled soon after the first one was rained out (or was it too chilly for sundresses that day? Or both?).

It’s really my sincerest hope that the day I actually photographed their family–which was cloudless and warm–that connecting as a family and spending some joyful time with their kids helped bring a bit of sunshine to a difficult time for their family.

xox,

easy ethan | reading and berks county family photographer

Jen — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:27:27 +0000

There are some kids that are just *so* darn easy to photograph that you almost feel guilty getting paid to do it. Ethan was one of those: just an adorable little guy filled with tons of smiles. I had such a great time meeting him and his family and romping on his grandparent’s beautiful farm.

making up for lost time | reading and berks senior and family photographer

Jen — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:15:48 +0000

Talk about pressure.

Wanna know the last time these three had professional pictures taken? Caroline was a baby. And since James, the oldest, is graduating next week from Exeter and headed off to college in the fall, chances are the next time they have their picture taken together professionally will be when he gets married.

Certainly, their mom didn’t put me under any sort of pressure, but I definitely wanted to make sure she got some fabulous portraits of her kids since this will, more than likely, be her last chance to capture all three of them while they’re still living together and before they start families of their own.

Congrats on your graduation, James–and best wishes this fall! Thanks again to everyone for a fun session (which I know one of you loved more than you’ll admit, LOL)…

emily | reading and berks county newborn photographer

Jen — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:20:41 +0000

One of the awesomest (yes, it’s a word, no matter what my spell check says) parts of my job this past year has been meeting quite a few new additions to families I’ve worked with in the past. Emily is the little sister of Ava, who I photographed both as a newborn and also last summer at the beach. (You can see her sessions here and here.)

Now I know that few hours I spend photographing newborns doesn’t really say everything about their personality or temperament, but Ava was one of the easiest babies to date that I’ve ever worked with. So knowing how different my kids were/are from one another, I was totally expecting a more challenging session with Emily thinking that no family ever gets *that* lucky to have two easy-going babies. To my pleasant surprise, Emily was as much of a photographer’s dream as her sister. Perhaps there’s something extra special in their DNA that makes such agreeable and beautiful babies!

Congrats again, Joey & Kelli! All my best to you and much, much love.

Love those baby smiles caught on camera…

And because I couldn’t resist taking one of Ava…

full circle | reading and berks county newborn photographer

Jen — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:15:19 +0000

Meet Sienna Jade. An appropriately colorful name for an artist’s daughter. AND, the beautiful little girl of the wedding couple I photographed just a little over a year ago.

You have no idea how fortunate I feel to be able to photograph the day they celebrated their love AND the day they fell in love with their new little baby. A beautiful circle:

All of my very best and my warmest congratulations to you Amy & Jimmy!

a few of my favorite things | montgomery county baby and family photographer

Jen — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:43:34 +0000

Silver white winters that melt into springs…

Really, after the winter we had this past year, is it NOT anyone’s favorite thing this year? :) What a treat to spend the morning outside yesterday with baby Cole and his parents on such a gorgeous spring day.

By the way, since I wound up moving so many of my spring mini sessions clients to the earlier part of the month due to the fabulous weather we had in early April, I have 1-2 sessions that opened up for early to mid May. Please call me ASAP if you may be interested in a spring mini! 610.223.9700

trans-continental bunny hop | reading and berks county children’s photographer

Jen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:13:37 +0000

I’m a few days late blogging this session, which occurred over the Easter weekend with a very special family in the midst of quite an adventure! From Texas, they’re on a brief layover here in Reading for the holiday to visit family and friends, on their way to Switzerland. Not to visit, mind you, but to live.

Even though we moved very frequently from state-to-state during my childhood, and even though my father is foreign (he was born in Australia), I’m always struck by the bravery and adventurous spirit of families who decide to embrace not only a change of scenery, but also a change in country and culture. Best wishes, safe travels and happy blessings to all of you!

from winter to spring | philadelphia family photographer

Jen — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:11:34 +0000

Mother Nature and I became friends again a few days ago.

It isn’t just the *gorgeous* weather this past week; it’s the fact that she finally allowed me to get this session completed. This family contacted me in early January wanting to mark their son’s first birthday with an outdoor session. “Not a problem,” I told them; “We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and get you scheduled on a mild winter weekend.” And then we got snow. Lots and lots of snow. And lots and lots of cold days. (Like I need to tell you this.) And the weeks went by, and I started to get nervous that our winter session was going to turn into a summer session; but then, as if the calendar officially saying spring was enough, Mother Nature warmed us up and gave us this amazing, picture-perfect photography weather.

I’d say they looked like they enjoyed the weather, too, huh?

Thanks so much guys! (And I told you, right? ;)

(he) gave me fever | reading and berks county baby and children’s photographer

Jen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:01:19 +0000

With the hubby turning 40 this Saturday and our family having quite a full plate of life, the baby factory here is now closed. Even though I always yearned for four kids, just a few weeks ago, I did finally slowly start to part with all of the baby things that I’ve accumulated through the years, and I have surprised myself by feeling at peace with the finality of us being a family of five.

And then a smiley, happy, gurgly, charming, beautiful, blue-eyed 4-month old baby came to the studio.

And now, parting with those cute little roll top (dry rotting) baby socks is starting to feel not so cleansing anymore.

His sister I’ve photographed before and is always one of my favorite little girls. Now, she’s an amazing big sister:

Thanks again, guys! (And next time you need a sitter, you know who to call. ;)

snow session | reading and berks county family photographer

Jen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:51:30 +0000

Have I told you before how much I hate winter? No? Let’s put it this way, while 90% of everyone I know is thrilled when October rolls around on the calendar, I get into a funk because I know that days with open windows and short sleeves and shorts are over. I’d make a wonderful Floridian, I just can’t stand winter that much. So, this year, I surprised myself this year by putting out a call for snow sessions, because, even though I do hate the white stuff, I do have to admit that it does make absolutely gorgeous scenery. I may actually love it more than fall leaves at the end of October.

The best part of all about the cold? It sure does make kids snuggle in closer to their parents.

Thanks for an awesome session, Heather & Greg. Love you guys! xox