Tis the Season

I absolutely love this time of year. Friends, family, Jesus, lights, trees...I could go on forever. I also love the oppportunity to create beautiful Christmas cards for a dear photographer friend to send out to all her family and friends. I had a lot of fun creating the design for these handmade vintage inspired beauties. We wanted something that others would see as fun, creative, innovative, and new. I really love the circle ornaments and hand written type. Hope you enjoy and make sure to check out Cat's site, her photography is amazing :)

Until another season,

Jennifer

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Pen & Needle

I had the privilege of working on a social action project this semester in my M150 Media and Society course at IUPUI. Because of the up and coming nature of the Handmade artist culture, and the strong influence social media has had on its success, I decided to focus on getting the word out there in this fairly unknown genre. Below is the first issue of Pen & Needle magazine featuring 5 great handmade artists from all over the country. Hope you enjoy!

Thank you Alexz of Bird Trouble, Joel of The Mustard Room, Jaime of Julias Poppies Design, Allie of Allie Ruth Design, and Emily of Jones Design Company for all your insights. You all are great!!

Until Another Creative Idea,

Jennifer

The Sewell Family

What a spectacular family I had the privilege of photographing last weekend. They have a beautiful family both inside and out, and I am proud to display for you some of their gorgeous images. Enjoy :)

A daddys girl. I know what thats like :)

How cute its it that the twins are looking at one another??

A proud mother!

Like father like son

Until another creative project comes along, 

Jennifer

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McKenzie...A Preview

Man, I lucked out with this one. This girls is the most beautiful girl I think I've photographed yet and definitely the most photogenic! We had a beautiful setting as our backdrop and an amazing day of sun and warm weather. I couldn't help but post these first few images. They are all gorgeous!! Plenty more to some shortly! Love you McKenzie!!

Can't wait to show off more of her beautiful images!

Until another beautiful image,

Jennifer 

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The Value of Editing

One important thing I have learned in my last few months of photographing is the importance of retouching and how much of a difference it can truly make. Not only does it clean up an image, but it enhances, transforms, and accentuates an image's potentional. As much as I hate to say it, a "great photograph" can be taken by chance, mere luck, if the time, place, subject, and lighting happen to be right. However, great retouching takes time, effort, and a keen eye for artwork. I wanted to show a few examples of what retouching can do to an image, how it can change your perception and emotions related to that image. Take  a look:

It is crazy how much editing can to do to image. I am so thankful to have learned photoshop early, had time to explore, and am excited to continue to discover new things. Comment with an questions on what I did to create these beautiful images!

Until another creative thought,

Jennifer

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Clay & Anya 9.24.11

What a beautful couple both inside and out. I had so much fun capturing this couple's special day. They have truly become great friends and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to get to know them. Take a look at some of my favorite images. Clay & Anya, thank you so much for being great people and setting such a lovely example! Love you guys!

Until another creative idea comes along,

Jennifer

Turquoise Feathers