Giovanni is 6 months!! We shot these last week at Audubon Park, phew it’s been HOT lately! I’ve really been trying to start my sessions around 9-10am due to the heat. I had a great time with Francesca, her hubby Cesar and baby Giovanni! What an adorable little family :) Here are some I loved:
Benton is Three!! Seems like yesterday I was photographing his newborn session, he was one of the first newborn shoots that I ever did :) It’s amazing to think back on! I had fun with Benton and his Mom, Lisa for his session. Three is an age where you just run after them and hope for some smiles! I happy how these turned out, Benton is such a cutie!
Here are some favs:
I was thrilled when I received an email from Sylvia telling me the good news that she was expecting! I had so much fun photographing her Bridals and Wedding, that I couldn’t wait for this shoot! :) She is so beautiful and is truly glowing in these Maternity photos. So many of my past couples have been coming to me for Maternity and Baby photos, that surely makes me happy. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about how lucky I am to have this job. Spending time with people and capturing special moments in their lives is a wonderful feeling. I can’t wait to photograph their daughter when she arrives!! :)
Here are some I loved:
This little cutie is already 3 months! He did great and even decided to take a little snooze towards the end of our session, haha!! Too funny! He wore his Daddy’s tie for a few photos which was adorable! Looking forward to Ryan’s upcoming sessions! Here are some sweet ones :)
Hannah is from Chicago! Her family was in town visiting and decided to shoot her Senior pictures here in the French Quarter :) I had a great time photographing this session, I’m also glad that her Mom and 3 sisters decided to jump in for a few, too! Loved her outfits!
Here are some favs:
I can’t get over how big Caroline is getting! She gave us so many smiles for her 6 month session :) Too cute!! Loved her little outfits, too!
Here are some favs from her shoot:
I was honored to be able to photograph sweet Giulianna for her newborn, 3, 6, 9 and 12 month photos! What a precious baby, huh? Love her blue eyes and light brown hair! Her headpieces and outfits are always so stinkin’ cute as well! I will surely miss seeing Giulianna and her Mom, Gia every 3 months! Here are some that I adored from her session:
P.S. I am LOVING my new NIKON!!!!!! :) Jen = Happy Photographer!
I was over the moon photographing this session! I am so happy to welcome these two cutie’s into my “Grow With Me” club! Looking forward to watching them change as the months go on. The weather rained on our parade a few times, but we finally got lucky enough to get this session done and the twins did GREAT!!
A smiley HENRY! :)
A smiley DIXIE!! :)
Two peas in a pod!
Love this vintagey look! 
It’s hard to believe one year has gone by already. I photographed Lily’s Newborn, 6 Months and 1 Year Session! We took these at Audubon Park and she did great! I was happy we did them one day earlier than scheduled because it poured rain the very next day! Last week was like playing dodge ball with the weather! HAHA. I love all the adorable outfits and I am so proud of my sister in law who made all the headpieces (minus the black and pink one). She is so crafty!!
Here are some I loved:
Olivia is ONE! I’ve had so much fun photographing this little cutie for her newborn, 3 month, 6 month and 9 month sessions! Olivia always has the most precious outfits! :) These were taken at Audubon Park! She loved her smash cake, yummm!
Here are some favs:
Sweet Julia did wonderful for her Newborn session! I was so happy that her older sister jumped in for some, too! :) These were all taken outside on a beautiful day. A bit overcast and breezy! At just 6 days old, Julia worked the camera with her posing!
Here are some favs:
I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Greg & Elizabeth’s Engagements, Wedding and now MATERNITY! I get so much joy from watching my couple’s start a family. I can’t wait to see how cute their little girl will be once she gets here! I’ve always enjoyed photographing these two because they are so sweet and kind! Always making me laugh, too! :) Thank you, Elizabeth and Greg for a wonderful shoot, you guys are adorable!!
Here are some I loved:
My cousin Shawn’s wife, Ana asked me to do a photo session for her! This session was of Ana, her son Klein, her best friend Ginny and Ginny’s daughter Amalie. Ana is also the godmother of Amalie! Got all that ;) We headed to Audubon Park to take these and I’m happy we got a mix of everyone together, the kids separate and the two Mommy’s with their kiddos!
Ginny is one of Anayansi’s dearest friends from Panama! I am so happy they decided to do this session, too sweet!
So cute!
Amalie cracking up!
LOVE this one :)
Klein has such a precious smile!! 
Anayansi and her godbaby Amalie! 
I’ve photographed for this family a few times now and the kids just get cuter every session! :) Cesily and Robert are so sweet! We took these at City Park last week, we kept cool by shooting in the morning. If it’s not the heat… it’s the rain this time of year! Here are some I loved:
I photographed sweet little Robert for his newborn session and he did great! This little one loved being outside :) His Dad is a soccer fan so we had some fun with the soccer ball and jersey. Loved the tie and also his parents Wedding bands. I always enjoy capturing the fun ideas my clients have for their sessions!
Here are some I loved from Robert’s session:
I loved photographing Matt & Candace’s Maternity session! I can’t wait to shoot their newborn session once the baby gets here… Boy or Girl!? We will see soon enough :) I love meeting new couples and being able to go on this little journey with them. Welcoming a new baby is beyond exciting!!
Here are some of my favs:
For Sale :
I am slowly making the switch over to Nikon. I’ve sold off a good bit of my gear already, but here is what I have left :) I have bags and boxes for everything listed below. All of this is in great condition! I know there are some local photogs that follow my blog, so please email me if you’d like to buy anything: jenamatophoto@gmail.com
Canon 5D … $600 – SOLD!!
Canon 5D Markii Extra Battery … $25 – SOLD!!
2- Canon 5D Extra Battery … $25 – BOTH SOLD!!
Canon BG – E6 Battery Grip for 5D Markii … $100 – SOLD!!
Canon BG – E4 Battery Grip for 5D … $100 – SOLD!!
Canon CP – E4 Compact Battery Pack (like brand new) … $100
2- Canon 580ex ii Flash (like brand new) … $300 each – BOTH SOLD!!
Canon 50mm f/1.2 Lens (my baby!) … $1000
Canon 24-105 f/4.0 Lens … $800
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens (like brand new) … $400 – SOLD!!
Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye … $400 – SOLD!!
I had a great time last week photographing Graham and Grace! They were so good for their shoot, lots of smiles and being silly :) These were taken at Audubon Park. I remember their Mom, Kristin from Dancing School way back when I was younger. It’s funny how this career has brought lots of people from my past into the present. Love seeing the little families they’ve made :)
It was so nice to photograph this sweet family last week! We had a beautiful morning at City Park :) Thank you Kelly for contacting me to document this special time for you guys, your family is just precious!! Here are some I loved:
My friendship with Noelle goes all the way back to 8th grade at Dominican. She and I were like two peas in a pod. The same quirky personality, very creative, a little spicy and we definitely knew how to make each other laugh. Noelle and I grew up in the same neighborhood, so we’ve always done a lot together. After school we would wash our cars at the car wash or go for bike rides on the levee. Make costumes for the dress up school dances or even make handmade jewelry for the fancy dances. I can still picture us together having a good ole’ time – even though we first met about 13 years ago. I am so thankful for my friendships I made in High School, our whole group still remains close.
Noelle asked me to be a bridesmaid in her Wedding this upcoming December, I am so excited! I was honored when she asked me to take some Engagement photos of she and Stevie. They live in Atlanta now, so we did these on a weekend they were in town. Leave it up to Noelle to ship 4 Live Maine Lobsters to my house today to say Thank you! She is just too much, however I seriously can not wait to boil those things!!!! YUMMY!
Thank you Noelle for always being such a great friend, no matter how long we go without seeing each other – we always pick up right where we left off! I love you both and I can’t wait until your big day!!!! :)
Big props to Noelle for making the shadow sign with their date – loved that!! And of course, their outfits are perfect. I am obsessed with Noelle’s dress and lace top combo! Here are some that I loved from their session. Noelle, my friend… you are GORGEOUS!
I had a great time photographing Newborn Tony! He was such a little angel for me, so sweet and gave me a few smiles :) I’ve been knowing his Mom, Amanda since we were younger – we grew up in the same neighborhood. Tony has the cutest little face, I could just eat him up! And look at those lips! Thank you Amanda for having me photograph such a special time in your life – I know how much yall love your little peanut :)
