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Hi, my name is Jen and I am a Natural Light Photographer based out of New Orleans! Welcome! I specialize in Engagement, Maternity, Family, Children, and Birth Photography. As a wife and mom of 5, I understand how important capturing those fleeting moments are. Making my clients feel comfortable in front of the lens, photographing priceless memories and building relationships with people in the process are my main goals. There's always lots of fun couples, sweet families and precious babies gracing the presence of my site! Be sure to check back, I'm always posting new sessions! Click the "Information" tab above to email me if you're interested in scheduling a shoot :) I can't wait to hear from you!

Canon Gear for Sale

Thursday, July 5, 2012 Posted in Personal

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!!

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Graham & Grace :: Children

Thursday, July 5, 2012 Posted in Children

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 :)

Posted in Children

The Bakewell’s :: Family

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Posted in Family

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:

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Stevie & Noelle :: Engagement

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Posted in Engagements

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!

Posted in Engagements

Tony :: Newborn

Monday, July 2, 2012 Posted in Newborns

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 :)