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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!

Amelia :: Newborn

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Posted in Newborns

I photographed sweet Amelia last Wednesday and she did awesome! Her Mommy cleans my teeth at my Dentist’s office :) Thank you, Yvonne for always making sure my teeth stay healthy!! I had a great time photographing Amelia, she is such an Angel. This time of year is always a bit chilly, but we had a beautiful day for her photos. We were able to do a mix of indoor and outdoor shots! I couldn’t wait to share her photos with you guys! Also, thank you Yvonne for the little gift, I love herbal tea! Some days I really am so spoiled by my clients kindness. I am so lucky to have all of you in my life!

Here are some of my favs from Amelia’s shoot :)

Posted in Newborns

The Stine’s :: Family

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Posted in Family

I photographed The Stine Family last week at Audubon Park, what a cute little family! Always nice to have repeat clients, its a joy to watch their kids grow up! We had nice weather for this shoot, I think we are finally about to get some of that chilly winter weather coming up soon though! I now own about 5 pairs of those fingerless gloves and received lots of new scarves for Christmas, I’m ready for it! Honestly, I love winter outfits. There is so much you can do when accessorizing for Winter shoots. Hats, scarves and layering patterns and textures of fabric! The next few weeks are crazy packed, so I look forward to having lots to share with you all!

Here are some cute ones from their shoot:

Posted in Family

Sophia :: Senior

Monday, December 26, 2011 Posted in Seniors

I could photograph Senior sessions every. single. day! I always leave their shoots feeling refreshed and inspired! I’m not sure if it’s their youthful, fun loving attitudes or if its because I don’t get to photograph them that often? Either way… they make me happy! :) Sophia was so much fun – she had lots of outfits and ideas! The first 2 outfits were taken in my parents backyard!! I love the overgrown viney fence and of course the red barn! My entire life, my parents have had horses and a stable… in their backyard. Sophia had seen photos of the barn on my blog and asked if we could begin her shoot there… OF COURSE!! We had an amazing session and I love the shots we were able to get. If any of you know Seniors who want fun and fresh photos – send them my way!!

Posted in Seniors

Greyson :: Newborn

Friday, December 23, 2011 Posted in Grow With Me, Newborns

I am so thrilled to have new babies join the “Grow With Me” club! I feel like I’m always talking about this.. but it really makes me happy! To capture the first year of a child’s life is such an honor. I am reminded how blessed I am when I get the chance to meet new people and become their photographer. I can’t wait to watch Greyson grow over the next year. His mom, Laura laughed and said she has no clue how I do this? It’s weird, I have this calmness around kids and babies and my patience takes over. To be completely honest, there are several areas in my life where I have absolutely no patience! I guess everyone was put on this earth for different reasons, I’m thankful that photographing kids is one of the things that brings me joy.

I’m proud of myself for keeping up with my editing over the past couple of weeks, this time of year is REALLY hard to stay focused. I’ve been up since 6:45am making sure I am on track and everything that needs to get done today… gets done! I am looking forward to enjoying the next 3 days OFF with my family. This is such a special time of year! I’m headed out to get my nails done and finish Christmas shopping with my hubby, who took the day off! :) Oh, that’s one thing I really don’t have patience for…. Christmas shopping! I’m over it. We are all so blessed to have everything we could possibly need. One year I’m just going to make a donation to my favorite charity for each person I usually buy a gift for. That just seems to make more sense. On of these years…. I will do that ;)

Here are my favorite photos from Greyson’s newborn session!!! YAY!

Lot’s of yawns from this little fella! :)Newborn fresh baby feet!! love.House divided?? HAHA!!

Posted in Grow With Me, Newborns

Hunter & Kendle :: Wedding

Thursday, December 22, 2011 Posted in Weddings

What a great way to end my 2011 Wedding season! Hunter & Kendle married on December 10, 2011! Prep was at the Sheraton, the Ceremony was at Mater Dolorosa Church and the Reception was at my favorite place, Pavilion of Two Sisters. The same place where I had my reception! It was nice to see so many familiar faces at this Wedding, I had lots of friends there. Hunter & Kendle are such a sweet couple, it truly was a pleasure to capture their Wedding!

Here are some that I loved!!