A cool mom and her awesome daughter.

February 23, 2009 : Families

I had such an amazing time meeting, photographing and sharing with these two. I know that I’ve made friends for life. Not only are they stunningly gorgeous, their hearts are filled to the max with love and kindness. Kind of gushy, I know. Can’t help it. Thank you both so much for inviting me into your world.

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Nicole : Speachless, that is all I can say I know both of these wonderful women and they are beautiful inside and out. Awesome work Jess. 02-23-09

Christi K : beautiful...simply beautiful. 02-23-09

DEANA : JESS - ALL OF THESE PICTURES ARE GORGEOUS!!! THESE LADIES ARE BEAUTIFUL! TRULY STUNNING! THANKS FOR SHARING! 02-23-09

Vanessa Griffin : beautiful work, jess. That capture at the end is truly amazing. 02-23-09

Carley Mac : wow theyre so gorgeous! i love all of these shots - especially the 2nd one and the last one! awesome work 02-23-09

Kelly Moss : These are the most beautiful pictures!! The beauty that is within radiates on the outside...Great job!! 02-23-09

Jennifer : gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!! My fav is the 4th one form the top. She is a gorgeous mom!! I love your conversion. GAH! magnificent! 02-23-09

Nicole : I love how "the mother" is still smiling beautifully in the last picture (even with the snow in her face). Great pictures. 02-23-09

Amber and Autumn : I cant express how happy i am with these pictures! You made our day so special, and we are going to treasure these for a lifetime!You capture the most candid moments, thanks jess :) 02-23-09

lacy : I never cease to be amazed...you are the most talented photographer I have ever seen.... 02-23-09

Theresa W : Love the last shot!!! Something every daughter has wanted to do to mommy... yet it looks so harmless! 02-24-09

lucy : I love 4 and 5 02-24-09

Jana Kunz : These two are just stunning! They look more like sisters. :) 02-25-09

Rachael : I love the one of the mom laughing. can i possibly get one of my pictures for the yearbook?? and how much would it be to get some wallets, could i meet up with you sometime soon and look through them one last time and pick a pose? ? =/ <333 RACHAEL 02-26-09

Jess : Thanks everyone for your super kind words. These 2 ladies truly are so thoughtful. I had a great time with them. :) 02-26-09

Sarah Wheeler : These are lovely Jess, beautiful ladies too! 02-26-09

This n That photogra : These are lovely! You are so talented! -Shellie 03-01-09

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More Vegas.

February 21, 2009 : Randomness

A few more images from an amazing day of shooting models in Vegas …

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Riz Crescini : More rocking images! I like the textures but the sepia shots are the best. Okay, I'm motivated to post mine. I don't know if you can control the timing of the transitions on the slideshow but just when I'm getting a good look on an image it transitions into the next. 02-21-09

Kim : OH you went to vegas!!! How fun!! Next year I want to go, let me know if you are going to go again. I loooooove the images! 02-21-09

Lisa Lacroix : These are amazing. I can't wait until I can head to Vegas with you!!! 02-21-09

alyssa foley : OH MY GOODNESS OH MY GOODNESS i'm green with envy right now jess 02-22-09

Theresa W : LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of the guy alone !!!!!!!! 02-22-09

Carley Mac : whoa these look amazing!!! 02-22-09

Jennifer : Oh, so so jealous here!!!! I wanted to go to WPPI so bad this year just for the boneyard shoot! But hubby had to go to europe for work at that same time so no luck this year. You kicked major booty on these! I love the 3rd one and the last two so much!! 02-23-09

corey civetta : Gorgeous images, Jess! Looks like you had a blast!! 02-23-09

Matt Vickers : Awesome shots! This was such an awesome time. 02-23-09

allie bartelski : You rock! These look awesome. It was great hanging out with you! :) 02-23-09

lucy : Fun, fun, fun....I love your black and whites 02-24-09

Evelyn Savage : Jess, It was so nice to meet you in Vegas and your shots are incredible! Thanks for visiting my blog...I have SO MANY more to edit and post. ARGHHH!!! Truly, these images are amazing. We will definitely have to keep in touch... 02-25-09

shaunaustin : Much better. Love the sepia. 02-25-09

DEB : You got some great shots. It was great fun. DEB 02-25-09

Jess : Thank you everyone! This was the most amazing part of the Vegas trip. Can't wait for next year. :) 02-26-09

Kevin Wynn : I love the wides with the textures! 03-03-09

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A few quickies from Vegas.

February 18, 2009 : Randomness

Not much time to stop and chat. Today is another day full of classes and networking. Just wanted to share a handful from an amazing photo shoot yesterday. These were shot at the totally cool Neon Boneyard just outside the strip in Vegas. It was super tough shooting around 30 other photographers, but fun none the less.

(P.S. I’m working on my tiny, barebones laptop in the hotel, so I’m really not sure what these photos look like in the real world. Please forgive all wonky color. )

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Deana : Beautiful pics and exquisite color - I miss Vegas!!! Love em Jess and keep em coming! Have fun sista!!! 02-18-09

Rachael : was this from a wedding? i love it. i wish i could get my pictures taken there. 02-18-09

Rachael : oh, i get it! :] 02-18-09

Jennifer : these are really great Jess!! Was the first gals dress entirely light pink or just the bottom? Its really awesome! I can't wait to see more! 02-18-09

Lisa Lacroix : I am so jealous, these are awesome. I sure hope I can make it (and meet some people) in Vegas next year! 02-18-09

Mellanie : awesome jess :D 02-18-09

Shannon Snyder : Jess, I am so jealous!!! Next year maybe. I love these. 02-19-09

Yazy : I love all your images :) Beautiful!! 02-19-09

Carley Mac : amazing!!! what a fantastic location :) 02-19-09

Rebeca Kelly : Jess!!! Awesome work of art as always!!! We received our cd :) Yeah! And I am still (and will always be) in love with my wedding pics. 02-19-09

Riz Crescini : I love the last image! I don't remember seeing this pose :( Great Job! 02-21-09

This n That photogra : Beautiful! Was tis the shoot with Ryan Christensen? I should have gone. dang! These are beautiful! -Shellie 02-21-09

Angela Spieker : LOVE the last one! it ROCKS! great job. 02-24-09

Jess : Thank you! 02-26-09

Jen Stocks : These are fabulous. What fun. 03-05-09

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The good. The bad. The ugly.

February 13, 2009 : JVP News and Updates, Randomness

The Good: I’m headed to Vegas. Yeah, baby, yeah! The biggest, best photography conference (WPPI) ever is held this coming week at the MGM in Las Vegas. I’m so extremely ready to be inspired! I’ll be out of the office until next Friday (2/20), but while away I’ll still be periodically checking email. So, if it’s urgent, don’t hesitate to shoot me a message. I’ll also be updating Facebook with my latest where-abouts.

The Bad: My poor little hometown is currently is chaos mode. As a result of quick snow melt and a dumping of rain, the downtown is slowly flooding. There are some wonderful, well-loved businesses that are hanging on by a thread. The river is suppose to crest later today. Crossing all crossables.

The Ugly: Here are a few shots taken this morning of little, ‘ol Vassar, Michigan. There’s always the scare of floods here, but we’ve managed to hold off for a long time.

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Tracy Brightman : Can't believe this is happening again. I know it could be worse. Fingers crossed and prayers are out there. thanks for the photos. 02-13-09

Cousin Jenn : Hey Jess, I doubt you remember the last big flood.. but I remember helping scrub the mud out Aunt Nancy's house. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Hope you enjoy Vegas. 02-13-09

Candace Pfaff : Got the pics from Karen (Park) MacDermaid, Mary's mom.I grew up in Vassar (known Karen since we were 4 years old) and am so sorry to see it happening again, especially to Atkins! How many times have they loaded up their truck and boats like the in the picture??? I thought the work on the Moore Drain was supposed to keep this from happening.Too bad for Vassar.Thanks for the pics. 02-13-09

Joan Andree : Good Grief!!! Just hope it drys up enough before the water gets any deeper. Remember the last big one well, and all I did was come up to help wash dishes at the firehouse........ Take care, hope all turns out well. Love Ya Aunt Joan 02-13-09

John M. Higgins : Thank you for sharing, have not been back there in about 30-35 years. Many very nice times at the farm! John 02-14-09

jennifer briggs : Thanks for posting the pics of Vassar! Bill and I have been worried about the downtown since Bill's dad told us about the flooding... Hope things were OK for the businesses and homes! 02-14-09

Carley Mac : i hope your town makes out alright :( have fun at wppi :) 02-15-09

Deana : OH NO - I have been in that situation. Where I used to live, in Logan, the best little deli used to get flooded every time and it was horrible because they were right beside of the creek. It never failed. I hope things go down soon and our prayers are with the town of Vassar! Have fun in VEGAS!!! I wish I was there with you like we were 5 years ago. Miss ya hun! Love, Deana 02-16-09

Kristina Provinsal : Oh Jess! That's horrible! I hope it's going to be ok!!! 02-17-09

Jess : Well, thankfully, this all cleaned up quickly the next day with very minimal damage. Phew! 02-26-09

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Baby E.

February 12, 2009 : Babies

Some newborn shoots are just easier than others. I’m not going to lie. Today was one of those sessions that just flowed so smoothly. Both babe and big sissy were so incredibly sweet. It was extremely hard to finally end the session and put the camera away. This little man is heartbreaker material already. Watch out world!

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Christi K : My heart just melted! 02-12-09

Nicole : SOOOO cute, beautiful children and Great work:) 02-12-09

Theresa W : Love Love Love that last picture!!! And those toes!!!!! 02-12-09

Heather : Oh so precious! I love the last one... 02-12-09

Mellanie : absolutely adorable. this is pure amazinawesomeness jess :D 02-12-09

AndrewZ : Wonderful work as always Jess! Especially love E. and G. together and the last photo is AMAZING! 02-12-09

Stefanie : What you mean not every session the baby goes potty all over, lol! Great shots Jess as always. Beautiful babes as well! 02-12-09

Heidi : I am totally wowed and amazed, as always, Jess! And this time it is my little sweeties! I love that you captured how beautiful both of their eyes are. Thanks for the sneak peak, I can't wait to see the rest. 02-12-09

Jennifer : awwwwww so cute!! In the last one he looks like a cute little sack o' potatoes!! Great work! 02-13-09

Nicole : Beautiful. I LOVE your style. 02-13-09

stacy s : Jess- these are amazing!! Such cuties too! That second one with big sister is adorable..and I LOVE the first... BEAUTIFUL work!! 02-17-09

Kristina Provinsal : What a cutie pootie! Love these pictures! 02-17-09

Connie : Scrumptious to the point of happy tears. How quickly they grow, these children of ours. The stages of infancy are ever elusive as time travels so quickly. How delightful to have a piece of that time captured ! 03-03-09

Jen Stocks : These are gorgeous - love them all! 03-05-09