I’ve been meaning to share this completely adorable family for a while now.   Just love their style, personalities, smiles and of course, their farm was the perfect backdrop.  Beautiful day and beautiful family.

Click the thumbnails below to view more from this colorful session.

The time is here.  Calling all 2013 High School Seniors:  Jess VanLue is now on the search for outgoing and fun 2013 Seniors.  Be the first to get your senior pictures, receive lots of images to share on Facebook, earn great discounts and be a part of a very exciting team.  Apply today by clicking the image below.  2013 Senior Models will be chosen in March.  Can’t wait to meet you!  ~ Jess

Finally getting around to sharing some new favorites of my very own children.   As most of my photographer friends know, photos of our own offspring are often hard to come by.   A photographer’s child has this strange dislike for the camera … hmmm, I wonder why?  It surely can’t be the fact that they’re always hearing, “Who wants to be my light tester today?” or “Just stand over there for a quick second.  Won’t take long.  Oh wait, just a couple more!”

Anyway, the kids and I had a nice discussion and agreement that as a ‘thank you’ for the trip to Myrtle Beach, they would participate in a mini photo session on the beach.  Success!  So happy with these images.  <3

This year of high school senior sessions has been FANTASTIC!  I love this group of kids so much.  Sharing their photos on the blog is long overdue, I admit.  So today, enjoy a peak at the first handful of awesome teenagers.   Many more to come.  When, you ask?  Well, let’s just say sometime over the next week … or five weeks. 

Abby – incredibly sweet and kind.

Taylor – strong and beautiful.

Nicole – incredible volleyball player!  (I wanna be like her when I grow up.)

Lizzie – confident, lovely … and not afraid of snakes. (Long story)

Lindsay – ultra stylish and fun.  She ordered the image on the right in a canvas … breath-taking!

Kylie – strong, brave and beautiful.

Kellie – giggly and adorable and a great dancer!  This girl has some skill.

Katie – an American beauty, plus a natural in front of the camera.

Halie – smart and naturally gorgeous.  Who can pull off no makeup in front of a camera?  This girl!

Erica – intensely beauitful.  Maybe related to the Kardashians?  I think so.

Eric – easiest boy senior session ever.  The kid can work a camera.

Connor – seriously, how adorable is he?  Million dollar smile.

Cheyenne – beautiful features and presence.

Carlye – yes, this session was just as fun as it looks.  Look at that fabulous smile!

Brianna – sophisticated beauty.  She’s the complete package.

Brandi – unbelievably gorgeous.  Who looks that good in the wild?

Let me introduce a wonderful, inspiring woman to you.  Meet Rebecca.  Rebecca has conquered more obstacles and struggles over the past couple years, then I may ever endure in my life.  I stumbled upon her journey on Facebook and couldn’t resist connecting with her.  I quickly realized that her story needed to be shared, appreciated and celebrated.  And so “The Journey” stories here at Jess VanLue Photography were born.

Do you know someone who has gone through a remarkable weight-loss journey?  Someone who never gave up on the journey to a healthy life?  Please let me know.  I hope to share many, many more stories just like Rebecca’s.

So sit back, read, smile and celebrate Rebecca’s new life as she tells it …

She is loved and cherished by so many in her community.  In our brief meeting, she was beaming.  Photographing her was such a pleasure and so much fun.  Congrats, Rebecca!  You’re a star.