And the FREE session goes to …

November 12, 2008 – 2:29 pm

… drumroll, please …

Congrats, girlie!  I’ll be in touch with you soon.  Thanks to all who entered.  This was very fun.  I’ll definitely be throwing out more cool contests in the future.  Have a good one!

By Jess | Posted in JVP News and Updates | 2 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Christi K   -  

    okay, yeah….so you are super cute. what a fun idea. i was wondering how you were going to do it and you def went past my expectations…but what else is new

  2. sara   -  

    better be glad i didn’t see that original post jess, i would have made you fly down to texas! ;) you michigan peeps don’t know how great you’ve got it with jess! or maybe you do :D

Cowgirl Up!

November 12, 2008 – 10:19 am

High school senior photo session or western catalog photo shoot?  You decide.  Katie was a dream to photograph.  I believe we created my most favorite senior shot of 2008 (see first shot shown below).  She did change outfits many times, but I’m so madly in love with the cowgirl series.  I think it needs it’s own post.

P.S.  Only 2 more hours until the “FREE Session” contest ends.  If you’re not familiar, scroll down a couple posts and get reading. :)

 

By Jess | Posted in Client Sneak Peeks, Seniors | 6 comments         Add a Comment
  1. jen whitney   -  

    I think I’m in love with the last one….her eyes just pop right out at ya…she’s beautiful!

  2. Amanda McDougall   -  

    Ok, the third picture? A-mazing!

  3. Deana   -  

    Gorgeous pics of a gorgeous girl!!! Love them all Jess! This shoot looked so fun! Good job!

  4. Melissa M.   -  

    GORGEOUS!!!!

  5. katie   -  

    Jess! their gorgeous! I can’t tell you how much I love them!! I am absolutely stoked to see the rest :)

  6. Aunt Karri   -  

    Beautiful as always!! Love ya, Aunt Karri

3 Amazing Sessions. 1 Blog Post.

November 11, 2008 – 9:38 pm

To save your inboxes from a mass overload of emails from JVP, I’m going to devote one post to 3 incredible recent sessions.  Loved each family.  Loved each location.  Loved all the moments.  Enjoy!

These 2 little guys were complete opposites this day.  The littlest was up for wherever life took him … nothing mattered … just chilled throughout the whole session.  Older brother, however, was on a mission of his own, and he led me all over the farm.  Good fun and I’m so glad the weather stayed decent for us.  No more rescheduling.  Yay!

This next adorable family has been with me almost since the beginning.  The kids are drop dead gorgeous and so incredibly spunky.  Mom is a good friend with fantastic style.  I had a hard time deciding which to post here because I’m so in love with a bunch.  Enjoy, Nicole!

This one was just too funny …

Finally, I had my endurance tested by a couple of the cutest brothers on the planet.  I think they thought they could manage to escape me, but haha! the photographer prevailed, and we captured some darling moments.  :)

Phew … if you’ve made it this far, thanks so much for viewing.  Have a good one!

By Jess | Posted in Children, Client Sneak Peeks, Families | 8 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Jennifer Briggs   -  

    Ha, your post is keeping me up-to-date with these 3 families! We forget that these kids grow! :) Bill and I love the closeup pf Jackson with the girls behind him…All are too cute!

  2. Deana   -  

    OMG Jess - those pics of those 3 families are just adorable! I love them all and couldn’t pic the best one if I tried…. beautiful kids I tell ya. Awesome job and great colors! You are fantastic sis!

  3. Nicole   -  

    Love them so far can’t wait to see the Rest.

  4. Kiela   -  

    Love them, Jess! Love the brown and green family shot, too! :)

  5. Barbara Codd   -  

    Aunt Barb and Uncle Mike are absolutely thrilled with being able to see the little ones grow - great pictures.

  6. Theresa W   -  

    These are AMAZING Jess….some of my favorites!!!!

  7. Heather   -  

    What great shots of all 3 families. Can’t wait for the rest….

  8. Sherry Bodeis   -  

    Hey Jess..your work is so spiritual and fun to explore. You are so creative, I love it, and you make me get teary eyed seeing my grandsons!!!!

Want a FREE session?

November 11, 2008 – 12:30 pm

Here’s your chance.  I’m in a giveaway-sort-of mood today, so you’re in luck.  Simply comment on this blog post, and you’ll be added to the pot.  I’ll draw a winner tomorrow (11/12) at 12:00pm.  If you’re reading this from your email inbox, make sure to head to the blog and comment!!  Don’t miss out on this awesome chance. :)

Prize includes:

  • 1 FREE session - up to 4 people ($100 value)
  • 1 FREE 8×10 print ($35 value)
  • Session to be scheduled in January or February 2009
  • May not be exchanged for cash 
By Jess | Posted in JVP News and Updates | 36 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Deana Thompson   -  

    Jess - you know how much I would love to have that free session with my family. I have been looking for flights and pricing to come up there as well. So, I hope we can come up and get these pics done in January or February. January would be perfect, since we are going to be in Detroit for the Auto Show. I am now super excited, so count me in on the giveaway! Thanks hun - Deana

  2. Marnie Nickelson   -  

    You know we would LOVE this, it would so be worth the drive over to you! I have all my fingers and toes crossed…do you know how hard it is to type with crossed fingers?

  3. Tina Bacon   -  

    My comment is, I would love for you to take me, hubby and my son’s family photo. I mean look at the dog, you can make a “dog” look good, literally. Even if I am not the lucky winner, I always enjoy looking at your photos. Keep up the excellent work, your awesome.

  4. Heather   -  

    Oh Jess, I would love to do another session with you in January or February. It would be a wonderful birthday present for both my boys - they have January and February birthdays!! We could do inside pictures where it won’t be much warmer! I have my fingers crossed for this SUPER GIVE AWAY!!

  5. Mandy Gould   -  

    I still do not have 1 picture of my family together so I would love a family session!!! Maybe I’ll be the lucky winner!

  6. Christi.K.   -  

    I just want to know who’s cute dog that is and does it have puppies???

    It reminds me of my dog Beasley I had growing up…. so cute.
    muah

  7. Kate BIlbee   -  

    I would love the chance to have a session with you to learn from you. :D

  8. Krista Empey   -  

    Jess! I know I’ve already had a photo session with you, but I would love to do another “themed” photo session! The abandoned barn one was so fun! ^_^

  9. Jennifer Briggs   -  

    So this would be lots of fun! Hope I win!
    Jenn

  10. Krista Empey   -  

    I thought I left a comment but I can’t see it on here so I’m just rewriting this in case. I would love love love this free session because the abandoned house shoot was so fun and I would love to do another themed shoot! I really hope I get picked!

  11. Karen Leach   -  

    Jess, Elisabeth had a great time at the photo shoot today and I cannot wait to see the results. Thanks for the fun, we would love to come back for some winter shots.

  12. Kelsey Bair   -  

    I looove looove LOVE your stuff and would just love to win this free session :)

  13. Wendy   -  

    I would love the free session for my 9 month old. Your photos are amazing.

  14. jacqueline drake   -  

    would love this!
    -jackie

  15. Jess   -  

    How exciting!! I’m dying to know who will win. I would love to spend time with each and everyone of you. Good luck!! Only 20 more hours to sign up … and wait. Hehe.

  16. jen whitney   -  

    I wanna win! I wanna win!..I hope it’s not one of those family excluded contests..lol

  17. Lexi MacKay   -  

    Jess! i miss having photoshoots with you:)

  18. Amanda Miller   -  

    This would be a great chance for Landyn to have some more pictures taken by the best photographer around. Hope to win! :)

  19. Kelsey Miller   -  

    After seeing all of my sister Amanda’s pictures done by you, I would love to have some taken. You are an incredible photographer.

  20. ashley shavrnoch   -  

    ahhh enter me! :) this would be so fun!

  21. Molly   -  

    This sounds like it could be really cool and really fun :)

  22. Rebecca   -  

    I would love to have a session with you. I love your work and someday I hope to be as good of a photographer as you.

  23. Holly   -  

    Jess, I would love to win a session with you! Either way, I will be calling you around spring for a family picture!

  24. Alisha Schomaker   -  

    Another beautiful shot!! I fell in love with your pictures from Jamaica and have wanted to get our family pictures done. I loved Lola’s pictures as well.

    You have an amazing eye for creativity and would love to see what you can do with my family.

  25. Angie albrecht   -  

    YESSS!!! ADDD ME!! I would love some romantic pictures of Shelbs and I!

  26. Merri Lemcke   -  

    Jess–What a generous thought! I would love a chance to have you take a family picture. Although, I have 5 in my family, I now just have to figure out who doesn’t make the cut! I hope that win or not, I will be able to have a family portrait taken.

  27. Nicole   -  

    Jess, you’re amazing. I hope luck is on my side.
    I would love photos of my family. I want to capture every second of Landon’s life and you’re just the one to do it! :)

  28. Jenny N   -  

    Some of the girlsa at frankenmuth got their senior pictures done by you and they were amazing! i would love to do a shoot with you!

  29. Norma Skower   -  

    I have 5 beautiful grandchildren and i would love to have pictures in January or February!! What a talent you have!!!

  30. Jody   -  

    Jess,
    Love the pictures of Madison and Rian! Too cute! I would love to have you take pictures of my girls!
    Jody Bilbee

  31. Megan Bilbee   -  

    hey!
    i noticed your blog.
    i would love a free session.

    -Megan

  32. Suzanne Perreault   -  

    Sign me up! I would do it all over again!

  33. Heidi Z.   -  

    A free session in Jan. or Feb….just what the new baby due Feb. and big sister, Gwen, need for cute Jess-style birth announcements!

  34. Laurie   -  

    What a thoughtful idea for you to do this! It really spreads the cheer and gets us all in the holiday frame of mind…
    As for the photo shoot, the kids get older with every passing day (we won’t talk about the parents lol) and it would be wonderful having more pictures of my not-so-little monsters. You have such a great gift with the camera. I can’t wait to see more pictures.
    Hope I win…but if I don’t….congrats to the winner! Happy holidays! Laurie

  35. Nicole   -  

    Your the BEST!!!! who wouldnt want a free session:)

  36. Christel Hornung   -  

    Your work is simply fabulous! You have such an eye for photography.

Hunter the Hero.

November 9, 2008 – 10:30 pm

I love these kids, and I knew they’d have a really great session.  But poor Hunter came to the shoot with a migraine just starting to begin.  You’d hardly be able to guess it from the images.  We breezed through as painlessly as possible.  He’s now on the up-and-up, though the day of this shoot was a rough one for him. I think having the doggie around helped ease the pain just a bit.   

By Jess | Posted in Children, Client Sneak Peeks | 2 comments         Add a Comment
  1. Nicole   -  

    Love them:) They are such good looking kids.

  2. Lori   -  

    Such adorable kids. Love the colors in the last couple; but that b/w one is just stunning!