A Mini {Personality Session}

Today our house feels extra cold. When Gabe woke up from nap, I dressed him nice and cozy-hat and all, and he was happy as a lark. Since he recently started sitting up well, we did a mini-personality session of the little guy to document this great feat. (One perk of having a photographer Mama.)

Then I got to thinking about the idea, which I have been tossing around in my mind lately, about offering these mini-sessions to folks. This session would be (just like the name says) a mini-session, lasting only about 20 minutes. The main focus will be on the child's face, lots of close-ups, making sure to capture all their expressions and personality. It would also be a mini-session fee as well. :)

So, would there be any interest out there for this type of session???

Ok, Now back to my little guy...




YES!! He makes funny little faces sometimes, and ever so often, he winks at me! Talk about melting a Mama's heart.

Little Sarah is growing up....

This is another one of my little buddies that I have had the privilege of documenting throughout her first year. She is now 14 months, and such an active gal. During the photo session Mom let us play together while she went to hang out with the other children. She is such a sweet girl and would follow me all around, and all the while kept the serious look on her face. But, blink your eyes, and the girl was GONE! She moved FAST, and OFTEN! Here are some of my favorites from the session....







Baseball...


Keys to her car...



Uh-Oh!!

I just can't keep them off the juice...

...and i don't mean apple. Yes, my kids love espresso. It is a fact. But no, little Gabe is not drinking it quite yet, at least not straight out the starbucks cup, if ya get my drift. ;) I just thought this moment was too cute- when he reached for my cup, I reached for the camera.



"What?" "Never seen a 7 month old drinking a Carmel Macchiato?"

It's L-I-V-E!!!!

Finally. Our new site is up. Did you see it? What do ya think?

www.studio3z.com

It is freeezzzzing outside. Try to stay warm tonight.

:)

Possible Email Difficulties.

Well, the new site is in the middle of being launched. (YEAHHHHH!!!!!) If you know me well, you know that patience is a virtue that at times....I mildly lack. Man-o-man, has this been a test for me. During the next 72 hours there may be difficulty if you are trying to email me. If you email me and don't get a response, please also try Brett's email at brettzwo@gmail.com. After the site is up, our normal email will be jess@studio3z.com.

Be on the look out for the site, the cards to come in the mail (FINALLY!), and lots of fun shoots coming up. Also, be sure to schedule your spring photo sessions early, because it will fill up quick.

Just finished editing a wedding and found this new favorite. There is something about this I just love...Perhaps the symmetry, and the beautiful couple.

Enjoy the weekend everybody. Stay warm. :)

New New New

Notice the new blog colors and look? This is a little hint as to what is coming soon with the new site...just waiting on our website to go LIVE and you can see what has had me consumed for the past week or so. I have been ever so busy, and I am really excited to see the new changes!! Please be sure to let me know what you think ~ Leave me some comments ya'll!!! :)

Have a beautiful week ~ jess

YIPEEE!!! I won.

Little did I know when I went downstairs at 7am to begin breakfast, that this was my special morning. I quickly checked my email, and then I saw it. An email from Blu Domain saying to check their blog ASAP. GASPPPP!!! I had entered a contest with them a couple weeks ago, and I knew the winner was going to be announced soon, and I couldn't wait to see what the creative individual had came up with. (I had NOOOO idea I would even come close to winning.)

I went to the blog of Blu Domain, and THERE I WAS. MY NAME. MY ENTRY. I WON.

Let's just say there was some screaming, burning breakfast, and by 7:30 my kids were making fun of their Mom who was repeating, "I WON! I WON! I WON!" What did I win you ask?? The winner receives one FREE ticket to the Brianna Graham Workshop (a $1450 value!!!) Brianna is one of my most favorite photographers. You can see her work here: Fabulous Brianna Graham

Here were the details:

1. Make a $10 (or more if you are feeling generous) donation to St. Jude Research Hospital - you must have proof that you made the donation.
2. A picture is worth a thousand words... Take one photo that represents who you are, and where you live, but you cannot be in the actual photo. Think creatively on this one!

Here was my entry:



As always, thank you for the support, and I am looking forward to what this year has in store for all of us. :)

Peace~
Jessica

David and Laura's Beautiful Wedding...

David and Laura planned an intimate wedding very, very quickly. In fact, we received an email from them exactly 2 weeks before the wedding day! As soon as we heard the details, we knew it was going to be a really cool and different type of wedding. They chose a very beautiful restaurant in Mt.Adams (near downtown Cincy), called The Celestial, and the atmosphere was very romantic. We had never met them prior to their wedding day, and when Laura walked in....WOW!! She was stunning in her Greek themed gown and jewelry. Every thing about this wedding was so low stress, and simply beautiful.

Thank you two for choosing us. It was a pleasure meeting you, your families, and you both were so awesome to work with. Best wishes to you as the years go on. :)

~Jess and Brett

Happy 2008 to everyone!

2007 was a great year for us. We were able to meet so many new and wonderful people! We are so excited to see what 2008 will hold.

Be on the look out for one of these beautiful cards in the mail in the next week, and check out the special on Spring portraits. If you would like one and are not sure if we have your address, please email us.

Special thanks to my wonderful friend Lucy for help on this card!! (Thanks LUCE!)

Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year!


~Jess and Brett