she saw things photoblog

contraction experience

some of you may remember from an earlier post that my girl's latest career aspiration is to become a karate practicing scientist babysitter.  (she has an enormous crush on adam and jamie of mythbusters fame!)

so around our house, there are constant almost-5 year old science experiments happening.  i've got to say that its pretty darn cute!  and the cutest part of it all is that experiments are "EXPERIENCE"  and contraptions are "CONTRACTIONS".  "Mommy, do you like my drinking CONTRACTION?" (several crazy straws taped together) "Mommy, I need this for my recycling EXPERIENCE!" (anything and everything).

and just now, "MOOOM, i'm going to make the world special!  i NEEEED to!!!!"  Oh Zoe, if you only know how special you already make the world.  especially MY world!

Oh the precociousness of it all makes me ache with deep love.

and meanwhile, my sweet boy gives everyone big open wide mouth tongue kisses these days.  what could be better???

seeee? its all about the tongue.

PS --- I got a wonderful phone call from my oldest and dearest friend, Kris, from Boston this afternoon announcing that she is ENGAGED!!!!!!  I'm ticked and so excited for her.  CONGRATULATIONS, KRISSY & DENNIS!!!!  I love you so much!

and this one's for you, Auntie Krissy:

give the girl a tiny bit of sunshine and she takes a mile!

xo,

jen

lagging but excited

to all of the clients that are waiting ever so patiently to see your photos... 
i'm getting there!  i promise!  my most sincere apologies that things are taking a bit longer than i hoped.  i recently switched over to MAC from pc, and i am still trying to get used to this little beauty.  i love it, but i am not the swiftest at picking up new technology that is unfamiliar to me.  i also started using new software and am working on a new more efficient workflow.  its all still very NEW and different.  i am working hard to deliver some beautiful art to each of you ASAP!

i have a very busy, but exciting week ahead of me! 
on thursday i am going to a dinner & seminar with some of the wonderful local photogs: shari, emily, maricar, amy, hollie, deanna, & Jenny!  This will be my first time meeting almost all of them in person.  fun!

friday night i have the distinct pleasure of having dinner with this lovely and extremely talented lady! ali i am really looking forward to meeting you.

and finally, here's a little sneak preview for the wonderful clients i met this past weekend.  Hope you love them Ellie!  (Ellie is in the midst of starting a fabulous new business called Mommy Match - helping Portland Metro area families to meet much needed, coveted and great babysitters!!!!  i don't know ANYONE who doesn't need help in that area!)

have  beautiful day!
xo,
jen

i'm feeling special

the sun is shining and i'm feeling a strong desire to offer a special!
how about this???
Book a session with me between now and Leap Day (February 29th) and get $30 off of your session fee!
(the session won't happen in that time frame, just the booking)

xo,
jen

sometimes...

sometimes, i come home from a shoot and feel so incredibly blessed to have such a fun and cool job where i get to make art and meet incredibly wonderful and interesting people.  no, not sometimes, all of the time!!!!

today i got to work with C, J & c and it was a blast!
here's just a taste of the fun images we made...

thanks, you guys!!!
xo,
jen

le peek :o)

this one's for you, shonda!  thank you for letting my into your family for a few hours!  this is just a small taste of the beauty we captured...  so excited to do it again when the wee one arrives. :o)

xo,
jen

the darndest things

trickster, originally uploaded by she saw things.

the other day while out on a mini "mommy & zoe date" she says to me...
"I want to be scientist babysitter when I grow up. During the day I will go do my scientist stuff. Then I will go to karate lessons. Then I will babysit in the night!"

I want to be in her brain... life would be soooooo good!

xo,
jen

overwhelmed

(i LOOOVE these images of Sam!  he's a tough one to photograph because is in constant motion.  he sat down for a few minutes and let get these gems, and i was in HEAVEN!)

i must admit that i tend to feel overwhelmed... often.  there are just so many things i want to do!  and do well!  : : : s i g h : : :  alas there are only so many minutes in the day, and i just try my hardest to make the most of them.

i'm working on proofing some fantastic recent sessions and designing a few books for clients and a studio sample for me.  its a lot of fun!  there will lots to see from them soon.

for now i will give you a look at the photo fun i've had with MY kiddos this past week...