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Distinguished Young Women

April 25, 2012

Where has Snapshots By Jess been?  The places are endless!  :-)  It’s amazing how life changes when you bring a little one into the mix of things.  The time just seems to fly by faster than it already did.  Can you believe it’s almost May?  I have a few sessions which I should be sharing with you, including an awesome studio session I did with Kathryn a while back.

I met Kathryn through the DYW program, which I’m proud to be the official photographer for.  What is DYW you ask?  It’s formerly the Junior Miss Program.  Simply put, the program (Distinguished Young Women or DYW) awards college scholarships to young women who have distinguished themselves at school and in their communities. It is our goal to provide the DYW experience to every eligible young woman in our region. Those who participate in DYW programs develop interview skills, self-confidence, and other life skills that lead to future success.  If you’d like to stay up-to-date on the happenings with the Lancaster County DYW Program – bookmark our website!

Kathryn contacted me in the dead of winter looking for senior portraits.  As you know, I do most of my sessions on-location and outside.  That’s basically because my studio set-up is very minimal and small.  I explained this to Kathryn and she was fine with it.  She just wanted a few shots – nothing too fancy.  I said okay – let’s give it a shot.

After almost two hours of shooting and a lot of laughing we decided we did way more than she needed!  Proof again that it really doesn’t matter where you set-up for photos…  as long as your subject is ready to have fun anything is possible!

Continuing with my DYW post I thought I would share some images from the program we had last weekend.  Each year we get a step closer to have a full Lancaster County DYW Production.  This year we rented the Farm and Home center, worked with an actual stage, microphones and a real audience.  Our goal for next year is to have at least five local girls ready to put on a night of entertainment!  Current high school Sophomores…  please let me know if you’d like information for next year.  It’s never too early to start thinking about it.  I can connect you with Susan and she can give you all the information you need!

Below you will find a slideshow from Saturday’s event.  It’s a big lengthy as I wanted to showcase as many photos as possible since the three young ladies put so much time and effort into the day.  Hope you enjoy the fun and please share this with any young lady you feel would be a great candidate for the program.  It’s open to high school juniors – so current sophomores – you are who we need for next year!

Our Little Guy Wyatt

July 1, 2011

I thought I would share just a few updated photos of our little guy.  He’s just over five months old now and boy is he growing fast!  As a mommy it’s sad to see he’s already sitting up!  Soon he’ll be walking and then he won’t need his mommy.  As a photographer I’m thrilled he’s starting to sit up!  Now it’s time to start having some real picture fun with the little guy.

I pulled out some of his North Carolina State gear for a fun red photo session!  I was surprised how well he did with that hat!  My little guy is so cooperative with the camera – we have many years of awesome photos to come!

I so wish I knew what he was thinking sometimes…  I think here he’s just having a good time…

…but here it’s hard to tell what he’s planning!


Go State!

Sometimes I get lucky enough to do some extra special sessions.  Leann and I have been going back and forth for a while now about getting her some updated head shots for her auditions.  I think we started talking later in the winter when little Wyatt was new to our home-front and the weather just wasn’t the best for outdoor photos.  We decided to hold off till it got a bit warmer and we’d have more fun shooting outside.  Leann and I had a blast!  It’s been a while since I laughed so much at a session!

I think one of my absolute favorites is this one!  Although I have a few others I really like too!

I’m also partial to this one.  I have a thing for expressions other than the typical smile.  Your mom gets all the cute, smiley photos!  I try to capture the other side of you!  Here’s someone who’s ready to play any role in your production!

Every session needs a few classic black and white shots in the mix!  Even if they aren’t audition-ready, they’re Snapshots By Jess approved!

I have to share this last photo because it’s just fitting!  Leann is working towards a role at Sight and Sound, therefore needs to be able to work with animals.  Wasn’t it just convenient that a stray cat found us!  Had to try and get a quick shot with the guy.  He was much happier just hanging around us – was a little camera shy!

Leann, best of luck with your auditions!  You are a blast to work with and I can’t wait to brag that I was the photographer that took your head shots before you got famous!