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More Business of Being Born Screening

>> 10/15/2011 – Birth

Well Rounded Momma is hosting a special screening of More Business of Being Born, the sequel to Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein's ever-popular Business of Being Born. Two showings will be held on November 5th at Emerald at Queensridge.

Visit my table while you are there! I would love to meet some of my blog readers!!!

For more information click here.

Watch the trailer! See you at the show!!

Abigail {Utah Family Photographer}

>> 10/10/2011 – Family Groups

Abigail came to live with my brother-in-law's family when she was just a handful of days old. They had fostered other kiddos before, but Abby's situation was different. After a few months, their hopes for this baby turned toward adoption. This hope became a reality over the summer and Abby officially became part of their family. In August, Abby's family took her to a Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where they were sealed to each other for time and all eternity. Their family relationship can now continue beyond death into eternity. Abby, we are so happy to have you in our family!!

There is a pretty cool story about how Abby got her name. The social worker had called and asked if my brother & sister-in-law were willing to take a baby boy. Having three girls already, they were kind of hoping for a boy, so of course they said yes. A little while later the social worker called back and said "I'm sorry, I was mistaken, it's a baby girl. Do you still want her?" My SIL said "yes, of course." Then she called my BIL and said "it's a girl." He got real quiet, which made her worry. He got quiet because he was thinking. He had just read The Peacegiver which features the story of Abigail & David (1 Samuel 25) and had the thought 'if we have another girl in our family, her name should be Abigail.' And so, they welcomed this baby girl into their homes, and when she was officially adopted they named her Abigail.

The sisters!

I love how the family hands are creating a safe place for Abbey's hand, a protection.

Rockin' the Car Show

>> 10/04/2011 – Children

Would you believe Miss Amelia was not too happy about getting her portrait made? Not until we found a girl-colored car - or truck! We didn't see any pink cars, and it was quite a relief to finally come up to this purple truck!!

The owner of the purple truck was so sweet, she didn't even mind that Amelia got a little cozy with the truck! Whenever I take my kids to a car show, we have plenty of "Don't touch the cars" conversations, and I knew that this might be an issue with doing these portrait sessions. Thank you for your kindness!

Amelia's brother Jack is so good at the "tough guy" pose! :)

This was a little bit different of a shoot for me, but it was very fun to try something new. And plus, I had darling kids to work with!! Thanks!

The Carousel at the District and What to Wear for Portraits

>> 10/03/2011 – Family Groups

Since spring I've been wanting to do a shoot at the Carousel, so when Victoria emailed me and said "How about at the Carousel, and I'll bring balloons" I said YES! Adrian just turned one and the setting was just perfect. The balloons have a bit of an Up! feeling to them and and a bit of a "watch me grow" feeling as well. I love Adrian's look of wonder as he rides the Carousel and the paradox of how big he is, yet how small he still is - again the feeling of "watch me grow".

Also, a word on wardrobe. People often ask what to wear. I answer "something that you like, that fits you good, and coordinate with each other (if it is a family or couple shot)." We've come a long way from the '90s where everyone wore matching shirts. I think a lot of people are afraid of being "matchy-matchy" and "twinners" that they run in the opposite direction and end up completely not coordintating at all. I'd like you to notice Victoria's choice of wardrobe. The orange on Adrian's sweater vest matches her dress, and the lighter blue stripes match Manny's shirt. Because everything else is solid blocks of color, the design on Victoria's dress is a welcome sight - it's very pretty! - and not distracting at all. Her accessories - her necklace & earrings - are just the right touch. And the balloons (although not exactly the same orange) also coordinate well. Well done, Victoria!! So, to everyone reading this, you don't have be twins, but it is very lovely to coordinate! :)

And don't forget to submit your entry for the Giveaway!!

A Very Giving Giveaway

It's the First Day of Autumn, the Autumnal Equinox, the First Day of the Harvest, and to me that means the First Day of the Giving Season. Sure, some stores have had Christmas and other holidays on the shelves for a week or two, but now is when people really start looking forward to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, etc. And although it's 100 degrees today in Southern Nevada, Fall is in the air.... somewhere.... it's there, I know it's there! And so, to kick it all off, I'm having a GIVEAWAY! A very special giveaway, a GIVING giveaway. You see, you can't win this for yourself. You win it for someone else.

How it works:

Phase 1: You nominate someone to win. You send me an email (jess @ jessicabphotography . com) telling me about someone who you feel deserves to win a portrait session with me. This could be a "mother of the year" PTA soccer mom, a hardworking family that is trying to survive this economy, a cancer fighter, etc, etc, the possibilities are limitless as we are all unique. Pick someone who inspires you! Include as much detail as you would like in your story - it just may be the thing that helps your nominee win! Submissions will be accepted until October 23, 2011. And BTW there are no geographical restraints - I like to travel ;)

Phase 2: A panel of lovely judges will have the daunting task of narrowing down the choices to a small handful of final nominees. Public voting will take place on Facebook and on this blog. Winner will be announced November 25, 2011 - the day after Thanksgiving.

Spread the word about the Giveaway! Someone just might nominate you ;)

This giveaway is inspired by a previous giveaway I ran, in which three people who were trying to win volunteered their entries for someone whom they thought deserved it more than they did. Read the original contest & entries here and the winner here.

And a family photo from years ago. I couldn't find the one I was looking for :( but found this one instead. Good bye summer....

Noah {Las Vegas Child Photographer}

>> 9/21/2011 – Children

This is Noah. He's so precious and incredibly handsome.

Noah's mom is a fantastic decorator. Every room was beautiful and so well put together.

I enjoy the bare honesty of this first image. The "mom, I need you" with the little hand holding on tight. And the second image, I love a good window. And this one was covered in finger smudges which was perfect to show how big Noah is getting now that he is one year old.

This is Bobby, Noah's friend. Noah loves Bobby.

I've probably said this a hundred times, but I really love eyelashes. I really do.

Noah's dad is a bit of a Steeler's fan. Just a little bit. ;)

Lol Noah is so happy his portrait session is over!!!

And if you need a plumber, call Noah's dad! Butter Plumbing will take care of you!

Announcing: Orchard Sessions + St. George

Saturday, October 15th

Sessions beginning at 8:00am.

Sessions are $350 and include 50 custom designed Christmas Cards, and a disc of your best images.

Contact me to schedule.

AND

Saturday, November 12th I will be in St. George, Utah.

Family Time

>> 9/10/2011 – Family Groups, Gals

I recently spent the evening with this lovely family.

Katie is a senior this year, so we worked in some of just her. But we couldn't leave her siblings out either :) Check out the girls' beautiful hair!

Family dynamics are very interesting. Some siblings tease each other. Others don't even want to stand next to each other. I immediately noticed how *quiet* these kids were. But then as I was photographing I could hear them whispering things to make each other laugh. And then... as the kiddos were sitting for a nice portrait... the girls leaned over and gave their brother kisses on the cheeks!! I didn't expect it, but I love it!!! So fun!

Sigh. Isn't she gorgeous?

Olivia {Las Vegas Newborn Photographer}

>> 9/07/2011 – Baby

Olivia was the first of three births I attended in August. Interestingly, each was born on a Friday! Olivia was 2.5 weeks old at the time of her session and is already a daddy's girl!