February 22, 2012

Three reasons why I love my boyfriend


He's silly. No, really. I know I say that about everyone and everything, 
but no one can make me laugh like he does.



He puts up with my ridiculous photo ventures and class assignments, 
like the one where I had to duplicate a picture by the world-famous Paul Mobley.


And he's my muse. The one who grounds me and lifts me up at the same time.
My photography buddy. My motivator. My best friend.


Youda best, Sam. I love you lots.

Ben

Ben is my boyfriends little brother and he is just crazy but tons of fun.
I was going through old pictures and found these from about a year ago. :)


February 21, 2012

taking a personal day

Do you ever have those days where you feel like your head might explode? I used to feel like that all the time my first semester of college, and at the time the only things I had to worry about were school and a long distance relationship. A year and a half later my list has grown significantly. School, work, trying to start a business, organizing a fundraiser, looking for a new apartment... it just goes on and on. And I am about as nerdy as a person gets (I'm still trying to get perfect attendance about 10 years after all my friends stopped caring about such a thing), but today I am letting myself go. Today I am taking a personal day.

Now that I'm sitting here on my bed with Jackson snoring next to me and a half-finished lunchable begging for attention on my nightstand, I wonder... what does one do on a personal day? All I can think about is editing pictures, setting up photo shoots, cameras, lenses, flashes, projects, and poses- oh my! I suppose I'll have some one-on-one with Jasmine Star (more specifically her magazine *ahem*) and celebrate the sunny 40 degree weather with a glass of lemonade.  Can't go wrong there, right?

Heres to a break from the insanity!

-J



February 14, 2012

Jessica Heiden


This is another picture from my photo shoot with my friend, Jessica.
Isn't she gorgeous?

February 5, 2012

Student Success Coaches- NAU

Here are some amazing people that work as mentors at NAU! These pictures were taken during their training in January 2012.






Update:
On February 24th the SSC coaches graduated from their training! I just wanted to share a few pictures from that exciting day :)


Congrats class of 2012! *victory dance!*




 And their leader, Kelley! Thanks for letting me photograph this exciting training event!

February 4, 2012

Ted and Betty • Wedding

On December 18, 2011 I had the privilege of photographing the wedding of Ted and Betty. They held a quaint Buddhist ceremony in the backyard of their home and shared their special day with their closest friends. 




  







Congratulations, Ted and Betty!

The "Red" Shoot



 



Taken November 2011
Model: Jessica Heiden