JB Photography

NEW BLOG!!!

2010-03-29T16:15:00.000-07:00

~Dear faithful followers~

I have a new blog where I will be devoted 100% to updating this year.

Please refer to this site from now on: www.blog-jennybedardphotography.com

~Many blessings~

The surprise...

2009-11-29T12:16:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a blessed thanksgiving. We certainly did!! It was an honor and so blessed to see many family members of ours and eat lots of delicious food!! =)

The surprise...

Sarah from La Bella Couture Designs is offering a special for my current wedding clients. The special is you receive the first 25 cards for FREE!! Awesome deal!! Please let me know if you are interested in custom designed save the dates, wedding invitations, etc. She does AMAZING work and I highly recommend her. I have had her make a few projects for me and she was very easy to work with!!

The first 3 wedding clients of mine to contact me will receive this awesome promo!!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!!

Well, back to holiday cards, print orders, wedding editing, and ohhhh so much more!! Cut offs for orders is Friday, December 4th. I'm extending it a few days because I know there are a few of you out there putting it off!! Email me please!! I can't push it back any further!! Thank you!!

Minneapolis/St. Paul Wedding Photographer

2009-11-07T14:22:00.001-08:00

Greetings!! I am so privileged to share with you an engagement session of a dear friend of mine. There are so many years and memories between us I don't even know where to begin to tell you how much she means to me. Also what a HUGE honor it was (and still is) when she asked me to photograph an IMPORTANT day in her life! She really has found an incredible man to share her life with and I can't tell you how excited I am to be a part of her special day. Congrats Charlie & Becca! I can already tell that life is going to be such a fun adventure together! Here's just a quick preview of a beautifully captured love story.

Oh- here's one pic of my baby first. =)

Minneapolis/St. Paul Wedding Photographer

2009-11-03T21:12:00.001-08:00

This was an extra special wedding for me to photograph. Amy (the bride) and I went to college together and danced on a dance team. Needless to say we were able to get to know each other during that time and I was beyond honored that she asked me to photograph her very important day! Now I have the honor of sharing with you the day she married her love. They totally had me tearing up a few times during their first meeting and ceremony!! =D Their passion and deep connection they share really touched my heart and inspired me! They make me want to be a better person... I love crossing paths with blessed hearts like theirs.

I really did have such a hard time showing just a few... but there are so many great ones!! I'll share more once she gets all her proofs.... Enjoy!!

Holiday Cards are now available for purchase!! yay!!! You MUST have your order in by DECEMBER 1st for all cards, prints, etc. After 12/01/09 there will be $50 charge for late fees.

Please email me at jennybedard@gmail.com if you'd like to view holiday cards & pricing.

Thank you!!!

~Minneapolis/St. Paul Wedding Photographer~

2009-10-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

Well, I've recently discovered (tonight) that my "new inquiry" emails were being thrown into SPAM!!! Yikes!! So I've been spending my night going through all the emails from the last month that I miss!! I'm so sorry if you were one of them!! =( I have NO IDEA why it would be put in spam because I still regularly get new inquries normally..... ufffta... technology....I don't understand you...but LOVE you at the same time.... =)

Well....Here's a fun session of a dear friend of mine. We had a lot of fun in the urban scene of minneapolis!! ALthough, I was stuck in traffic after the vikings game last sunday =P lol... good memories...

Enjoy!! I'll be at a wedding this weekend and sessions... So if you try to contact me you probably won't hear from me until monday! Happy Weekend!!!!

website-contact info down

2009-10-11T17:37:00.001-07:00

In the past couple weeks I've received emails from many inquiries saying they "contacted me" through my website and never heard back from me.... The problem is I never received the email....

Sooooo....putting the puzzle pieces together I've discovered the website "contact" page is NOT WORKING =( I will be contacting my website provider to figure out this "glitch" and hopefully get it work again SOON!!!!

Until then, please contact me directly at jennybedard@gmail.com. Thanks!

If you know someone who is interested in my service and send them to my website, please inform them about this as well (or send them to my blog). =D

Thank You very very much!!!!

I am soooo sorry for this inconvenience!!

Hope you had a good weekend!!! I sure did... but I'm exhausted now!!! =D

adorable as can be!

2009-09-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

Wow!!! I cannot tell you how much fun I had with this little guy. He could have been the easiest toddler I've ever photographed. He listened so well!!! The few times he wasn't cooperating I said "I'm going to go bye-bye" and then he popped right back up and did what I wanted. Apparently he liked me there =) NOt all kids like a camera in their face!! hehe. But mostly it's not about what I want from him. It's the expressions & nuances captured that makes a session successful. 90% of the time I let the kids roam and be themselves and the other 10% I do a few poses to get some good head shots.

Well, with that all said.... ENJOY!!!!

Don't forget- Christmas card season is arriving- The Deadline is DECEMBER 1st and there are going to be late fees if I don't get your orders in by then!!!! =( Keep that in the back of your mind!!!!

Thanks!!!

Oh- how do you like my new logo?!?!? =)

Wheeww!!

2009-09-21T13:57:00.001-07:00

Oh man!! Is september just flying by for everyone??? It sure is for me!!! I've had so much fun capturing weddings, families, seniors & babies!!

We celebrated Josiah's first birthday at the end of August & it was sooo much fun!! We had a cowboy theme!! I'll share some pics soon!

Well, since it's been a while I'll post a few favs out of the many!!! Enjoy!

Fair Time!

2009-08-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends!! Since it's the end of summer & well... we all know what that means.... The State Fair!!! Yay!!! My family & I will be attending for sure!! You know what else that means....???? A little time off from blogging!! =( I figure most everyone will be enjoying the outdoors as much as they can. I might as well take a break and do so as well!

I will be putting an "away" message on my email. But I will try to keep up on it for inquiries & printing orders.

I hope you all have a safe & great holiday! Check in again in september! Don't forget about me!

Also- don't forget to book your fall session. I am almost completely full! =D

Enjoy a few pics I recently took. ~Blessings~

wish I wasn't sick....

2009-08-10T20:58:00.000-07:00

yep! It's true... I've had the flu for the last few days... today was my most successful day because I had eaten a couple meals =D Yay me!! It's funny (and depressing) how simplified life gets when you are sick. I am so proud of myself for getting out of bed today, taking a shower and forming complete sentences out loud! ha... Only by the Grace of God I am on the upswing but still have to take it easy for a day. Otherwise, I'll wear myself out and you know how that goes....

Now I am making some orders & will get back to emails & phone calls tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!!

Has anyone thought about Christmas cards yet??? Well, I officially have my idea for our family card... lol! I can't wait to share with you all!!! I know you must think I am crazy for planning my Christmas card this far in advance right!?!? Well, I have to because this is the busiest time of the year for me... by the time November arrives I'll be swamped with orders & not able to take care of myself....

Since we are talking about Christmas cards.... Get your family session scheduled in before the fall ends.. my fall schedule fills up fast!!

Here are a few pics from the past week of three different newborn sessions I had...enjoy! I was so lucky to get lots of yawns, smiles & mostly sleepy babies! =D

Can you give me some sort of shout out if you are reading my blog???!!! Just so I know to keep up with it!! =D It's been a tough summer blogging due to a busy schedule so if I do have some faithful followers out there please give me some sort of sign to continue on!!! THanks!!!! =D

LOVE THE SMILE!!

Long time...

2009-07-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've really took some time to blog.

Things have been busy! It's that time of the year where people start thinking about family portraits for christmas cards... and it's the middle of wedding season... I have so many sessions & weddings to share! But I don't have the time to blog everyday... I wish I did!!! But I promise to keep up with it for the next month & try to catch up!! I will be sharing Molly & Dan's wedding soon- for all of you who are checking daily. Sorry! =)

Here's a newborn session I photographed last week. It was a dear friend from High school's little sweet 8 day old baby. I had a BLAST!!! The mom & dad took off to the MOA while I spent a couple hours capturing sweet little moments of their baby (may I remind you we were good friends so I offered to let her rest or run errands in exchange for me babysitting/photographing her child). IT was a GREAT trade off in my opinion!!! I wish everyone let me have that much freedom to do what I want & trusted me!!! That's why the pics turned out awesome (in my opinion)!!!! I was able to try many new things I've been itching to try... I.E. the vintage baby scale~! Enjoy sweet Ella!

July sales

2009-07-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends!! Happy Early 4th of July!! I hope you have a fun & safe weekend!!

Well, just letting everyone know that I found my models for families. Thank you for all who are offering their time to help me out!

Keep checking my blog. I am posting many more casting calls. =) I am looking for twin girls or triplets around 6-8 months (sitting but not crawling). Know anyone?? Let me know!!!

SaLe!!! Yes- for the month of July I am offering a print sale of 30% off & 10% off all collections!! yay!!! Email me for more details.

I have a new action that I'd like to show you! What do you think!? I love it! sorta new vintage... =) Enjoy the weekend!

casting call- specific family...

2009-06-26T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hey!!! Great response on the family casting call! Thank you for all who were willing to be my guinea pigs!! hehe.

WEll.... now I am looking for a specific family. I want to go to a location that has old cars, barns & fields.... so anyone with a young family and at least two kids would be perfect!!! This is a very unique location & is located in Hastings. So you will have to be willing to drive & I would like to start photos around 6pm.

So YES... this is a very special casting call with specific requests. Thank you for considering. Once I find one family then I will close this casting call.

What's a post without a pic right!???

Here's a sneak peek to Nick & Stacy's wedding... more coming soon!

Casting Call!!!

2009-06-15T21:52:00.001-07:00

Hey! I need families willing to try out some new ideas!! Any family size & any ages! I am looking for a handful of families who are open minded & will allow me to try FUN families portrait ideas!!! A few sessions will take place in fields & some in urban scenery. Let me know what you'd prefer!!! Thanks!!!

The casting call catch is you get a complimentary session & an 8x10 plus 10% off additional prints($115 value)!!

Please email me or call at (651) 283-0542

The casting call will only be open for the next month or until I meet my quota!

Thanks!!

Here's one of my favs of josiah recently captured!!! I love cowboys!!! =D

We're back!!

2009-06-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends!!! We are back from Duluth & had a great time!!! But I have so much catching up to do on emails so I will have to make this quick! Thanks for your patience if you have been waiting to hear from me for a while!!!! It will take me the next day or two to get back to everyone!

The first day was gorgeous & I was able to get some cute pics of my baby on the beach! Josiah had a blast!!! He especially loved playing with the sand (and trying to eat it)!! I had so many favorites I put them into a collage. I am looking for some text to add to it... anyone have a good idea??? Let me know your favs!!

out of town!!

2009-06-04T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hey!!! just a quick note before we pack up & leave!!! I will be gone in Duluth until next tuesday for a lil R&R!!! Can't wait!!!

Here are a couple pics to munch on while I am gone!! If you don't remember this is Macy & she is turning 2~! We did a "smash the cake" session.... but she was very lady like & did not smash the cake!!! It was pretty darn cute~!! We kept telling her it was ok to put her whole face in it if she wanted... but nope!!! haha... My mom made her cake btw! Isn't it adorable!!!??? She is so talented!

Please email me if you have any questions. I will not be able to answer until Tuesday June 9th. Thanks!!

(I LOOOOVE this one!)

much overdue!

2009-05-15T19:31:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends! I am sorry I've been a bad blogger =( My vacation was really great though! But it didn't feel like much of a vacation because I was still taking care of orders, editing, etc. haha. Oh well! I am still working on Josiah's nursery... it's getting close! I just need to get his custom frames up & I'll be a happy mommy!!

Many new things are changing with my business. Mid-summer I'll be having some revisions to my pricing with session fees & prints (yes-they are slightly increasing). I'll be making a really great new blog very soon!!!! I am hoping in two weeks it will be launched!!! I can't wait!!! Keep close watch- I'll be putting up a special as a grand opening!!! hehe.

Did you get a father's day gift yet? See my previous post if you want a special & priceless gift!

This session is much overdue! I've been meaning to share this special day with you for a while! I had an amazing opportunity to capture newborn twin boys. It was a challenging session for sure but absolutely rewarding in everyway possible!! We ended up having split it into two sessions because there was not enough time to get it all captured! This session I learned a new level of patience (because there are two unpredictable newborns) and was able to see a teeny tiny glimpse of what these amazing parents lives are like... i.e. exhausted & overjoyed!!! =D What a gift God has blessed them with!!! Isaiah is their first son & he cracked me uP! I had a blast capturing a few sweet moments with his little brothers. I was told that he is a very good helper!! What a fun childhood they will have!!! I am so excited to watch the boys grow as they will be part of my baby program "In the Beginning"! Enjoy! Let me know your favs!!!

(my fav of Mark & Levi)

(Isaiah-adorable!)

looking for a father's day gift???

2009-04-29T17:43:00.001-07:00

~~**~~25% off SPECIAL~~**~~

Hey!!! I know it's not even mother's day yet but I thought I would share with you a great father's day gift (since most of my reader's are women/mothers/wives)!! You can make an order for mother's day as well but time is limited. Here are a couple ideas for your special person!!

1) Gift Certificate to Jenny Bedard Photography!!! One of the best gifts to give!!! There's no hassle for you & I can mail one to you the next day!!

2) Order their favorite prints from a previous session you've had with me!

3) Order a 5x10 (or custom size) print with a beautiful picture & quote! Check out the few ideas I have available for you! You are more than welcome to come up with your own as well!

(canvas wraps & frames are available to order. I have a fancy silver frame & a modern black frame to go along with your custom print).

Receive 25% off when you order a print with custom frame ~OR~ a Canvas Gallery Wrap!!!!

It's a great gift for a desk, office wall or kitchen display!! Make your orders now!! Email me at jennybedard@gmail.com.

~Many Blessings~

(8x12, 16x24 etc. in. print)

(5x10, 10x20, 20x40 in. print)

(8x12, 16x24 etc. in. print)

(5x10, 10x20, 20x40 in. print)

(5x5, 10x10, 20x20 etc. in. print)

How Darling!!!???

2009-04-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

Isn't she so sweet!!??? I had so much fun playing with Ava! She was so welcoming & very entertaining!! We were able to capture many cute expressions during the session. I can't wait to capture her two year old pics very sooN! She has an awesome mom toO!! Enjoy!

vacation! May 2nd-May11th

2009-04-21T20:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!!

Just giving you a heads up I will be taking a long & very needed vacation from work starting May 2nd-May11th (mother's day). If you are planning on making an order please do so now. My intentions are to be work free for one week!!! I won't be accessing email & will only be available by phone if you REALLY need to get a hold of me! Again, I prefer all orders to be made asap! Or if you are planning on scheduling a session now is the time!!! Even if it's a couple months ahead! I actually prefer scheduling far in advance.

Those of you wanting to do a fall session, please schedule your session now!! The dates are filling up fast!! Most of my weekends are already booked with weddings (just to give you an idea of my availability).

Many great changes are happening with my business. I am so excited to share with you new products & frames!!!!

Thanks for reading!! Vacations can be incovenient for those of you on the other end... but it's something I am just needing!! I hope to finish Josiah's nursery (ya... it's STILL not done) and do lots of spring cleaning.... so really... it's not a vacation per se. But it's stuff I gotta do with all my attentioN!! haha... oh man.

Well, no pics to share right now!!! I have about a handful of sessions I am still editing... so maybe tomorrow!

Blessings~ Jenny

Beautiful Baby!

2009-04-13T18:49:00.001-07:00

How sweet is she??? I had such a fun day today! Ryan is the most happy baby and has such a warm smile. I was able to use some new tutus I made at the session. It was fun to try them out! Let me know your favs! I just wanted to post a few before their family goes on vacation. There are so many cute ones... I can't wait to share more soon! Enjoy!

Happy Easter!!

2009-04-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

(~WARNING~ This is a LONG one!!!)

I hope your day was filled with laughter & love. Our easter was perfect!!! We attended Eagle Brook Church & heard an awesome sermon. (They post the sermons on their website every tuesday. So check it out!!) Then we went to my parent's house & had the most delicious brunch!! I was hoping to get outside for a walk to burn off that big brunch I ate but instead had fun taking some pics of my niece! loL! Of course, right???

This weekend I received in the mail my first ever petti skirts!!! yay!!! I have three red one's in different sizes. I was so excited I had my niece model in it for like 5 minutes today!!!! I hope to get to an urban site soon & really have some fun with them!!! Within the year I'd also like to get more in different colors. But I had to start with these first! Let me know what you thinK!

We were able to spend some time with good friends of ours during the weekend. Remember Macy? Well, Josiah & I met her mommy & grandma at a nearby park & played! It was super fun! I took a few pics but I'd love to share more later! We love them & try to get together as often as we can. But we've recently learned that they have completely opposite sleeping schedules so it's been hard to do so. Sad Face =(. Anyways... enjoy!

Isn't he so cute??? I brag about my kid way too much... hehe. =)

I have a session tomorrow with a gerber baby!! She is super cute~!!! I'll probably post some pics either tomorrow or tuesday with some of my favs. So watch for it!!!

funny video

2009-04-09T19:50:00.001-07:00

Danny (my husband) likes to YT (youtube) like many people do and he finds the most random silly stuff on shows like AFV (america's funniest videos), JFL (just for laughs), and many many more. Well, the other night we were snuggling on the couch with my mac watching vids on YT of laughing/commical babies. Hands down this is the best video we have found yet!! I don't want to oversell... but we really enjoyed it. Take a peek!!!

View video here: "Can't Stay Awake, Can't Stop Jumping" (make sure you have your volume on!!!)

Go Twins!!!

2009-04-08T15:30:00.001-07:00

I keep coming across random sites, blogs, news, etc. talking about the Twins!! (maybe because it's the beginning of the season...duh jenny). Well, I love all the baseball spirit!!! I think everyone is so happy spring is arriving!! But I didn't mind that little bit of snow last weekend. It was really pretty!!! I am glad it's gone though!!! =) Our lil family is going to go for a walk tonight. I can't wait!!! It's so nice to get out in the fresh air after sitting at my computer inside editing for hours!!!

(I love this!! Looking out..waiting for daddy!)

So... I thought I'd share with you a recent session of twin boys... hehe. They are adorable!!! I can't tell you which one is which now after I edited out all all bumps, scratches & a black eye! It was the only way I was getting them straight!! (sorry Janelle!!) But aren't they just the most adorable lil guys??? I love their blonde hair & blue eyes!!! And they were super happy!! I want to share with you some of my favorites!! I hope to photography them again outdoors this summer & do something extra fun... maybe a cowboy theme... ??? =)

So BIG!!!

2009-03-31T13:34:00.000-07:00

He's 7 months & is so big!!!! JOsiah is growing so fast I barely see a baby anymore!!! I hope you enjoy some of these new pics. I've had a lot of fun making this birds nest. It's still in the works but I tried it on josiah first while I make a few more tweaks to the set.

Anyone know someone who is going to have a baby soon??? I need a model for a new set I am making. I really would like the baby to be 1.5 weeks old or less. No more than two weeks! So if you know someone who just had a baby is will soon let them know I'll give them a complimentary session if they let their baby model for me! =D

Thanks!!! ENjoy!Let me know your favs!!! I want to buy a new canvas wrap soon & I need some help!!!

A Beautiful Winter Wedding!

2009-03-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Scott & Jenn!!! They were a really awesome couple to work with. I am very thankful to have captured their special day. Every minute Jenn was glowing!!! Look & you will see!!! Let me know some of your favs!!! Thanks Jenn & Scott for your patience! I have been sick & swamped editing/shooting sessions these days... and it's not even the busy season!! hehe. But no complaints here!!! =) I had too many favorites & couldn't decide... so here are many goodies!

yum, yum right???? Or as we say to baby Josiah..."nummer, nummers"!!

Baby Boy!

2009-03-19T12:13:00.001-07:00

I hope this finds you well. I've been sick this week but hanging in. This sweet little boy melted my heart. I hope you enjoy! Sorry for a short posting but I gotta rest!

~Blessings~

New Backdrop!

2009-03-15T20:51:00.000-07:00

Yippeee!! I have finally had a chance to use my new backdrop. It's the perfect time of the year to use it because spring is in the air but we still can't quite do the outdoor sessions we want!! So soon.. hang in!!! =)

Here are a few of my favs from the test run of my new backdrop. My niece & son were the guinea pigs!!! I think they had a blast! Doesn't she look stunning??? We are trying to convince her mom to put her in some modeling trials like for target or somewhere... we will see =D.

My sista Erica (she was so kind) to take a few pics of my lil family at the end. Josiah was about done & so we only had a window of 5 minutes to get the few I really wanted... one was of us kissing his pudgy cheeks!! My fav!!!

I'll try to post more from the session later but I've only had a few minutes to go over them.

Hopefully you got out in this beautiful weather today!!! =D

I'd love to hear what are your favs!!

Remember Sweet Hope?

2009-03-03T15:25:00.000-08:00

Do you remember that sweet Hope!??? Well, she is a part of my baby program & she just had her 3 month session! She has gained a few pounds, grown a few inches & is full of sweetness! It has been so much fun to see her grow in the last couple months. Her beautiful & fun personality is quit evident!! I love this age of laughter & coos. Babies are so sweet. Don't ya just want to kiss & hug them!!! =D

Make sure to click on the the collages to view larger. I LOOOVE close ups of their tiny little features.

Enjoy! Let me know your favs!! I just couldn't decide & had to show you many. I still have more but I just had to draw the line somewhere! =)

A Sense of Wonder

2009-02-26T20:00:00.000-08:00

As I am preparing for a wedding this weekend I discovered a couple memory cards worth of baby Josiah that haven't been downloaded onto my computer! They were from age 2 months & he looks so different!!!! I can't believe in just a few short months he has grown up!!! Well, his head has doubled in size at least. =) It was a joy to discover this treasure. I'll share with you sometime but I have to show you a maternity session due to many requests!

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What a beautiful woman she is!!! This couple is counting down the last couple weeks before their little girl arrives. Melissa looks absolutely gorgeous & glowing with joy!!! I wish them a great delivery & lots of rest before the big arrival!!!! I made a couple collages that could go in their nursery! Enjoy!

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BTW- Monday will be the last day I am giving 15% off on $200+ orders on prints!!!

(Click on image to view larger)

Happy Belated Valentines!

2009-02-16T18:38:00.001-08:00

I hope your weekend was nice, relaxing & possibly romantic? =) Danny & I went to the MOA and ran around with all the other kids experiencing all the new rides & laughing our heads off! It was great!

For the next two weeks I am offering a discount on prints at 15% off on $200+ orders! So make sure you take advantage of this! Please email me to make your orders at jennybedard@gmail.com. Keep in mind it takes up to 14 days to receive your order. Please refer to this discount as: VDAY09.

Thanks!

Here are a couple recent pics of my baby Josiah! Enjoy!

These next images I have printed 16x20s to make into a series for his nursery! They are beautiful! All I need to do is make my frames!

New baby!

2009-02-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! Sorry for not posting lately. I hope you were able to read my previous post about our dear friend Matt. If not, please take a few minutes to read over. I wanted to give a little time for anyone who visits weekly to see it.

I'd like to introduce to you a sweet little baby! Her name is Pressley! I had the honor of capturing their family not too long ago for a maternity session! Pressley is absolutely beautiful & we had so much fun. I think she was just waiting for me to get out of there though! She didn't sleep a wink! haha. Which is great! We were able to capture some really sweet moments with her parents. EnjoY the few I have posted! There were so many great ones!

Subject: Matt Honson's accident

2009-01-23T11:25:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! This blog entry is different than most. I don't often post personal info. here but these people are close to us & are former clients of mine. Please take the time to read this. Don't feel like you are obligated to take any action unless you feel like it is something you can do. Thanks for taking your time & feel free to pass this along if you feel the desire too. Kiss your loved ones asap! ~Blessings~

I have some urgent news to share with you. A dear friend of ours has hurt himself badly. He broke his neck & crack his head open while hiking in China. He & his wife left in september to teach english for the year. I have information enclosed about his current situation. They are in desperate need to raise money so they can fly Matt at a specific altitute so he can get westernized medical care in Hong Kong. If you would pray for his family & possibly consider donating money so they can be with their child. Who knows how much their medical bills alone will cost but we do know it will cost $6,000 just to fly Matt to Hong Kong. Thank you so much!

I am posting a few pics of Matt & Norah. I was lucky they asked me to capture their engagement pictures two summers ago. I love this couple!!! They are fun, amazing, compassionate, loving people who give their time and lives to others (if you can't tell by their destination to china). Danny was pretty close to Matt. They were on a worship team together in college, then lived in the same house post college until they both got married (within a week of each other). We became neighbors in the same apartment complex last year & had some great memories with them! When we heard they were going to be gone in China for a whole year we were excited for their journey and yet sad to see them go. We miss them so much and think of them often.

My heart breaks for Norah. I can't imagine the pain she is in. I also can't imagine what his parents are going through. I think about something like this happening to my baby or husband! It would be a nightmare. Keep them in your prayers please!

If you want to help his family out refer to this link:

How to help:

If you have a PayPal account, the easiest way on my side is to go to

http://supportthehonsons.chipin.com/matthew-honson

And follow the chipin link. If you prefer to do a wire transfer. I can get you the account # and routing #. If neither of these work, you could send me a physical check and I could deposit it for you, and I would be happy to do that for you. Make it out to Nora Honson.

Here's an email from a friend of Matt's about how it all happened & his current status.

Subject: Matt Honson's accident

I had a conversation with Matt's brother Mike this morning (1/22). He filled me in on some details of Matt's accident and condition. I thought that it would be good to make sure that everyone is on the same page.

Yesterday, 1/21, Matt Honson and a friend found themselves in a rush to get down a mountain in China. To speed things up, they decided to slide down a gravel patch, his foot caught and fell face first into a 25 foot ravine. Matt landed on his forehead which gave him a split from his eyebrow to back of his head and a broken neck. Some local farmers pulled him out of the ravine with donkeys and transported him via donkey to help. I do not know the details from the back of the donkey to the doctors stopping his hemorrhage. He has pressure on his spine and they need to get him to the nearest westernized hospital to perform surgery. His spine is obviously not severed because he can wiggle his fingers and toes, but the spine pressure is a very scary thing, especially in transit. Tanner mentioned that when Matt is conscious, he spatters a few spontaneous comments then falls back to unconsciousness. This made me smile because that is Matt being our Matt.
The consulate called his parents and 80k is needed to fly him at a low altitude (to not escalate the spine pressure) to Hong Kong. Matt's parents are in Chicago getting a passport and trying to schedule a flight. Mike is back in Rockford trying to raise enough money to get Matt to Hong Kong.

Lets continue to pray for supernatural healing in Matt's body. Pray for Nora and the rest of Matt's family during these trying days. Pray that all the complications surrounding his transit to Hong Kong be quickly overcome. I am praying that every person involved in this situation has an attentive ear to the "Christ I trust everything to".

Robert
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Robert Erickson

Vote on a TUTU!

2009-01-12T21:06:00.000-08:00

I need your help! I can't decide on a couple tutu's for baby sessions & toddler sessions. I am ordering petty skirts for 3-8 size as well. I'll show those to you later. But I thought it would be helpful to get your opinions first on colors!

I am torn between red & pink tutus because it would be fun to have red ones just in case you wanted to use it for a christmas card, valentines day or if your little one prefers red! But, I know most little girls LOVE pink! One also has a combo of pastel colors. Anyways... please help me decide! I found these tutus on etsy- a fabulous site!

(Voting takes place to the right of this post!)

Tutu # 1

Tutu # 2

Tutu # 3

Thanks!!!

Flower, Baby & a Bucket

2009-01-06T17:05:00.001-08:00

For the new year I have a few goals in mind. One of them is to be more creative. I LOOOOVE Anne Geddes. I always have since junior high school when I discovered her baby scenes. My favorite series of hers is when she dresses them up as either characters or flowers. So I decided I wanted to make my very own flower baby with my baby Josiah.

One thing I for sure learned in art school is that you have to have an inspiration. All art is spun off of someone elses work. That doesn't mean you totally copy (almost every photographer out there tries something someone else did. That's kinda how we learn). Hopefully through my inspirations I'll find my own unique style. =D Ultimately, I want my clients to be so satisfied & the end results a work of art that they can't get anywhere else. THat's my goal for 2009. Create pricesless works of art!

Here's a little taste. There are many more ideas still in the works. EnjoY!

Josiah didn't really like my idea as you will see. He liked eating the bucket for a while then got bored... hehe. But we got some cute & funny ones. I put together a couple collages. I'd like to print one as a canvas. Which one? HELP!

New Song!!

2009-01-03T12:47:00.000-08:00

First, Happy New Year!!!! What an exciting year we have ahead of us. I have many new & fun programs, collages & albums to share with you soon. Keep checking my blog for updates!

I am so excited to announce to you there is a beautiful new song accompanying my portraits website. It was written by my husband's mother, Becki Warnock. She is such a talented musician & lyric writer! To make this song even more special, twenty five years ago, when Danny was a little baby, Becki wrote this song to for his baby dedication. It is such an amazing song that I just had to ask such a huge favor for her to record it to use on my website. I had spent countless hours searching for that perfect song to narrate my photos & I was very disapointed because nothing was fitting. It took many months of searching on the internet to realize that I had the perfect song a mother-in-law away! Thank you so much Becki for sharing your special song. I am so grateful!! You can visit my portraits website & experience this beautiful song at:

www.jennybedardphotography.com

I also want to share with you some images of my niece & son. The first collage was a gift to my parents for Christmas. They LOOOVED it! But its hard not to with such cuties to look at!

Click to view larger. ~Blessings~

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26T17:44:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas! I didn't have time to blog the last couple days but I thought I would make a quick hello & show some pics of Josiah meeting Santa!! It was so nice of a client/family member of mine to invite us to their day care so I could get my own pictures the way I wanted. Josiah did pretty good & was mostly bug eyed the whole time taking it all in. But he got mad at me when I put him by his feet (I just wanted a close one of him by his boots- oops!) =D There are a few other pics recently we've done. I love getting close ups of his face & hands. They are getting so big!!! I LOVE the little dimples & his long eye lashes. Hope you enjoy! I can't wait till he starts holding his head up better so I can't get some cute tummy pics!!!

Hope your Christmas was blessed. Ours could not have been any better (i guess other than my migrain on eve). Josiah is our biggest blessing & I can't imagine life any different right now. It's beautiful & perfect!

Engagement Session & time off!

2008-12-20T11:30:00.000-08:00

Hello!!! I have a really beautiful engagement session to share with you.

But first, you should all know I am taking the next two weeks off for the holidays. It's been an absolutely awesome fall but I am in serious need of a break. I probably should have taken a longer maternity leave but I didn't want to miss out on so many great memories for you all!

It's time for our family to have some quality time together instead of me on my computer editing all night! But, I LOVE my job & so I couldn't resist all the business this fall. Josiah is almost 4 months old & it's just gone by like a blur! I feel like in no time he won't be a baby which makes me really sad. So, with all that said we are gonna have lots of good quality time over the holidays.

FYI*************I am not going to take any orders or photograph any sessions. But I have a feeling with the holidays consuming your lives as well that won't be a big deal. I might blog a few times to catch up a little bit of many fall sessions I didn't have time to show to you! We are also going to decorate the babie's nursery (since I didn't have time before either) & I am so excited!!! I'll do a before & after shot. =D

Here's a few pics from Stacy & Nick's engagement sessioN! They were such troopers playing in the beautiful snow! It was a really nice day out & they stayed pretty warm without jackets! It's been fun this early into the winter to have snow on the ground. I love it! They were fun & so adorable to photograph. I hope you enjoy~!!! Their wedding is going to be at a golf course (my most favorite places to take pics because of the beautiful scenery & a second home to me). Most of you probably don't know this but I started playing golf in second grade all the way through senior year in high school. That's a whole other blog for you sometime and I can share some pics with you from state tourneys. Enough about me- enjoy the images!!

I hope your christmas is filled with JOY~!!

ps- I have a few cute pics I will share with you in a few days of Josiah meeting santa for the first time~!!! hehe.

Wesley & Brandt!

2008-12-13T19:42:00.000-08:00

Here is a really adorable couple! I absolutely LOVED photographing them! How sweet are they? I was delighted to capture their sweet, deep love. I can't wait to capture their big day!!! They were so much fun & I can't wait to see Wesley as a stunning bride! =D I'm sorry but I just had a really hard time picking out my favorites!!! So I've decided to show many!!! Plus, I added a few non-people pics before the session in Rice park. Enjoy!!

Melinda & Eric

2008-12-11T19:06:00.000-08:00

These are very very past due! Please forgive me! I hope you enjoy! My dear dear friend Melinda asked me to photograph her wedding this last November. We have been friends since junior high school & even went to the same college! I love her dearly & was honored to capture such a beautiful wedding. She married a funny man & I know she'll be in good hands. Enjoy & let me know your favorites!!!

(The Riverside Swing Band- They are amazing!!!! - my hubby is the drummer =D )

maternity sessioN~!!

2008-11-29T17:13:00.000-08:00

Hello! Hope you had a great thanksgiving! It was a treat for us this year to have our little guy with us. Although, we didn't see him much the last couple days because of all the loving he received from others! hehe!!

Here's a beautiful expecting mother & a few with hubby. I really enjoyed our time together. She is absolutely gorgeous & carrying well. I can't wait to meet her little one soon!

Don't forget.... DECEMBER 1st is the LAST DAY for orders~!!! So sorry but no exceptions after that!!!

~Blessings~

Click to view larger!!! Especially collages!!! =D

Sweet Hope

2008-11-24T20:18:00.000-08:00

What a busy week!!! I hope you all are doing well. I have too many sessions to post & not enough time! But I wanted to share with you a beautiful baby named Hope. She was 11 days old when I photographed her. It was an honor to meet her & capture every bit of her sweetness. She is absolutely beautiful!! It was also an honor of mine to have captured some special moments at Beth & Jason's wedding and now able to capture their new addition to their family! Let me know your favorites!

I promise to blog some more! I have two weddings I am dying to show you! Blessings~

Chloe...

2008-11-19T19:50:00.000-08:00

What a sweet baby! I enjoyed photographing Chloe so much! She had the tiniest little voice! It melted my heart! Please let me know your favorites... but here are some of mine. I had such a hard time deciding on what to show off to yoU! There are many more great ones left...hope you enjoy whats here! Blessings!

Don't forget... December 1st is the deadline to make ANY ORDERS before the holidays!!! =D

(one of my top favs)

Last Chance!! Cards, prints & coffee table books!

2008-11-16T14:41:00.000-08:00

Don't forget... December 1st is the last day to make any orders (prints, holiday cards, & cofee table books). After that date it's hard to guarantee you'll get your order before the holidays.

Here are a couple pics of my baby Josiah from a month ago & pics of my niece Olivia. We had a fun time at her session. She is getting soooo big!! Can you believe she is only 6???? hehe. Enjoy!!!

And the winner is...

2008-11-11T09:42:00.000-08:00

Kalle! Congrats to you guys.

Thank you for everyone voting! It was great to have new visitors to my blog. It was so much fun to see all the great comments!! I appreciate everyone who entered in their photo and took the time to get friends & family to vote.

I have more ideas for contests to come! So stay tuned!!!

Thanks again!!! ~Blessings~

It's time to vote!

2008-11-07T20:45:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! Thanks for visiting my blog.

How this contest works...

Vote for your favorite pic/story. How to do so???

At the bottom of the entry add a "comment". You have to be registered to gmail to vote. Please include your name. If you are not it only takes a few seconds to do so! Tell us why you are voting for that pic! Only one vote per person! Thank you!

The most votes wins!

The last day to vote is Monday (Nov. 10th) at midnight!

There are six entries to view. Only vote for your favorite!

Thanks & have fuN!

Entry # 1: Chrissy & Brandon

2008-11-07T20:38:00.000-08:00

Why: To the right of this photo was where our outside reception took place. Right before this photo was taken, we had been announced husband and wife, kissed, and walk back down the aisle together with smiles on our faces and the desire to celebrate. We were able to share this brief moment alone as our officiant spoke to our guests. I'm sure we said something along the lines of "we're finally married!" right before we kissed and this photo was taken. It was a beautiful and emotional moment, and I'm so glad that Jenny captured it. It also shows the beauty of our ceremony and reception site. I love this photo and the intense meaning behind it!

Entry # 2: Heather & Nathan

2008-11-07T20:35:00.001-08:00

I like this photo because it looks like a piece of art, yet it is me and my husband which makes it even better. The background captures the flowing river, trees above, and the serenity of it all. We are in the middle of all this beauty and nature, which happens to be my parents back yard. I love our body language and the closeness this photo captures.

I remember taking this picture, we were having our private time and my father brought out this bench thinking we could use it, then he lingered watching us...it makes me laugh because he was so cute. This picture ended up being one of our favorites!

Entry # 3: Baby Macy

2008-11-07T20:26:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite picture because Jenny was able to capture the peacefulness of a child in a crazy world. We were at the park playing, and there was other children playing all around her, but with one snap, Jenny's picture was able to slow life down and really show how peaceful life for a child really is. It's a beautiful shot and it makes me smile each time I look at it. It helps me slow down my life in this fast pace world we live in.

Entry # 4: Robyn & Brian

2008-11-07T20:23:00.000-08:00

Entry # 5: Kristy & Thom

2008-11-07T20:13:00.001-08:00

"We've 'Fallen' In Love"

;) you know - the fall...we are laying on the ground like we've fallen... ;)

Entry # 6: Kalle

2008-11-07T20:07:00.000-08:00

On Mother's Day 2006 I found out that my sister Carol was pregnant with her second child. Her first daughter, Nell, is such a wonderful addition to our family that we were all excited that Carol was expecting her second baby. Unfortunately, just two weeks later Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer. We were all concerned about Carol and this new baby she was carrying. Luckily, Carol found the best doctors and was able to receive the best care for both herself and her unborn child. Every doctor Carol talked to reassured her that she could begin chemotherapy and carry her child full term without any problems. What a relief it was to all of us to know that because of the advances in medical treatment my sister and her unborn baby would both be fine. During Carol's pregnancy she went through a full round of chemotherapy that did not affect the baby one bit. Although it was not an easy time, Carol survived the treatment and being pregnant with much grace and dignity. During this time her little daughter Nell was her loudest cheerleader! Every night Nell prayed that her mother and the baby would be cured and the cancer would go away. I know God heard those prayers and answered them on December 28, 2006 when Kalle Michael Smith was born. Although Carol lost her hair and was bald on the day she gave birth, her daughter came out with a full head of hair looking as healthy as could be. After Kalle was born Carol went through a more aggressive round of chemotherapy followed by radiation. And, just like with her previous treatments she handled it like a champ with her now two cheerleaders by her side every step of the way.

I think of this story and all of God's blessings when I see this picture of Kalle. I imagine her in Carol's womb with the light of prayers and God's love keeping her safe and healthy. Where the light hits the water and small twinkles of light are reflected I see my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who are in heaven today with God. I know that each of them were looking down on Carol and also sending sparkles of love her way. This picture will forever remind me that love, hope and faith are what keep us all going and what creates miracles like Kalle - the littlest breast cancer survivor.

By the way, if you ever wonder if your donations to charities are actually doing any good, now you know they do. Although a cure for breast cancer has not yet been found, Kalle is living proof of the advancements in treatment! So, next time you are asked to give to a charity to fight cancer or some other disease know that every dollar you donate is making a difference!

-Gayle

2 days left & Holiday Cards

2008-11-05T23:30:00.000-08:00

Don't miss out on a fun contest! See the previous post for details. Friday is the due date! We have many entries already! Don't forget to vote this weekend!!

Here is a link to Christmas cards. If you are interested in sending out cards this year make sure you get your order in in the next couple weeks!

http://jennybedardphotographyspecialtystore.blogspot.com/

There are soooo many cute cards!!! I hope you enjoy!

Happy Halloween Special!

2008-10-30T20:24:00.001-07:00

Here's a pick of my baby Josiah in his costume. (If you can't tell he is
a corn on the cob which is my favorite food item!)

Well, it's time again!

We are going to have a contest. What is it & what do you win?

It is a photo contest. You will send your favorite photo taken
by Jenny Bedard Photography & everyone will vote on the best
photo/story on why it is your favorite! You will win a complimentary
weekend session ($75 value) to use for yourself or give as a gift
for the upcoming holidays.

Your photos are due on November 7th! (One week from today!) Get working.

Send me an email with your story & image (you may have to tell me the
image # or describe it) to jennybedard@gmail.com. Then I will post your
image & story. Your friends & family will have to come to my blog & vote!
The one with the most votes wins!

Good luck!

My Dear Friend Caroline...

2008-10-29T18:05:00.000-07:00

Hello!!! I am sorry I have not posted all my sessions. I know some of you are eager to get a look! It is the busy season & I am only able to blog a bit but then get back to editing! Hope this finds you well.

I am so excited to share these images with you of my dear friend Carrie. She married an amazing man, Ben, who's from the south. They met through mutual friends after college. I am just so thrilled for her that they make a perfect match. The ceremony was filled with so many unique moments. Ben opened with a beautiful hymn & Carrie walked down the isle with her father while all the guests were singing along. It gave me chills!!! At the end of the ceremony all the guests were asked to gather to take a large group photo! I've never seen that before! Many great moments happened throughout the day & it was a joy to be there to capture those it all for them to cherish. BTW- I was not her main photographer. I was just asked to take some candids throughout the day. It was an honor!! I hope you enjoY! Isn't she beautiful!!! I love her and her new hubby!

ps> I included in the first few pictures Carrie's bridal session about a week before the wedding. It was fun for her to dress up & play Bride. Carrie had displayed a few pics on tables the day of as a southern touch. It was perfect!

pps> There's a fun slideshow with many more pics from the wedding! =)

(My lil' family)

Callie & Nate!!

2008-10-22T23:32:00.000-07:00

Here's a slideshow of Callie & Nate. My slideshow wasn't working properly so this is a site I found out from a friend. Nothing fancy but it's nice to show of lots of pics this way! Let me know what you think! I can't wait for these two to get hitched! They are great people & I am sooo happy for them!! How cute are they btw??? Enjoy!

I posted a few I didn't add in the slideshow or thought you'd like to see bigger! Enjoy!

(LOOOOVE this one!!!)

Announcement & a Cute Couple!!

2008-10-20T22:36:00.000-07:00

I have an announcement to make!!! Well... announcing a surprise to come!!! I am developing some really great gifts for my awesome clients! I am not telling you what the surprise is... but make sure you keep checking my site because it will be coming soon! Also, there will be some fun specials coming up too!!! So... I am announcing to you to keep in tune with my blog! YOu don't wanna miss out!

What a fun & awesome couple!!! Kristy & Tom were such a joy to work with! We got rained out half way through our first session at Taylors Falls. So we reshot some morning pics at Como Park. So as you view the photos we got a good variety of soft lighting & sun pics! Hope you enjoy! I had a hard time picking because they are just so darn cute!!! Gotta sleep now!!! =)

Beautiful!!!

2008-10-14T19:12:00.000-07:00

Hey!!! Here is a really fun senior session!!! I had a hard time picking my favorites!! I am showing off some really unique & beautiful ones but there are many more great ones as well!!! Nicole is such a beautiful & humble girl. She has a great laugh & was so easy going!!! I LOVE catching people when they are themselves & getting candid moments! There were many laughing ones of Nicole I captured like so. Anyways... Let me know your favorites!!!

(Her awesome aunt joined in the jumping pic!! so cute right!!??)

update & pics of a fun couple!!!

2008-10-14T19:01:00.000-07:00

Hey !! Busy Busy week!!! SO much fun though!!! I am especially excited for thursday when I get a facial as my 25th bday gift!!! =D I LOOOVE facials!! hehe. But I only get them on special occasions. My last one was before I got married. One of my best buddies is getting married on saturday & we are going to get pedicures on thursday as well. I guess I am pampering myself a bit but it's just something every woman has to do at least once in a while right!!??? I'll be taking pics on saturday as part of my wedding gift for my friend so I'll be posting shortly after that the event! I am sooo excited for her!!! It's so sad to have all my friends marry & then move!!! She's all the way in Kentucky!! =( Did I mention I've had handfuls of sessions this week!! woo! It's been so fun but exhausting!!! hehe. Keep them coming though!!! No complaints here!!! =D

This posting I am showing off a few great pics from wedding clients of mine, Jen & Scott. They are a hoot!!! I think they had a really fun time & you can tell just how much fun they have together!! Enjoy!

Happily ever after...

2008-10-09T19:01:00.000-07:00

Fun fun session with a former bride & groom of mine! Kelly & Chris have been married for over a year & wanted to do a session for christmas cards~!! They did not do an engagement session before so we kinda made it feel like one!!! It was a blast to work with them again. THere were so many great ones I had a hard time picking! Kelly & Chris are such happy/smiley people that they made my job easy =) Enjoy guys!

The Lovely Leslie!

2008-10-07T15:55:00.000-07:00

HEy! I am catching up on my postings today. Here is another senior session. I really enjoyed capturing leslie's beautiful personality. She was so much fun to work with & had many great ideas that reflected who she is. Enjoy! Let me know your favorites!

more of Hannah..

2008-10-06T22:33:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few more from Hannahs session. I thought she'd like to see a few
more! Enjoy this rainy day! We need it!

Mom & Baby at the park!

2008-10-05T19:08:00.000-07:00

We went to the park and had a playdate! It was so fuN! Here are just a couple cute ones of Leslie & her sweet Macy. Enjoy!

The Schmitts

2008-10-04T16:42:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of capturing the Schmitts family yesterday. The first half of the session focused on capturing Hannah for her senior photos (which is my all time favorite girl name). She is absolutely stunning inside & out. We had a blast! I love it when seniors want to do water pics. We found a really beautiful spot at Minnehaha falls. The second part of the session was of the entire family. What a wonderful group of people! Dan (the dad) officiated our wedding & he and Kelly (the mom) guided us through marriage counseling. They have been a HUGE blessing in our lives & we love every second we can spend with them. I could go on forever about this family & how amazing they are! I hope you enjoy the many pics I posted. Let me know your favorites!!!

Congrats Robyn & Brian!

2008-09-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

September 20th... a perfect fall day. The trees were starting to change colors!!! Yay!!! It was an honor to be able to capture a little bit of their big day! Robyn was a good friend from High School & we were able to spend lots of great time together playing volleyball together (I miss those days!!). It was such an honor when she asked me to capture her wedding. I couldn't be more proud of her & her new adventures with Brian. I wish them the best of luck and a happy marriage. I hope you enjoy this beautiful couple. Warning- I posted TUNS... hehe. I couldn't widdle it down. They are too darn good looking!! Let me know your favs!

Click image to view larger

(Instead of wanting to hold & kiss this little tree frog- he wanted to smush it... it was pretty funny)

Congrats Melissa & Matt!

2008-09-22T17:05:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Melissa & Matt! Their big day was August 23rd & it was a gorgeous day! There were many great moments captured. A couple of my favorites I've posted & hope you enjoy! One of my favorites is of the babies in the wagon. Check it out!!! Thanks for your patience Matt & Melissa! You waited a really long time to see some pics because I've been in the hospital. You've been awesome!!! Your pics will all be ready really soon!! Congrats & many blessings on your marriage!!!

(More to come soon! This site is loading slow today so I'll be posting the rest when its fully functioning!

Introducing... Josiah Daniel Warnock!

2008-09-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

Finally!!! I am proud to introduce to you our son Josiah Daniel Warnock. He was born on August 30th at 8:49pm. He is a precious little person & we have been loving every minute with him. I was unable to post sooner because we were in the hospital longer than expected. Unfortunately, I was put on bedrest & then induced 2.5 weeks early due to pre-eclampsia. After he was born I had an a-typical case & my sickness progressed after delivery. We were released 8 days later & were so happy to go home. It has been a crazy couple of weeks because we moved the day I was induced & are now starting to unpack and get settled. I've been recovering slowly with severe migraines, fatigue & dizzy spells. Thankfully I am daily feeling a little bit better. Despite the trials we have faced our spirits are high & filled with joy having our new family member with us. My husband Danny has been so amazing & great with Josiah. I am lucky to have a loving husband by my side through it all. Our families have also been beyond amazing!!! Josiah is a really great baby! He makes us laugh all the time. He rarely cries & eats really well. We really couldn't have asked for a better baby.

Thank you for all your support & prayers. There was no way we could not have survived the last couple of weeks without our family & friends helping us out!!! God Bless you all! Due to being sick I have not had many opportunities to photograph Josiah. But the couple times I did I was really pleased to capture his personality.

He makes a few really adorable faces. My most favorite is when he smiles.

My second favorite is when he pierces his lips together and makes the "zoolander" face. I knicknamed him "zoo" because he just makes me laugh when he does it! (zoolander is a movie by Ben Stiller. Check it out if you don't know what I am talking about).

My third favorite face he makes is this scrunched up upset face. He does it when we move him or wake him up. It's pretty funny.

To say the least we are so blessed to have him in our lives. Enjoy the few I've posted. More to come once I'm fully healthy.

Blessings!!!

This image was inspired by two people I look up to: my mother (who is a fantastic cook) and Anne Geddes.

My husband calls this: "Better Ingredients, Better Baby"

update & senior!

2008-08-28T12:02:00.000-07:00

Hey! Sad news... I am on bedrest from here on out... =( My blood pressure is high & they are taking every precaution... Sad for me because I had sessions for next week & lots of nesting I wanted to do!!!! hehe. I'll still be checking email & phone calls. So feel free to contact me anyway!

Here are a couple pics from a senior session with Caitlin! She was so much fun & has a gorgeous horse!!! I loved taking pics with him! Thanks Caitlin! Many more to come!

~~~Blessings~~~

Jenny

baby update & wedding pics!

2008-08-25T21:32:00.000-07:00

Three weeks to go!!! =D We are so excited for our new lil arrival! We have not decided on a name yet- for all you who are so curious! =D Don't blame ya.. we are too! THe pregnancy is going great! Still pretty good on energy & working hard! I have a feeling I won't be having much of a break... still working all the way to the due date. Mostly photoshopping & corresponding orders.... I can't not work! I love it too much!! =)

We are moving this friday to Woodbury... so I will be taking a couple days off to do that & recoop afterwards. I'll be back monday though so if you need something just email or call!

Here's a quick post of Heather & Nathan! Congratulations guys!!! August 16th was a perfect & beautiful day! We were at Heathers parent's house for getting ready pics & formals. What a gorgeous place by the river in New Richmond, WI!!! It was magical. Hope you enjoy.

Blessings on your marriage Heather & Nathan! It was a joy capturing your big day! Let me know some of your favorites! Pretty bride huh??? She was fun taking pics with!

my sweet cousins!

2008-08-18T20:34:00.000-07:00

Hey! I'd like to introduce to you my cousins Savannah & Alexis. They are two amazing girls & we just had a great time playing, laughing, & showing off their special talents!!! I like letting kids pick a pose after I tell them one. Then they can do something goofy or expressive to their personality. The girls chose to swing off of the branches of a willow tree! It was so great!!! This was the first time I've been able to capture their beautiful faces & I hope to have many more opportunities. Enjoy!

Beth & Aaron!!

2008-08-17T09:43:00.001-07:00

Congratulations!!! This was such a fun wedding & great wedding party! I loved their enthusiam & willingness to be creative! We had a great time capturing their big day.

I've made a coffee table book out of their pictures as a display for future clients. It's a modern book with all white pages. I think it looks pretty sharp! Enjoy! If you want to see certain pictures larger or seperate I'll post those for you. Just ask on the comments page.

Aaron & Beth- blessings on your marriage!

(left-back & right-front cover)

(page 1)

(page 2-left side page 3-right side)

(page 4,5)

(page 6,7)

(page 8,9)

(page 10,11)

(page 12,13)

(page 14,15)

(page 16,17)

(page 18,19)

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Kara & Jon!

2008-08-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Kara & Jon! Their wedding was July 26th and it was a perfect day! I enjoyed their wedding so much! I was sad when I had to leave but was also filled with joy for their new beginning. Their speeches were so heartfelt & expressive. I never have enjoyed speeches as much as I did with theirs. Everyone had such great stories & wonderful things to say about the couple. I could tell how close they all are just by the few minutes they shared. They are pretty lucky to have such a great support system. And how gorgeous is she??? I love her dress. It is so classy & slightly vintage. So beautiful! She was a really kind & calm bride. And Jon is such a sweet man to her. In the speeches they were saying how great he is at planning dates & spoiling her. He is definitely a romantic! You will be able to just see the passion he has for her especially in the first picture when he sees her for the first time. I've been so blessed to be a part of their big day. I wish you two the best of luck! Enjoy the few posted!

(A great moment captured by my lovely assistant Erica)

(His first moment seeing his bride- so precious! Click larger to see the tears!)

(The groom's Dad is hiding behind the groom's mom in embarrasment during the best men's speeches teasing the groom that he was just like his dad. Maybe someone can retell it on the comments page because I won't tell it right. But I thought it was pretty funny how embarrassed he was! What a great moment to remember!)

beauty in a field!

2008-08-05T22:41:00.000-07:00

Check out this gorgeous girl! We had so much fun doing senior pictures! Lauren is such a great gal! I had posted a few of her early last spring. This was our second session & I think these turned out stunning. She is so bubbly & very humble. I was glad her mom came along because she brought out some really great giggles from Lauren! Thanks Mom!!!! Enjoy! Let me know what you think!

beautiful dolls!

2008-08-03T22:09:00.000-07:00

What a fun session I had last friday! I was so honored to capture a relative's two sweet girls, Nell & Kalle. They had so much energy!! I loved it! We were playing in a field & later went to a swing set & had some more fuN! =) I can't wait to capture these little sweeties again! Here are many of my favorites! I can never just post a few! So I hope you enjoy! More later to come.

Let me know your favorites! I love hearing from you! =)

2-for-1 special!!!!

2008-07-31T18:56:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!!!

A super special running for the month of August!!!

Purchase a weekday session at $50.00 and get an additional comlimentary weekday session to use for yourself or for family & friends!!!

How great is that???? This is the best opportunity to have the perfect gift to give to someone for a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, or a holiday gift... you name it!!!

Or you can use it for yourself!

If you are a senior & want two sessions on different days??? Perfect!!! Or maybe you are expecting a baby & want to do a maternity session & a newborn sessioN!!?? So many ideas!!!

Don't miss out!!! Only the month of August is this special running!

The complimentary session is valid through February 2009.

Check out my new logo- by Heidi Holt- She did a great job! THanks Heidi!!! =)

DId you get to see my new website??? It is still a work in progress but I really wanted something up for everyone to see!!! ~Blessings~

www.jennybedardphotography.com

New website!!!! finally here

2008-07-30T10:52:00.000-07:00

Guess what???

My website is finally completed & ready to view!!!!!! yay!!! I have a new address due to some complications with the domain name. Just add photography to my old site. That's all!

www.jennybedardphotography.com

I do need to change a few oopses & add more photos that I seemingly forgot! So if you are one of those ppl don't worry! I will get you up there sooN! I add at least a couple pictures from every session & wedding to my sites so show off. Many sessions from this summer have not been added but will be in a couple weeks.

Thanks for your patience! I've had so many people contact me letting me know my site wasn't working!!! =) I felt terrible because I had to wait for the domain site to get cleared. Thank you for your concerns. I really do appreciate it!

EnjoY! I am aware of many oopses but if you want to email me just in case that would be fine! - jennybedard@gmail.com -

-Or you can comment on the blogger. Either way is just fine! =)

My eyes have glossed over while I was working on it so its very likely I still have not noticed a typo or two.

Well, back to work!!! Have a great day!

Blessings,

Jenny