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Newborn Photography

Newborns are so precious I just can’t even stand it!  I mean, look at this little guy, 15 days new, with his little rolls and dimples… be still my heart!  This little guy was perfect in the studio! It’s always an honor to be trusted to photograph a couple’s brand new baby.  It’s not a […]

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Have I mentioned how much I love newborns?  Don’t get me wrong, they’re challenging to photograph but it’s so worthwhile.  I’d like to sound all selfless here and say something like, “The gift of beautiful portraiture I provide to the parents is so worth it to me, blah blah blah” but the reality is, I […]

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Sometimes I get a little deep in quite moments and think about the legacy I’m leaving behind.  I literally think to myself, ‘If I meet Jesus tomorrow, have I done the best I could in raising my daughters?’  To me, among many things, this means: Are they loving, caring, honest, independent young women who love […]

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This sweet little peanut graced me with his presence a few weeks back  for his newborn portraits and was a DREAM to photograph.  In photographer-speak, that means, with the exception of making about 3 little squeaks, he slept like a champ!  His momma followed all of my pre-shoot suggestions, which helped us have an amazingly […]

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Sweet Baby Marleigh visited my studio 6 days new for her newborn portraits.  This sweet pea was a precious doll during her shoot and slept nearly the entire time.  Kelsey & Scott are one of my Year In The Life baby plan families so I get to cuddle this angel several more times over the […]

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  • Cassie - March 17, 2014 - 11:36 am

    So adorable!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - March 17, 2014 - 11:51 am

    These pictures are amazing! Marleigh-Belle looks so adorable! She is so photogenic already!!!ReplyCancel

  • Scott Marion sr - March 17, 2014 - 11:53 am

    Aww she melts my heart Nice job Jenn ya nailed it!ReplyCancel

  • John smith - March 17, 2014 - 11:59 am

    She is so preciousReplyCancel

  • Brenda Moorehead - March 17, 2014 - 12:03 pm

    Wonderful pictures of my sweet grand baby Marleigh Monroe and her parents Scottie n Kelsey.ReplyCancel

  • Roxanna Bodell - March 17, 2014 - 12:04 pm

    Marleigh is our great granddaughter and we are so happy for Scott and Kelsey. They are the best of parents and Marleigh has a large family to love her always. We are enjoying the pictures more than we can say. The poses are so unique and make you just want to hug her right out of the picture.

    Thanks for your work, Roxanna & MyronReplyCancel

  • Nancy pollard - March 17, 2014 - 12:09 pm

    Amazing personal time and attention given by Jennifer and it certainly shows and is appreciated! Our Marleigh memories are priceless!!ReplyCancel

  • Scott Marion - March 17, 2014 - 12:43 pm

    The pictures look amazing thank you so much JenniferReplyCancel

  • Laura Kahn - March 17, 2014 - 12:52 pm

    This pictures are so beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Chelsea Brewer - March 17, 2014 - 1:00 pm

    These pictures are awesome! Congrats Kelsey and Scott!ReplyCancel

  • Brianna - March 17, 2014 - 1:58 pm

    Awe!! These are beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie - March 17, 2014 - 4:05 pm

    She is such a beautiful baby! Love all of the different poses!ReplyCancel

  • Steve Kannawin - March 17, 2014 - 6:00 pm

    Great pictures of such a beautiful baby!ReplyCancel

  • Karen Pollard - March 17, 2014 - 6:06 pm

    Such awesome pictures! What a great job capturing Marleigh in such a tender and beautiful way! Thank you for preserving these moments in her young life for all of us to enjoy forever!ReplyCancel

  • Jenni Gillette - March 17, 2014 - 6:26 pm

    Thank you Jennifer for these beautiful pictures of Marleigh! And thank you for working your magic with Evan…I nearly cried when I saw the shot with the kiss! All of your efforts are truly appreciated!ReplyCancel

    • Jennifer Bates - March 17, 2014 - 8:39 pm

      Aww, thank you SO much for your kind words!!! Evan is a doll – I adore him!! He was such a trooper the day of their shoot! <3

  • Sarah Pyle - March 17, 2014 - 6:37 pm

    She is adorable Kelsey and Scott! Congrats! These are awesome pics!ReplyCancel

  • Kelsey - March 17, 2014 - 6:37 pm

    Jenn is an amazing photographer! You can tell she has such a passion for what she does! She was so gentle and took the time to capture such amazing pictures!! I can’t wait for future sessions!!ReplyCancel

  • Jodi Barker - March 17, 2014 - 7:01 pm

    These are amazing!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lindsey Todd - March 17, 2014 - 10:17 pm

    Congrats Kelsey & Scott! <3ReplyCancel

  • papa jerry - March 18, 2014 - 1:40 pm

    Thank you Jennifer, assume pictures. I look forward to seeing my granddaughters step by step pictures of her first year!ReplyCancel