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Neil snapped this shot of me and the girls just before we hit the road to celebrate Mother’s Day with extended family.  It’s not a perfect shot; we needed a refector or fill-light, but I knew my chances of getting this shot would decrease (rapidly) if I started pulling out fancy equipment!   But it’s […]

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I had the distinct pleasure of photographing this 8 day old sweet baby girl a few weeks back.   I think she slept through the entire shoot, which makes for an easier session for all involved – yay!  Her momma, an accomplished horse woman, thought to bring one of her saddles for a unique prop idea.  *love*  Amanda, thank you […]

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Hailey recently began her second semester at MSU and so far it seems like it’s smooth sailing for her.  Her first semester… eh, not so much.  The past few months have been a huge adjustment for everyone in the family, even Nolan, Hailey’s bf.  When I think back to move-in day, this past August, I literally tear up.  Driving away, as […]

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For the past several weeks, my 16-year old daughter, Hailey, has been preparing for Prom. This may sound like a perfectly natural sentence to most, but to anyone that knows Hailey, Ms. Never-wears-dresses-Hates-shopping-&-Just-wants-to-ride-her-horse, she’s pretty much a tom-boy through-and-through.  As her mom, one would think that I would be excited about the flurry of shopping that […]

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  • linda - May 3, 2010 - 3:00 pm

    With or without having the “girly” trait – you are an awesome mom who is much loved.ReplyCancel

    • jennbates - May 5, 2010 - 11:45 am

      Aww, love you mom.

  • Auntie Erica - May 3, 2010 - 7:16 pm

    Thank you so much for allowing me to take the girly roll, you know how much I love it! I was so happy to be a part of something so special to Hailey and everyone, thanks for the recognition and blog! I can’t wait to do it again! That is with your permission of course. Regardless of anything no one would be able to marvel at Hailey’s beauty without the best photographer around!
    It was such a fun time and I loved every minute of it! Regan has already notified me that she better receive the same treatment, so get ready you have another milestone coming and I will be happy to be the girly girl for Ray as well! You handled it like a true loving mother!

    XOXO,
    EricaReplyCancel

    • jennbates - May 5, 2010 - 11:46 am

      Yes, Regan will be a completely different story, won’t she?! She’s already tried on a few prom dresses! lol xo

  • Janet Kapa - May 10, 2010 - 7:10 pm

    your work is just amazing. love these prom pics!ReplyCancel

    • jennbates - May 11, 2010 - 8:04 pm

      Thank you Janet!