Preview of the Chelsea shoot…
- At March 29, 2011
- By Jen
- In Photography, Uncategorized
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It’s been a while since I posted… here’s the latest!
I flew to the city of lights this past February – Las Vegas! and WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) trade show and convention allowed me the opportunity listen to and meet some of the best in the business as they spoke about their various paths to success, inspirations, and photography careers in general. So wonderful to meet the new people that I did. It might be hard to miss next year… it is an annual event.
(shout out to my brother Mike for being the best Vegas host a girl could ask for!)
I also published that facebook page I’ve been meaning to use (finally!) and you can view it here: facebook.com/jennifermckennaphoto.
On to the subject of this post: a preview from yesterday’s shoot in Chelsea, Manhattan. And she said she was worried about modeling… Get out of here, gorgeous girl!
Tweet, Tweet. I updated my design for Twitter and…
- At February 10, 2011
- By Jen
- In branding, Design, Photography, Specials
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I will have a Facebook page out in the next day or so… excited!
Happy Sunday | World, Jen. Jen, world.
- At January 23, 2011
- By Jen
- In Design, Photography, Uncategorized
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Up to this point, all my work has come to me via word of mouth. Whether in reference to design or photography, I was so pleasantly surprised and genuinely amazed by the power of a network of friends and satisfied clients. Nevertheless, my cautious personality (multiplied by an unhealthy drive toward impossible perfection) left me shying away from marketing on my own.
Holding back led to feeling the weight of “live and learn” hard, and I saw just how “waiting” turns into missed opportunity. But if not for experience, where would any of us be? From every misstep, grew a greater sense of urgency, and a better understanding of myself, my work, and what needed to be done.
The culmination of all that my work and I have been through in the past year has led me to conclude that regret isn’t something with which any of us want to live. So, world, I’m going to be better about blogging. I’m going to connect with you online and I’m going to put myself out there. I’m going to smile when I stumble and jump up with vigor and grace 😉 I’m going to be me, confidently, and love that you love doing the same.
Let(‘s) go.
Window to my world:
At this moment I am…
slowly checking off items on an enormous to do list.
keeping winter temperatures at bay.
enjoying the sunshine… wanting to dive headfirst into it, but remaining productive indoors.
thinking about the new year, what it holds, and how to make things happen.
Happy Sunday the 23rd, world. I’m ready for us to meet!
* be fearless… anything less will hold you back. *
First Birthday Photos with Baby A
- At December 26, 2010
- By Jen
- In Families, Photography, styling
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Girly pinks and pastels… check.  Cupcake the size of baby’s head… check.  Baby… beautiful beaming baby… can you let me know if this Doesn’t make you smile?
National Cupcake Day??
- At December 15, 2010
- By Jen
- In Photography, styling
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Just in… Apparently today is National Cupcake Day here in the U S of A. How *sweet*! In its honor, I’ve been inspired to post my sneak peak of a photo set that I won’t be posting until after the 25th: Helloo giant cupcake cuteness, happy ‘day of recognition’ to you.
Loving the Fall | Long Island Kids Photography
- At November 03, 2010
- By Jen
- In Families, KIDS, Photography
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Rachel & Paul: NYC Engagement Photography
- At September 02, 2010
- By Jen
- In Engagements, Photography
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Rachel and Paul are quintessential New Yorkers with a flair for the classic, the elegant, and the charming. Whisking me away to the paths of Central Park, steps of city subway stops (where they first met!) and seats of yellow cabs, they were able to get the stunning images that I knew they’d inevitably have no matter what the scene… because if you have yet to take notice, they’re a very handsome couple.
Hold on, because the amount of photos I’m about to post rivals the number of pot holes the street must have had as I tried my all to get that perfect cab shot, perched precariously in the front seat cursing that darn plastic divide. =)
Rachel & Paul, engaged:
Paul and Rachel met on the platform of the New York City Subway at 33rd Street and Park Avenue, so that is where our photo journey began… Deciding to share a cab after hearing the announcement that all trains were delayed due to heavy rain and flooding, they made their morning commute in one another’s company and the rest is history 😉
At first I loved the following photo for Paul’s cute gaze at Rachel, but check out the HEART made with their outstretched arms and the tree branch behind them… ridiculous! I like to think that my eye subconsciously created this miracle, but I can’t actually credit anything but the higher power of love that must surround them…
Web work…
- At July 27, 2010
- By Jen
- In branding, COMMERCIAL, Design, Music, Photography
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Wrapping up a website project for Cove City Sound Studios… and yes, I would like to get a new portfolio of my work up soon!
NYC Engagement Session Preview
- At June 06, 2010
- By Jen
- In Engagements, Photography
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There is a lot of new client work to post here and I can’t wait to have the time to do it! For now I leave you with an image I just can’t keep to myself…
ok and this too (it’s good to loosen up and have fun! – more of this groom-to-be’s humor to come… let’s just say it involves a really sweet dance move 😉
Memorial Day Weekend
- At June 05, 2010
- By Jen
- In Holidays, personal, Photography
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Time is FLYING. I can’t believe it’s already June. My blog updates have fallen by the wayside (but only because I’ve been keeping busy!) On a ‘leisure time’ note, I spent last weekend in true summer style, with a bbq, a pool, and a handful of great company.
Being it Memorial Day weekend, I also took some time to be on my own, and visited a local cemetery. Took some time to reflect. This is something I often forget to do. It is easy to overlook how powerful this experience can be. And yet when inspired to do so, taking a timeout to explore a new place and be with one’s own thoughts is extremely fulfilling – at least in my experience.
You might find it odd that I took the time to walk the earth of a cemetery that held no known acquaintances. I can’t say I wasn’t a little perplexed myself. But once there, I was filled with reassurance; as the nature around me spoke. Here, in this place of respect for the deceased, was so much LIFE. I met nor passed by any other people, but I was so at peace with the beauty that was around me. I could hear bird songs and the breeze. I saw a chipmunk peek its head out from under a rose bush and shy away behind a headstone. I could hear the steady flow of water from a spigot, dropping into its pool below. I saw a fat happy bumblebee make its way around each blossom.
Being here, in this new place, on this day and whim, I felt a comforting notion that I was part of something bigger. Memorialized lives of those who have passed juxtaposed with the oasis into which I had stepped – one humming with life – made a strange amount of sense. On a final note: a belated ‘Thank you’ goes out to all men and women of service – past present and future – who give their lives so that we can have ours. I hope everyone had a safe and happy long weekend.
Here was mine:
Yes, I have seen a dog climb a ladder! …wait WHAT? yes. scroll back up 🙂