Archive for November, 2009

I have had the lovely pleasure of shooting lots of larger families the fall. I think for most photographers they would agree that anymore than once kid is a challenge, but put in two or three then we really get a workout.  I however have had the BEST families this fall. They were all so much fun and this one was no exception.  There was for sure a star of the show and it was so fun. Can you spot the star?  (0;    and oh how I wish I could post 4 times this many on the blog as there are so many good ones to share but I don’t have the time.  Just a quick post for now.

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Kim Lake: Thanks Jen!! They are amazing and I want to cry everytime I look at them!! Shh don't tell Jeff he will make fun of me...

Leah Harb: Jen - these are really really nice. Especially love the one with the three kids and the leaves....great job!

Marlene Fulton: I would like to say what a wonderful site you have and the wonderful shots that you have taken of the Lake family. I will surely enjoy giving this website to my family for the family photos. I really enjoy the candid shots the best. Thanks for sharing.

Derrick Wheeler: Jen, Awesome pics! Lake Family, You all rock!

Corina Opsahl: Wow!! Those are all great pictures!

Billie: What beautiful pictures. You have really captured the spirit this family has.

KATIE M COZAD: Great pictures, I love them!

Tiffany: These are gorgeous! An absolutely beautiful family!

Jessica: What a lovely family!

brienne: What fantastic photos!

Linda Hawkins: OMG...These are incredible...Gotta just love those Grandbabies..Kimberly warned me that I would cry...and boy was she right...GOOD JOB

maricar lianne: Wow, I just love these! Great job, momma!

Madonna Underland: Great Pictures Jen of a great family!

Cindy Reynolds: Kim, these are awesome!!

Kasen: these are amazing.. thank you so much jen!

Jaime: Great outdoor photo's. Go Rockets!!!

kyler: thanks so much jen... im looking forward to getting the oppurtunity to be your senior rep

Granny Janny: Awesome pictures!!! I am one proud granny - a beautiful family.

Jeff Traver: Wonderful pictures, I can't wait to have ours done by you.

amanda heath: Gorgeous job Jen! Love the pom pom pics!

Ben: Go Rockets!!!

lizet: beautifull photo's!! lovely looking family! :D and i love those autumn colors :D

First let me say I have been booked through the end of the year for a few weeks now. I might (maybe maybe) do a mini shoot day for people wanting a quick few photos for cards etc. If you are interested please email me and you’ll be the first to know if I do it.

Next, please see my post below and nominate someone for my Giving Is Awesome giveaway.  pretty pretty please.

Ok, now to the pretty pictures.  Nobody is getting blogged right now because I am so swamped but I’m trying to post a few here and there.  Here is a fun, stylish family that was so much fun and so excited to get their photos done.  They have boys that are at two of the toughest ages and I know parents always leave the shoot wondering if I even got a got a good shot when kiddos are this age. I for sure get a workout but it is oh so fun!!!

AND OH MY I THINK THIS IS MY FAVORITE FAMILY PHOTO EVER!!!!!

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brittany: ahhhhhH!!!!EEEKKK! insert breathe !!!!

Lyndsey: WOW!!! These are way too cute!!! There are no words for how hard this is going to be to not get ALL of these photos!!!

Heidi: These photos are beautiful!! Very artistic and creative!

maricar lianne: beautiful job, sweetie!

Cori: Beautiful, as usual. I love the yelllow stairs... so much color!!!

Amie: Oh my gosh these are so cute!! Brit those boys are so cute!!

Kierstin Clayton: these are awesome! can't wait to see my adorable nephews soon

Laurie M.: This pictures are awesome! The photographer did an awesome job! Your family is adorable!!!

Holly: OH Brittany, I dont know how you are going to choose!

Jill: Love the boys on the yellow bleachers and the one of their shoes! CUTE!! But ya they are all SO good! How do you pick?!

stacie: Wow! These are gorgeous! Creative & playful!

jen: love the yellow Jen, Awsome work!

Whitney Kabanuk: Wow! Love the photos. Your family is so beautiful! You are truly blessed.

Sabrina: Ahh Jen. These are super adorable. I'm due in February with my first. I will have to find a way to get to you! My youngest sister, Noelle, is going to school in Forest Grove, maybe I can swing a visit that way. LOL. Probably in 2011.

Francine Chick: The family color photo is amazing! I love it! What a beautiful family!

Becky Dillmon: Holy cow you guys look awesome and what a great photog. I <3 them all!!!

Kristin Wade: OMG!!!! These are amazing! Your family is just beautiful Brittany! Love the family pic the most! I want her to do my photos!!!

Rory: Great photos! Looks like a photo from a advertisement, I mean that as a compliment.

elisha: I Love them!!!!

Stacy: Aric- you have a beautiful family. Your pictures are wonderful.

ashley: Amazing session! Fantabulous color in the color images - wowzers! love it:)

Kyrsten: Oh my goodness....these are adorable! What two very handsome, lovable boys you have. These turned out SO cute and I LOVE the color scheme!

Ali: Totally cute Brittany!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!!!

brittany: yup still trying to decide!!!!

Ann McClintock: Too cute, love the colors in the family shot. These will look great in the house!

Justin McClintock: Like the chucks and the tie pictures are great!

Ginette: These are beautiful! I love all the color...and the last shot is def. a favorite!

Last year I was honored to be able to give back a little for Giving is Awesome.  This was the winner last year and she was so deserving and thankful.  I knew I had to do it again this year so I am really excited to announce this years.

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $950 worth, to be exact. A session and a high res digital negative cd with print release will be awarded to the deserving winner.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the greater Portland, Oregon area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : jenifer@polkadotphotography.net BY December 20th!!!

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Jenifer

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I did these last year and they were such a huge request I thought I would offer them again.  This is a 2010 calendar customized with a photo of your choice. It is a normal print from my professional lab and then mounted onto matboard for a thicker backing. Perfect to place magnets on the back, frame or put in an easel. They are available in either 5×7 for $15 or 8×10 for $25.   For more than one you can take $5 off the original price. This is special pricing and a special offer. Only available until November 15th. Orders for these will be placed on the 16th so they must be placed and paid for by 15th.  These would be perfect christmas presents for parents and grandparents!  Email me if you want one.

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Here are the rest of the christmas card template samples.  The cards are press printed onto thick cardstock type paper (not flimsy photo paper) by a professional lab.  They come in sets of 25 with envelopes in a variety of sizes and finishes.  Please get ahold of me as soon as possible to take advantage of the special pricing. Deadline for orders is November 15th so don’t miss out.  Also all the templates have a backside so you just see the front here.  They call all be customized (text, color etc) as well.

Click HERE to see funny and funky set and HERE to see the less traditional set.

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Jessica: Oh my goodness...I love them all! I'm sad we couldn't afford to book you this year for family photos. We want to get some done in the spring though. Good job Jenifer!

Ginette: CUUUUTE cards!