Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Photo featured on the White House Blog!
A good friend of mine recently asked if I could photograph an event for a local non-profit called Everybody Wins Iowa. Everybody Wins is a national literacy and mentoring program that works to increase children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with local volunteers.
Melody Barnes, the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, from Washington D.C. was visiting Des Moines and wanted to come and read with the kids from Everybody Wins.
I was happy to help and documented the event for them about a week and a half ago.
Imagine my surprise when I get an alert that my name is on the WHITE HOUSE BLOG! I go to check it out and there is one of my photos! Follow the link above to check it out!
~Jill
Melody Barnes, the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, from Washington D.C. was visiting Des Moines and wanted to come and read with the kids from Everybody Wins.
I was happy to help and documented the event for them about a week and a half ago.
Imagine my surprise when I get an alert that my name is on the WHITE HOUSE BLOG! I go to check it out and there is one of my photos! Follow the link above to check it out!
~Jill
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Quentin & Jill - Engaged!
Jill & Quentin are getting married in my hometown of Valentine NE next summer and I can't wait to shoot their wedding! I traveled to Omaha to meet up with the happy couple. We worried that there might be rain but it was the most beautiful evening we had in a long time!
Here's a few of my fave pics of Jill & Quentin *~*
Here's a few of my fave pics of Jill & Quentin *~*
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
What Is Custom Photography?
What Is Custom Photography?
The photographic art you choose to place on your wall is ultimately the result of the vision of the photographer. This vision, coupled with what you wear to your session, the environment, the lighting, even the mood the subjects are in at the time of photographing creates the work that you will want to proudly display on your walls forevermore.
Your first step in the process is more about determining who you are, who your family is and then seeking a photographer that reflects your style. For instance let’s say your family is extremely outdoorsy and loves playing at the lake or local park. You start determining what style you like, browse through photography website portfolios and determine if any of the styles exhibited there would be a good fit with your life and family style. You have already determined that you should probably seek out an outdoorsy photographer and then begin narrowing the field down a bit.
What custom photography ultimately is all about is choice and experience (as in THE experience). Custom photography is about finding someone who will photograph your family, give you devoted 1:1 attention without worry of the next ‘in line’ or the feeling of a crowded portrait studio. A custom photographer will typically show you a fairly extensive gallery culled to only show the good images that meet the photographers’ creative sensibilities. Often the images are fully edited images-color corrected with blemishes and undereye circles removed. Custom photographers are also known as boutique studios, offering a range of products and unparalleled service. Think Lexus vs. Hyundai, think Nordstrom vs. WalMart.
Remember - A custom photographer should have you, the client and your experience in mind.
Posted with permission by Marianne Drenthe of http://www.professionalchildphotographer.com.
The photographic art you choose to place on your wall is ultimately the result of the vision of the photographer. This vision, coupled with what you wear to your session, the environment, the lighting, even the mood the subjects are in at the time of photographing creates the work that you will want to proudly display on your walls forevermore.
Your first step in the process is more about determining who you are, who your family is and then seeking a photographer that reflects your style. For instance let’s say your family is extremely outdoorsy and loves playing at the lake or local park. You start determining what style you like, browse through photography website portfolios and determine if any of the styles exhibited there would be a good fit with your life and family style. You have already determined that you should probably seek out an outdoorsy photographer and then begin narrowing the field down a bit.
What custom photography ultimately is all about is choice and experience (as in THE experience). Custom photography is about finding someone who will photograph your family, give you devoted 1:1 attention without worry of the next ‘in line’ or the feeling of a crowded portrait studio. A custom photographer will typically show you a fairly extensive gallery culled to only show the good images that meet the photographers’ creative sensibilities. Often the images are fully edited images-color corrected with blemishes and undereye circles removed. Custom photographers are also known as boutique studios, offering a range of products and unparalleled service. Think Lexus vs. Hyundai, think Nordstrom vs. WalMart.
Remember - A custom photographer should have you, the client and your experience in mind.
Posted with permission by Marianne Drenthe of http://www.professionalchildphotographer.com.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Cowboy Affection Receives 1st Place at American Royal Western Art Show!
I just received the news that Cowboy Affection received 1st Place in the Photography Category at the American Royal Western Art Show held in Kansas City this past weekend!
In other news: Cowboy Affection is also up for People's Choice award in the professional category of the Equine Ideal Online Photo Contest. Today is the last day to vote - so please vote before midnight tonight if you haven't done so already!
Monday, April 27, 2009
American Royal Western Art Show
Cowgirl Adventure
Exciting News! Two of my images, Cowgirl Adventure & Cowboy Affection have been selected for the American Royal Western Art Show which will be held this weekend, May 1st & 2nd at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Missouri.
It will be a gallery style show, sale, and auction featuring western painting, photography, and sculptures. Artists from across the United States will compete for the ultimate best in show designation as The American Royal Western Artist.
You can attend the Friday night preview to choose your artwork and see many of the artists working, and then join us again on Saturday for a Kentucky Derby Gala, Live Auction, and announcement of Artist Awards and Recognition. Friday night is free and open to the public for viewing from 6-9 pm. The doors open and silent auction begins at 3 pm on Saturday, May 2nd with the viewing of the Kentucky Derby at 5:15 pm and live auction beginning immediately after. Single tickets to the event are $50.00 and include heavey hors d'oeuvres and Mint Juleps'.
If you're going to be in the Kansas City area this weekend - please stop in Friday or Saturday and see all the great western artwork!
Cowboy Affection
If you are interested in purchasing a print of either of these images please visit my online store.
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