New Blog!

Hi, folks!

I just wanted to inform you that this will be the LAST POST on this blog.
I started up a new blog and will continue to upload my most recent work, specials and news on it! The new blog can be visited at...

http://jenkniivilablog.com

So - add it to your favorites and check it often for specials!

Furry Portraits now available!

I know how much of an impact our animals can play on our lives. For some people, they ARE the children. With efforts to appreciate their compassion and loyalty, I am now offering a Furry Portrait session!

I've decided to offer free Furry Sessions up until January 31, 2009! All animals welcome.

Book your freebie session today! Because after January 31 - the price is $150.

Gift Certificate Special!

Brrr...

Michigan is so beautiful in the winter. This is my view from my front door:


The old historical seminary.. my neighbor.

Kole (19mo)

This little handsome man is Kole. He's the son to one of my best friends. They asked me to take some holiday inspired protraits of him so I drove on over for a few hours of play time! These are a few of the less traditional holiday looking photographs..

(Brooklyn has a crush on him..)

Gobble Gobble!

I love Thanksgiving. I love the food and having time with the family. The WHOLE family. It's rare we're all in the same room at once.

SO! Thanksgiving is a good time to appreciate all the great people in my life. Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away Thanksgiving morning. It's been really hard on us all - but I'm thankful for all the wonderful memories. I am very happy Brooklyn had the opportunity to meet him. RIP Raymond Umlah.. you will go on in our memories.

*phew!* Let's get back to the gathering..





My husband, me, Brooklyn, my mother and father.


My sister Amanda and her boyfriend, Will.


My mother with Brooke.


Ken's father.





She's on the move!


My sister Mya's new dog.

Baby Mason: 4 weeks old

Meet Baby Mason!

His parents hired me to take a few portraits of him and the fam for the Holidays. He was SO good (minus the peeing on mom episode) the entire time. What a sweet face!

go-go cruiser!

My little baby girl crawled for her first time yesterday! She has been scooting around for a while, spinning around in a sitting position. But, she's actually crawling now! She cruises so fast.. it's time to put up the breakables! It's amazing how fast they grow.. it feels like yesterday when I had to support her little head.

My little girl is turning into a toddler! A beautiful, smart toddler. She truely is my reason for everything. See post below for a few album pages for her 0-1yr album!

Album Design

I am in the midst of putting together an album to display at my daughters one year birthday party end of January and thought I'd share some pages of it...

Special!

Do you have a daughter that will be under 18mo old this summer? If so, I have a proposition for you! I recently purchased some ADORABLE tutu's that I want to use for some sessions once the weather is warm again. So, I'm offering a special discount!

SPECIAL! MUST BOOK SESSION BEFORE JAN 1, 2009 TO GET DISCOUNT!

Childrens portrait session (ONE child) $175.00
Includes on-location shoot (up to two outfits for child, the tutu being one of them), Digital Negatives with rights to reproduce and I'm throwing in a freebie.. a 5x5 premium album! *6% Sales tax applies. Deposit of $100 required to book your date.

The normal cost for a childrens session is $200 and that DOESNT include the album. Needless to say, this is a GREAT DEAL! Remember, you must book before January 1, 2009 to get this special deal and you must mention it by name...

"TUTU SESSION WITH ALBUM"

This is perfect for a child with an upcoming birthday - for invitations, of course!

Now - who's interested?! The clock's-ah-ticking!

Patrick, Kim and Madysin

Okay, so you'll have to forgive me for posting so many photos. I just love them all! Patrick, Kim and Madysin joined me in Fenton today for a family session. I went to high school with both Patrick and Kim and just adore their little girl! Along with catching up, we created some really beautiful images. Check them out!

Fred turns 80!

Meet Fred. His loving family threw him a huge suprise birthday bash this past Sunday. They some how convinced him that his dog Taffy was winning an award - so he showed up at the banquet hall, dog by side, and walked in to about 80 of his family members and closest friends. They even hired a band that sounded JUST like Frank Sinatra. I was there to capture the fun!