Jennifer Spencer Photography Blog | Twin Cities Wedding, Event & Family Photography

Closing Doors

2010-03-15T12:38:00.002-05:00

Thank you for taking the time to visit Jennifer Spencer Photography. As of today, JSP is no longer in business, with no future plans to reopen.

Little Baby L

2009-10-17T00:06:00.001-05:00

Better late than never, here are a few shots taken of my good friend’s new little baby girl. She’s a great baby and her family is totally in love….

A New Little Life

2009-08-19T19:10:00.002-05:00

Well, the maternity photos for my friend were shot just in time. Just hours after leaving her house, off to the hospital they went. I joined them early on Sunday morning and spent the day anxiously awaiting the beginning of a little life….

Her two boys were so patient and would breathe through each contraction with their mom…

As labor was getting intense, I distracted the boys for some time by taking silly pictures…

And in the end, all are healthy and doing well. Welcome to the world little baby. You are so loved. :o)

Anticipation….

2009-08-18T16:32:00.002-05:00

This past Saturday I co-hosted a baby shower for a dear friend of mine. When the shower ended, we did a few portraits of the belly and the family together. This family with three boys is very eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby girl. She is already dearly loved by her parents and protected by her big brothers. We cant wait to see her….

Mike & Val – 8.8.09 Wedding

2009-08-18T14:57:00.002-05:00

I wanted to share a few photos from a recent wedding. Mike and Val’s wedding was hosted at the historic Minneapolis City Hall & Courthouse. It is a beautiful building, perfect for a wedding. The weather didn’t cooperate so much this day, it was unbelievably hot and humid, but the wedding was beautiful and lots of fun. Here are a few of my favorite shots so far…

Congratulations Mike & Val!

In the quiet of the night…

2009-07-15T02:10:00.001-05:00

…this is what you will find me working on.

Update: A New Avenue

2009-07-15T00:43:00.001-05:00

I’ve started a Flickr photo stream where I’m posting some of my new, more artistic and creative pieces. I’ll also include some client work, and of course, there will be the occasional image or two of the kids… check it out!

Fine Art – A New Beginning

2009-07-14T00:10:00.002-05:00

I’ve always had a strong attraction to Fine Art Photography and I’ve been gearing up to dive into it myself. Today I’ve finished my first piece. I’m thrilled with it’s completion and I am anxious to begin work on a few more pieces.

Engagements – Mike & Val

2009-07-13T23:32:00.002-05:00

Whew! I’ve been busy! So busy I don’t know where to start. Well, this past weekend, I had the pleasure to take engagement photos for a sweet couple, Mike & Val. We were out at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden & Cowles Conservatory. We had beautiful weather, clear blue skies, and a soft breeze. Here’s a sneak peek at the session. I can’t wait to dive into more of these photos.

I have so much more to post, just not enough time for posting! I’ll get busy on that. Stay tuned for lots of what we’ve been up to so far this summer, plus more of this couple from last weekend and their upcoming wedding!

Main Street Wedding – Fred & Marylee

2009-04-27T01:34:00.002-05:00

I wanted to be sure to add a post for a recent wedding, Fred & Marylee. Their wedding was hosted at the St Anthony Main Event Centre in Minneapolis, it was a cozy and light-hearted event. Enjoy!

Inspiration – Spring is Here

2009-04-27T00:55:00.002-05:00

As promised, a post to highlight the first outdoor photo session of Spring 2009. It’s been a long, cold winter here in St. Paul so I’m excited finally take the camera (and kids!) outdoors. Here is a peak at some of the session, there is lots more to come.

Tweet, Tweet… JSP is on Twitter!

2009-04-26T10:35:00.001-05:00

Just a quick note to let the world know that JSP is twittering! Lots of fun stuff coming up soon! Check back often for updates here at the blog or now on Twitter!

JSP Now Accepting Credit Cards!

2009-04-20T10:11:00.001-05:00

This is progress! Something I’ve been working on (all weekend!) and had on the ‘to do’ list for months. Yes, JSP is setup with PayPal and can now accept credit cards as a form of payment for deposits and final payments for any of your photography needs.

How will it work? If you would like to purchase a photography session and pay with a credit card, or would like to accept a quote on a wedding package and put down a deposit, just let me know of your preference. I will send an electronic invoice/contract that will include a link for you to pay through the PayPal service.

I’m excited about this big step for JSP and hope that it is another helpful option for my clients.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jennifer@jsphotographymn.com.

Coming Soon: First Outdoor Spring Shoot of 2009. Stay tuned!

New Children & Family Portrait Options!

2009-03-11T01:35:00.002-05:00

Are you looking to create unique and meaningful portraits of your new baby, toddler or older children?

I am excited to announce new portrait packages and pricing for Infants, Children & Families at JSP.

The new "Simple Setup Portrait Session" is an option to allow the most natural moments and expressions to be captured in the comfort of your own home. This is a great option for toddlers and young children who may be intimidated by large studio lights or a strange environment. I use either natural lighting only or a small camera mounted lighting unit to fill any low light situations, allowing me the freedom to capture your little one as he or she naturally is. Outdoor sessions work great for these little ones too.

(Both of these portraits were taken with either natural light or a small fill light. In her own nursery, Baby sat in her 'blankie basket' for the first shot and in the 'mommy chair' for the second shot, while she played with a teddy bear.)

"In-Home Studio Sessions" are just that - I setup a portable studio lighting and backdrop system in your home and create classic portraits, all without the trip to the studio. If you are looking for that classic studio style portrait, this is a great option! You eliminate travel time to and from a studio and the need to pack and bring along changes of clothing, personal props (i.e. your toddlers favorite teddy bear), plus you can primp and prepare in your own home.

(This portrait of my son was taken in our family room, his two favorite "Thomas & Friends" ® trains are cradled in his hands, just out of the shot - this made for happy shooting!)

(This little guys portraits were done in his own living room. We had several outfit changes and he toddled around between his favorite books, toys and his older brother cheering him on from the sofa, just to the right of this portrait.)

And as always, either the Simple Setup or the In-Home Studio sessions include a CD/DVD of your photographs, ready for you to print and share as you wish! If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at jennifer@jsphotographymn.com or visit the website.

My Little Twin – Ellie

2009-02-27T23:45:00.001-06:00

This is my youngest baby Ellie. I shot this today as she played in her bouncy, toy covered seat. This, after more than an hour of trying to take six month portraits of her and her twin sister Emma. They had their own plans, portraits was not one of them. So, after putting Emma down for a nap and resigning portraits for another day, I grabbed my camera as Ellie seemed to be just thrilled in her seat and her own little world. This was the last shot on my camera for the day, and I’d say it’s a keeper.

New Featured Wedding - Justin & Marina

2009-02-17T22:46:00.002-06:00

Here’s a quick note about a wedding that I shot back in November for Justin & Marina. Their entire wedding album can be viewed in the new Featured Wedding gallery on our main website. They had a beautiful wedding and we had so much fun out at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, where these formals where shot.

A Masquerade, a Masterpiece

2009-01-18T00:18:00.002-06:00

This evening I had the pleasure to photograph a company party with a Masquerade theme. This was one of the most enjoyable events I’ve worked on in a while. The setting was formal, hosted at the Hilton Minneapolis, but the mood was all fun!

A Beautiful Winter Wedding in Wisconsin

2009-01-16T10:47:00.002-06:00

Juan and Jasmyn hosted a beautiful winter wedding on a clear and frosty day this past December. Toni and I had a great time capturing all of the details. We began at Jasmyn’s hair dresser’s, who’s shop is on the lower level of her gorgeous house.

One of Jasmyn’s six bridesmaids, getting all dolled up.

Jasmyn couldn’t have been happier this morning!

I love getting a few great ring shots… we found a few great spots!

Finishing touches on the bride, we’re running just a bit late, let’s go get married!

One of my favorites of Juan…

The reception was a great mix of Spanish and American cultures, great food and music.

Congratulations Juan and Jasmyn!

JSP at Artstart’s ArtGallery

2008-11-21T10:28:00.001-06:00

The opening at ArtStart’s ArtGallery on Sunday, Nov 9th was a success! There was a great turnout, a few pieces were sold and I was able to meet several local artists as well as many people from the community. There are still may pieces on display, the exhibit will run through the second week of January.

Since the showing, I have a new piece ready for sale. Anyone interested in purchasing this piece or any of the pieces available at the ArtGallery can contact me at jennifer@jsphotographymn.com

“Chateau of St. Croix” by Jennifer Spencer Photography. Available matted/framed, $150 or on stretched canvas, $250

Still Life Photography Exhibit – ArtStart of St. Paul

2008-11-05T12:17:00.001-06:00

I am proud to announce the upcoming exhibit of Still Life Photography by JSP. The event is being held on Sunday, November 9th at ArtStart’s ArtGallery in St. Paul from 1-4pm. There will be a small collection of floral and modern still life images for sale. Please join us for this first of many exhibits for JSP! Wine and refreshments will be served. Please visit www.artstart.org for more information.

“Peach Flute” by Jennifer Spencer Photography. Available for sale on November 9, $175

www… Version 2.0 is here!

2008-09-25T05:53:00.001-05:00

I am so excited to talk about the new and improved JSP Website. Last night we launched the second installment of the website with a few much needed technical adjustments and some fun design improvements. My oh so talented web designer (which happens to be my dear older brother) pulled it off effortlessly. I watch and directed as the new site seemed to just materialize out of thin air right before my eyes (actually out of my brothers genius, but don’t tell him I said that… ;o) ). Please visit the site to see the new look and check back often, more new content will be coming soon!

Back to School

2008-09-22T13:38:00.002-05:00

Yes, it’s that time again…. fresh notebooks, newly sharpened no. 2 pencils, and senior portraits. This past weekend marked the un-official start of Senior Portrait season for JSP. I was able to accompany a new photographer in training on one of her first jobs, senior portraits for our beautiful subject, Alex. We headed out to the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul, MN and strolled through the beautiful scenic grounds in search of the perfect photo opt spot. The weather cooperated, albeit hot, and we got some beautiful pictures. I’m looking forward to taking many more seniors there in the future.

Welcome to the Blog!

2008-09-15T22:26:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the first of many posting at the new blog for Jennifer Spencer Photography. Here you will find current information on the goings-on of JSP. Check back for updates on a soon to come "Studio Space" and new products from JSP.