Early morning Maternity

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful mama to be this morning.  It warmed up quick, but we were able to find some great locations! 

Gilbert Riparian Institute

I just want to eat an apple!

So we have 14 days until our move north and we have a lot going on.  I handed my two year old an apple and this is where I found him a few minutes later....

Poor kid can't catch a break with his little brother around!  :)  And I threw one in of my younger guy because he's just so cute! 

Fun in the Studio!

I recently had the pleasure of hanging out in the studio with Tess of Dorothy Tess Photography and we had a great time photographing our little ones.

               

  

One of her sweet baby... Don't you just love that hair!!!

Moving!

My family and I are moving and I can not be more excited! We are heading to Prescott at the beginning of May2011 and I am offering a great deal to new clients. Each time you refer a client to me that books a session, you will receive $5 off a session of your choice.  This can add up FAST! 

Please email me at jenniferwakefieldphotography@yahoo.com for complete details.

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Yeary Family

How cute is this family?! I had a lot of fun this past Sunday photographing them at Freestone Park in Gilbert AZ. I've had the pleasure of working with Lina (mom) in the past. She was my doula at the birth of my youngest. For a while I didn't think I was going to need her, then transition hit. It was WONDERFUL to have her at my birth and helping me through the tough parts.

Lena can be contacted through her blog at: LLYDOULA.blogspotm.com

I'm goin, goin, back, back, to Cali, Cali.....

My husband and I are planning a 3 day trip to San Diego, California February 27th - March 18th. Since we will be in the area, I will be booking sessions for Sunday February 27th ONLY. For more information and to book, click the Contact tab above. Limited spots avaliable!

2011 Valentines Special is here!

$150
$75 non-refundable retainer due at booking

1 hour On Location Portrait Session
Up to 2 people

10 High-Resolution images*
10 Low-Resolution images w/watermark for web use


All images shared on the web MUST have a watermark to avoid copyright infringement.


- Each booking receives 2 movie tickets -

- Grand Prize -

2 additional tickets to movies

$50 to Dolce Salon & Spa

Dinner for two to Amano Bistro

A $140 value!

Rules

*Book prior to Feb 6, 2011 *Couples only *Prize items may not be exchanged *Prizes will be redeemed AT the session *Drawing for grand prize will take place * Session must take place within 30 miles of 85224 or travel fess will occur

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Model Search!

I am needing two models for 2011. I am looking to photograph the journey from pregnancy to the 1st birthday of the child. In return you will receive:

• 5 complimentary sessions and 1 half price session
• 10 low resolution images with watermark for web use from each session
  
• 10 high resolution images with each session for printing only with a print release

Sessions you will receive:

• Maternity*
• Birth**
• Newborn
• 3 months
• 6 months
• 1 year

Terms:

• Client must reside within 30 miles of 85224 or travel fee will apply
  
• Client must be willing to have a face-to-face consultation and sign a contract for all sessions.
• Client may opt-out of receiving high resolution images for a $50 print credit. At that time, high resolution images are no longer included in the package and must be purchased at regular price.

Please contact for further information

* This may be one session or we can do a series over the course of your pregnancy. Only one session is complimentary. Any others will be 25% off the regular session cost.
** This session is being offered at half the cost of a regular birth session. Please contact for more details.

Newborn | 5 {days} young

I was honored when I was asked to photograph both the arrival and newborn photos of this beautiful little girl. We had a few breaks for her to eat, but overall she was did great for her first photo shoot. :)

A Christmas Baby!

On December 16th I had the pleasure of photographing the birth little Miss. Savannah. I got the call from mom at 2:00 am. I was a little out of it, but somehow I managed to get out the door and on the road. I arrived at 2:30 am and was only there about a half hour when the little one decided to make her arrival into the world.

Cali Mini Session Sneak Peek!!

Oh boy did I have fun today on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano. The day started off rainy so I started rearranging families session times... but then the sun came out :) All was good again. I still have 3 more sessions this afternoon and one more tomorrow, but here's a few from this morning's families...

I think I have a future photographer on my hands!

Yep... he's got the bug. Whenever he catches me taking a photo, he wants to run behind the camera. It's really cute until I find him pulling my camera equipment out. He is extremely careful, but I don't think he's quite ready yet.

So I pulled out a broken tripod and Jay's old point and shoot camera and he went to town. I've put batteries in the camera a few times, but they just die too quickly.

Looking back

While searching for a photo this evening, I came across an old file of photos from when I attended a MeetUp group back in APRIL '10! How did I never process these?? Oh yeah, I was having horrible morning sickness and didn't even want to look at the photos. Boy am I happy I saved them!!

I love shooting seniors :)

With my camera that is :) This past Sunday, I had the privilege of photographing Miss Alyssa. She was very shy and stiff at first, but by the end of the session, it had all gone out the window. I wish I could just post the whole session here, but since I can't, here are my favorites!!

Operation: Love ReUntied Homecoming

I love my job, but doing Operation: Love ReUnited homecomings just makes me love my job even that much more For my first shoot back from maternity leave, I had the privilege to photograph this wonderful family. It was hard to keep back the tears, but I managed.

He is too young!

To be rejecting the camera!! W was sitting at his little table watching Sponge Bob, while S was in his swing right next to him. I look over and W is holding S's hand. It was TOO cute. I run to get my camera, but of course by the time I came back he had let go... *sigh*.

At that point I already had my camera out, so I decided to snap a few of Mr. S.... well that didn't last long lol... he is definitely a photographers child.

Do you ever go back a reread your blog posts?

Since I am getting back into blogging (we'll see how long this lasts lol) I decided to go back to the beginning of this blog and look around. I feel like I'm reading though an old journal. My first post was a little over 2 years ago, not that long ago considering our life span, but at the same time seems like it was ages ago! I came across a belly post I had made while pregnant with Mr. W... a quote I completely forgot about... A simple post from when Mr. W was just a wee one (he still is but thinks he's much bigger hehe)... or even Mr. W's first time to a splash pad. Yes I have these memories and I have the photos, but reading the posts just brings back so much more. Having a toddler, being a wife, getting pregnancy brain for the second time and starting a business really keeps you busy.

Mr. W is growing up and I feel like I am just missing so much especially since I have been on bed rest this pregnancy and not been able to do as much as I'd like to with him. Not only has Mr. W been growing up before my eyes, but I have made a lot of changes with myself. I have a different outlook on life then what I did 2 years ago. Shoot even a year ago. I've started my own photography business (which is a never ending process) and most importantly I've become a mommy. Jay and I have all the same problems most couples are facing these days, but it truly only makes us stronger. Yes I know that sounds like a cliche, but it is the honest to Gods truth. We are just falling in love more and more each day... the honeymoon is not over and I don't see it ending any time soon :) We have another little monkey due any time now. We are building our family and it just feels so good.

In this day and age, we all really are too busy and forget to deposit these thing into our memory banks, and while I really need to take the time to do this, it is nice to be able to come back to my blog and say "Yeah I remember that day/moment".

Christmas 2008!! I feel like we look so different now!!
(Courtesy of Erica Williams Photography)

It's almost over!

And it is so bitter sweet. I love pregnancy and knowing that I helped to create this child. That I carried this baby for 40 weeks (give or take). That I nourished and protected this baby from the outside world. On the flip side, I am SO done! LOL. I can't wait to see and hold my baby. Nurse him. Change his diapers. Watch him grow. Sleep on my stomach. Bend over. Shave my legs without needing a nap afterward. Eat without getting heartburn. Have a stable mood (crying and snapping at people at the drop of the hat is really making me feel a bit bipolar). Get back to my normal routine! Watch Mr. W and no-name baby play with each other. Here are a few pics from this pregnancy.

Flagstaff Fun

This past week Jay needed to head up to Flagstaff to turn in some military gear. Since no-name baby is almost here (any day!) we decided to make a day trip of it. Yeah I know I'm crazy for traveling that far this late in the game, but I needed out of the valley of the sun. Despite our recent monsoons and slightly cooler weather, I just needed fresh clean air. Two and a half hours later we went from a hot & sunny 100* to a nice cool and rainy 68* with perfect overcast skies for photos. It was beautiful!! Not only was the weather great, but Old Town Flagstaff just gave me so much inspiration. I can not wait to get back to taking on clients!

I was really hoping we could get a few family shots in, but it just wasn't going to work out. I would definably love to back some day to do family portraits or even take a client. The day we were there would have been perfect for a trash the dress session! I did manage to get ONE photo in of Mr. W. I can't tell which version I like better, so here is both :)