The D Family | Bernhard Museum
This adorable family of four was so much fun to work with! Earlier this fall, we met up at the Bernhard Museum in Auburn for a Sunday morning session. (I don’t shoot a lot of morning sessions, but mom Heather told me that her kids are happiest in the morning, and so we made it happen! And boy was she was right!)
Seriously, aren’t they the happiest and most beautiful babies?!
And yes, their eyes are just that blue! There’s no Photoshop magic happening there.
Speaking of Photoshop magic, I will let you in on a little secret. See that image above? The straight-out-of-the-camera image looked slightly different.
The little girl was looking off to the side (which is totally normal for a 3-year-old!), so we just did a little head swap and voila…she’s now looking at the camera!
And when I say “we,” I really mean Retouchup. (I have no head swapping skills to speak of, so for me, outsourcing is the way to go.)
Anyway, I say all of that, to let you know that if your munchkins are really wiggly during your photo session and looking anywhere but the camera, don’t despair. When I snap photos of kids, I almost always overshoot, knowing that there might be a head swap or two in post processing.
Thank you, D family, for allowing me to capture these special moments for you!
Want to take some photos at the Bernhard Museum, too?! Let’s chat! Shoot me an email at jennieharlessphotography@gmail.com.
Senior Photo Session | Jessie
I've known Jessie since she was a baby, and so getting the opportunity to take senior photos of her was such an honor and pleasure.
Jessie is such a fun-loving, sweet, funny, respectful, musical, and intelligent young woman with a super bright future ahead of her. (Kudos to her parents who have done an amazing job raising her!)
Fun fact: Jessie taught herself to play the ukulele by watching YouTube videos.
Before each senior session, I email a questionnaire to the teen, asking them for input about their session -- everything from location to music preferences to must-have shots. Jessie said that it was really important to her to have a few photos with her dog, Oliver.
And Jessie also requested that I take photos of her wearing her Seattle University shirt.
Jessie's mom brought along a few photos of Jessie as a baby. Isn't this one adorable?!
Old Roseville is such a cool place to take senior photos, especially for those clients who prefer an urban setting. All of the images shown here were taken within a few blocks, and we just walked from place to place.
I was totally digging this blue wall!
I love that Jessie brought matching bow ties for her and Oliver!
Jessie and I both spotted the shadow of the palm tree on this wall at. the. exact. same. time. I thought it was important to photograph her next to this wall, not only because she was born and raised in California, but also because in just a few months, she'll leave the palm trees behind and head to Seattle to study engineering.
A big thanks to Lea Buehler for doing Jessie's makeup!
The Tortosa Family
Outdoor family photography can be fun! Especially when a little girl, two dogs, and a river are involved.
It was a pleasure to photograph our good friends, The Tortosa Family, and their two cute doggies last week. As you can see, mom, dad and daughter had fun! They tickled each other and giggled and hugged and walked hand-in-hand and skipped through the Bear River and just generally played for 30+ minutes while I snapped away. Then, the dogs joined us, and from there on out, it was constant stick-throwing and tail-wagging and chasing and shrieking and laughter. An enjoyable session for all!
If you're interested in having me photograph your family before the holidays, please contact me. Currently, I have only a few session openings available in November and December.