Mark and his Cars......

Mark LOVES his cars. He shakes them up and then sends them all over the place. I took these today inside and I think they turned out really good. I am practicing my indoor photography, and I am seeing much improvement. :-)

I will add some more of Mark and his cars, etc...but he is up now from nap and I must go. Check back later!

And here are 2 I thought were cute of Mark in the tub later that evening after a hard day at 2 Kids Club's, playing with friend's and of course....his cars......

Above: Amazed by the suds and so cute down below. His eyelashes are the longest I have seen in a while! Lucky little man!

Happy Birthday......

My favorite from our creative session- post processed in a variety of techniques.....

To Miss Tess, who turned 8 on December 14th..... Another favorite....Tess reminds me of a young Carolyn Bessette Kennedy......so pretty! You might recognize this cutie from a creative session back in July. I was thrilled to take some Winter photos of Miss Tess who turned 8 this past weekend! Wow~ They grow up so fast! The weather cooperated with us and just started raining at the tail end of our session. So thank you Mother Nature...we already had to reschedule once because of weather~ ugh! Miss Tess looked so pretty in her black coat and long blonde hair. Even the 'mud blocks' on her shoes were pretty with her in them! I had so much fun photographing this one and will be working on them throughout this week and adding more as I go. My only complaint is, I did not get to talk to you all more before it decided to start raining. Stay tuned!!!

The sun decided to pop out briefly here :-)
Now done with my 'color fade' technique... Burr....It is cold (and about to rain)......
Cutie-pie Tess
Using warm texture to the picture....for a sunset glow look.....

"Mark-O-Polo" and the Hidden Rose Garden...

"Marco...Polo"- do you all remember that game you probably played as a kid in the pool? When deciding on a blog titled, that was the first thing that came to mind because of the RL Polo vest Mark is wearing. Which BTW, I purchased brand new (with tags) at a thrift store for kids. I paid $4.00- wow!

Today we took Mark to the Whetstone Park of Roses in Columbus. I learned that it is the largest rose garden in the United States. With that being said, Ohio has soooo many wonderful spots that I want to keep quiet about. I do not want tons of people moving here and it becoming too crowded! :-) Being our weather has been warmer this year, the roses were still in full bloom and smelling lovely. I have a session there tomorrow so I do not want to post too many pictures from today. I would rather post from my session tomorrow. It is such a beautiful garden and a huge Park unique to Columbus and yet, still a peaceful tranquil place to read a book and curl up with nature...and for me to take a 1,000 pictures in my lifetime!
Why are boys eyelashes to die for???

And here is Mark entertaining the golfers on our hole before we left for the Park - these guys even gave Mark a golf ball.....

Little Orphan "Olivia"...

Is free to a good home. She will cuddle and coo....and wants lots of hugs and kisses! Wink, Wink....No, really....this little girl is the daughter of very good friend's of ours- Jeni and Mark. And Miss Olivia, who is almost 3 months, looks just like her Daddy- with Mommy's pretty blue eyes and long eyelashes. She is such a good baby and let me and her Mommy place her in all of my "antiques" :-) She has the craziest hair too- it is sooooo funny and too cute- It fits her spunky personality! I hope you enjoy the photos of your angel and we love her like family- all of you!

When it rains- it pours........

Ok...so now I know why that saying is......I have had 3 weeks "off" now....Two weeks were weather related (raining and Hurricane Ike winds) and then 1 was just a "free" week. Since having so much down time, I have had the opportunity to take a ton of photos of Ralphie, as well as uncover some great editing techniques...... but I have to admit I am getting bored already- of my own son-hahahahaha- taking photos that is!!!!! ;-)
I am excited for my session on Sunday. I will be going to a horse farm with 38 acres...wow! I will be doing a senior session with a champion horse rider, Miss Ashley. And then from that session on it is back to "normal" and I only have a couple slots left for 2008.......October must be the month here in Ohio because of all the request I have for your children's sessions then. Another question I get from clients booking after September..." is there an Ohio State game that day"...hahahahaha!
Some pictures from this week........ and Shannon- yes, I am thinking of starting a workshop for people in the Ohio area for editing- will keep you posted!
Miss Grace and Mark at the zoo- playing in a puddle

Anyone in there??????
Vinnie- 1 day younger than Mark- showing off his belly to the ladies in the park...how you doin'?
Ralphie on the swing- going vintage w/ texture

"Mark" Deere......

Mark loves to ride with Daddy on our John Deere. Sometimes he even falls asleep- I don't know how that is possible, but it happens. He had such a great day today: with a playgroup in the morning at Cheryl's house with Vinny and friends, playtime at the Rec Ctr, and the day ended with a high school football game where he loves watching the band!!!!! He was Mr. Sleepy until the drums started and then he perked right up..... It is so much fun having him in our lives! I will post more from this wonderful day, but I am tired and going to bed ;-0 Did some full color and some bw/mocha.....Oh, I have no idea why Blogger now turns pics- if anyone knows please let me know so I can adjust something- thanks!!!!

Jennifer's Mocha Color
Sleeping...wish I could sleep anywhere! I think this is hilarious when I look out the window and see his head boppin' all around and he is sleeping!!!!!

Let there be light.......

and electricity and phone service again. Oh MY!!!! Who'da thought that a Hurricane that hit Texas could devastate parts of Ohio? We had 70-90mph winds for 5 straight hours this past Sunday. It devastated some beautiful homes,etc.... and OLD trees were uprooted- and I mean HUGE trees. I pray that you are all recovering and safe. I know that 1 family we rescheduled still doesn't have power and are staying w/ family. The 3 families that were scheduled this past weekend, we will work together to have your creative session. i look forward to things getting back to "normal".....

Here is a picture of Mark on Monday at the Delaware Cty Fair. We were all over the place since we couldn't really go home. He got to sit on vintage tractors, see goats, turkey's and cows and run around aimlessly- hint the picture I am posting. My little boy is on the RUN......he will be an athlete that is for sure!!!!!

And at Scioto Park checking out what Hurricane Ike left behind......

It's a Small World....

I finally got to catch up with an old colleague of mine back in Atlanta, and I am amazed by how much our lives are the same! First, our babies (both our first) were due on the same day in May (21st) 2007. Then, my son Mark was born on her hubby's birthday (May 6th- born 15 days early) while her daughter- Aubrey was born May 14th, and now we are both aspiring children's photographers and have started a home based company. We were on the phone for 4 hours last night- until midnight- and for me, I could have talked much longer!

Erin, it was so good talking to you and getting your thoughts on your new business and all the things that come along with it! Thanks for also walking thru this process of "eye sparkle"- I think I will incorporate this into my upclose pictures! Now, if I can get you to shoot in the RAW!!!! ;-) Let me know how that goes for you and we need to catch up monthly if not weekly!!!!

My Gerber Baby- Mark.....
Photos taken Sept. 4th of Mark....... my poor child can never escape my camera ;-) Or as my hubby calls it- my "binky"...... ;-)

Birthday Parties......

My website and blog have been updated as of Sept 1st and is up to date. I am pleased to formally announce a new package, something that was in the works- Bithday/Party Pictures!!!!
I shot my first party a month ago as a "test" and from the feedback, it was a SUCCESS and something that was fun for me and the family. My "test" birthday session was with the Conner Family. Mom and Dad Conner got to enjoy their son, Luke's special day on his 2nd birthday, and allow me to take all the pictures for his scrapbook and the family. Here is the info below or you can go to my website at http://www.jenniferleaphotography.net/ and go to the "Birthday Parties" tab. Thanks Lisa for allowing me the opportunity to share Luke's 2nd birthday! I think Elmo was a hit for the kiddos too ;-)

Birthday/Party Package: Many parent's find that throwing your child's birthday party is a stressful experience- Me included!!! From the planning stage, to finding that perfect location and praying the weather holds up if outdoors. It seems we are thinking about the next party, the day after their 1st party! If you were like me, you found it frustrating to take pictures of the event, on top of everything else you are doing that special day. And you, as the "photographer", were absent from most of the pictures. I have a "Party Package" that will allow you to relax on your child's special day and allow me to take all the pictures for you- including a 15 minute private shoot before the party starts. This will allow you as a family to all get together and have a family shot. I will stay for 60-90 minutes to ensure you get plenty of party pictures to share with family and friend's. I will put the images, that I edit and enhance for you, onto a hi-resolution CD for you to process and share at your leisure. An additional CD to pass out as a thank you gift to your guest's are $10.00/each. My pricing starts at $150.00 for people that are 20 miles to/from my home office. Pricing will be based on location there after. Please contact me for pricing and additional information at jenniferleaphotography@live.com
Thanks!

Ohio State University Bound...

Like I mentioned earlier...I am behind on some sessions and ahead on others. I am editing as I can and will post more of this OSU bound Freshman as soon as I can- as well as others.
This 19 year old, with the beautiful natural smile (WOW), is out of her parent's basement and into a sorority house in the coming days- what a great time in a young person's life! Christina and I had so much fun on this session- walking around Downtown Powell and getting some hip, trendy shots along our way. Have fun at OSU girl!

I have no clue why this one is turned- for it is the right way when I upload it- maybe something is wrong with Blogger and I will try and arrange it different later....??????????


Knock, Knock!
Really playing up the colors on this photo-
Going vintage on the railroad tracks....
Miss Kim Alexis look-a-like......