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Westlake Village California Family Session

January 20, 2017 by Jensey 2 Comments

While in California for Liz’s family session, we were able to squeeze in a verrrrry special session- With my family! <3

My dad is Uncle Mark’s big brother, and while I don’t see his family nearly enough, they are truly some of my favorite people on the planet. My cousin Brooke is as kind and smart as she is beautiful, and she’s such a good big sister to Haley. Haley is quirky, creative, and lover of all creatures great and small! She happens to be the proud momma to Moose the ferret (who you should follow on Instagram HERE!)

This is my Uncle Mark’s gorgeous crew! I can’t believe I’m related to this beautiful family! :)

This is Haley’s grandfather with her ferret-child, Moose. I dare you to find a happier photo on the internet today! :)

These twooooo <3 Haley’s grandmother told me the last time she met me was at Uncle Mark and Aunt Pam’s wedding. I was the youngest guest in attendance but she remembered my blue eyes- Seriously, how precious is this family?!

Haley and her Moooooooose! <3

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This was my first time meeting their sweet uncle! I kept hearing him tell his parents how much I reminded him of Haley- Apparently we “aww!” the same way? <3

Haley’s boyfriend Channing and Moose. :)

Yep- Then this happened!!

We love ALL y’all and can’t wait to hopefully see you again soooooon! <3

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Disneyland Holiday Family Session!

January 15, 2017 by Jensey 4 Comments

The week before Christmas, Nate and I had the honor of going to Disneyland for a work trip. But just not ANY work trip… A trip for a session with favorite Root Lifers, Liz and Bryan! Just to recap, we photographed their wedding at Walt Disney World years ago (see that here!) and their anniversary session at Disneyland last summer…

Which you can see again here! :) Last summer, the weather was warm but lovely and we were able to get to the park first thing and beat the crowds.

This year, however… :/ We were “lucky” to get to experience a rare sight- Rain in Anaheim! Nate and I had followed the forecast like crazy people leading up to our trip, but the rain didn’t pop up in the forecast until we got there. Unfortunately, this meant rain or shine we were making it happen. Luckily, they were wonderful sports, as was Liz’s sweet family who we were also photographing! :)

We actually got really, really, REALLY lucky with the weather. We may have had to start our session after lunch instead of first thing that morning, but the rain held out until our last set of photos! I was so thankful!! :)

Liz’s parents are two of my favorite human beings on Earth. Her mother is pure sunshine and it’s impossible to not smile when she’s around! :)

Sibling photo ;)

Oh, Tower of Terror! :/

Liz was showing off her newest Disney tattoos to me, but Nate took this photo thinking to anyone else, it looks like I was admiring her biceps, lol. <3

I MEAN! And yes, that’s Ellie, her pup, riding in a doom buggy from Haunted Mansion!

Colschens and Youngs, we adore y’all!!!!!!!!!!!

Katy + Nick : Blackstone Country Club Wedding in Peoria Arizona

September 13, 2016 by Jensey 3 Comments

Katy’s parents and mine were friends long before we we were born.

Katy’s late father and my Dad first met as Marine fighter pilots. Katy’s Mom, my “Aunt” Martha, is my brother’s Godmother. When my mom went into labor with her first child, my brother Charlie, my Dad was panic stricken and unable to drive, so Uncle Bill drove my laboring Mom, Aunt Martha drove my dad. :) The past ~6 years Nate and I have had the complete honor of photographing Katy’s sister Brooke’s wedding, Aunt Martha’s wedding, and last year, it was Katy’s turn!

Katy and Nick were married in Peoria Arizona at the Blackstone Country Club, a venue I love so much I wish we could have brought it home with us.

I mean, look at this plaaaaaaaace ( of course, our couple isn’t too shabby, either!) <3