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thank you precious
rockin a new logo thanks to precious bugarin design
i was looking for a text only super simple very me logo and she completely gave it to me
thank you precious!
have to show you my beautiful business card too
i love this roar . . .
and i loved shooting it. 2010 goal to learn to ride. decidedly.
though i think i might be a dirt bike girl when it comes to riding.
thanks rob for polishing her up for me. i hope you like these. it was so much fun.
you love one but i love two. rad clouds!!!
I want to get on the back and leave my worries behind (well for the day at least). Nice bike!
gotta share this love
this email from suzanne and mike made me cry. it was such an honor to create fantastic wedding images for them and it touches me so very deeply the degree to which they get what i do. my favorite is that they appreciate me being a “dirty girl” 
“Words can’t really express how we feel when we look at our wedding photos. But the following top 10 list tries to explain a few of the reasons why it was so great to work with the woman who shot them.
• Creativity.
Jen has an amazing eye for unique, creative, artistic shots. We literally did not give her any direction about the kind of shots we wanted. We simply trusted in her talent and her abilities, which allowed her to stay in the moment, and let the situation and the circumstances dictate the shots that she got. The results are truly breathtaking.
• No Worries.
Jen was on it. She was practically the only vendor that we didn’t have to worry about. We knew she’d be there on time (in fact she was early) and would do an amazing job (and she did).
• We Didn’t Feel Like Posers.
All of our portraits felt so natural – and fun! We were allowed to be normal people – and not be forced into poses that didn’t feel like us. We had a blast! In fact, we’re probably going to have to do it again someday (maybe with a dog, or a baby in a few years??)….
• Jen Knew Our Style.
Probably one of the most important parts about our relationship with Jen was the fact that we were fans of her work from the very start. Our wedding coordinator, Tiffany Cannis, recommended Jen to us because she thought we’d hit it off. As soon as we checked out her website we knew that we needed to meet. And within 5 minutes of meeting with Jen we knew that she was the perfect person to shoot our wedding. During our meeting, she totally dialed in to the kind of people we were and the kind of shots we liked.
• She’s a Total Pro.
She worked her butt off to deliver us a collection of photographs that not only documented an event that we had spent a ton of time planning, but she also captured the essence of how we felt about each other, and the excitement we felt about getting married. She was such a pro and knew what to shoot. From our first kiss to our first dance, from the drink menu to portraits of drunk friends and family – Every detail is documented beautifully!
• ‘A’ for Attitude.
On the day of our wedding, Jen was such a pleasure to be around. We didn’t feel like a paparazzi was stalking us all day… She was super cool and laid back. If we wanted to take an extra couple minutes to make out on the bed in our hotel room, she didn’t rush us to the next spot. And if a spot wasn’t working out, she didn’t make it seem like the end of the world. She just allowed us to enjoy every moment.
• Dirty Girl.
She literally laid down, on her stomach, in the dirt, for the perfect shot! She wasn’t all hoity toity about getting dirty for a good picture! We were SO impressed!! It was such a non-issue – she saw the shot and before we knew it she was completely sprawled out on the ground shooting. It was rad.
• Wicked Fast Turnaround.
We weren’t sure how long we’d have to wait to see the pictures, but we got a teaser while we were on our honeymoon when she posted some of the shots to her photography blog. A DVD with all of the shots was delivered to us by the time we got back from our honeymoon, just 2 weeks later! By that same day, the pictures had been posted to Jen’s website so that our friends and family could check them out and order prints. Everyone was super appreciative of the quick turn around!
• No “Album” Pressure. Standardly photographers build the cost of “albums” into their packages. We didn’t have the desire to commit to an album prior to our big day. Jen had a package that was perfect for us! We mainly wanted all the digital files & figured we’d sort the rest out later. Thank goodness!
• The Price is Right.
From the start, with Jen, there wasn’t ever a point that we felt like we were getting ripped off. And In hind sight, our instincts were spot on. The services that Jen and her team provided for us actually fit within our budget (shocker!) and exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t have hoped for anything more!
THANKS JEN – YOU ROCK!!!
Love, Suzanne & Mike Tadros”
i love you guys! you rock! thanks for bringing all of yourselves to your wedding day, staying present, and be willing to show me your heart and souls so we could create breathtaking portraits.
We couldn’t be happier. Thank you Jen!!!!
As mother of the bride, I am so happy to see the just how pleased Mike and Suzanne were with their photos and the total experience. I totally agree with them! Jen you are the best!
la county fire air operations
if you read my blog often you’ll remember that a few months ago we had to have our dog jones, rescued from zuma canyon. if not you can read about it here. oh by the way, yesterday i got the full story that THEY DID offer eric a ride but he insisted on hiking out! so, not what he told me by the way! oh and the other correction needed is that it was la county fire helicopter 18, lafd is la city.
anyway, i sent those pics in that blog post to chief marrone at air ops with a card. on the night of my dads birthday, he left me a message inviting eric, me and of course JONES to say hi and, hold on for this, get a ride! i have barely been able to contain myself the last week or so waiting for this. we showed up yesterday at 10am, jones in tow, with a full plate of my famous homemade chocolate chip cookies, just to keep the thank you’s going.
it was a truly amazing day. everyone i met there was so so nice. we got a tour of the facility, got to hang out with chief marrone, and then got to tag along on a official ride out to camp 8 in malibu! i learned so much and there are so many amazing facts about the helicopters and what these guys do each day that i wish i had brought a pen and paper so i could tell you guys and actually get it right. what struck me most was their bulletin board in the conference room. the only thank you card up there was mine. i just figured everyone sent personal thank you’s to these guys for their amazing work, but sadly its not the case 
as our luck would have it we got an upgrade from the bell 412 helicopter that picked up jones to the sikorsky S-70A firehawk! which meant an even more awesome experience and definitely better perspective for shooting. hello, i sat next to an open window! if this was a military blackhawk, i would have been in the gunners seat shooting at things when needed 
! instead i got to do the kind of shooting i do best. the open window is kind of crazy that high in the air. but the fresh air and cool breeze is pretty amazing. not to mention that L.A. is gorgeous from that perspective. thank you thank you thank you, chief marrone, our pilot tom, and everyone we met yesterday. you gave us an experience we will never forget. i hope i never (again) meet you under real conditions, but my heart is full of gratitude for all you do. chief marrone is now a fan of my blog, though since he isn’t interested in my wedding work, will keep me seeking out other side projects. he has a print from my route 66 shots on its way now. here are some pics.
there is helicopter 18! jones’ savior.
jones is super excited to ride on the blackhawk.
chief marrone loves jones as you can see. i seriously think he needs his own fire weimeraner.
eric and jones
jones looks ready to go.
me. soooooooooooo excited.
our trusty pilot
jones just realizes we left the ground!
i was literally hanging out the window for these. i kept thinking, what if my lens falls off?
even the freeways look beautiful from up here. i love the lines . . .
downtown, and sadly, lots of smog
hollywood sign, kinda small but i had no time to change to a longer lens
the wilshire corridor, again, very cool lines
trying to show you how big the blackhawk is.
i think jones would make a perfect trauma/rescue/fire dog don’t you. he was sooooo good. he sat there like a perfect dog. he was born to fly.
i love these shots of malibu. i shot these on auto white balance, imported to lightroom and just converted to jpeg. the water really looked this beautiful from our perspective. the kelp beds were pretty extraordinary.
jones eyes started to pop out of his head when he realized we were landing. i think when we were in the air he could only see blue but as soon as he saw the tops of trees he realized he should be freaking out.
the crew we rode with.
it was soo amazing and we are soo appreciative. memories!!!!!!
Jennifer, we’re glad to hear that Jones is doing well, and that you enjoyed your special day with our colleagues at the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Air Operation Section. They are an exceptional group of men and women who we are honored to work alongside daily. Your photos – especially the images of Chief Marrone with Jones, are an important reminder that regardless of jurisdiction, we share a great passion for life with those we proudly serve.
Please keep up the great work on your blog,
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department*
*the LAFD, which as you’ve learned, is different than the LACoFD.
wow, jen, what awesome pictures! so many great ones, but that last one of jones with his eyes bugged out is going to have me cracking up for a long time.
soooo cool! I’m so jealous!!!!
Hey Jen! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful photos. It was great having you, Eric and Jones fly with us. Up until this point, my kids didn’t believe me when I told them I flew on a helicopter. Now I have proof. Keep in touch. Sincerely, Linda
P.S. I have a little model of LACoFD Copter 18 for Jones. Okay, maybe not Jones, how about Eric. Let me know how I can get it to you.
Linda C. Brumfield, M.Ed, RN, MICN
LACoFD Air & Wildland Division
Linda’s Aunt Juanita was excited to see you in the copter with the dog. I wish this photo shoot can be shared with other females so that they can see alternatives for career paths. Keep up the good work
new site music
i owe a huge thanks to susan enan for permission to use the amazingly beautiful “bring on the wonder” i first heard this song on an episode of bones i fell in love with it instantly and immediately began trying to find it. when i did i let it play for hours on repeat off susan’s my space page i had to wait patiently for its release but am soooooooo happy to have it on my site now. support susan with downloads! then close your eyes and listen to the lyrics.
thank you susan!
ceremony magazine shoot
i love everything about ceremony. from the beautiful paper they use, to its unusual size, to the awesome staff. so i obviously i was very happy to come shoot details for them a few weeks ago. Bobbe Vagell, Luna Gardens, Flower Power, Jackie Combs and Tic Toc all produced beautiful tables and florals for the shoot. I love details so i was going to have a great time no matter what but it was unexpectedly fun and even silly at times hanging out with jim, amy and pauline. images to follow.
I really like it. Sleek and simple.