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The theme for our blog circle this month is “Summer Life.” (Have I mentioned how much I love the themes of this circle? Well, I DO!!) In considering what to blog about this month, I have thought a lot about how we spend our summers. And I really think I have summed it up with […]

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  • The Way I View Summer Life » - August 2, 2012 - 5:56 am

    […] our blog circle to see what my CMpro friends have posted this month, too! After me, it’s Jessica’s post and I’m sure it’s gorgeous over […]ReplyCancel

  • Melissa - August 2, 2012 - 8:25 am

    That hula hoop shot cracked me up! We’ve spent a lot of time watching the Olympics, too. And..I need to check out Toontown!ReplyCancel

  • Allison Jacobs - August 2, 2012 - 5:26 pm

    Loved reading about your summer and looking at all the photos to illustrate all those great memories!ReplyCancel

  • Beira - August 2, 2012 - 6:36 pm

    Gorgeous shots and so relaxing! Looks like you’ve had a great summer.ReplyCancel

  • gigi - August 3, 2012 - 5:47 pm

    This is my kind of summer! That last one of E is just gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Anne - August 4, 2012 - 5:00 pm

    I really LOVE the silhouette. And Em is so lovely. <3ReplyCancel

  • Cary - August 5, 2012 - 3:29 pm

    Fantastic summer images, I just found out August 10 is officially “lazy day” so I’ m going to get right on that 🙂 I love the balloons and the books!ReplyCancel

  • Jodi - August 14, 2012 - 9:33 am

    Ah, Jessica! Another perfect post!!! I love seeing all your pics of Em, and I love even more that I can tell that y’all are complete bffs through your images and your words about her! She is so lblessed to have a mom who adores her like you do. <3ReplyCancel

(Not that at the time I took this class Ashley was offering it through a different forum, but she has since moved to The Photographer Within, where I am now working too as a Mentor. We’d love to have you join us there, where the class is now being offered!) I have been meaning to […]

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  • Sarah Vaughn - July 28, 2012 - 11:55 pm

    Just beautiful, beautiful images. I am dying to take this class also! Your post makes me wish I took it when you did so I could learned along side you and seen your weekly images unfold. Wonderful work and I love how they give me more of a glimpse into your family and lovely daughter.ReplyCancel

  • Anne - July 29, 2012 - 7:19 am

    I love these, Jessica ! Another of the many classes I have on my CM wishlist <3ReplyCancel

  • Celeste Pavlik - July 29, 2012 - 8:39 am

    What a great review in photos Jessica!! This is definitely on my wish list to take. Your photos are gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa - July 29, 2012 - 1:13 pm

    Thanks for a great review! This class is on my wishlist for a CM workshop. Love all the shots you got of your daughter. The one of her and your cat is stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah Wilkerson - August 5, 2012 - 8:21 pm

    What a fantastic review (I wholeheartedly concur – both Ashley and this course are amazing!) and gorgeous pics, Jessica!! Love the photo essay of cupcake making and the wide shot of Emily on the stage — just awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Ashley Spaulding - August 6, 2012 - 7:52 am

    You are so incredibly sweet to write this review, Jessica! Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to have you in class and to see your work unfold each and every week. I know lifestyle work is an area you didn’t feel super confident in before taking the class, but the work you produced speaks for itself…you did awesome!!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Powell - August 7, 2012 - 7:37 am

    Love these imgages Jessica! Definitely have this on my to do list!!ReplyCancel

I took Emily out to my favorite shooting location the other night to get some shots just for fun. She and I haven’t done a shoot for no reason in ages! It started when we found this veil that we fell in love with while we were out shopping with Tom on Father’s Day (he […]

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  • Tracey - July 9, 2012 - 9:57 pm

    Last one is by far my fav with all the colors in the background and a glimpse in her future look in her eyes…with the veil I couldn’t help but think of how she would look on her wedding day! Fantastic images! You will have to divulge where this location is next time we meet up.ReplyCancel

  • Kelly R - July 11, 2012 - 7:38 am

    Ems is just stunning! I love how you included those beautiful, colorful apricots in your blog post. They go lovely together. But, as always, Em steals the show! She is growing up to be a beautiful, beautiful lady!ReplyCancel

  • Allison Jacobs - July 26, 2012 - 8:35 pm

    Wow, Emily looks so gorgeous (and grown up) here! Love the veil & love these portraits!ReplyCancel

I finally got to borrow a lensbaby, and I AM IN LOVE!!!!!! I will definitely be getting one of these in the not-too-distant future. I borrowed an original lensbaby, so it works like a bellows, almost, where you kind of curl it toward the direction in the image where you want the sharp area to […]

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  • Jane - July 4, 2012 - 7:40 pm

    oohh….I’ve never wanted a lensbaby – until now! I especially love the effect on the flowers. So dreamy!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Thompson - July 5, 2012 - 12:00 am

    Jessica, you make everything look so effortless! Gorgeous work here, sweetie!ReplyCancel

  • Heather T. - July 6, 2012 - 1:06 am

    Wow, those peonies are spectacular!!ReplyCancel

  • Claire Lane - July 6, 2012 - 2:54 pm

    I knew I shouldn’t have opened this post…..I WANT ONE!!!!! Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Cyndie - July 8, 2012 - 5:01 pm

    Gorgeous! So pretty!! ♥ReplyCancel

  • Laura A - July 9, 2012 - 6:05 pm

    Love it! I’ve wanted to try one of those for awhile!ReplyCancel

  • Anna - July 11, 2012 - 10:53 am

    I love these pictures. Both from the flowers and your daughter. I want a lens baby too… and you convinced me to buy one.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny - July 18, 2012 - 9:25 am

    I just got my LENSBABY SCOUT last week and I’m stuck with the FISHEYE lens. It’s pretty awesome but I haven’t been able to get out and do anything with it yet. I’m buying the SWEET 35 optic next week though 😉 Can’t wait to use it on my dolls.ReplyCancel

I grew up primarily in a home of women: For much of my childhood, it was just my Mom, my sister, and I. So when I met my husband-to-be, I didn’t know what was realistic to expect from a father, but I certainly had built an ideal in my head as to what I wanted […]

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  • Anne - July 2, 2012 - 6:09 am

    Oh Jessica, these have put such a big smile on my face ! The third photo of Todm and Em in the water made me squeal ! Look at them, and Em with her adorable smile, oh my goodness !
    I think Tom has many things in common with Hervé, especially when it comes to playing games and cooking delicious meals, two things he does much better than me ! 😉ReplyCancel

  • Leah Cook - July 2, 2012 - 7:28 am

    what a wonderful life!!! their smiles are infectious and it’s so easy to feel their love. beautiful post, Jessica!!ReplyCancel

  • gigi - July 2, 2012 - 8:19 am

    I find it hard to believe you aren’t amazing at playing with E. 😉 Tom looks like a fabulous dad – I love each and every one of these! The teacup photo even made me a little queasy…it’s THAT good! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • […] wonderful Jessica Holden is up next in this month’s circle! Posted in CMpro Monthly Project « week 26/52: […]ReplyCancel

  • christina - July 2, 2012 - 8:49 am

    I just love when you include older photos in your posts <3 #3 and the second to last are my absolute favorites –you can feel their joy and love!!ReplyCancel

  • Cary - July 2, 2012 - 9:23 am

    So fabulous, love the mention of the “dad” jokes, totally able to relate as we’ve got a joker here too surrounded by girls 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Holly Thompson - July 5, 2012 - 12:06 am

    Jessica, these photos brought tears to my eyes. You are SO lucky to have such an amazing husband and father. I love love love the photo of Em taking a photo of Tom (#4)… you’ve always been an emotive photographer. Incredible post, just wonderful! <3ReplyCancel

  • Heather T. - July 6, 2012 - 1:08 am

    What a wonderful tribute to your husband!ReplyCancel

  • Claire Lane - July 6, 2012 - 2:57 pm

    How lovely! Emily is a very lucky girl!ReplyCancel

  • Beira - July 13, 2012 - 6:07 pm

    Beautiful! So special that your daughter has such a wonderful father.ReplyCancel

Better late than never! Here is Emily’s blog post with her photos from our Disneyland trip over spring break. ******************************************************************************** Hey! It’s, well, me! Sorry it took so long! I hope you all like my pictures and their stories! OK, so here’s the first picture! Can you believe this was actually a part of our […]

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  • Sarah Phillips - June 29, 2012 - 7:21 pm

    These are wonderful! I particularly like the one of the tree with the purple sky in the background. You have a good eye Emily! Thanks for sharing your trip!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel Potter - June 29, 2012 - 7:27 pm

    EM!!!! You put me to shame! Oh my goodness! Your macro on the flowers is superb!!! AND the night shots with the colorful lights… I am SO IMPRESSED!!! Your mama better watch out or you’ll be a CMPRO yourself soon! SO proud!ReplyCancel

  • celeste jones - June 29, 2012 - 7:29 pm

    These are great. You should blog more often. I loved reading your thoughts and perspective. Oh, and lovely images. Great job girl!ReplyCancel

  • Susan - June 29, 2012 - 7:34 pm

    Emily, these images are pro-quality! I love your perspectives and compositon. Great work!ReplyCancel

  • Tracey - June 29, 2012 - 7:45 pm

    I love the balcony pictures. You are so talented, Emily! Super job!ReplyCancel

  • Celeste - June 29, 2012 - 7:48 pm

    These are fantastic photos Emily! Looks like you had a great time and I loooovvee creme brulee more than any other dessert on the planet!! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Kim - June 29, 2012 - 8:20 pm

    Em, these are great! You are becoming quite the photographer! I loved the stories behind your pictures too.ReplyCancel

  • Allison Jacobs - June 29, 2012 - 9:23 pm

    Love these all Emily especially that very first image! You have such a great eye & you are a talented photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Megan - June 30, 2012 - 5:18 am

    Emily, these are so great! You have a great eye! You did a really nice job with the nighttime pictures too – I’m dying to go to Disney out there now! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Dana - June 30, 2012 - 8:18 am

    Emily these are just fantastic. You did so well with low light!!! I love Disney I am glad you had so much fun.ReplyCancel

  • Holly Thompson - June 30, 2012 - 11:39 am

    Emily, you did a GREAT job capturing your experience at Disney! I love love love seeing your mom and dad in photos! You have a natural talent and fresh perspective. You should be really proud of these!!! <3ReplyCancel

  • Anne - June 30, 2012 - 2:29 pm

    Well, I can tell that talent runs in the family and that you definitely got your mom’s photographic genes 😉 Bravo !ReplyCancel

  • Antigone - June 30, 2012 - 3:47 pm

    Emily, you did fabulous. Really beautiful work! Your night photos are stunning! Mickey is one of my favourite characters, and I would love to visit Disneyland.ReplyCancel

  • kayla - June 30, 2012 - 8:18 pm

    Beautiful images, Emily!ReplyCancel

  • Alex Rickard - June 30, 2012 - 10:41 pm

    Emily, these are wonderful, you are very talented and have a great eye! xReplyCancel

  • Danika - July 2, 2012 - 3:18 pm

    Emily these pictures are wonderful! You have a great eye and lots of talent!! Thanks for posting them – this really makes me want to go back to Disneyland!!ReplyCancel

  • […] From Emily’s perspective […]ReplyCancel

And I LOVED it! I’ve been friends with his mom for years, and she’s so laid back and totally understood that I don’t have a ton of experience photographing newborns. We had so much fun! She filled him up (and I cranked up the heat so we were sweating, but he was happy!), and he […]

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  • Julie Anders - June 18, 2012 - 4:21 am

    Jessica!! Oh how fun! You did a WONDERFUL job! I love the third from last…his little sweet smile and love the toes. Well don 🙂ReplyCancel

  • […] inexperienced newborn photographer (only having done it twice before, with singletons, here and here), but these two (and their wonderful parents!) made it as easy on me as they could! I learned a lot […]ReplyCancel

I’m the littlest bit behind in blogging, but I will catch up this week, and so will Em—she plans to “guest blog” again for me with her Disneyland images! I can’t wait; I so adore seeing the world through her eyes, and hearing about it through her words… But this post is about when my […]

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  • Lisa Benemelis - June 6, 2012 - 9:26 am

    Jessica, these are such beautiful images. 🙂 Looks like you had a great visit with family.ReplyCancel