Maternity Shoot with the Mehan's

Saturday evening I had a maternity session with Ryan and Jeremy. We started outside in the field, where we all baked in the sun and hoped that we didn't end up with chiggers, by the end of the shoot! Afterwards, they braved the clutter at the studio to do the more intimate shots.

I can't wait for the little guy to get here, I am looking forward to taking his portraits.

Ryan and Jeremy, I am so happy for the both of you and I wish you guys loads of happiness!

Hand Painted Backdrop!

My mother bought a bolt of fabric last summer at a yard sale, it was pretty ugly (no offense, mom)! There was so much there, over 20 yards ~ that's an under estimate too! So after making over my oldest daughter's bedroom, I decided to put the left over paint to use.

I spread out 8 feet of fabric in the yard and went to work. My husband said that I looked like Jaskson Pollock out in the yard, flinging paint all over the place. So what you see is the result of my painting frenzy. I think that it turned out rather well. I painted the chair (a left behind relic of my daughter's former room) to match the backdrop as well. Lily, my youngest daughter, was too excited to pose for me (can't you tell)!!

Anyways, I have loads of fabric left and my new favorite place at Lowes is the mistint paint stand. So needless to say you will be seeing somemore "Jenn Smith ~ Hand Painted Backdrops".

Trevor Senior 2011

I had the great pleasure of photographing Trevor last night. It was a hot, sultry evening, but you couldn't tell it from the pictures.
Trev you are a super cool guy, I am so glad that I got to take you senior pics!
When you get back to Wisconsin, send some of that cooler weather back this way!
I wish I could be there to watch you graduate. Congratulations, I am so proud of you!

My Pretty Penny

Well last week was the one of the worst weeks that I have had in a while. My pretty, Penny (English Springer Spaniel) was run over and had to be put down. Me and my girls were a bucket of tears. She was a great dog and will be missed! We love you, Penny!