fun at the pool

little swimmer!

trying to get bruce, the shark, to swim

brookie and sara rockin' out to a little britney...

Just wanted to share some photos of the fun time Caden and I are having in ATL.  My parents had a pool put in their backyard last summer and we are taking full advantage!  We have been hanging out everyday and I swear Caden is going to be the next Michael Phelps (who is going to make history this summer, I just know it!).  Mommy is making sure he knows his way around the pool, since she spent most of her childhood at swim meets and swim practice. :)  We always love coming to visit and being around family is the best...

johnson family...take 2!

all the cousins


i LOVE this one of will... :)

i love this!

tammy and her mom
jayce and grandma
tammy and her dad

It was so fitting that my first Virginia photo session was with the Johnson family...Tammy was one of our first clients when Brooks and I started in North Carolina!  Last Sunday, Tammy wanted me to come out to her Aunt's house in Culpeper, VA to get some photos of her hanging out with her family before they left on their big move to Australia.  Scot and I had such a good time, I didn't feel like I was "working"!  Tammy's family was so great!  The going away picnic was held at Aunt Marie's house which dates back to the late 1850's.  It was actually taken over by Union soldiers during the Civil War!  Check it out online if you get a chance, Hill Mansion.  The history of the house is really amazing.  Aunt Marie was such a fabulous hostess and even gave Scot and I a personal tour of the house.  Thanks again for a great time, Tammy!  Enjoy your sneak peek...

the oakes family

the oakes are a beautiful family

john and melinda are so attentive to jacob...i loved how they always had a loving eye on him

jacob is off to find the "big red dog" (clifford was his main motivation for this shoot)!

the family took some time to blow bubbles in the garden

true love!

jacob explored the garden with such a sense of wonder...his face displays his curiosity perfectly in this photo
this one just makes me giggle... : )
john and melinda showed jacob the fish in the water

Last weekend I had the opportunity to hang out with the Oakes family at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens in Fayetteville. Melinda and John brought their son Jacob with them for a special family shoot in the garden. They came prepared with bubbles and stories about Clifford The Big Red Dog to help Jacob stay interested throughout the shoot...and they really know their son, because it worked like a charm! Jacob's parents explored the garden with him as he displayed an awesome sense of wonder and curiosity. He was interested in everything his parents showed him! It was a great to watch them interact with each other and to be able to photograph their amazing and loving family. 

sightseeing in dc

a "wilson" looking for directions on wilson ave. :)
arlington national cemetery 
the eternal flame at JFK's gravesite

a stone flag draped over a tomb...i thought it was so interesting looking
changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soliders
this memorial has special meaning to scot and i



Since we just moved to DC, Scot and I thought we should play tourist, so we headed out on Saturday to visit some of DC's sites.  Our first stop was the Air Force Memorial, which has special meaning to both Scot and I.  We both grew as Air Force "brats", both of my grandfathers were in the AF and of course, Scot and I met while he was in the AF.  The memorial was dedicated in 2006, so it is relatively new and I have to say, whoever designed the site, did an amazing job.  If you ever get a chance to see it, you should...it was well worth it.  After the AF Memorial, we headed over to Arlington National Cemetery and spent a couple of hours walking around.  You could spend days walking around, the area is so massive.  It was a somber experience and a reflective one as well.  All of the individuals buried at the cemetery have served their country in some capacity.  Scot and I were able to catch the changing of the Old Guard at the tomb of the unknown soldiers.  The men of the 3rd United States Infantry constantly guard the tomb, 24 hours a day, no matter the weather conditions.  We both felt that it was an honor to watch these men guard one of our nation's most sacred sites.  Definitely something everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.

jennifer/brooks photography in virginia!

Last week, Jennifer/Brooks Photography expanded beyond the borders of North Carolina to the beautiful state of Virginia.  Scot, Caden & I moved up to Alexandria, VA and so far we love it! Brooks and I love what we do so much and we love doing it together, we just couldn't possibly break up the fabulous team of jennifer/brooks. :)  So, for those of you in the Northern VA area interested in portrait sessions, Jennifer will be your photographer and Brooks is our NC photographer.  For all of our weddings and big events, we will continue to work together...we just have too much fun at weddings to do it solo. :)  Anyone interested in portrait sessions or weddings, all of our contact information has stayed the same, so give us a ring or shoot us an e-mail.  Brooks and I are looking forward to this exciting time of growth in our business and we can't wait to meet our new clients!

going to atl...get ready class of 2009!

I (Jen) will be in Atlanta starting next week, June 24th, and already have a couple of senior sessions scheduled during my stay down there.  I have a few more session times available, so if any seniors are interested shoot us an e-mail and we will get you on the schedule.  We are always so excited to work with seniors!  Congratulations to the class of 2008 and getting ready for the time of your life, '09 Seniors!!!  

johnson family...we'll miss you!

tammy and her two girls
jayce having some fun on the swings

so in love!
i love this shot that brooks got...

bill and will :)
one of my favorites!
the johnson family!



snuck a shot of emma when she didn't think i was watching :)

Brooks and I have had the pleasure of knowing the Johnson Family for the last 2 years.  They moved in on our street and we soon both became friends with Tammy and her kiddos.  Her husband Bill, is a true hero and was serving in Iraq most of the time Tammy lived down the street from us.  Tammy was (and is) an amazing mom and super woman during that time!  I know I couldn't have done all that she did and I truly admire her for that.  Bill, Tammy, and the 4 kiddos are off to Australia for the next 2 years, so Tammy wanted to get a photo session in at our lake to remember their time in North Carolina.  We had a good time chasing them around the lake getting some great family shots.  Emma and Will were not in the mood for a photo session, but we still managed to get some good shots of them when they weren't looking (or when Mom & Dad bribed them!!).  We wish them all the best on their travels and hope they enjoy their Australian adventure!  We know we'll stay in touch and we are looking forward to seeing them when they return!