land's florist & gifts part 2!

This weekend I had the opportunity to do a second shoot for Land's Florist & Gifts in Cary, NC. This shoot was all about the fantastic wedding work that Land's does. When I arrived Saturday morning, Tom Land had two of the most beautiful bouquets I had ever seen prepared for me! Everywhere I went people would comment on the gorgeous flowers I was carrying with me, and I would smile and let them know where I had picked them up. Later that day, when I had the chance to meet up with my business partner Jennifer, she said, "Can I put these pictures up at my house and pretend this was MY wedding bouquet?!" We laughed, and continued on with the shoot, but later we both had to comment on how excited we were to get to keep these lovely bouquets at our own homes. 

The Neilson Family

At the end of today's shoot, when we told Shelley how much fun we had with her and her family she responded with, "Ya'll need to get out more!" That sense of humor, combined with great ideas, adventurous spirit and a happy golden lab named Hailey was what made this shoot so much fun. This family tried everything we put out for them today...from climbing trees, to giving piggy back rides, and even hugging each other! They were game for anything and they challenged us with more ideas of their own. The Neilson's are a great family to be around, and we thoroughly enjoyed our day at the park with them!

Favorites

Jen's brother in-law, Steve Wilson (a computer wizard), was kind enough to help us post an online gallery of a few of our favorites photos from the first 6-months we have been in business. It is really fun to pick through them all and remember all the great times we've have with the individuals, families, and couples we've worked with. The hardest part was narrowing it down to just a few...we have such great memories attached to each shoot!

Check out the gallery to view some of the good times we've had in the past year!

Motherhood is Beautiful!

One of our goals for 2008 is to photograph more pregnancies! Our first couple of shoots included some of the most gorgeous moms-to-be that you could imagine. We were so touched by the experience, that we just cannot wait until the next one. There is just nothing more beautiful that a woman who embraces the joy of her pregnancy by loving her body and the child within.

 

wishing it was spring...

As I was out in backyard this morning trying to pick up the mess of leaves that never seems to go away, I noticed how lonely my cute yellow bird feeder looked hanging on a bare tree.  It was my wishful thinking that made me keep the bird feeder hanging there most of the winter.  I kept hoping that it would be so mild this winter season that all the little birdies would have to stay put instead of going to their vacation homes in Florida.  No such luck (although, I shouldn't complain too much after talking to my in-laws last night in Nebraska where the high was only 18 degrees!!!!!!!  The high!!!!!).  The little guy and I bundled up and tried to get some pent up energy out in the backyard.  Well, that is what he was doing.  I was pretending to rake up leaves while snapping photos here and there.  Can't wait for spring and all the warm weather!  We have some great photo sessions with some of our favorite people already scheduled for March.  Time to warm up and get outside for family photos! :)

reba & kelly

Last night Jen and I got to see the Reba & Kelly concert at the Crown Center and we were so impressed! There is just something so inspiring about seeing two such talented women combine their talents and hit the road. The concert was great, and Jen and I were both so impressed with not only their voices, but also their story telling. With each song they sang, they brought about a new feeling and reaction within the crowd. They truly are two people who really LOVE what they do.

Jen & I agreed that if we wish for one talent that it would be to the ability to sing! Then we rocked out to the radio for the rest of the drive home and decided to stick to photography! 

we LOVE love

This blog entry is all about how much we love to photograph people who are in love! We cannot think of a better time or place to do this than at a wedding! That's why we have decided to make a very special offer to the first THREE couples who book with us for their weddings.

We realize that at your wedding, you want nothing but the best, and we are confident that we can deliver just that. So, the first three couples that book with us this year will receive $300 off our wedding package and a $150 gift certificate toward the purchase of prints at pictage.com!

Even better the FIRST couple to book with us will receive a $300 gift certificate toward the purchase of prints or products on pictage.com! 

That first couple will receive a total savings of $600! 

It's just our gift to you for putting your faith and trust in us on your special day.

Our regular wedding package is $1500.

This includes unlimited hours of coverage at your wedding by two lead photographers. The couple will receive 225 4x6 proof prints, professional processing & editing, and online proofing. Engagement and bridal sessions are also included with this fee (normally a $250 session fee).

Please contact us at jenniferbrooksphotography@hotmail.com or by phone at 919.498.9807 if you are interested!

family

My sister and her boyfriend...don't they look so in love! 


One of my favorite shots of the session
My Mom & Dad
I absolutely love this photo!

While I was in Atlanta over Christmas, I was able to have a few "sessions" w/my family.  They have been so supportive of the business and my passion for photography...I feel blessed!  And, it is great b/c I can get them to do whatever I want during the shoot. :)  Just wanted to share a few of my favorites...

pictures from atlanta

I love this shot!

My favorite image of the day!

One of the great things about co-owning a busines is getting to shoot sessions together.  Brooks and I always have a blast working together, but occasionally we do some solo work.  There are times when I go home to Hotlanta I get the opportunity to meet some great families and take some fun photos.  I had a blast working with Carolyn and her family over Christmas.  We met out at "The Mill", a great location where they actually shot quite a few scenes for "Sweet Home Alabama" w/ Reese Witherspoon (a great movie!).  They were such a fun family and every single one of them had an AWESOME smile!  It was a blast and I just had to share a few of my favorites.

Land's Florist & Gifts

Sunday I had the opportunity to do an ad shoot at Land's Florist & Gifts in Cary,NC. This lovely shop is filled with amazing arrangements, unique gifts, and items for the home. It was a joy to see the store in true spring fashion on such a cold & blustery day. The atmosphere at Land's is warm and inviting, as are the staff. I have had the privilege of working with Land's Florist at a few of their weddings & events, and I can only describe the work they produce as epic, and gorgeous...I literally have never seen anything like it!

 I truly enjoyed my visit to the shop and cannot wait to see the results in Cary Living Magazine next month!

Saturday began with a lovely dusting of snow, and i took the opportunity to visit family in Raleigh. We brought along Lola, and she enjoyed every minute of visiting with her grandparents. Here are some shots of Lola (all grown up now) in the snow for the first time ever, and then relaxing on the couch with her Grandma after a snowy walk. Maybe it's just me, but there is nothing like the love of a golden retriever!