Concierge Photography

This past year I have learned a lot about who I am, who I want to be & how I want to live my life. Who I am & what I do are so intimately entwined that it does not make sense to live a life where my work gets less than being entwined in my entire world.  This year it is my goal to serve & connect with you on a level that makes scheduling your photos feel like calling a friend to schedule a play-date or like calling the maid to schedule her to come over the morning after your Holiday party. 

I am an in-home, on-location photographer who is capable of creating amazing portraiture under some of the most dire circumstances and/or surroundings with terrible lighting.  However, if your friend from work told you that her daughter was a photographer & you should call her, you would probably think I am a "mom with a camera" who is trying to make it.  Granted, I am a mom with a camera, but I am also so much more.

This year, I will change your perception & you will tell your friends that you know an amazing "Concierge Photographer" who makes events and portraits so enjoyable that you can't believe you ever went to the mall or a department store or paid $3,000K + for a wedding photographer you did not really like.

It is my goal to be your   con·cierge: Origin: 1640–50; con- con- + serviens prp. of servire to serve .

I  am willing, able and prepared to do what needs to be done to ensure your photographic days are days in which everyone is having the most amazing day possible.

I have many ideas on how I can make myself available to you in 2010. I will be scheduling Beautiful, You portrait days, Free Photo Fridays and many other events monthly. I will be creating a monthly calendar "at a glance" and sending an e-newsletter. If you would like to get the newsletter in your in-box, please email me jessica@jessicanoelle.com. I will add you to "the list."


Happy New Year!!!! How may I serve you????

Ephesians 6:10-18

Jumpers Orchestra

Last week I got to join a crew of folks shooting the Northeast's Premier Swing Orchestra of our day, Jumpers Orchestra.

 

Love the Glam, Love the Music.

Check them out.

Free Wedding Porn

Let's face it... when you are engaged, most women can't get enough tips on how to save money and get the most out of what is put into their wedding. Rhode Island Monthly dedicates a free issue to this very subject. You can get your copy by clicking here.
 

They have also created a great timeline & tips workbook you can print from here.

Enjoy!!!!!!

Your Portrait of You

I would LOVE to see how you see yourself,  you do NOT need to be a professional photographer to join; you just have to have the desire to create an artistic expression of how you see yourself, in a portrait.     Please JOIN ME, visit the project site bellow and back the project for more details. 

Show yourself to the world, you deserve to be seen!!!!
 (If you don't want to photograph yourself, feel free to simply support the project and help us publish ourselves.) 

The Golden Five

We photographers LOVE our studios. We love them because we know the lighting conditions, we have control over what props we have on hand and once we get our settings set we can just kind of "coast"along.

However, bringing children or your entire family to the studio almost instantly guarantees you are going to get "a photo of  (insert name here)"  instead of "(inserted name) in a photo."   That symantic difference is HUGE.

Let me explain.  This is my daughter: 

This is in our living room.

  I believe the only people who hate being photographed more than photographers are photographer's children.  Today, she did NOT want to "play on the stage." 

In a studio this can often lead to a session with a parent sternly saying, or even yelling, "Smile for Mommy's Photo!!!"  (you laugh- but it happens... a LOT)

But, when a child, children or your entire family is at home.... it is MUCH easier to distract them/you and start "playing" instead of photographing.

... even when the kids are "throwing" the props and saying, "but I don't WANT to have my picture taken."  Well, ok then... can you stack those blocks you just threw or are you seeing this carrot growing out of my ear???

 

Hahahaha.... that's so silly!!! You do NOT have a Carrot growing out of your ear!!!

And thus the fun/real photography begins....  it's about 3- 5 minutes of laughing, talking and "can you do????"   Those are the golden five.

The golden five yield the fun, dramatic, heart-string pulling, high end portraits you are always jealous that someone else got with their child/children.  Today, this was one of my daughters golden five shots.

Right in our living room.  

It's worth the investment  & the peace of mind to bring me to you, instead of hauling yourself and the children to a major department store or chain where you have to brave the elements, then wait in line for your session & wait again to see your photos- often settling for something that can "work."   You walk out having spent a solid $115, on average, and are not guaranteed you'll like your photos.  In home sessions begin at just $125 and we always get something you love.

Grooms, Grooms, Grooms (click me for more photos)

Grooms are awesome, although they rarely get to really shine on their wedding days. I am here to make it completely acceptable for the men to take 10 minutes to play, pose, posture and otherwise let loose and grab on to joy of this being their wedding day.

I caught this former Dodger enjoying a little Peace before festivities really took off.

Your brother (or sister- but we're not talking about them) is the only person who will know you your whole life. Share it with them.

So, really, when I say, "hey... can I borrow you for 10?"  Keep that smirk.

Soon... you'll be grinning from ear to ear.

Next thing you know, it's official. You are who she's committed herself to.

No worries though, the guys have got your back in case you need to escape girls night or chick flicks or any other manner of torture we girls can "inflict" on you.

Before you know it, the day will be over and it'll just be you... so don't miss it ;-)

Trust me...  it's all about you too.

The Gift of Family Memories- 50% off Gift Certificates

I have learned that while cool technology and things with flashing lights are fun to play with when you get them, they do eventually loose their luster and often break.   However, the one thing we can give each other that is perpetually cherished is ourselves.   So, if you are racking your brain for that last perfect Hanukkah or Christmas gift, remember that in the long run dedicated time with you will win over that "gotta have" thing.

Get your Love a gift certificate from me for some awesome captured memories.  Plan a romantic day with your Love or a fun day with your family,  I'll come ensure the record of the memories last at least one hundred years.

Gift Certificates begin with the  "Memories" Portrait Session, a $275 value, currently just $137.50.  Includes: Indoor or Outdoor Lifestyle Portrait Session,  3 .jpegs, 1 - 8x10, 2- 5x7, 9 wallets & a 30% discount on Package Additions.  Indoor In-Home Portrait Sessions are available in the Deluxe ($425 value/ $212.50 currently) and Platinum Session  Certificates ($550 value/ $225 currently).

Gift Certificates are valid for up to one year & I guarantee to travel between the East & West Coasts at least twice during a calendar year... so you are NOT too far away :-)    Purchase by Dec. 21st to have by Christmas.

 

Lit Wedding Dress

I am not sure if I am intregued by this dress as a photographer or if I actually like it.. but either way, it's interesting and I thought I'd share a photo & a link to more about the dress (click the title above.)

Photography by Michael Sinterniklass

And Couture Jewelry...

I fell in love with the dresses a couple days ago, then a friend of a friend from high school popped up on Facebook  with this absolutely awesome jewelry design studio in Los Angeles, Verve Jewelry. 

http://vervejewelry.com/item_29/Purdy.htm 

 

http://vervejewelry.com/item_66/Ruff-and-Tumble.htm

and absolutely simple elegance such as 

http://vervejewelry.com/category_5/PMC.htm

So, it's okay if you have no reason to shell out $2,500 for a dress just to play dress-up, you can adorn yourrself & we can play dress-up with the Jewelry from Verve.

*all photos were borrowed directly from C. Jackson's web-site and copywrite is retained by their origin.

Ok... I want to have another wedding

I am realizing, I  L O V E weddings. Well, I love the romance and getting all dressed up to tell the person you love that you intend with every ounce of your being to love them every moment of your life.    I'd do the getting dressed up & meet my man somewhere part 10000x over.

Especially, if I could buy a brand new dress every single time!!    Check out this designer Claire Pettibone- she's rocking my world!!!

Life Friends

 I am consistently amazed by women who really do juggle it all. I have one Angel to look after, I work from home & I don't have a church position. I have NO idea how women have more children than I do, work or volunteer outside of the home, serve in church AND maintain a happy relationship with both their spouse and their children!  Hats off to YOU, Phenomenal Woman!!!

When I met this phenomenal woman, we were girls.... learning how to tie those ends together to make them meet. I have a great mom, but her mom taught me more than I can list and I didn't even live in their house!  Hats off to both  K & H!!!!

I had a phenomenal time reconnecting and photographing this amazing family!!!  ( I look forward to reconnecting with the rest of you Andersons in my travels!!! )

Enjoy the sneak-peaks!

The Flu!!!

It's never a good time to get the flu, but during Holiday Family Photo time it is an especially terrible time.   This year the doctor told us 5 days on the medicine and then five days without a fever without taking any medication, then we are allowed back out of the house. WOAH!!!   Ten days at the least?!  Yikes!!!    So, December 9th- ish  we will be creating family photos every second we get!!!