- 3/31/2016 08:07:00 PM
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What's more fun than a photo shoot with a beautiful dog owner and her adorable pooch?
A photo shoot with a beautiful dog owner and her TWO adorable pooches!
Nicole and her two rescues, Fergie and Willow, stopped by to update their family portraits. What a great team and three great models! Willow was a little more reluctant, but still rose to the occasion so as not to be outshone by Fergie's natural talent.
After a successful shoot, the two pooches graciously accepted some dog treats while Nicole accepted our thanks for allowing us to enjoy her kids for a short time. I hope they stop by again some time, they were all loads of fun!
- 3/30/2016 05:07:00 PM
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If Juliet came looking for Romeo last week, she would have found him at our studio, allowing his handsome self to be photographed.
Christy and Romeo make a great team. Romeo has enriched Christy's life many times over, while Christy gave Romeo a forever home after he was found and rescued from being tied up outside and not being fed or given water for two weeks. Each of them brings something to the team and each one is able to enjoy the love and companionship they bring to each other.
Romeo definitely lives up to his name, his sparkling blue eyes and muscular physique is sure to drive the girls wild. And Christy is a gorgeous, intelligent businesswoman who doubles as his wing man. My advice to Romeo's potential girlfriends: bring treats. He really enjoys them.
I had so much fun with these two. Thanks for coming in and allowing me the chance to see the fantastic relationship between the two of you. Hope to see you again soon!
- 3/29/2016 04:56:00 PM
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Kelly Lynn Jordan Photography is now providing "Fresh 48" Sessions in Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties. We will make arrangements to meet with you in your hospital room or birthing center before your discharge to capture that first 48 hours of your precious little bundle's life. Please feel free contact us for more information:
760.618.1833
I am pleased to intoduce Little Miss Elle Mae, born March 22, 2016 and weighing 7 lbs 14 oz. This precious little one is an adorable 19 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby are excellent, in fact Mom is absolutely glowing with happiness. I'm excited that Elle allowed me to come in the middle of her cuddle time to snap a couple of portraits. She was a patient model, especially when being held by big brother DJ and Daddy.
I wish this great family all the love and happiness in the world, now and in the future. I look forward to creating photographic memories of this little one and her family for many years to come.
- 3/25/2016 08:53:00 PM
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My favorite type of engagement portraits are those where
the couple looks relaxed and natural and are being themselves. Wearing an outfit you’re comfortable in will accentuate your style and personality, and make you feel more at home. Whether its jeans and t-shirt or
matching pajama sets, your happiness will show through and influence the
overall mood in the photos.
An engagement session is an opportunity to enhance your
natural beauty. If you are planning on having a makeup artist for your wedding
day, this is a great time to coordinate a trial run with your makeup artist. Make
sure you makeup is as close to what you wear on a daily basis. I always suggest
take what you wear and make it two shades darker. This will ensure your best
features stand out! I know several excellent makeup artists I can recommend if you need some ideas.
Complementing each others' look is important! Coordinating your outfits
completely can be a little much. If you dress alike on a daily basis, I don’t suggest wearing matching outfits for
your engagement session. However wearing complimentary colors and pieces that
have similar shades will do the trick. For example, take a look at the couple below; Jenna's nice
primary colors with the blues and reds matched Michael’s graphic blue grey
tee and cap perfectly.
We all know that black is slimming, but I generally
advise couples not to wear it in their engagement photos since it is a magnet for every speck of dust and
hair and can easily be spotted on camera. Wearing white should be saved for your wedding day.
Bright colored hues will help you pop out from the background.
So be sure to consider your location when selecting your wardrobe. Look how much Evelyn and Ahmad pop with this vibrant blue against the muted colors of the old buildings in Old Town Sacramento.
I can't say this enough.... comfort comfort comfort is the key to giving you the most natural images. Before heading out of the house, jump up and down in your jeans, take a run around the block to this make sure that your jeans fit. if they don't feel comfortable, you won't look comfortable. Something that you can move freely in will give you an A++ look. Thinking about wearing heels? Does that work with your location? Are they something you wear all the time? Be sure to ask yourself those questions when it comes to your shoe selection. If your session is scheduled at the beach, heels may not be the best choice!
Another way of keeping yourself comfortable is to not have to worry about dragging a purse around, or having to remove your keys and phones from your pockets. Leave as many of these loose items behind or in your car and you'll feel a lot less restricted.
When heading out the door be sure that you both look like your going to the same place. Are you planning on wearing a floor length gown? Make sure that your fiance is dressed appropriately and not in a graphic tee and plaid shorts. Always dress to fit into your location. Take a look at this image of Chelsea and Casey at their session at the Yolo County Fair. The plaid shirts and jeans fit in perfectly with the theme. Fancy dress clothes would not have fit in with the fair theme at all!
Always check the weather the morning of your session. Wearing shorts and flip flops may not be the best idea when its 35 degrees outside and wearing multiple layers and Uggs in the summer might not be the most comfortable option.
So many couples try and avoid prints because they don't want to overdo their image. I welcome prints!! A nicely balanced print can look great. Both parties wearing prints can be a little much but if they can work together like you saw in the image above with Chelsea and Casey. Color blocking is another way to mix things up and then by adding textures or prints to that it will add interest to the outfits and the image.
Clothing seems to photograph better when there are layers. So consider adding a cardigan, blazer or some sort of jacket to finish the look. And remember we can do an outfit change during your session. Changing from that cardigan to a blazer will change the feeling of the image and give you more variety. You can also layer with accessories like vests, belts or scarves.
Of course these tips can help produce a great image, but the thing that really makes the image is you and your fiance. Showing your love and happiness for each other makes the best photos. Feel free to comment below and suggest anything else you feel could help out a soon-to-bride for their session.
- 3/12/2016 08:43:00 PM
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Many years ago I had the pleasure of attending a wedding for a friend at Gibson House in Woodland, CA. It was lovely. The couple were so sweet and happy and the venue was perfection. I remember it was one of our many extremely hot August afternoons, yet no one felt the heat because of the beautiful old trees on the grounds and the shade they provided. The good news is that Gibson House is still providing brides the opportunity to have the perfect wedding. And, after touring the venue last week, I can assure you that your wedding would be as memorable as the one I attended those many years ago.
Obviously, because the event will be outside, you would most likely be looking at this venue during our best weather months. But in California, that still leaves many months to choose from!
Gibson House sits on two and a half acres at 512 Gibson Road in south Woodland. William Gibson came to California by mule train in 1850 at age 19 from Missouri. He eventually married and raised a family. The family played a major role in the agricultural and community development of Yolo County. The several thousand-acre ranch specialized in breeding cattle and large scale farming of wheat and grain. The House started as just one room and was added on to throughout the years to become an 11 room house with several outbuildings and barns. The county purchased the property in the 1970’s and the House is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Gibson House is operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
For events, Gibson House is reasonably priced. There is a $1,550 full day wedding package which includes use of the grounds, bathrooms, prep kitchen, dressing rooms, 3 hours inside access to the mansion, and access to the barns. A full day event without the barn and house access is $1200. An intriguing half day package of 7 hours at $850 for brides on a budget is something you don’t run across often.
Free with the grounds rental are 10 picnic tables which can be moved where needed and then returned after the event. The House also has chairs and banquet tables available for rental.
As a photographer, I noticed there are many opportunities to enhance lasting images. The bride can come out of the mansion as her grand entrance. There are old trees to serve as backdrops. And, with the wedding package, shots can be taken inside using the period setting.
The restrooms can serve a large crowd and the kitchen is geared to help a caterer get set up for service. (Caterers must be taken from an approved list.) There is a bar setup that is available; use of alcohol needs the services of a security guard for the event.) The only drawback may be that the dressing room is small. It can currently be separated into two very small rooms for both bride and groom, but even put together may be a problem for a wedding with many attendants. This problem can be solved if the bride opts to use one of the downstairs rooms in the mansion for getting ready. Just ask them about this option.
I encourage you to check out Gibson house!
- 3/07/2016 03:47:00 PM
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