From Jenn

Dear CDs and DVDs - I was going to give you the George Constanza, it's not you, it's me routine, but it's not true. It really is you. My clients are tired of waiting to get you in the mail days after their photos are ready to view online. They are tired of passing you around to their relatives, never to know when they will see you again. You take FOREVER to load, and it is impossible to find the photo you are looking for on the CD quickly. Not to mention every time I burn a photo CD for my clients you find a way make it extra difficult. And what is with this scratching in the mail and randomly...


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I was pleased as punch when this month's BRAVA magazine came out and Mike and Kari's beautiful, snowy, winter wedding was featured. I simply love this image of them taken underneath a streetlight in front of the State Capitol. Congrats Mike and Kari!


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Ah vacation. We spend so much time looking forward to our trip, and it seems like it is over in an instant. Vacation also gives you an opportunity to shoot in new landscapes, places, and light; all which easily excite the photo enthusiast! Before you leave on your trip, decide how you are going to use your photos that you are about to take. As a professional photographer, I like to know the use my clients have in mind for their photos before their shoot to tailor the images accordingly. I will shoot differently knowing if my clients are interested in a few large wall display pieces or an album...


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Welcome to my weekly segment where I share with you one my Pinterest Boards to inspire you in creating beautiful photography. Well, I have vacation on my mind this week while I prepare for the sunny beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In preparation I have been collecting a board of vacation images, tips and lovely beach shots. Click through on a few of these to read the photographer's tips for great vacation photos, and stay tuned to the blog tomorrow as I am going to try my hand at giving tips and tricks for great vacation photos! For now, hasta luego!


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On a snowy, winter day like today it's hard to believe that spring is just around the corner, but it is coming fast! For those of you considering scheduling a spring portrait session, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite springtime portrait locations in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Capitol                                                       I think every Madisonian...


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Welcome to my weekly segment where I share with you one my Pinterest Boards to inspire you in creating the perfect photo session for your family. After a day spent inside due to bitter cold, looking at these photos is like a breath of fresh air. Tulips, umbrellas, galoshes, easter eggs, and spring dresses. Ahhh. Breathe it in! I just can not wait to see the tulips pop at the State Capitol and walk through the blooming trees at the UW Arboretum. Here are some images that are inspiring me for a fun, spring photo session: Are you inspired to get your family photos updated this spring?...


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Welcome to my weekly segment where I share with you one my favorite Pinterest Boards. This week, I am focusing on a few of my favorite gadgets and gear for momtogs (and dadtogs!), and perhaps you might just find a last minute Valentine's Day present in here somewhere? ;) Here are a few of my favorites when it comes to photo gear (ehem, and please note none of these companies know who I am, I just use (or covet) their products and love them!): 1. Apple TV - If you use iPhoto for your picture storage, you are going to love an Apple TV. The Apple TV is a little box that hooks up to your...


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Winter. Ah yes, it can be cold and we long for the warm, lazy days of summer. But winter brings with it a peaceful beauty that can be a perfect backdrop for your family's photo session. Can you picture it? Snowflakes falling, puffy vests, peacoats, snuggly hats, and bright mittens. Your family out enjoying the winter weather sledding, snowshoeing, or just enjoying each other's company over a cup of hot chocolate. So what do you say? Let's get outside and capture some beautiful keepsakes for your family during this special time of year! I am offering a Winter Portrait Session Special. My $500...


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SNOW DAY SPECIAL!  Wednesday, January 30th only - receive 25% off all orders placed with Jenn by midnight! Hello friends!  I am excited to share with you a special catalog of photo products just in time for Valentine's Day.  If you have ever been a Jenn Van Wyk Photography client, you may use any photos from your session or wedding day free of charge in these designs. View the Catalog: [issuu layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml showflipbtn=true documentid=130123220911-3893616b2c0443be9d433898bb48d098 docname=valentines_collection username=myphotodesigns loadinginfotext=Valentines%20Photo%20Cards%20Collection...


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Hello. My name is Jenn and this is my blog. Awkward huh? I've been M.I.A over the past many months and have neglected to post for quite along time. I've been posting periodic updates on Facebook so I hope you've been following along there with me! I have been a little bit busy with a new addition to our family - Emmaline Jane was born on May 13th, and between being a mommy and working, updating my photography blog has took a little bit of a backburner. I knew it had been a while when I took a look on my home page and saw the one year old session of this little cutie: And I just did a maternity...


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