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Just a Moment | From France to the Farm

Just a Moment | From France to the Farm

Did you know that you can buy my work on Amazon?
Once upon a time, while waiting for our girls during dance class,Angela Reed and I struck up a friendship. (We would later find out that we’re related! Small world!) I learned that she was a local momma blogger who was writing a cookbook, and when she asked if I wanted to help, I grabbed my camera and ran over! We spent fun afternoons in her kitchen and garden capturing slices of her passion (and even one of her in the bathtub!) Those shots went into her cookbook, and you can buy your own copy today! (pardon the dirty fingerprints on my edition- I use it all the time)
I recently shot a lifestyle session for her, and you can see glimpses of her amazing house and adorable family on my blog.

AND you can order your very own copy here!

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Happy birthday to me! Jessica Lynn Studio is 3 years old! When I decided to start this little business 3 years ago, I had no idea what I would look like today. I have loved being able to grow into my craft and teach myself new skills (truly the whole reason I picked up a camera in the first place). And I am ever so grateful for the friends, and clients who have become friends, who have stood by me from the very beginning. What I never expected was all that goes into running a small business. In the past three years I have had:
-3 cameras
-3 computers
-3 websites
-3 lenses
and hundreds and hundreds of hours of classes and workshops. I have loved pouring myself into my passion and becoming the artist I am today. The most rewarding part of being an entrepreneur is watching yourself grow! (This is one of the dear families who has been by my side since the very beginning. Enjoy how much we BOTH have grown)

Looking forward to many more memories!

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These are the luckiest girls on the planet to have a daddy who loves them so much. He is the hardest working man I know, which means he has become a jack of all trades! In honor of Father’s Day, see if you can try to guess which job my husband HASN’T had in his lifetime.
-Electrician
-Stone cutter
-Landscaper
-Professional carpet cleaner
-Inner city youth choir director
-Golf pro assistant
-Used car salesman
-Professional Pianist
-Bouncer
-Waiter
-International investment director
-Kirby vacuum salesman
-Worship director
-Crane maintenance operator
-Line cook at Schlotzskys Deli

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Lifestyle Photography | Lake County Photographer

Lifestyle Photography | Lake County Photographer

If you’ve been following me over the last year or so, you know that my heart beats for lifestyle photography. I yearn to capture your authentic life. Your snuggles, dancing, cooking, crying, and cuddles. The intimate and tender moments that compose the fabric of your family. These every day pieces are what you will want to remember when your toddlers turn into teens.

Thank you to this special family for inviting me back in to their home- to capture the extraordinarily ordinary moments of their lives.

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Gender Reveal | McHenry County Photographer

I love a good surprise! And I also love being in on surprises! I was so thrilled to help this family announce the new little lady coming into their lives. Congrats Shaffer Family! I can’t wait to capture many more moments for you!