JEM Photography » Children

{Chace & Jaxon} fall in love with these newborn baby boys

jem — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:37:27 +0000

Meet these brothers: Chace & Jaxon. They were born a little over two months ago and they were just peanuts when brought home…now they are packing on the pounds. I was able to hang out with these twins a couple weeks ago, along with Justin and Heather who are amazingly proud parents. It is written all over their faces. We love connections and feeling and capturing all this was easy to do since schnuzzling with their new baby boys is second nature. This was the first set of newborn twins I have photographed, and you can imagine that when one was sleeping, the other one would be awake and vice versa. It took us a little longer to coo both babies to sleep, but that doesn’t matter….they ended up sleeping, and cuddling next to eachother for quite a while. The bucket in one of these pictures was purchased with the intention of placing the two of them in their and even though that never worked, we went along with the idea that Jackson was 2 months old. I also have to add that my favorite picture was unexpected, I was testing out my light as Heather was taking her hands away from Chace’s head, as I loaded my card, I was drawn to this picture…her hands have so much love in them and it reminded me of a mother’s gentle love. Though it was only a short amount of time that I met you both, I know you are not only amazing people but you are amazing parents.

{A Tea Party for 3} Toledo’s Cutest Triplets

jem — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:36:49 +0000

We had planned this tea party for over a month and when the day arrived, I woke up to realize that I didn’t have a tea set that was in once piece…I was planning to run to Meijer to see what they had. As I made it out the door, my neighbor happened to be up at the crack of dawn as well and conversation led to her finding out I needed a tea set. Perfect! She had this German tea set she found at a junk store for dirt cheap and wrapped it up for me, saving me a trip to the store. I say this because maybe some of you wonder, where does JEM get their things, or as some of you might refer to our precious trinkets and ‘what-not’s’ as garage sale items. Well here is a break down from The Triplets Tea Party Session:

—Tea Set—my neighbor, Sue, who got it at the Junk Store in Bowling Green. Children’s wood table—Antique Store in Dundee. Tiger Lily—Elaine’s Backyard (that is not a store, it is really from her backyard). Assorted vases—my wedding, which in essence came from a garage sale in the heart of South Toledo (there is a back-story to that). Rocking chair—Amanda bought it off Craigslist and I, in turn bought it off her. Pretty Table Cloth-Antique Store off Otter Creek Exit in Michigan. Blue Feather in Lauren’s hair–Blue Blue Pink Bowtique.

All these thing randomly purchased within the last 5 years and what a coincidence that Samantha, Abigail and Lauren matched perfectly! We couldn’t have planned it better if we really did plan this. LOL. These girls met me at Secor Park and we enjoyed a tea party until it got a little too hot and humid for us to all function outside. We packed up all our things and drove to the studio to finish up our shoot. I love watching these girls go from quiet and reserved to playful and talkative. I just can’t imagine the patience that Amanda and Seth have, day in and day out. Which, leads me to say-congratulations on 5 years of marriage this September!! Did you ever imagine within 5 years you would be blessed with 3 girls??!

{Not Just Another Newborn} Stella Marie

jem — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:08:09 +0000

Stella Marie was born on one of the busiest days at the hospital…Brandy and Shawn told me it was insane with little ones being born. I remember thinking as a small child that all babies look the same and it’s funny that I ever thought that because now I see newborns in a whole new light. They each have their own characteristics that make them stand out and I have to say that Stella is a little beauty. Her sweet, puckery lips are gorgeous and her dark chocolate hair with little curls already forming makes me want to pet that little head of hers. I was able to see Stella twice in the last two weeks since we did a Part 1 and a Part 2…and she has already stretched out and looks different. I know that you think that might sound like I am exaggerating but check these out and the first ones posted are her at one week old, where the pictures at the end are her at 3 weeks. Thank you both for bringing Stella to our studio!

{Country Livin’} Calista & Emy

jem — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:18:34 +0000

We have know Haley, of Winged Design (the most fabulous graphics design person we personally know) for over 4 years now! I have been able to see Calista change from a baby to a full-of-energy little girl and Emy from a newborn to a sweet 3-year old. I pulled up to their house in Weston, Ohio and was greeted by excited reenactments of the Gnome-movie. We headed out to a neighbor’s nearby barn where we spent our time capturing these two being sisters. Calista, the oldest, can be so serious, with eyes wide open and a look on her face as if she is lost in a deep thought and then BAM she is laughing so hysterically that it makes me laugh like a 5 year old too. Emy then gets the giggles as soon as her sister gets them. Two uncontrollable little girls laughing makes me so very happy. What a great morning to hang out before the storm rolled in…

{A Gorgeous, Evening Photo Shoot}

jem — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:00:59 +0000

It’s been over two years that I was introduced to Amanda and Jeremy’s family and EVERY time I take their pictures I am so thankful to be able to capture them honestly and comfortably. We could not have asked for a more beautiful evening to take these pictures and I need to note that when JEM does sessions, it can sometimes be more of an ‘event’ then a shoot. Why? First of all, we have rounds of things that might come out of our Jeeps (round one: ladders and blankets. round two: wagons, chairs, flower headbands) and then we have snack breaks, clothing changes, and an occasional potty break. After a few minutes of hanging out, Jeremy spotted deer tracks and showed Sophie them. This meant that for the entire shoot Sophie continuously asked when we were going to spot a deer. How excited she was when we actually did! That was my first time while on a shoot at Secor that we saw one within a stones throw. I was also excited to get pictures of just the two that got this whole thing started I couldn’t have asked for a better time or better company.