Attention Class of 2014

Are you a proud member of the class of 2014?  If so, Sandra Jackson Photography is looking for you! I'm expanding my brand and business.  What does that mean for you?  Great things! Fantastic things!  Unimaginably good things!  You know you want more info.  So do the right thing and e-mail me at sandra@sandrajacksonphotography.com , call me @ 724-355-9880 , send me a message on facebook, or send a smoke signal. 

All before breakfast.. {The Creativity Projcect}

    This months challenge for The Creativity Project was image sequencing.  Hayden and I thought we'd show just a bit of his day all in one photograph.  He's a very busy boy and fitting his entire day into a photograph wouldn't be possible.  This sequence of images combined into one give a glimpse of his morning before breakfast and getting dressed.  For more amazing images visit Becky at Life with Kaishon and The Creativity Project.

Tessa & Joe {Engagement}

Tessa's mom works for the daycare Hayden goes to.  I gave her my card one evening and the next day I had an e-mail from Tessa.  She wanted to take engagement sessions in the snow.  I'm always up for an adventure so we scheduled and early morning time.  Little did we know it would be 6 degrees and we'd get plenty of snow!  The session was held on her cousins farm in the early morning hours.  Tess and Joe were so much fun!  It was cold. Scratch that! It was REALLY COLD!  

I'm in love with every image from their session and I can't wait for the wedding!

Beth {Modern Glamour}

I first met Beth when I took her engagement photos.  She was beautiful then and she is beautiful now.  She contacted me to take photos of her as a Valentines Day gift for her husband.  He's a very lucky man! 

 

 Her eyes are amazing!

 She is gorgeous! Just gorgeous!

This is my favorite.  I love it!

Resolutions {The Creativity Project}

    When I first began playing with a camera it was fun.  That was before I had to worry about a bottom line, advertising, marketing, and client communication.  Before photography was work, I tried new things that weren't related lighting or white balance.  I like to think I created a little magic.  Once, after a long day of playing at the park, I had Erin and her friend jump on a hill and pretend they were taking flight.  We had so much fun snapping photos of them jumping into the air.  When I look at this photo, I remember their laughter the most.  I want photography to be fun again. So, one of my resolutions is to make it fun.  To spend time each week taking a photo purely for the fun of it.


    I like to imagine that they were on their way to Neverland.  I love this image so much.  The wonder and excitement of something so simple warms my heart and makes me remember.  It's hard to believe this was nearly 7 years ago and that both of these girls have grown into young women!


    This week I picked up my camera and captured a little magic.  Hayden was more than willing to read his favorite book. Photoshop helped me to make an adventure out of it!


    If you have an idea for a fun and creative session, contact me!


   


    For more resolution images visit Becky at Life with Kaishon and don't forget to join in the fun at The Creativity Project!

My favorite from 2012

    Choosing a favorite photo from this year was impossibly hard.  In the end, I settled on this one of my friend Lacey.


    Lacey contacted me after I posted about doing glamour type sessions.  I had just watched Sue Bryce on Creative Live and was feeling completely inspired to capture the beauty that exists within every woman.  With her striking blue eyes and gorgeous red hair, Lacey made it so easy.  I love the simplicity of this image.  There is no complicated background, no over-the-top makeup or clothing.  The image is soft and feminine in the most beautiful way.


   

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Beautiful Bokeh {The Creativity Project}

    Bokeh refers to the way a lens renders out of focus light. I like to call it delicious little orbs of goodness.  I was so excited by this months theme.  It's a wonderful time of year to capture bokeh.


   


    I love it when there is bokeh before and after. It's my favorite!


    Hayden tried to catch some bokeh, but it's pretty slippery.


    For more yummy bokeh visit Katherine and The Creativity Project!