As many of you may know, I work as the Marketing Director for Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. I have worked there nearly three years now and I have never actually taken any photos of the Company myself. I admit that it is because I am too intimidated by our Company photographer, Fred Hayes, who is absolutely incredible. I have not done much with capturing action photography in performance settings but I think I am pretty happy with my first real attempt. Enjoy!
I couldn't wait to take photos of this little guy! This is little Carter McReynolds who is the new baby of one of my best friends. I wasn't sure about when the best time to take photos of babies was. I see all of the adorable new born shots where the babies are just tiny little things that are curled up and sleeping in their parents' hands. And then I also saw lots of shots at six months old when the babies can hold themselves up a bit more and are interactive. In these photos Carter is almost four months. This made for a great photoshoot! He was awake the whole time with wide eyes and was just entranced by my camera. He didn't cry once the entire time even though we had three different outfits to put him in. I can't wait to steal him away from his mommy for a many more photoshoots as he grows older.
Location: I also must mention something about the location. This was a test run in my "studio" which I have created in the basement of my new house. It went pretty well! I think I need to go buy one more light and then I think it will work very nicely for portrait shots.
Here are some photos from a popsicle reception after the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company performance of Circle Cycle on January 30, 2010. I absolutely loved all of the fun colors of the popsicles and balloons.
Jessica is available for wedding, bridal, engagement, event, and family photography as well as graphic design work.Prints of her works are also available for purchase.
I am a freelance photographer and graphic designer and currently work as the Special Events & Corporate Relations Manager for the American Red Cross in Utah.
I developed a love for photography several years ago which gave me a chance to explore my creativity and the world around me.
Photography has the power to showcase a simple detail that often goes unnoticed or capture a precious moment in time. This is what I attempt to do each time I hold my camera. Whether it captures a reflection, a color, or a look, a photo has a way of stirring memories and emotions in each of us. This is what I find so moving about this art form.
Now I hope you enjoy taking a look at the world through my eyes.