A Few Firsts

Hello All!

I know I have not been very active with my Blogging this month. Basically I have been laying low. The dreary weather has kept me inside a lot.... and I have had to postpone a few shoots this month. The second half of April should be a fun one. Keep your eye out for some images from a couple of great sessions I have planned for this weekend. Oh, and if you haven't noticed yet- this is my FIRST post on my NEW Blog. Hope you like the larger images and new design. It feels much more "Me."

Another FIRST for me happened last week at 1x (onexposure). The below image received "Screeners Choice"status. What a thrill. I adore the artistic talent at that site and must remind myself to take a little more time for my art... so that I can share some over there. :)

"Where art thou..."
Model: Chelsey R.

They also published this image a couple of days ago:

"Hide & Seek"
Model: Kayla G.


Another "FIRST" for me was a POTD win for the Monthly Theme category at Digital Image Cafe . Kinda cool. :)
The cafe also recognized two other images of mine as POTD this month so far.

"Personal Space"
Model: Kayla G.

I have also been hired to work with 2 new models and stylists for the FIRST time very soon! Yay!! Life is good. I love working with new people...especially when Make-up and Fashion are involved.

And I have my FIRST scheduled Little Punk Give-a-way Session this Sunday! Wish me Luck!

Senior Rep Casting Call

Hello Class of 2010!!
Guess what? I am looking for a few fabulous upcoming SENIORS to model as my Class of 2010 Senior Reps throughout the local area.
If selected, you will earn:

• a totally free on location Senior Session with me
• a set of free rep cards (with YOUR photo and my info to pass out to all of your friends!)
• a free artistic slide show on jenniferalderphotography.com
• 10 % off your print/package order
• a $25 credit for each of booked session I receive from your recommendation!

Who I am looking for:

• 2010 students in good academic standing
• positive role models
• energetic and friendly personality
  

Your job:

• distribute all rep cards to friends/peers in order to help me recruit new 2010 clients
• post a link to your session slide show on Myspace/Facebook/Twitter, etc... so that all of your friends can view the totally artistic, cool and beautiful YOU.
• say great things about me and our session together :)
• have fun with the session, follow basic wardrobe requests and be open to location suggestions
• spread the word about JenniferAlderPhotography Senior Portrait Sessions to your friends, family, coworkers, teammates, church groups and more!

Your school location can be in any of the following cities:
Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Westland, Canton, Walled Lake, Wixom, Farmington, Commerce, and South Lyon districts.

To apply:
Send me the following by Friday, May 8th-

• Email to jenlynnalder@aol.com
• Your name, age, school, and any other basic info (Ex: sports, job, interests, etc...)
• reason why I should pick YOU
• Recent Photo (if available)
  Thanks everyone... I can't wait to hear from you!!!

Little Punk "Give-a-way" Winners

I absolutely loved receiving all of your stories and pictures for the little punk give-a-way session! I had dozens of entries- and hope to get each and every one of the entered kids behind my camera one day. If your child did not win the free session this time, take advantage of my Spring Special-let's set up a date! (See the pink special in the right hand column of my blog)

I actually wrote out each child's name on a little piece of paper, folded them up, and dropped them into my fiance's baseball cap. He drew the winning name. Well, actually, he drew TWO names... and then just told me to do them both. LOL. It worked out fine because I had planned on giving away 2 sessions (one winner and one referral) anyhow.

And the little punk winners are:

Miss "A"

and Miss "J"

(above photos were sent in, not taken by me)

Congrats!!! I have some FUN things planned for us. Despite the fact that others have not had the easiest of times photographing these little punks , I am staying optimistic!! ha! Both little ladies are 2 years old... the whole terrible two thing is a rumor, right?? ;)

Winners- please contact me ASAP to set up an April shoot date.

If you are a parent who is frustrated with getting your children photographed, give custom photography a try!!! Get outside, on their level- and have some fun. Be patient with the kids- and perhaps become a little more open minded in deciding what a "good picture" is. A devilish smile or pouty expression can make an adorable image!! OR give me a call and book an appointment today. I love working with kids, have lots of creative ideas and am very patient. :)

Awarded Work

Awards Received

Hey everyone! I try to find a few minutes of free time each month in order to blog about my images which were recently awarded at the various online competition sites I belong to. Check out some of the awards I was fortunate enough to obtain this month:

"In the Doghouse..."

Finalist, BetterPhoto.com

Emotional Moment

Finalist, BetterPhoto.com

Beautiful Bride

Finalist, BetterPhoto.com

"Broken Past"

Winning Image, Scrapin Willies

"Believe"

Photo of the Day, Digital Image Cafe

Thank you Dylan, Joyce, Jessica, Chelsey and Kayla!! :)

Check back on April 2nd to find out the winners of my Little Punk Give-a-way!!! Also, there will be some GREAT April specials you won't want to miss! :)

Celebrating Spring

Spring is "officially" here. Yep, I live in Michigan so Spring weather can really mean a variety of things. I am most thankful for the days when the sun is out- shining brightly- with a subtle breeze and a warm temperature. I have noticed a splash of color fighting to be seen on the ground and tiny limbs in the woods. Ahhh... and that light. Yes, finally, it stays light outside past 5pm. I contacted Kayla Glazier, one of Michigan's most gorgeous models, to accompany me on a Spring photoshoot. Our first location was at a woodsy area of a nearby State Park.

So fresh and uplifting after such a long, cold winter.


If Kayla looks familiar to you it is because I had featured her on my Project: Model Blog back in December. Or, you may have seen her at a local runway Fashion show, acting or in magazines. She is actually on the COVER of Birmingham Magazine with an impressive 7 page spread, too- for Spring '09. I think she will go a long way in her modeling career and always have a fabulous time working with her. She is one of my favorites for sure!

We also drove out to an abandoned building for some shots -Check out below:


I am looking very forward to working with all of you this Spring, too. :)
Oh, and remember to keep those Little Punk Give-a-way Entries coming in... I will announce the winner on April 2nd.

Little Punk "Give-a-way"

Do you have a little punk???
The kind of child who will NOT let you get his or her picture... or the kind who gives a photographer a hard time! Sit back and relax. Let me do the work for you. And, best of all- the work can be FREE for you!!! What can be better than that? Let's face it- even if you have a bit of a difficult child, you still want beautiful memories of him or her. Right???

Yep, it is a give-a-way! I am giving a FREE session away to one lucky winner.

To qualify, you must have a child between the ages of 1-13 who has a bit of "attitude" (at least some of the time). A little spunk to his/her personality...haha!!!! OR, You may refer a neighbor, coworker, friend, family member, etc... just be sure it is ok with Mom or Dad. :)

I am looking forward to doing some nontraditional types of pictures with the winning candidate. The session winner will receive an on location shoot with me, an 8 X 10 print, and 10 percent off all additional desired prints totally free. In addition, I will most likely feature the winning kiddo on my blog. :)

Some of you know this already but for those who do not I will fill you in. I actually have a degree in education and spent almost 5 years in the local school systems. TRUST ME- I can handle an hour with your kid. lol. I love, love, love kids. All kinds of kids. Plain and simple- even the difficult ones. So shoot me an email- and enter to win!

You may also refer someone else's child. In this case, the person who refers will also recieve a free session ($100 value). In order to win a "referral session" you must be the one to send the email. Winners must book a session within 30 days of notification.

My Email: jenlynnalder@aol.com

Send the following information: Name, phone number, email address, photo of child (with age and name if applicable) and reason why I should pick you!!! Please title emails "Little Punks." Winner will be announced April 2nd. All entries must be received by 12am EST on March 31, 2009.

Good luck everyone! :)

New Stuff

New Stuff is something I know I have to do when my 8 year old muse tells me so! lol.
I am happy to announce that her and I are going on a little shoot tomorrow afternoon- and it has been a LONG time since we have done so. So for those of you who have missed seeing my little Mel- stay tuned. It seriously amazes me just how much she has changed. Time flies!

Oh- and speaking of new.... isn't this new little girl ADORBALE?? Baby "H" is one of the most alert and cooperative newborns I have ever worked with. And... awww... well she just was so much fun to spend time with. Remember, my "baby" special lasts the entire month of March- I still have spots open, so send me a message and we will set something up. :)

Forever Friends

Friends .... making memories that last a lifetime.

I honestly feel that we all should cherish those we have around us. No matter how old or young we may be! TRUE friends, best friends, friends who help us define ourselves. I am typing up a quick post to remind everyone out there that a friendship is worth photographing.
Take the time to schedule an appointment with me! I love to capture relationships!!

Friendships always hold a place in our hearts...but they do change over time. They change with time, age, location, situation, etc.. One of the best things you can have is a picture of you and an "old friend", don't you agree?

Make time to document some of the fun you have with your current friends- you will be so happy you did! And.. besides, these type of sessions are SO MUCH FUN! You are able to split the cost of a single session amongst yourselves! That makes for a super deal. :)

Also- If you are a High School Senior who would like to include a friend in your session, please let me know! These image sessions are fabulous memory makers.