Spring Texture Images

Spring is here and with its arrival are many beautiful blooms. Take a minute to capture them!!! I like to play around with floral images and texture for quick creative exercises. It find that it helps keep my inner artist alert. :)

Here are a few basic texture images that I just created from pictures I took this morning. If you struggle with applying texture to an image or using Layers- sign up for a custom email lesson.










Go have FUN and try to do some, too.

Little Punk Give-a-way Winner # 1

Hey Everyone-

You may remember that not too long ago I was hosting a Give-a-way session for your Little Punks?? Well, the weather finally cooperated and I was able to meet with the first winning family. What a FABULOUS day and amazing winning little girl. It was an absolute delight working with this little one. :)

Miss "J" is only 2 years old. She won a free session + print with me not too long ago. Usually when I meet with kids of this age I kind of "test the waters" and see what they are comfortable with. I want the child to have a GOOD time on the shoot- I want him/her to feel natural and comfortable with me and my camera. Sure... it takes a lot of patience, but I have experience working with kids and so I do know how to guide them properly. That is fine by me. My goal is to get wonderful pictures AND for everyone to have a positive experience. She had lots of energy and loved being outdoors so I pretty much let her take control of the shoot- I followed her around and played games (hide and seek, flower picking,bird watching,layed flat on my stomach in the mud, etc...LOL!!!) and it worked like a charm. What a cutie!



Here are more pictures from our shoot (WAY more than usual for a mini session but I just could not resist) Even though I had not seen this family in like 15 years, I do know them as members of my old Church and Mom went to my high school. It was the first time I had met her daughter,Little "J," and she was just SO dang cute and cooperative. Honestly, she held my hand and explored the location most of the time.
Plus, Liz told me while I was shooting that she had tried to get some picture of Miss "J" the other day in a group setting and it was a bit frustrating. I hope these images put a big smile on your face Mom and Dad(and grandparents).















And here are some with the tutu I brought along... cute stuff for sure :)




With her grandparents looking on...



And a bit of art...



Send me a note which image you would like to have me print for you, Liz :)
I am so in LOVE with this set of pics. What a delight this session was. Thank you both! I am so thrilled it worked out for us all. And.. YES! You may order whatever other prints you would like- see my a la carte menu for sizes and cost.

I would LOVE to work with "J" again in the future, so remember to call me next time she or anyone else in your family needs some pics. Fun, relaxed, and beautiful. :)

Using Creativity in PhotoShop

Tonight I felt an urge (as I often do...) to create something artistic. I dug up an archived image of my niece, Melanie, and started playing around in PS. I had no clue what I wanted to do or how it would end up looking. The more I started working with the image I kinda wanted it to take on an innocent and mysterious childhood sort of mood. So, with some textures, toning, Layers and a bit of time this is what I came up with:

"Imagination sets us free..."




And I was playing around with High Key work in PS Layers on this one:


These were just "quick" edits... but I encourage everyone to get creative with their photography. Photoshop is a fun place. Ya know, in the past I have had a lot of people in the past ask me to give them Editing lessons and have declined due to time constraints. My schedule has changed a bit these days... and....well...

Recently, I have decided to offer limited one-on-one Email sessions. So, if you are interested send me an email: jenlynnalder@aol.com and I will design a lesson - or group of lessons- just for you. Yep, it is TRUE :)

Individual Lessons are "3-part" and custom designed to the client- for $150 each. I offer lesson bundles of 3, 5, 9 as well. When purchased in groups the price of each lesson decreases by a bunch. See the "Specials" tab on my Main Photography Page for more Information on this.

I am actually starting a new 5 pack lesson session with a client in on May 4th. The focus of our group of lessons is: Dramatic editing using PS Layers and Textures. Perhaps one of the images from a teacher/student session will make a blog appearance in the future. Fun stuff for sure- stay tuned. :)

Oh.. and FINALLY, I will be shooting one of the winning "Little Punks" kiddos this Sunday, if it doesn't rain....so stay tuned. I can't wait.

Awarded Work

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to take a minute to include a handful of images that have been awarded over the past couple of weeks here on my Blog. The first one actually received a second place win at Betterphoto in the Digital Art category. Another BP Finalist and many Digital Image Cafe Photo of the Day images are shown below. It is always an honor to be recognized amongst such amazing talent out there!! Check them out:









Thanks for stopping by! I will have some more new images to share very soon. I am SO excited that Spring is here and have several fun things lined up. :)

Sneak Peek Miss"D"

I had a terrific Senior Portrait Session with a FUN young lady a couple of days ago. Just wanted to share some of my favorites- she had 3 wardrobe changes at different locations...so there are more pictures than usual today- about a dozen. Thanks "D". It was awesome meeting you and your parents.You are soooo beautiful- and I wish you the best of luck in Tennesee at Med School next year. Stay in touch! :)








Hope you enjoy your preview!!! Your complete slideshow will be ready within the week.:)

Senior Portrait Package Specials

Senior Portrait Season is quickly approaching and I have AWESOME package deals to offer you. Check them out below... there are some seriously BIG savings! Specials are valid for all packages booked now through May 31st.

I also am including a total digital package for the first time. You can print unlimited amounts of each image, you get ALL of the slide show images, you can use them online at Facebook/Twitter/My Space and it is also a terrific way to hang on to the images for years to come. And right now- it is on special! :)



Please contact me ASAP to hold your date- these sessions fill up FAST. I can't wait to hear from you. :)

Sneak Peek Miss "S"

A few days ago I worked with a wonderful client and I just wanted to give her a little peek at what I have been working on since we went our seperate ways.
Miss "S" drove several hours just to work with me. She is a very creative, upbeat, fun person to be around. LOTS of positive energy. Thank you, Miss "S" for hiring me to produce both some classy and creative images of you. You were a delight to work with.
Here are a handful of my favorites so far:









I will finish up the remaining images and put a slideshow together for you within the week. Hope you enjoyed your little preview! :)