ryan & reese | mesa children’s photographer | jen roberts

July 28, 2010 | Filed Under kids | 9 Comments

it has been 18 months since i photographed these two. i LOVE seeing families again, watching the growth and change that happens over time….seeing the evolution of relationships. these two are just ONE year apart (bless their mama’s soul) and although those first few months must have been rough, being so close in age has created a bond in these two that is unmistakable…it is so, so sweet. i adored our time together…more like a playdate than a “serious” photoshoot…just what i love for images at these ages.

don’t you love the way he shows his age? my brynn does the same thing…sooo cute!

hooray for being two!

sunkissed….

a little walk…

a little time in the lake…see if you can tell who was most eager to get IN the water.

see…sweetest bond…they kept saying, “i love you” to each other. melt.

happy birthday ryan & reesie! i enjoyed every moment i spent with you!

xo,

home again | san diego photographer | jen roberts

July 24, 2010 | Filed Under family, holidays, just because, me | 1 Comment

we are back & adjusting. gosh it was a blissful three weeks. some of my favorite things from our trip were:

-the weather. we were even cold the first week. being COLD in july was sheer heaven.

-the food. most of which i didn’t have to cook.

-roller coasters.

-the moisture in the air. my dry desert parched skin SOAKED.IT.UP.

-the beach: the sand, the sound, the smell. i miss it.

-the fireworks over the bay. and my baby’s face as he watched.

-boney’s bayside market on coronado…leisurely shopping there for breakfast, snacks & sandwiches & then sitting OUTSIDE & eating.

-coming back each evening to a clean room with made beds & fresh towels without having to lift a finger.

-the company….my in-laws, immediate family and bff. so good to just catch up without the demands of daily life.

-just BEING with my husband & kids…no distractions.

i can’t wait to go back. in the meantime i have loads of pictures to post…sessions and plenty of images from our trip. for now i’ll just share this one from our last night on coronado island.

until next time,

xo,

feels like home | peoria maternity photographer | jen roberts

June 30, 2010 | Filed Under bellies | 8 Comments

one of my favorite things about my job is the people…meeting them, hearing their stories. i was delighted when the gorgeous & talented vanessa of the crafty nest contacted me a few months ago for maternity & newborn sessions. you see they had been trying for this sweet babe for quite some time and were overjoyed to finally be expecting. rich & vanessa began their relationship apart…long distance….and as i heard their story i was charmed to discover that no matter where they were, where the other one was…was home. they went so far as to start calling eachother by that endearment..home. and at their wedding..”feels like home” played for their first dance…

and now they will be welcoming their first child into the warm of their beautiful home….

and what a BEAUTIFUL home it is. and the nursery. oh my the nursery. i’m not sure i’ve ever seen one quite so darling. vanessa decorated little l’s room in a woodland animals theme with finishing touches from etsy. we both share quite an obsession love of etsy…

and then we headed out to the desert…braving the heat for some outdoor shots. we were thankful for the breeze. capturing two outdoor beauties. vanessa…you are positively glowing!

rich is going to be THE CUTEST daddy…and they plan on having little l call him pop. i adore that.

congratulations you two. can’t wait to meet #3 in a few short weeks!!

and now we are literally out the door to beautiful san diego. will still be available via email. happy summer my friends!

xo,

raw | chandler newborn photographer | jen roberts

June 28, 2010 | Filed Under newborns | 1 Comment

taking a moment in my evening to enjoy the raw, natural beauty of the newborn babe….

loving how the light picks up the peeling skin, the wrinkles, the dimpled chin.

sheer perfection. my little muses. my favorite subjects.

xo,

lately | arizona lifestyle photographer | jen roberts

June 19, 2010 | Filed Under just because, me | 11 Comments

just a snapshot or two into the inner working of our life of late. end of the school year party, graduations, t-ball & softball madness & more…

brynn is just sorta along for the ride these days. she handles it well, sweet thing and is TRULY a delight. she has her 3-year-old moments of course, but my goodness she is fun and makes me laugh every day. just the other day at old navy i was browsing & turned to find her “frozen” next to the mannequins trying desperately to keep a straight face. hiiiilllarious. she is becoming a little fish in the water…i must bring my camera to her next lesson. she is the only kid i’ve ever seen who practices her floats with her eyes squeezed shut tight and a GIANT smile on her face. sigh….how i love this girl.

my baby boy is growing up. he is sitting & crawling (FAST!) and it is all happening with such blazing speed that I want to scream STOP to the universe and keep that “little critter” (as Luke affectionately calls him) tiny and sweet forever. he loves to lay his head on my shoulder, suck on his two fingers & snuggle his face into my neck. i am drunk on his sweet baby smell and my heart aches with the thought that he is going to grow up and away….my last baby. it makes me sadder than i thought it would.

and luke. my handsome boy. he is testing me of late. much disobedience & moodiness. i think he may be a bit over-scheduled this summer. when the school year came to a close i was rejoicing at the thought of easy, slow days….so NOT the case. we are busier than ever & i’m seriously reconsidering the amount of activities we participate in next summer. i see him growing up before my eyes…his first tooth is loose. we are astounded at this. seriously astounded.

my zoe. she played her first year of softball. asked her daddy to coach her which he did. warmed my heart to see the two of them out on the field together. i love how rob is passing his love of sports (and hopefully some of his coordination) on to the kids. heaven forbid they get MY coordination. all arms and legs over here. sometimes when i look at her i see flashes of the adult she will become. it thrills and terrifies me. she is genuinely helpful. independent, but still enjoys a cuddle. shy and smart. we celebrated the last day of school with a totally last minute, fly by the seat of our pants pool party with her friends. it was such fun.

and by the pool is where we can be found a lot these days as we brave the 110+ degrees. in a few short weeks we will escape to the blissful califorinia coast where we will relax, play, recharge and reconnect. i can’t wait.

until next time, hug your babies, enjoy your summer & for heaven sake STAY COOL!!

xo,

wedding tidbits | mesa wedding photographer | jen roberts

June 8, 2010 | Filed Under love, me, weddings | 10 Comments

i was not the official photographer for my brother’s wedding. i wanted to enjoy the day without the pressure of being “on” with my camera. and enjoy i did. i SO relished the time relaxing and soaking in the love, laughing with my family, reminiscing with my hubby, eating, chatting, catching up…of course with camera in hand. ;) these are just a few “behind the scenes” little bits i photographed along the way….congrats again steve & kierstie. it could not have been a more perfect day.

freshly wedded…

a wedding, a luncheon, some photos & we are off to the reception. and have i mentioned the flowers? oh how i adored the flowers!!

the wedding colors…courtesy of the pedicurist….because wedding or no wedding a pedicure is always a good idea.

and the cutest girlies eva! mine would be the ham in the middle. oh yes indeed. and sweet pea vicks on the right took her first steps at the reception…

my brother looking dapper & his awesome wife…along with their baby girl…all working the camera…

they had a candy bar. my children were in heaven.

see? heaven. and don’t forget about the 37 italian sodas that they had and the pizookies. oooohhhh the pizookies.

i think all that sugar may have started to go to our heads. c&j i was going to crop little cb’s head out, but the look on his face is TOO classic. and yes, there is my little ham again.

and we wrap it up with one handsome little devil…

sigh. it was a good day. a very good day. i love love.

xo,

worth the wait | mesa family photographer | jen roberts

May 25, 2010 | Filed Under family, kids, sneak peeks | 14 Comments

the story of this sweet family began as most do…the longing, the wish, the hope. but as it is in life, things did not happen as planned. after a roller coaster of excitement, heartache, anticipation and disappointment they have arrived at this moment…complete and perfect. a family. while editing these photos i couldn’t help but tear up a bit…knowing their struggle, witnessing their joy.

a few years ago i came across this poem…i love it.

Not flesh of my flesh
Nor bone of my bone,
But still miraculously
My own.
Never forget
For a single minute:
You didn’t grow under my heart
But in it.

congratulations “a” family. thank you for inviting me to capture this moment. i couldn’t be happier for you.

xo,

they’re gettin’ married in the mornin’ | engagement photographer | jen roberts

May 19, 2010 | Filed Under love | 1 Comment

“ding dong the bells are gonna chime!”

come on, you’re singing it….ok maybe just i’m singing it. i love my fair lady.

ANYWAYS my little brother is getting married TOMORROW!!! so excited. so loving his choice, so loving the joy, so loving the anticipation. so CANNOT believe that i am old enough to have a little *ahem* younger brother (who just so happens to be ELEVEN years younger than me) getting married.

congratulations steve & kierstie. all the very best for a wonderful, blessed, long & joyful life together. love yer guts.

xo,

leah | chandler newborn photographer | jen roberts

May 18, 2010 | Filed Under newborns, sneak peeks | 9 Comments

sigh…i sure have had some pure newborn bliss of late. my family may be complete and while i’ll won’t again have a newborn of my own again, i feel so privileged to spend a few hours with these precious souls. it is heavenly. and to see the love that radiates from parent to child…there is nothing quite like it. this session was no exception. little leah was joyfully welcomed by her parents and she fits right in. the perfect combination of her mama & daddy. sweet little leah, how i loved spending the morning with you….

at the beginning of the session she was SO alert and wide-eyed. LOVED that.

and she has the MOST gorgeous nursery. complete with beautiful custom made furniture…handmade by her doting daddy. s, you are TRULY talented!

the love of her parents for her and for each other was palpable…..

finishing up all snuggled on a quilt made with love by her grandmother….

this session was especially meaningful for me because leah’s mommy happens to be my daughter’s 1st grade teacher. julie thank you for all you are and all you do. congratulations!!

xo,

mehki | goodyear newborn photographer | jen roberts

May 14, 2010 | Filed Under newborns, sneak peeks | 26 Comments

when i went seeking the meaning of my latest precious newborn’s name if found this:

mehki: messenger of god, angel.

and oh what an angel he was. i spent a heavenly morning this week in newborn bliss with sweet baby mehki and his proud parents. don’t you love his name? i LOVE his name. so appropriate, he was a dream to photograph. both teachers (my hats off to you!!), his mama & daddy will be well equipped to encourage, teach and guide their beautiful baby boy. k & a, thank you for welcoming me into your home and sharing your precious boy with me. enjoy your sneak peek!

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until next time…

xo,