jen mcken photography

New Photo Blog

jenmckenphoto — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:26:36 +0000

Although I’m still working on a few things and need to add a few more entries to make it just perfect and to beef it up…….it’s killing me to not be using the new blog-Soooooooooooo……. Drum roll please………………… Jen McKen’s New Photo Blog

House Keeping….

jenmckenphoto — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:20:28 +0000

So you’ve probably heard me say it a few times…I’m working on a new blog!! I apologize for my lack in blogging lately, but I’m working on the new and improved jen mcken site. So stay tuned-I’ll be posting the link soon

In the meantime-follow me on facebook. I officially have a fan page *click here* Come on over and say hi!

Oscar & Dublin

jenmckenphoto — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:55:52 +0000

Meet Oscar & Dublin…one is laid back and chill and the other…well, he’s still a puppy!

Ms. Craig is Mallory’s daycare teacher and Mallory just adores her. Becky contacted me to do a few photos of her 3 favorites boys….Jeremy (the boy toy) and Oscar & Dublin (the dogs). You may recognize the surroundings a bit-it’s one of my favorite places to shoot All three of the boys were so easy to work with…tee he he. Luckily, I had no problems at all..AND..I even got a few doggy kisses…don’t be a hater! LOL

So Becky as promised…..waa laaa….your sneak peek! Enjoy!

Festival Fun

jenmckenphoto — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:39:45 +0000

When I was younger, I waited allllllll summer for the festivals to come to town. This year, I couldn’t wait to take Miss Mallory because I just KNEW she was going to love the rides, the food and the games. She’s at that age where everything is an adventure, she uses her imagination and she’s soooo animated. Needless to say, it makes for great photos. What can I say-she’s my daughter

This is how we spent our evening…… enjoy!

………..Greggers and I

Lil’ Thang!

jenmckenphoto — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:13:40 +0000

We hunted for Swiper-the Fox, sang songs, we took turns taking each others pictures and she took me to the forest! I believe this is the second time I photographed little Paige-she’s grown up so much in only a year and she was so mature for her age-after all, she did just turn three! Autumn you have a beautiful daughter….and a cool mom too (Hi Alyson!!) Tee he he!!

Oh and PS: Hayyyyyyy! *snap snap*;)

…………..I’ll shoot you guys over an email when the rest are finished!

Lil’Nose Biter….

jenmckenphoto — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:35:07 +0000

Often times I walk away from a shoot with some new found friends…..this was the case the very first time I met these guys. Michelle and Adam are some of my repeat customers, I’ve taken photos of this itty bitty before so I just knew she was going to ham it up for the camera-I just can’t believe she’s going to be the BIG 2 in a few weeks. During the shoot, Dad was teasing her by pretending to bite her nose off…it sorta back fired. See photo below (You may need to click to see the larger version)—-Payback is a ……by the way Dad’s A-ok-bruised but OK! LOL

After laughing my butt of at that little mishap and wiping my eyes because I was literally laughing so hard I was crying, we got some pretty awesome shots. Here’s a few to hold you over until the rest are finished

Enjoy!

……….. My FAVORITE!!

PS: I’m soo excited for Baby #2

4th of July

jenmckenphoto — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:46:53 +0000

…..and how I see it.

We spent a few days at my parents camp up north. During the drive, I told myself I was going to try to capture as many photos that had red, white and blue in them or screamed the Good’Ol Days-sort of like a photo mission. Photo missions make any drive go faster. :) Greg and I took our time and stopped here and there to gather the photos and I think it is a very good representation of how I “see” things. I tend to be drawn to things that are old and have a story to tell. I’ve said it before, I’m young at heart but I feel like I have an old soul. They are in no particular order….there’s a little of this and a little of that….but I hope it takes you back to the Good’Ol Days!

Enjoy! I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July

Somewhere…..

jenmckenphoto — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:02:17 +0000

………….over the rainbow……

I’m a little behind in my postings lately-please forgive me! If you follow me on Facebook you have probably already seen these two shots because I had posted them the day I took them, but I also wanted to share them on my blog.

This week in South Western Pennsylvania has been kinda poopy! Definitely NOT June/July weather-but I’ll take it-at least over the snow. I had to drive to Walmart the other day to get a few last minute items when it began to pour down rain…and I mean POUR down rain. I was standing in line at the checkout and in the distance I could see the sun peaking through so I just knew that there was a rainbow out there somewhere. I feel bad now that I think about it because I totally rushed the girl at the checkout so that I could get outside to my car where my trusty’ol camera was. Low and behold THERE was the rainbow-I didn’t even have to chase it. It lasted about 6 minutes before it slowly faded away. Call it good timing mixed with a little bit of luck-but here ya have it….The Blairs-burg Rainbow

Enjoy!

Boudoir Photography…

jenmckenphoto — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:42:17 +0000

So several weeks ago I put out a message on Facebook asking for interested ladies who would be willing to do a Boudoir shoot for the purpose of being able to use on my website. I’ve been doing Boudoir shoots for quite some time know, but it’s always difficult to find ladies who are willing to let me use the photos as promotional pieces to show other potential clients what they may expect when booking a Boudoir Session. Ironically, two of the girls that were chosen were both named Jen (It had nothing to do with the name-I promise) and both were your average, everyday girl next door, kinda gals.

The theme is obvious…we were going for a “Down Home Country Girl” kinda thing and the barn where she grew up was the perfect location. So as you can see-it’s really about using your imagination, having fun and looking Fabulous! If your interested in more information on the boudoir shoots or you want to see some more examples of the “other Jen”-click the “Boudoir” page at the top of this blog….or click here http://jenmckenphoto.wordpress.com/boudoir-portraits/

These are just a few from today……… I’ll have more to post at a later date

Miss Ally C…

jenmckenphoto — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:24:06 +0000

Ally, I’m sorry I have been such a bad example-breaking into private property, no trespassing, going down one way streets (the wrong way)…tee he he! Sometimes, you just have to do WHATEVER it takes to “get the shot”! She was sooo much fun to work with-I THINK she totally got my personality (Yes, I’m a little out there!), she put up with my cheesy ideas (see below) and it’s easy to see where she got her good looks……her mom is gorgeous!

Sooo…..Ally, here is your “sneak peek”-I hope you don’t think I’m too weird!! LOL

Our version of the American Gothic photo, minus the man! I love that she has a sense of humor!!

……….the Mom……….

…………ok ok….one to the “real” ones of Ally…………

…..one of my favorites…..

I hope you have fun at Slipper Rock….