Category: family
lake tahoe & todd wees
August 5, 2010
my family recently returned from a trip to lake tahoe… such a wonderful summer trip in the midst of our central-coast ultra-mild weather and daily morning fog.
we made sure we timed our trip in order to see our friend todd wees perform. todd recently released an album of kids’ music (i love his tagline… ‘music for kids, by a big kid!’) my two girls just love his songs. attending two of todd’s performances was an awesome addition to our weekend.
kite festival – squaw valley high camp
todd singing – round 2 for the day
my girls – avery and logan – and a whole bunch of yummy sun flare
you’ll recognize some of my photos on todd’s site… you can listen to his music from there too! check it out: http://www.toddwees.com
shoot your kids! {with your camera, of course}
August 4, 2010
You may or may not know that my first profession was teaching. I’ve spent a good part of the last 8 years in front of the classroom, and now I’m excited to combine teaching and photography in a workshop! I’m partnering with fellow Central Coast photographer Mary Kelting for this event. Check it out:
Capture life’s precious moments with tips from the pros! Professional family photos are treasured for a life time, but often it is those small, every day events that you want to remember forever. Think of your baby’s first steps, blowing out birthday candles, or a well-rehearsed dance routine. Whatever it is, Mary and Jasmine want to give you the know-how so you can make those photos shine.
The “Rock your Camera” workshop will be held at Cal Poly on Saturday September 18 from 9am to 12:30pm. The cost is just $150 per person. This will be a fun filled day dedicated to learning how to take better pictures of your children. We will teach you some great tips and techniques including your positioning, camera settings, and how to use available light to get incredible shots. There will also be a chance to practice with live kiddos and then we will evaluate what you learned! If you are someone armed with a great Digital SLR camera, and want to learn more about how to use it, this workshop is for you. You may also attend with point and shoot camera. A light breakfast will be provided as well as yummy cupcakes donated by the amazing Amy Bakes Cupcakes!!! We will also have some great take home tips and tricks. Prizes too!!!
This is a three hour workshop limited to only 20 participants. Bring your camera and your questions. If you are interested in this workshop, please make sure to email or call me to reserve your spot today! jasmine@jasminejohnsonphotography.com 805.776.3129
we might have been politely asked to leave a private road to get some of these pictures, but it was so worth it for this gorgeous family and amazing light!
braedan – was thrilled to interact with pictures as long as lightning mcqueen could be in them too :) mcqueen may have helped press the shutter on my camera in a few other pics…
and sweetie-pie brooklyn – a few hours after our session, i got a message from erika on facebook telling me that brooklyn was just devistated to realize i hadn’t followed them home. that’s just about all i can hope for in a session – i want to be brooklyn’s favorite new friend!
a few more of the family:
and quite possibly my favorite:
year two of spring family pictures with this adorable family… except last time, they were a family of four. ilsa originally told me that getting ‘good’ pictures of her girls would be a challenge, but i think i met that challenge :) we met for a gorgeous, sun-filled afternoon at the johnson ranch trail – one of my favorite locations and a great place to go hike/walk with kids of any age!
a little sun flare always makes me happy!
sweet mr. tripp:
reece – six and smart and fast!
cara – quiet and shy at first – but this girl warms up to be quite silly
ada | matt & kara
May 5, 2010
i’ve known matt and kara for about three years… when kara was an aide at my husband’s school and offered to babysit our girls. kara and matt were married and crazy about kids, but waiting until the time was right to have a baby of their own. i’m sad to have lost some fabulous adult babysitters, but am so thrilled for this little family.
after this session, i’m convinced that if my two kids were boys, i’d likely be 15 pounds thinner :) joel and caleb just ate up the camera (and my fruit snacks!) leif was a little more of a challenge (as all 1 1/2 year olds are!) but i managed to catch him a few times.
just us | pismo family photography
February 24, 2010
i’ve had clients say that they think pictures at the beach are cliche. maybe, but i think a session with me is always unique.
jimmie, the girls and i headed down to the pier the other night to enjoy this amazing place where we live.
the hubs | week 8/52
February 15, 2010
i spend so much time photographing other people’s families, sometimes my own gets a little neglected, especially my husband jimmie. i made sure to include him in the pics i took tonight at the beach (more to come from tonight, i hope!)
what a fantastic way to start a new year of family portraits! lindsey and sean have the cutest, sweetest kids (okay, maybe i fall in love with all the kids i photograph?) the most wonderfully decorated house – i want to move in. and they were all about casual, unposed pictures. such a fun, silly, easy session.
lindsey runs a lovely online shop called the pleated poppy. check it out if you have any girls in your life who need a gift :)
so…… on to the pics:
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The last one of mom & dad holding hands….GORGEOUS!!!!