PHOTO-Wedding Photography

Pre-Wedding Photos
A really fun couple recently hired me to photograph them just before the ceremony with their wedding party.
For two hours we had a wonderful time together.






all photos by Jenn Burdick ©2009

Portraits

all photographs property of Jenn Burdick & Jenn Burdick Photography

PhotoIllustrations-Bubbles

I have re-created some of my Bubbles photos you might have seen earlier, into Photo-Illustrations.
I think I like these.
Let me know what you think.

photo illustrations:
"Art Bubbles #1 & #2"©2009 Jenn Burdick

My Kids - Portraits

My Kids
They have been born with the camera in their face.
Belly shots before; hospital's first portrait at just an hour old; every photogenic moment from hence forth.
Your mom's a professional photographer and artist?
Be prepared to be shot and captured!
My kids are very photogenic! They make great pictures! They are very comfortable.
So when a playful moment occurs, off I get the camera.
Here is a recent day playing and posing together.

photos:"My Kids"2009 ©Jenn Burdick & Jenn Burdick Photography

Easter Portraits

Every year at Easter I photograph my sister and her family.
It is a wonderful opportunity to gauge how quickly all of our kids are growing up.
These wonderful kids are no stranger to their aunt with the camera, for they have been photographed since they were but a few hours old.

all photos are the property of Jenn Burdick & Jenn Burdick photography ©2009

Homes For Our Troops

Recently the non-profit organization,"Homes For Our Troops" contacted me to help them with a project. They asked me to photograph a local Iraq War veteran who suffered severe shrapnel wounds as well as the loss of both of his legs as a result of an explosion.
He is presently living in a rented home that is not handicapped accessible. This proves a great challenge as he continues his therapies to learn to become more mobile on his prosthetic legs.
"Homes For Our Troops" builds handicap accessible homes for them at NO cost to the vet, purely by generous time, labor and donations from corporations, businesses and volunteers.
I feel honored to be a small part of this wonderful endeavor!
Check out their website: www.homesforourtroops.org

photo:"Disabled Vet"2009 ©JennBurdick

EXHIBIT

~ I WON 3RD PLACE with the "Liz Willis" portrait ~
COME Sunday, March 29th Jenn's Gallery Talk @ 3pm
The Robert Floyd Gallery, Rte. 10 Southampton

Robert Floyd Photo Gallery
and
Learning Center

The Gallery's 8th Annual "Women in History Month" Photo Exhibit/ Contest
presents images from:

Barbara Brady Conn, South Deerfield
Jenn Burdick, South Deerfield
Judy Cummings, Deerfield
Betsy Feick, Northampton
Maggie Horsnell, South Hadley
Melissa Incampo, Easthampton
Barbara Krawczyk, Westfield
Elaine Mishkind, Amherst

Exhibit runs through March 31.
Artist Gallery Talks, Sundays, March 22 and March 29, 3 pm. Refreshments.

Yes...8 years of honoring women...(not that it makes up for any past transgressions before now!)
The Gallery stands apart from other venues in dedicating one month each and every year for Pioneer Valley women photographers to come forth with their environmental portraits of women who live anywhere in the world. The images tell stories and the women photographers are all invited to share their stories and the story of their subjects with you. No two stories alike!

The entries have been juried and the winning images will be judged and awards presented after The Gallery Artist Talks on March 29.
First place receives $300 and second and third places receive merchant awards.
Appreciation goes to Eastmont Custom Frame, Easthampton, and the Majestic Theater Group, West Springfield, for being our proud supporters throughout the many years. Thank you Eastmont and Majestic! The Gallery is, also, a patron of these fine establishments.
Information thanks to Robert Floyd Gallery

photos: "Cowgirl Emily"©2009 "Liz Willis In The Recording Studio"©2008 Jenn Burdick

LUCKY o' THE IRISH

HAPPY ST.PATRICK's DAY TO Ya'LL
No, I don't have photos of shamrocks or clovers,
rainbows or pots of gold.

But I DO have BUBBLES.


This was taken at my daughter's birthday party last year.
It reminds me of my friend's artwork... Diane Clancy,
and her pieces called Bubblescapes.
www.dianeclancy.com
Bubbles also remind me of Springtime, and beautiful days
spent outdoors, blowing bubbles,
and feeling very lucky.

So the Luck o' The Irish to you all today.

photos: "Bubbles#1"&"Bubbles#2"2008 ©JennBurdick

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY

photo illustration: "Legendary"2009 ©Jenn Burdick

Spring Portrait Time

It's Almost That Time Of Year
Springtime is a wonderful time to celebrate!
New things are emerging.
The sun is shining brighter.
You feel more like smiling.
I am starting to get busy with family portraits and wedding celebrations.
I am very excited to be coming out of the frost.
I am looking forward to getting outside photographing Life again!

photo: "Under The Magnolia"2005 ©JennBurdick

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY

Another installment to the Illustration Friday assignment. This week's assignment is BREEZY.
I am having fun playing around with my photographs, creating new pieces from old ones, being inspired, and challenged.
I welcome all comments.

photo illustration: "Breezy" 2009 ©JennBurdick

PHOTO-Wedding Photography

WINTER WEDDING
I photographed a wonderful wedding recently.
After the ceremony,the groom & bride and I went to a local park to photograph the intimate formals.
It was a beautiful event on a February New England day.
photos:2009©JennBurdick

PHOTO-Portraits

PORTRAITURE 101
Natural light is the most flattering.
Find a window, or glass door and stand or sit the subject near it.
Sometimes I use fill-flash, just to fill in where light is needed.
I let my subject be natural.
Being themselves is the most flattering way to pose.
We find familiar objects, cozy places to sit or snuggle.
Sometimes I suggest a teddy bear or blanket, something to make them feel at ease.
I document that moment, that person, and their place.
It is a special time together, too.
We get to talk,play,and create together.
I like to work this way.
It's natural to me.

photos: "Emily"2009 ©Jenn Burdick

PHOTO-Portraits

My Boudoir Photography
photo: "PinUp Girl"2009 ©JB

PHOTO-Wedding Photography

SOME OF MY WEDDING SHOTS





ALL wedding photos copyright of Jenn Burdick

PHOTO

I believe tulips are the most photogenic flowers.

photo: My Tulips 2009 ©JB

JENN

HAPPY NEW YEAR
As this year's chapter ends, a new one full of possibilities and new challenges lies ready to be written.
I have pages full of resolutions and promises written inside my head ready to fill a whole new year's chapter in my Life's Book.

To ALL my family and friends, clients and colleagues...
here is wishing you ALL a very happy and safe New Year!
I hope all your new chapters have only happy endings!
~Jenn

photo: "My Journal"©JB

PHOTO

Family Portrait 101

I recently photographed a wonderful family, with a few grandkids.
This little girl wanted her special photo to be in her fairy dress.
She liked being photographed. She was adorable.
That's what I encourage when shooting families... everyone be themselves.
Let's go do something fun together as a family when we go for our shoot.
If it's too cold out, or rainy, let's cuddle on the couch, or in a nice corner near a window.
The possibilities are endless, because each family is unique.
I love my job!

photo: "Fairy Princess"©2008 JB

ETSY STORE

I am so excited to announce my NEW online store!
photojennics.etsy.com

Check it out, buy something, let me know what you think.
Spread the word.

~AND~

Come to an
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
December 6th & 7th 2 - 6pm
@ the PUSHKIN GALLERY
2 Federal Street, downtown Greenfield, Mass.

Check me and 25 other Western Mass. artisans out, buy something!
Hope to see you there!

photo: "Front Door"2008 ©JB
ALSO for sale at my store photojennics.etsy.com

Thanksgiving Day

BIG APPLE
I was pretending I was a kid again in New York City this Thanksgiving.
The whole family went to the Big Apple to go to the Macy's Parade.
We went the day before to do some sightseeing.
Where do you bring a 5 year old, a 7 year old, & a 17 month old?
We took the subway to Central Park and went to the Zoo. The snow monkeys made us laugh.
It was dark so we went to Rockefeller Center. It dazzled them with all the lights & the skaters.
Then we went to the Upper West Side to see the preparation of the balloons for the parade.
We all "ooo'd" & "ahhh'd" at their sizes.
It was a REAL test of patience, for both kids AND parents.
Lots of people! Lots of waiting in lines!
Soon lots of feet were hurting, and eyes were droopy.
Nothing is done small in the Big Apple.

photo: "Ronald Balloon,Night Before Parade"2008 ©JB

PHOTO of the DAY

PHOTO DAY
Photo: "Bike In The River"2004 ©JB

IT'S A NEW DAY

OUR PRESIDENT

PHOTO-Wedding Photography

WEDDING PHOTO 101
Here I offer some helpful hints when hiring a wedding photographer... hopefully that being me, of course.
Meet with her first...
Ask to see her portfolio in person, not just a few clips on a website.
Check out her personality...
Is she polite? Proud of her work? Presents herself AND her work well?
Is she someone you would like having at your celebration, taking pictures of you, all your family & friends?
Check out her style...
Is it very formal posing, with lots of lights, assistants... a production?
Does she do a photojournalistic approach, with simple camera flash, natural lighting, informal poses... my style of work, by the way.
What do you want...
Do you want a lot of fancy and formal looking photos?
Do you want a more casual and natural look?
Look at a lot of photographers...
Go to Bridal Fairs. Look at photographers' albums. Take brochures. Ask questions.
Find the right fit.
Hopefully the right price will be there, too.
But most important...
Can you stand being photographed by this person for your WHOLE wedding day celebration?
Will you get what you hoped for in the end?

photo: "Waiting To Wed" 2008 ©JB

PHOTO

HIRE ME

ad photo & layout : ©JB

Labor Day

HAPPY END OF SUMMER
Labor Day weekend is here.
Drive safe ya'll, wherever you may go.
Hang in there Louisiana for another huricane.
Be good & brave new students.
Stand tall parents & guardians.
Smile! Smile! Smile!
I'll have my camera if you may see me out and about.
P.S.= Check out the AWE Project in downtown Greenfield store windows. You won't be disappointed. I'll be putting up my & Gregory's (my son) work at Magical Child & Valley Tees on Monday morning. Come say "Hi" if you'd like. (Gregory will be in school, starting first grade this year.)

photo: "Tractor" 2008 ©JB

JennBurdick photography
I am a Western Massachusetts portrait & landscape photographer.
Trained as a fine artist, worked 10 years as a photojournalist, & 6 years in NYC advertising.
Owner of Jenn Burdick Photography, specializing in portraits, weddings, & celebrations.
All photographs are for sale.
Contact Jenn.

photo illustration: "Self Portrait" 2008 ©JB

PHOTO

PHOTO DAY
"Another amazing opportunity, right outside my back window!"
~Jenn
photo: "August Sunset" 2008 ©JB

PHOTO-Wedding Photography

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
The Bride & Groom's Portrait
Here are some questions I like to ask the bride and groom when I first meet with them before their big day:
What is the theme of your wedding day?, What are you into?, What interests do you have?, What do you do for a living?, Do you have any hobbies you do together?
I ask these questions so I get to know them as people instead of just clients. It's a good way to break the ice when I first get together with them, instead of those uncomfortable silences that happen when they are looking at my portfolio.
It can also inspire them to include their interests into their wedding day festivities... like arriving on their motorcycle to the ceremony, including their pets, or having their flowers they grew together in a garden as an alter bouquet.
After the ceremony, when the wedding party and family have been photographed with the new couple, and the crowd is off to the reception, I give myself about 20 to 30 minutes with the couple to photograph just them. It gives them the chance to decompress, and just be together, albeit with me. Almost every couple I have photographed appreciates this time "alone", and I get some really wonderful shots. Sometimes they are reluctant to leave to go to the reception. One bride told me " I feel so great at this moment. It feels like time has stopped just for us." I knew I was doing the right thing!!

photo: "Jack & Windy" ©2008 Jenn Burdick

OBAMA

YES WE CAN !

Barack Obama in Berlin Germany this week speaking to a crowd of over 200,000 !!
This tightly cropped photograph just blew me away !!
This man amazes me, too !!

PHOTO

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

"Sometimes I find my best material in my own backyard." ~Jenn

photo: "Motorcycle Tire Swing" ©2008 Jenn Burdick