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