Kids' Photography

These shot are from a recent shoot at a school's playground.
Letting kids be kids make wonderful photographs.
That's my approach to photographing almost anybody, even posed portraits.
We go to a favorite park, hiking trail, or a play structure in their own backyard.
A place that means something special and makes them relax.
I ask them to just "be" or "do" whatever they want to do, with very little direction from me.
What results are natural, realistic portraits of their true selves.
And the added pleasure is that we have a lot of fun together in the process.

photos by Jenn Burdick ©2009

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