Blog,Facebook....Twitter too?

Well, it's been a while since my last posting. I have been so busy since going back to my 'day job'. LOL! Teaching is great! I am truly blessed to have such a great schedule that allows me to balance the two professions along with a 2 1/2 year old. In order to catch up on all my latest photos, I am including a link to my Jen Turner Photography Facebook page where I have been posting lately. Check it out and become a fan!

Jen Turner Photography Facebook Page

I haven't checked out Twitter yet. Don't have an iphone or anything like that, so I'm not sure it would be much fun :0 Guess I'd better get with the program!

Four Foods and a Wedding...(not to be confused with Four Weddings and a Funeral)

I have this fabulous cousin who decided to get married up in New York, so John and I left little Abby at home and ventured up North! It was gorgeous weather and we spent time walking all over the city. We left enough time to have dinner with an old friend from high school, at The Spotted Pig. If ever visiting, check it out.
Interesting menu.... Never would have tried it had it been up to us.... But, it was fabulous! We sampled pork tongue (a little like bologna), pork cheek (a little easier to stomach-it was like really tender BBQ) and my favorite: shoestring fries cooked in Rosemary, completely doused in salt (they just throw the rosemary in with the oil and it is heaven) Figs wrapped in bacon. Wow! No pictures...too busy having fun.
So, back to the wedding. I was not the hired photographer, just the annoying cousin with the camera.... got some fun shots, though!

There's the hired photographer. He is fantastic and so creative. One of his many talents is abstract photography. He is amazing with people too! Check him out here: Michael Meyer (I'm not too worried about the competition... he lives too far away! LOL! :)
I stole their rings for a little while so we could go play and be creative. My cousin, Kathleen held the light! Took some in the flowers, the grass, but this is my favorite! Love the reflection.

Yum Yum! Appetizer hour was the best part! They had these tomatoes with mozzarella poking out of the grass. How artistic is that? The very best were the coconut shrimp. I hunted them down every time I saw a tray! No pictures. They disappeared too fast! Yes....I love food!

They have soooo much fun together. Rich just shook her hand after the priest introduced them as married. The church roared! Then.... he kissed her!

Bright Eyes

This is one of my latest little peanuts to photograph.

She has the sweetest personality.

We had some fun times during her 3 month session. She smiled a lot for us and I just can't help loving this one. My heart melts every time I look at this picture!

There's something about that little tongue poking out of her mouth.

LOVE IT!

She is such a bright-eyed and beautiful baby!

Just look at those yummy little wrinkles on her belly and the sweet way she crossed her feet just to show us all her perfect little toes!

My very favorite shot of her.

The cradle is a family heirloom. What a special way to be able to keep family close!

What an amazing moment to share in.

I love how the two of them just look lost in each other.

Everbody needs a little time away.....

Well, I know I'm really behind on my posts. I have been over-enjoying my summer with Abby. But, I have vowed to get back to work and post at least 2x each week until I'm caught up. Got a lot of great shots to share in the coming weeks.
So.....

This is Kelsey! I had the best time photographing her a few weeks ago (well, maybe it's been a LITTLE longer than that....) She looks amazing in absolutely every shot!

~Oh, to be so photogenic.... :)

We had the best time playing around in an alley off the square in downtown M'boro. She was so relaxed and just enjoyed being herself. Couldn't ask for more!

She is the perfect model...when she is famous one day, I told her I'd LOVE to shoot her album or book cover!

I'm thinking Florida!?

We took Abby to the aquarium for the first time a couple of weeks ago (well, maybe a little longer than that. Am I that far behind on my blogs!?). We went to the one in Gatlinburg and she absolutely loved it! Well, I have to admit, I did too. What a great chance to pull out my camera and get in a little practice!


I love the jellyfish. The way they move is amazing. So calming (well, when they are behind glass and not in the ocean floating right by my legs!).


This guy needed no editing. He (or she?) was a perfect subject!

Abby's favorite, on the other hand:

Giant Crabs!

She was totally enthralled with them.

Personally, I think they're kindof creepy. Long, thin legs. Spiny bumps all over their bodies....

...so, after the aquarium, Abby was super excited about getting into some water, so we let her take a bubble bath. Another first! She took it very seriously! Went all out!

Here she is before...

...and after!











A little frightening.

She looks a bit like 'the mummy' or 'Jason' with his hockey mask on!!

But, I tell you, she played hard, got all wrinkled up like a prune and slept great that night! She woke up looking every bit of her little toddler self again! Whew!

Who Doesn't Love a Twinkie or Two?

So, I had the opportunity to play around with some ADORABLE twins the other day!

How fun is that?!

Had a fabulous time with two radically different personalities.

He is such a happy baby, trying at all times to catch an eye and get some lovin'. Never had to ask for a smile or try to get him to look at me.

She, on the other hand, is little miss attitude. Soooo cute! Turning her head, smiling sheepishly. Making me work for it every time.

Have to admit....we had a ball, & it was WELL worth it!

My Saturday afternoon

OMG! (boy, that was fun talking like a teenager!) This is one of THE cutest kids I have ever seen!

We had sooo much fun eating Puffs and making funny faces. I have a new buddy and we are going to have so much fun together! I cannot tell you what a ham she is!

And those lips! Mom, watch out for the boys, because they will be lining up!

Oh Baby!

Had a great time photographing this precious little one.

She was 6 weeks old and as active as could be (well, when she was awake...)! Her parents were so patient through the entire process. Kudos to them!

I especially loved holding her. I had no idea how much I missed having a little bitty one in my arms. Mine is almost 2, and the only time I get to hold her is when we are out somewhere and I have 3 million other things I am trying to hold at the same time and adding her to the mix just about tears off my shoulder! :)

Oh, the things we take for granted. Anyway, not taking this little one for granted....

Looking for America's Cutest Kid!!!!

I am participating in the National Charity Model Search to select "America's Cutest Kid" and raise funds for charity. I will photograph & submit portraits of your children, ages 18 mos. to 14 years, for online voting to determine the city finalist.

The child voted city finalist may elect to serve as a model during the 2009 Sandy Puc Tots 2 Teens Seminar at a city near their home.

Entrance fee: $10, $5 each additional child (Includes $10 print credit)

City finalists are determined by online votes. Anyone may vote. All votes are $1 and proceeds benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (www.NILMDTS.org). Photography and modeling industry experts will determine the national winner. The national model winner receives many prizes, including a $5,000 US Savings Bond and a Canon Powershot G10 digital camera.

Parents who want to enter their children in the contest may do so by calling Jen @ 615.293.4831 or email @ jenturnerphotography@gmail.com.

For further information, visit www.sandypucmodels.com

I would love to photograph your child to support this fabulous charity!!! Give me a call!

Stingy with the photos

So, I rarely have opportunity to take pictures of my daughter anymore.

She HATES it when I get out the camera. John had stayed home with her for the day, and he put her in what I call her "Charlie Brown dress". Bring back any memories??? Suffice it to say, she was in a fabulous mood and let me catch a few before running off to work a puzzle or two.

Partying like a 3 year old

I recently had the opportunity to photograph precious Averie's birthday party. 3-year olds sure know how to have fun! Here are some of my favorites:

I don't know who was hamming it up more, Averie or her baby sister, Ivy!

And so begins my blogging....

I have watched from afar as others have blogged. I am now an expert. Hee Hee! Wish it were that easy. What better way to share my photographs?! Enjoy!!!

I recently went running around downtown with a fellow photographer friend (Steph w/BellaFlora Photography) on a VERY icy cold Saturday morning. We were on a mission to get our creative juices flowing. Not very easy when your blood is not freely flowing! It was frigid, but oh, so crisp and clear. Perfect sky!!! Here are a few...

This was the neatest! The buildings were reflecting in the Somet Center windows....


Down by the tracks. (this was a parking lot when I was in high school)

And last, but certainly my greatest picture of the day: my cohort, Steph