I am a California girl at heart who is lucky enough to live in one of the most wonderful, un-California cities in the world, New York. Most days, you'll find me exploring my new home with my amazing husband and our dog, Friday. I love to travel, eat just about anything with peanut butter, meet new friends, shop, read, take pictures, and spoil other peoples' kids and pets rotten. This blog includes my rants and raves about my personal life as well as my adventures in the photography business.

Inspired by fashion, art, and pop culture, I love to capture images using natural light. Although I enjoy taking all kinds of pictures, my style veers towards lifestyle and editorial photography and my favorite subjects are people. I am a photographer purely for the love of it, and I think you'll see that reflected in my work.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Reflection and Favorites: 2010


I'm not sure what it is about this time of year, but I've gone from really disliking to kind of loving the end of the year.  It's a sentimental time, after all the wrapping paper has been put away and winter has really set in.  Maybe it's because of the movie When Harry Met Sally when New Year's Eve plays such a pivotal role in their love story or the fact that I love Auld Lang Syne (and Robert Burns, the poet who authored the piece that became the song).

The lyrics of Auld Lang Syne remind us to remember old times and cherish relationships.  A photographer who I really admire (and am honored to have taken her workshop) repeatedly reminds us photographers to do this as well.  It's easy to get tied up in creating, in the artistic side of this business and forget how important the brand and relationships we've built are.  Reflection also allows us to constantly grow and learn.  I'm proud of the photographer I've become, but even more proud that I've gotten so much better over time and constantly am seeking ways to improve.

Below, I'm sharing some of my favorite moments from this past year at For the Love Photography.  How blessed I am to capture these special moments and help people turn their memories into works of art!  Thank you for sharing in and supporting my journey.

To my mostly silent readers, please feel free to comment on this one.  :)



Happy New Year!

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Ella07


Ella09


Ella05


Fridaybag02


Dani01


CarlieGabe02


CarlieGabe10


Colorado10


Colorado11


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Flying02


SSwedding01


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Fridaycone02


Fridaycone04


ID08


Greene01


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Bridge11


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MM01


Lisa03


Arin01


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Guille01


Elsa02


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Elissa05


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Guille08


Muskat08


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2 comments:

  1. Looks great Jamie! Good choices. Keep on keepin' on. I'm glad someone is enjoying the end of the year.
    I think your baby/child photos are the strongest. When did you get so good with kids? ;)

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  2. I'm not good at commenting but I really enjoyed your best picks here. And I agree with Nick, your baby/kid ones are the great! Although I really like the power line ones too. Happy New Year!
    -Val

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