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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

My little brother Luke definitely got the “cool” genes in my family. I’m not sure how he got them, but he did. I’m pretty sure it was supposed to get passed down to the oldest child, aka me. I was the nerdy girl who was always in her room reading, journaling and making sketches of new designs for the JenChristine Boutique. Ahem, I was weird. Luke on the other hand does everything cool like being the most awesome drummer in the youth praise band, playing tons of spots and everything else that is awesome and rad. It wasn’t always so however. I remember many a day when he ran around the house shouting  ”Super Pooh Bear to the rescue!!!!” So not cool bro…so not cool. Hehe. He was the youngest of 4 siblings until another little brother came along 5 years later. I guess he had to get attention somehow! :) Now he’s 17 and I can’t believe it…he’s practically a man now! These are a few portraits I took of him while I was at my parent’s last week. He’s usually the one I take with me for little photo adventures. This time we were scouting out a new gem of a spot! Yay. He was my second shooter for one of my weddings and he’s getting pretty good at wielding a camera…and a guitar…and drum sticks…and pretty much everything else. I’m so glad to be the big sister of such a cool little brother. :)

 

Did your siblings steal your “cool” gene? :)

 

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Blaze - March 14, 2012 - 3:39 pm

You have such a lovely blog and photography! I love how little brothers always have your back! I adore mine! :)

Natalie - March 14, 2012 - 4:23 pm

Yes. My sister totally stole what little cool genes were left in our family pool :)
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Tanya - March 14, 2012 - 5:40 pm

This is a cute post. I was the youngest of four, but definitely wasn’t the “cool” kid in the family. I was by far the nerdiest of all my siblings. Your little brother does sound a lot like my little brother-in-law though. They are the same age, and good at everything. It is awesome to see him growing up, but sometimes I wonder how him and my husband are part of the same family, haha.

Also I really can’t imagine you being a big nerd, you are so cute and very talented. But I guess I have never met you in real life.
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TJ - March 14, 2012 - 11:05 pm

i’d like to think that i stole the “cool” gene in our family, ha
i love these images so much! the water, the beach, the sand, the trees. perfection!
xo TJ

Kira - March 15, 2012 - 12:36 am

Yes! My younger brother totally stole the “cool” gene! I’m absolutely the reader, journal-er and photographer in the family. And my brother is the “cool” drummer and sports guy, with the curls that everyone loves but him. :)
I love your photography!

kylee - March 15, 2012 - 3:10 am

I have a little brother luke too! he’s definitely way cool. but only because his big sisters taught him everything we know :)

Holly - March 15, 2012 - 6:37 am

Woa. He’s definitely cool alright.
Lucky you!
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Emily grapes - March 15, 2012 - 5:37 pm

I’m the cool one in the family…haha yeah right!

What a good brother to go out and be your model. He definitely is relaxed in front of the camera. Looks like you found a great location for pictures! so pretty

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Faith - March 17, 2012 - 4:00 pm

Jennifer, I have a brother the same age! He is definitely the coolest child; he’s so popular, athletic, and funny! It’s weird to see him growing up.
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Memory - March 17, 2012 - 6:57 pm

His photogenicy (a word? i’ll claim it as mine) leaves me amazed. The one where he’s laying down in the road is such a unique shot. Very cool.

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Message In a Bottle | The Story

Monday, March 12, 2012

I am a dreamer. There are ideas constantly darting back and forth in my head. Most of the time, my ideas don’t get very far. They are either down right awful, just ok or don’t work at present. Not all of my ideas will be brilliant, and that’s just a part of the creative process. However, sometimes I find one that might work and go after it. There is nothing better than when it finally comes to life. That is exactly what has happened to me lately and why I am so excited to be sharing this with you today.

A few weeks ago I challenged myself to tell a story with only images. My idea for it was in it’s infant stages. I had a few bits and pieces and I wasn’t sure how they could flow together: a story, love, a message in a bottle…I am a hopeless romantic at heart, so the idea of capturing love as it unfolded drew me in and consumed me. I have a growing passion for story-telling and I wanted to take it to the next creative level. Slowly the idea grew and became what you are about to see. I am  so happy with how everything came together. It’s a piece of a love story from start to finish. I have my own thoughts for what happened before this story begins, how these two came to love, what the message says, and how their story continues, but I will leave that up to your own interpretation.

For now I invite you to watch as this story unfolds…the story of a message in a bottle…

 

The Beginning

The end.

 

Many thanks to Sarah and Dylan, my awesome models who made this happen! You guys were perfect and I can’t thank you enough for going along with all my ideas and doing all the crazy things I had in my head!

Models: Sarah Davis and Dylan Gerard
Girl’s attire:
Dress - A’reve
Necklace - MKD Design
Guy’s attire:
Shirt – Gap
Pants – Forever 21
Suspenders – vintage
Flowers: Schad Florist
Location: Huguenot Memorial Park

// linking up here 

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Courtney B - March 12, 2012 - 6:19 pm

These photos are sooooo amazing! You did a BEAUTIFUL job telling this story! I’m in love with it!
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Amylou - March 12, 2012 - 6:22 pm

This is just brilliant! The story was perfect! Beautiful photos!

Ashlee de Baritault - March 12, 2012 - 6:26 pm

I absolutely adore these! You’re are such an inspiration to me, and I can tell from following your blog a very beautiful person, inside and out. Thank you for your photos.

Michelle Johnson - March 12, 2012 - 6:29 pm

I LOVE THIS!!! The pictures are absolutly beautiful :) Great job Jen!

Jess - March 12, 2012 - 6:39 pm

I love this idea! Beautiful!!
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Emily grapes - March 12, 2012 - 6:46 pm

This is such a cute story. I love her finding the bottle and reading the note. I think you did a great job at telling the story through pictures!
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Sarah - March 12, 2012 - 6:46 pm

Oh my goodness… SO beautiful!!! I love her dress & the old-fashion feeling of this “love story”… Very creative & told so well!!
Also, I just have to say that you are getting more & more talented in photography! I love to watch it!! :)

Samarah - March 12, 2012 - 6:49 pm

OH. MY. WORD. those are STUNNING. Such a unique and magical idea :)

amazing work.

Haley Allen - March 12, 2012 - 6:52 pm

This is amazing they are very convencing!!!Beautiful! So much like a fairtale! Wonderful job, Jen!

Trish - March 12, 2012 - 7:06 pm

This is so beautiful. Your female model, Sarah, was amazing. She told the entire story with her eyes. It was an amazing story you did a good job keeping it simple enough to follow too. Thank you for telling the story, it was a beautiful one.

Matt Whytsell - March 12, 2012 - 7:22 pm

Jennifer, This is an awesome Idea! You truly told a story with your images. Awesome job. I love how you think outside the box and challenge yourself. Keep it up!

-Matt

Nikouka - March 12, 2012 - 7:27 pm

Simply amazing!!!

Simi - March 12, 2012 - 7:30 pm

I seriously just about cried when I saw these! They are so perfectly beautiful…I love how you told a story with no words. xx.
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two birds - March 12, 2012 - 7:35 pm

gorgeous! i love this story and it’s told perfectly by your beautiful photography!

Abbey - March 12, 2012 - 7:43 pm

Stunning photos!! Love how your idea turned out!
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Emmy - March 12, 2012 - 7:47 pm

That was so cute! I love this idea, very creative. Great job.

Natalie @ NS Pottery - March 12, 2012 - 7:54 pm

WOW!!!!
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Marcia - March 12, 2012 - 8:14 pm

oh, this is so lovely. I seriously cried as I scrolled thru these.
everything is just perfect, completely perfect

Sarah - March 12, 2012 - 8:20 pm

Simply breathtaking …

Delighted to stumble over here today. I hope you don’t mind if I splash around a bit to get to know you. This looks like a refreshing place to dip my toes in goodness.

Splashin,
Sarah

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A - March 12, 2012 - 8:46 pm

I wasn’t kidding when I said I was excited to see you grow in this area! You told the story very well. I’m so proud of you Jen
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Candice - March 12, 2012 - 9:53 pm

This is absolutely breathtaking..the story is perfectly portrayed through your stunning photos! It’s so dreamy..love it, love it, love it!

L - March 12, 2012 - 10:28 pm

Wow this is like the coolest thing ever! =)
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!!
Much Love,
L

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Sierra - March 13, 2012 - 1:20 am

I love every second of this

Mia Helen - March 13, 2012 - 2:26 am

Jen! I am seriously blown away by these images! Watching you hone your skill with photography has been a real joy! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story!
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Anna - March 13, 2012 - 3:21 am

This is a beautiful idea. You did an amazing job, as did your models. The dress is perfect.

Lisa @ MMT - March 13, 2012 - 3:41 am

These are just beautiful! When you talked about your idea a while back, I couldn’t wait to see the photos and I wasn’t let down. Your photography is just amazing!
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Lauren - March 13, 2012 - 1:17 pm

Well done Jennifer, this is beautiful!

Noelani - March 13, 2012 - 2:25 pm

Jennifer, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL beyond words. LOVE it!

Leslie - March 13, 2012 - 3:14 pm

Absolutely beautiful!! Dylan is my nephew, and you did such a fantastic job with the photos. Love it! I’m sharing it on Facebook!

Natalie - March 13, 2012 - 6:53 pm

Jennifer! This photographic story is wonderfully beautiful! So glad you took that creative dream and ran with it!
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Acacia - March 13, 2012 - 9:53 pm

Some of the most heartfelt pictures I’ve looked at.

Just wow.

'Deji - March 13, 2012 - 10:40 pm

Love the story theme….

jennifer blair - March 14, 2012 - 12:43 am

Thank you so much Natalie! :) I’m so glad you like them!

jennifer blair - March 14, 2012 - 12:44 am

Aw, you are so sweet Mia! :) Thank you!

jennifer blair - March 14, 2012 - 12:44 am

You are such a sweet friend Ashley! Thank you!

TJ - March 14, 2012 - 12:57 am

oh my goodness, honestly i am completely speechless. i love that these images tell such a beautiful story. and it helps that they are both gorgeous and you are just SO talented. now if only you were in utah so you could just take my pictures all the time ;)
xo TJ

Hosanna Joy - March 14, 2012 - 2:05 am

This is sooo great!!!! I love it! Amazing pictures!!! You should definitely do this more often! Love stories are soo great!

In Christ
Hosanna

kelly - March 14, 2012 - 5:47 am

This is beyond gorgeous. You are so talented. WOW!

Eloise - March 14, 2012 - 7:31 am

that is so beautiful! I love the idea.

jennifer blair - March 14, 2012 - 12:56 pm

Thank you TJ! :) I wish I could come to Utah! It would be such a pleasure to photograph such a beautiful lady such as yourself! :)

Laura - March 14, 2012 - 3:44 pm

everyone is spectacular. thats all I have to say

Gloria A. - March 14, 2012 - 4:15 pm

This is the absolute most wonderful post I’ve seen in a long time. The setting is wonderful! The attire is perfect, including those perfect, vintage suspenders. That made it a hundred times better:) This was a beyond stunning story you chose for the shoot. So beautiful!

Heather - March 14, 2012 - 11:51 pm

Girl, you amaze me! These are so super fab!!!

annie - March 16, 2012 - 7:17 pm

best. photoessay. ever.

love this, Jen.
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Hannah - March 17, 2012 - 7:36 pm

What a great narrative!!

Nicole - March 18, 2012 - 2:56 am

These are beyond beautiful, Jen!

jennifer blair - March 20, 2012 - 4:58 pm

Thank you Nicole!

Britt @ The Magnolia Pair - March 22, 2012 - 8:04 pm

Jennifer,

Words can’t even express how beautiful your photos are! I am just in awe! You are incredibly talented! If you ever need models let me know ;-)

A Prayer

Monday, March 12, 2012

 

“O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need for further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I thirst to be made more thirsty still. Show me Thy glory, I pray Thee, so that I may know Thee indeed. Begin in mercy a new work of love within me. Say to my soul, ‘Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away.’ Then give me grace to rise and follow Thee up from this misty lowland where I have wandered so long.” 
- A W Tozer 

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Abbey - March 12, 2012 - 4:13 pm

Such a beautiful prayer!

Daisy Girl - March 12, 2012 - 5:41 pm

I love this! Great prayer :)
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Sister date

Friday, March 9, 2012

The bond of sisterhood is something so special. I love all of my siblings, but my sisters and I share something unique. It’s like you’re in a secret club. I really am so blessed to have 2 wonderful sisters in my life. I love spending time with them whenever I can. Today I decided to take my littlest sister to the library for a little “sister date”. We have a fairly small library in my hometown, but I kind of like the little rooms brimming with books. We did more goofing off than actually looking at books, but that ok. We found an old VHS of Snow White and my little sis had never seen it! (For shame!) Obviously it is my duty to show her the classics, so we had to check it out. In the end we walked out with 3 movies…and no books! Hehe. At least we had fun together! :) I’m so thankful for family!

I’ll be back soon with a super exciting post! ;) I hope you all are having a great week!

 

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Sarah Kate - March 9, 2012 - 1:27 am

This is really sweet. You’re definitely right about sisters sharing a special bond. This made me miss mine a lot. We’d never lived more than an hour apart until this year. It’s really hard not being able to see her anytime I want!

Your sister’s shoes are pretty adorable, too!

Brandy Jane Mabel - March 9, 2012 - 5:02 am

I love that she is wearing red lipstick.. I’m sure she gets that from her big sis :)

Beautiful.

Love,
Brandy Jane Mabel.

Natalie - March 9, 2012 - 5:07 am

Loved this photo shoot! Such a cute idea! And I’m glad you remedied that Snow White problem there ;) That was my favorite as a kid.

Cait Emma - March 9, 2012 - 8:14 am

you and your sister are gorgeous and so so adorable. i really love your blog and can’t wait to see more of it.

C

jennifer blair - March 9, 2012 - 2:34 pm

Aw, thank you Cait! :)

jennifer blair - March 9, 2012 - 2:34 pm

I know, right Natalie? It’s such a good one! ;) I HAD to fix that!

jennifer blair - March 9, 2012 - 2:36 pm

Her lips really are that red Brandy! She’s just wearing gloss! I’m so jealous! hehe! :)

Becky - March 9, 2012 - 3:15 pm

I saw your post at “The Williams Post” and was so inspired by the work God is doing in your life. Plus, you are an amazing photographer. Keep it up girl! I am looking forward to reading more and I am following you on bloglovin’.

Becky - March 9, 2012 - 3:18 pm

I saw your post at “The Williams Post” and was so inspired by the work God is doing in your life. Plus you are an amazing photographer. Keep it up girl! I am looking forward to reading more and I am following you on bloglovin’.

Jamie Ogletree - March 9, 2012 - 6:16 pm

You girls are so cute! I bet its fun to have a younger sister like that, I also have two younger sisters but they are 18 and 22 and would never appreciate me taking them to the library, even though I would love it ha ha!
Btw your make up looks gorgeous in these photos!

Yana - March 9, 2012 - 7:04 pm

So cute! I’m inspired to take my sister out this weekend :)

Angela Somawang - March 9, 2012 - 8:30 pm

Your sister is adorable, love the lipstick! What a wonderful setting to take indoor photos.

Angela Somawang - March 9, 2012 - 8:31 pm

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Chelsea - March 9, 2012 - 9:11 pm

You girls are so lovely! This is an absolutely darling shoot. And I totally agree- my sister is my best friend!

Holly - March 9, 2012 - 10:44 pm

I love this shoot! Your sister is so adorable and I can’t believe her lips are THAT red! Only gloss? She’s lucky : )
How old is she?
Yes, my three sisters are my best friends ♥
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Christine - March 9, 2012 - 11:50 pm

love this little library photo shoot! I have 3 sisters and I totally know what you mean :)

Sarah Lu - March 10, 2012 - 12:07 am

What lovely photos!! So happy I came across your blog today! Little sisters are the best! I wish I had one, luckily God has provided plenty through youth groups!

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Tanya - March 10, 2012 - 1:25 am

These pictures are so cute for just hanging out in a library! I always love your pictures!

Hosanna - March 10, 2012 - 6:25 am

I LOVE sister dates!!! I have 5 sisters and i love them all soo much! I just wish that my 3 older sister lived closer to me! Looks like you had lots of fun!

In Christ
Hosanna

Brooke Tollison - March 10, 2012 - 11:48 pm

Oh my goodness how fun!! She’s so pretty just like you!
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Deji - March 11, 2012 - 1:00 am

Excellent work, beautiful composition.

cherry - March 11, 2012 - 10:56 am

Your sister is a lovely little lady. Her hair is adorable. I want a little sister or a daughter like her.

Bethany G - March 11, 2012 - 3:41 pm

This is so adorable!! Your sis looks like she is such a sweetie! :)

Leney - March 12, 2012 - 2:43 am

I loved this post. You two are so precious.
The pictures are so fun especially with all the wonderful books as the backdrop!
Growing up I was at the library several times a week with my brothers.

<3 Leney

Nicole - March 12, 2012 - 6:56 am

this is adorable :) she looks just like you!

Happiness is…

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

1. Mint nails…I’m loving the color mint for this spring, especially in nail polish! :)

2. An old bottle with a cork…I’ll be using this very soon and I can’t wait to show you guys!

3. Sessions with violins…enough said.

4. Cute little old men in Barnes & Noble…hehe. I love to see old people out and about together, especially if the little old man has suspenders. :)

5. Seeing my family more…I’ve been able to visit my family more often these past few months. I’m very happy about it!

6. Film…I’m really on a kick to learn more about film. I’d LOVE to get a Contax 645 to play with, but that will be quite a while. My AE-1 will have to do for now!

7. My hubby…he makes me so very happy. We’re going on 2 years and more in love than ever.

8. Spring decor…I love when Spring rolls around and I bring out my blue and green hues!

9. Pretty sunrises and sunsets…I’ve seen more lately.

10. Hot chocolate…mmm, I’m enjoying it before it gets too hot to drink it.

11. Ethiopia…I’m so excited about going back with my hubby this year!!! I can’t wait to see what God does!

12. Azaleas…they’re here! I love when they start blooming. They remind me of Spring-time as a little girl.

 

What is making you guys happy these day?

 

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Callie - March 6, 2012 - 8:54 pm

Oh, I LOVE the mint colored nail polish. Hmm. Maybe I’ll have to find me some. :-)

A - March 6, 2012 - 8:59 pm

Contax 645: drool moment. the moment when I get a medium format camera would be a nice one!
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two birds - March 6, 2012 - 9:01 pm

what beautiful pictures! the one of you and your hubbie is absolutely adorable!

Emily grapes - March 6, 2012 - 9:14 pm

Love that nail polish. I wish I could go out and buy all new colors…not to mention paint my nails. I hate the immediate chipping that goes on. haha

Beautiful sunset! :)

Grace - March 6, 2012 - 9:44 pm

love love love the nail polish!!

Heather - March 7, 2012 - 12:46 am

Love all of these pics! Don’t you just love mint nailpolish? I’m currently obsessed, too! :) xo

Natalie @ NS Pottery - March 7, 2012 - 1:19 am

Love your nails!! Mint is one of my favorite colors, especially for spring! It just seems so fresh. The sun was out today and has been sticking around a little longer into the evening lately, so that makes me happy! I can’t wait til it warms up a bit more!!
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Bree - March 7, 2012 - 2:51 am

Cute pictures! I especially love mint nail polish, bottles with corks, and old men at BNN – aren’t they the funniest?

hugs,
~bree
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Holly - March 7, 2012 - 6:19 am

These photos make ME happy! And what they all are.
And I really like wearing nail polish on my finger nail (yours look lovely by the way) but they always seem to look tacky and come off so soon. Any suggestions on how to make them work properly?
Holly <3
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Tanya - March 7, 2012 - 8:40 pm

Ahh, love this post. Everything is so refreshing. Super cute picture of you and your husband, and I love your shoes and nail polish :)

ginanorma - March 7, 2012 - 9:11 pm

always always love catching up through Instagram! Love those Mint nails girl, I want to paint my Bathroom that color! You are going back to Ethiopia! Love that shot of that precious Child of God!
Your husband didn’t go last time, did he?

for some reason that pic of your hot choc looks SO dreamy!
and those flowers, so pretty in that vase on that stand!
Love you girl!
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