9.21.2009

Jennifer Jacobson Photography and How To Photograph Your Life Giveaway

Recently I had the pleasure of having Jennifer Jacobson, a lifestyle photographer take my head shot. She is a doll and was so patient with me. I really don't like having my picture taken and always feel awkward. Jenn quickly calmed my nerves and made me feel comfortable. And I was thrilled with the final shots. Here is a sampling of her beautiful portfolio. As you can see, she really has a way of capturing amazing color, human emotion and pictures that are truly worth a thousand words.


To view more of Jennifer's stunning work, please visit her website here. And just in time for your holiday photos, Jennifer is offering all Simplified Bee readers a 15% discount if you book a session before October 31, 2009. Just mention you read it here!


Are you inspired and interested in taking better photographs of your family and friends? Simplified Bee is giving away Nick Kelsh's fantastic book, How to Photograph Your Life - Capturing Everyday Moments With Your Camera and Your Heart. Kelsh has great tips for amateurs - my favorite tip-turn off the flash. He shows how to avoid the mundane and make a simple moment something special.

Here's how to enter this giveaway -

1. leave a comment (include an email address if you don't have a blog)
2. for a second entry become a follower of this blog (current followers eligible too, just remind me in your comment)

Entry period closes at midnight PST, Sunday, September 27, 2009 and the winner will be announced Monday, September 28, 2009.

**Note: The winner will be drawn randomly using Random.org. They will be notified directly via e-mail and listed back at this post using first name only. Good luck!

28 comments:

sara said...

What a great giveaway! I love Nick Kelsh. I have his book on photographing children. My email address is: sarafdodson@gmail.com

Rebecca@Harmony and Home said...

Stunning photography. Some people have a great eye and others just don't. She's got the talent!

Chic Coles (Cole Design) said...

I would love to learn "how to photograph my life!" Jennifer Jacobson's photography is stunning, thanks for sharing!

Chic Coles (Cole Design) said...

I am also a follower :)

Struggler said...

I wanted to comment and say how lovely these photos are - but please don't enter me as I'm still proud as punch of the pillow, so you should definitely have a new winner this time.

Did Jennifer do the pic that you use in your blog profile? It's really good.

Cristin said...

Yes, Jenn took my profile picture! She is amazing.

xo,
cristin

Sandy said...

The photos are lovely. I'm always looking for ways to improve my photos and would love to win the book.
Sandy
rickmc@recn.ca

Erin said...

Jennifer takes the most beautiful photographs. How fortunate you were to have her take yours! And this is such a great giveaway! If I don't win, I think I'll probably buy the book anyway! Looks great!

Erin said...

PS I'm also a follower!

pk said...

Awesome photography! I noticed when you changed your profile picture and thought whoever did it did a good job. Now I know! I'm a follower of course, and could definitely use some help with my photography skills! Thanks for the great giveaway, Cristin.

Kitty said...

it's true: everything is better in california! wish i were there to be photographed, too! great shots! xo kitty

Averill said...

Jennifer's pictures are fantastic -- I do hope you share your headshots with us!

(Oh and yes, I'm already a follower.)

Melissa and Cas said...

I would like to be entered into the give away!
I am really getting into photography these days!

Melissa

Nicole @ BugaBoos said...

What Beautiful photos!! I so wish I could take ones as Beautiful as hers!

Thanks For the Chance to win!! Also thanks for stoppin by my blog!!

Nicole @ BugaBoos said...

I am a follower :)

nicolealicea26@aol.com

erinb323 said...

Loved Jenn's photos. You are exactly right...they do inspire me to want to take better photos. I'd love to win the book.

I am a follower of the bee. burl323@hotmail.com

Beth Dunn said...

I did not see where I could be a follower. But the photos are gorgeous!!! xoxo

in spain said...

this is exactly what i need! i´ve been getting pretty obsessed with photo-documenting my life and some pointers would definitely help me to go to the next level with this hobby.

tara.stovie (at) gmail dot com

Leanna said...

Oh, I love photos and the memories they keep for us! Would love to learn to do it better!

Loopy said...

I just got a new camera for my bday (thanks to my hubby!), but so far all I'm taking is lousy shots of my cats. I need help! And I'm thinking Mr. Kelsh might save me!

lazergir1{at}hotmail{dot}com

Loopy said...

And I follow on bloglines!
Luvs it!
lazergir1{at}hotmail{dot}com

anhesty said...

great photos! she is wonderful! i have been following you! and my email is anhesty@gmail.com.

Tina said...

This looks like an amazing book! I would love to win it but I have a feeling I will own it either way! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!

Tina said...

I am a follower!

Sassy and Classy said...

Love photography! Thanks for the opportunity. spiffynpink at sbcglobal dot net

Darcy said...

I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!

Darcy said...

I follow.

DesignTies said...

This book would go great with my new camera :-)

Jennifer's photos are beautiful. Another wonderful lifestyle photographer is Diane Schuller:

Diane Schuller

We're already followers :-)

Kelly