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:

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

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

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

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  4. 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.

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

    xo,
    cristin

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  6. 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

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  7. 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!

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  8. 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.

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

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

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

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

    Melissa

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  12. 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!!

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  13. I am a follower :)

    nicolealicea26@aol.com

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  14. 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

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

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  16. 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

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

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  18. 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

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

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

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  21. 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!

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

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

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  24. 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

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