Making Summer Memories!

My sweet Tori and Cassie on Cocoa Beach. (They are so patient with me.)

Here’s to long lazy afternoons, time with friends and family, cuddling up to a good book, sipping cold tea on a swing, and recharging your batteries.

life is what you make it, enjoy the little moments.

Jeanee xoxo

Summer’s Over… awe…

Putting the sun away till next summer.

Hi everyone. Finally getting around to a new blog!!! Just a bit of procrastination, but here it is.

An awesome senior, some adorable babies, a beautiful model and some unique vampire/graveyard shots!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I sure did!!

These next few pictures are of an incredible senior in Washington state, Abby Bos. We had so much fun doing this shoot. We shuffled all over to find the coolest spots for unique images. The picture of her holding the sun is one of my favorites.

Abby Bos ~ Senior shoot

Abby is a doll. She is full of life, has traveled the world and wants to see more of it. A beautiful spirit!!

An awesome wall we found.

Texture, color and sweetness.

A creepy old house we let ourselves into. Had to remove the “F” word and put her name in it’s place!!Because of a fire several miles away, it made our night shoot fabulous!

Thanks Abby, It was a blast!

Senior shoots call 321-446-5675

Baby Dolls

Meet Porter Clemons

A three week old butter ball. He was THE best baby I’ve ever worked with.

He was like a little bean bag. He slept through the whole shoot. We were blessed with an air bubble, hence the smile!! Congratulations! Julie and Steve!

AvaAva

a-vuh n. - Perfection, center of attention. Angel on earth. (my precious niece)

Sarah ParsonsSarah is 15 and just signed on with the DK Modeling Agency.

These are some shots from her comp shoot. Can’t wait to see her in a magazine!!

Urban!!Cool beans.

(I still had braces, and pigtails at this age… ) We are so proud of you Sarah!! Best of luck in your new adventures xoxoxo

Graveyard shoot

Precision Contemporary Dance Company-This shoot was taken for the Vampire Ball that the company is hosting in October. We had so much fun shooting in a real graveyard at night.Another shot in the graveyard. These girls were amazing to work with. A stunning vampire!!

Thanks for checking out my blog.

“Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed.” ~ Coria Kent

Have a beautiful day! Jeanee

Power Couple!

Scott and Sandi Stuart -Happy Anniversary! 5 Years.

They look like SUPER HEROS! These are some images from their recent studio/ beach shoot.

Here is a little info about this amazing and inspirational couple…

Scott is a soccer coach and personal trainer. He has led MIHS to 3 undefeated years since he’s been with them. They are lucky to have him.

Sandy is an ER Doctor. You know how we make excuses to not exercise? We are too busy…too tired… just can’t fit it in the schedule…. well, Sandi is the perfect example that it CAN be done.

She just recently won 1st place in the Tall Class-Fitness and OVERALL FITNESS at the NPC USA Championships in S. Carolina. She now qualifies as PRO STATUS in IFBB. She made the BIG TIME along with National Sponsers and ALL.

Way to go Sandi! You go girl!!

5 years and they’ve still got “IT”.

She still has “IT”. Dang. I looked down at my own tummy, laying over my jeans… stretched out from spawning twins… sitting there looking pitiful and tired. I tell myself “it’s just baby fat…” (yah right! your girls are 12 years old!!) ok, so maybe I’ve enjoyed a meal or two… maybe someday I can be tight and hard again. I believe in miracles. Sandi, you inspire me ( and depress me just a tad…) j.

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand… and melting like a snowflake.” ~ Marie Beyon Ray

Yep! She’s a Super Hero! (I wonder if I have hip bones???)

Scott and Sandi

Happy Anniversary and congratulations to both of you for all you have accomplished! j.

Speaking of Inspiration!

This is Robyn DeKeyser. Dancer extraordinaire!!!

She is stunning to watch. We did a calendar for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation last year. Here are a few images that didn’t make it in and a couple that did.

“Silent moments are a part of the music.”

I love this image. Dance is what drives Robyn, it is her life, her love, her passion. When she has her ballet shoes on, she is in another world. It’s magical to watch.

“Love, the greatest of heaven’s blessings, is in the air… breathe deeply.”

We shot in several different locations for the 08 calendar. This was at sunset on the rocks. Watching her dance is like watching poetry in motion. It’s breathtaking.

This was an image that we wanted to put our own spin on. People have a hard time guessing how it was shot.

I could tell you, but I’d have to kill you….

Robyn is also a SUPER HERO. She defies gravity and can balance on the tip of her toes. THAT is SUPER HERO stuff.

Keep your eyes open!

We are planning on doing a new Ballet Calendar for 2010!

PASSION!

Meet Michael Paul. Actor and Model.

He is following his PASSION of performing and pursuing his dreams.

Leading man all the way!!

And one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

Break a leg Mike!! We should all take a lesson from you and follow our passions.

Family Reunion!

I am going to my family reunion this summer. It’s always colorful and lively. It’s really not complete until we have one good wrestling match, fight or blow up with my brothers ( I have 4, count them, 4 brothers!).

I adore my family beyond words. We are loud, opinionated, passionate, loving and funny. We scare people, maybe scare is too harsh, we offend people. Maybe all families are like ours.

Anyhoo, I designed this family t-shirt for all of us to wear at the reunion.

To all of you “DysFUNctional” families out there… cherish the times you have together, be patient and forgiving and love the ones that were chosen for you.

Have a blessed summer. Jeanee

New Beginnings!

Graduating Seniors , Pregnant Moms, and Birthday Babies!!

This is an EXCITING time!

All across the nation seniors are graduating and heading off to new adventures. ( My own twin daughters graduated from 6th grade, reminding me how fast time flies and to make the most of our time together.)

Families are growing, expecting new arrivals!

And babies are having birthdays. The process of life. It keeps ticking and moving ahead with or without us!

I want to wish all of the seniors a big CONGRATULATIONS!

Baby Grace. Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. ~ Maya Angelou

This is baby Grace. I was so excited to see her. I took pictures of her when she was still in her mommy’s tummy. She just turned 1!! She melts your heart with her eyes and adorable gummy smile. How exciting Andrea and Kevin! Happy Birthday angel baby xoxoxox

Beautiful Seniors!

Do not travel the road most often followed, but make your own path for others to follow…

Taylor Saunders

Tessa Revolinski

Therese Griffin

Keenan Carver

Follow your dreams!! xoxo j.j.

New Life.

Julie and Steve

A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope , a dream of possibilities. ~ Eda Leshan

Congratulations Julie and Steve!! Can’t wait to meet the new arrival!

Warmest wishes to all!

Stay Tuned!

Hollywood Glam Shoots start up in August!!

Hello Gorgeous!!!

~Jeanee

This’ll Make You Smile

May 14, 2009 7 comments

I Love My Job!

Here is a taste of a few photo shoots I was blessed to do this week.

Meet Billy Brown. Model extraordinaire, and the sweetest guy on the planet. He’s going exclusive with a new talent agent who is hooking him up with the big boys. Ladies, you will be seeing him in print very soon!

G.Q. all the way!A surfer.

A business man.

A basketball player.

Delicious Dish. Billy, best of luck!!

♥ Family ♥

Sometimes a shot is captured that doesn’t need any words.

This beautiful family, the Widricks, melted my heart.

Devin and Caiden. The unspoken bond of brothers.

Arien. Here is a gentle soul. I just love her.

Dee and I are excited to get the enlargements on the walls! Thanks Dee, what an amazing family you have!!!!

Beach Shoot.

Shay LOVES to dance!

She wants to be a dancer when she grows up, or maybe photograph dancers.

We had a blast going to the beach and shooting some unique shots for her.Just like a faery.

I love this shot, it reminds me of the movie Titanic. Where is Leo???

She has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen.
The face of an angel. We had a blast. Thanks Shay! ♥

Thanks for taking time out to visit my blog. I hope you all had a beautiful Mother’s Day. I was surprised with breakfast in bed! The scrambled eggs were almost done… I hope you were each spoiled in your own way! Jeanee

Ladies, Can We Tawk?

April 29, 2009 9 comments

Who knew Salad Bowls Had So Many Uses?

O.k., I take my precious 12 year old daughters to their weekly dance class. At the end of the class when all of the darling girls are showing the mom’s their new dance’s for the recital, in walks an old male dancer.

Now, I have nothing against male dancers, I vote equal opportunity in all things. It’s what he was wearing that disturbed me and even now might send me into therapy.

His black pantyhose were so tight from the back, it looked like he had gone down a water slide going 100 miles an hour… and something got lost. And DANG! when he turned around I thought he was going to knock something over, like a chair or small child. I mean, come on! I know male dancers need protection, but this literally looked like a salad bowl covering his manhood.

The mom’s were trying to stay focused and stare at the wall or the nice doornob, but like a moth drawn to light, you can’t help but look, as disturbing as it was.

When we got in the car, the girls didn’t say a word but had a smirk they couldn’t take off. When I said, ”Mr. Tightpants?” they burst out in gut laughs. Words like, “gross!” “I mean come on!” and “barf” were all spoken.

Advice to Old Male Dancers Everywhere

It’s just wrong. Unless, for some freakish reason there are low flying baseballs or falling cows in the studio, please wear a pair of sweats. We have enough things out there that we are protecting our children from.

O.k., I will step off my soapbox now.

just a thought… Jeanee

King Center for the Performing Arts-Photography Show

April 27, 2009 3 comments

Those people that weren’t able to attend my show in Feb. asked if they could see pictures of it. I thought this would be an easy way for those interested to check it out.

Thank You

I wanted to say thank you to those that were able to attend. I know it was an effort for you and I appreciate the sacrifice you made to make it, it meant the world to me.

My mother, (who would rather have a root canal performed without novacaine, than get on an airplane,) flew out to Florida from Washington state. Thanks Momma and crew.

Opening Night

February 2nd, 2009 was the opening night of my show at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne Fl. It was up for the month of February. A beautiful venue for a show!

These pictures were taken by my friends Lisa Carr and George Stedronski. Thanks guys!!

This is the sign and table set up in the Harris Art Gallery.

Family xoxo

Here are a few pictures of my family. Left-Aunt Dixie, cousin Shelly, husband Scott, Jeanee, twin daughters Cassie and Tori, Dad, brother Dave, Mom. That is a picture of my father praying behind us. It won a blue ribbon in the state FCCC competition.

Another shot of the family. That is a picture of my brother Dave and his son’s on the wall, between Dave and Dad.

The visitors arrive!

Friends Tabatha Spangler and Robyn DeKeyser, award winning ballerina. Also my twin dolls, Cassie and Tori.

Show opening, a faboo night.

Guest book.

More visitors.

Many thanks to the King Center’s Art Director, Michael Shelton who invited me to show, and to the King Center for the Performing Arts for having a venue so beautiful for artists to show their work. It was a magical night!!

Have a beautiful day! Jeanee

Saving Baby Dolls

April 26, 2009 No comments yet

This is 6 month old Cade Culver. He was at the March of Dimes Beach Walk this Saturday in Cape Canaveral Fl. Love the dimpled chin!

March of Dimes

What an amazing day yesterday was.The local chapter of March of Dimes Division Director-Shanna Michel and Community Director-April Gentile invited me to share a booth with the mission family, the Ganiers. What an honor. Tim and Kally are proud parents of their darling baby Gavin who survived being a premie. Gavin was only 2 lbs 10 oz and had many medical problems. Through the March of Dimes his is alive and thriving today.

The weather was perfect. Local celebrities, DJ’s Mike and Mindy in the Morning from 99.3 were there. There were 1500 walkers that raised over $150,000. The Jazzercize girls warmed everyone up before the walk, and the mission family led the whole group of walkers on to the beach. When they returned, Publix had set up huge grills and were grilling hundreds of burgers and dogs.

There isn’t a better feeling on earth than being involved in a charity. I love babies and I love the March of Dimes! I met so many great families and charitable people and heard amazing survival stories. Shanna Michel and April Gentile did an awesome job organizing and pulling it all together. Looking forward to the Bikers for Babies Ride!!

If anyone would like to be a part of this heartfelt and true-blue charity in our area, email Shanna at smichel@marchofdimes.com or April Gentile at agentile@marchofdimes.com

“Every good act is charity. A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.”~ Moliere

This is truly the best medicine for everyone. Jeanee

Outside the Mission tent. Left- Shanna Michel, the Ganier family, April Gentile, and Jeanee being kicked by baby Gavin.

The March of Dimes mission family - Tim, Kally and Gavin Ganier .

Registration.

The Ganier family and DJ Mindy, of “Mike and Mindy in the Morning” 99.3 telling their story and leading all of the walkers on to the beach.

Returning from the beach and straight to the burgers. Thank you Publix for the great BBQ!

Wish it was aroma-vision!

Taking a break after the walk.

Fierce Love

April 24, 2009 No comments yet

My adorable niece Grace and daughter Tori being attacked by a mother duck. Click to enlarge. Priceless.

Mother’s Love

In the picture above, Tori had reached down and picked up a cute little duckling. In the next moment this mother duck went absolutely ballistic and attacked her. Imagine, without pausing for a milli-second, this mother duck went after something so huge compared to her, not thinking of her own life, just her baby’s. Such is the beauty of a mother’s love.

Mother’s Day is in 2 weeks. I was just thinking of my fabulous mother with a smile on my face. I adore her. Her humor, her compassion, her depth, intelligence and her humanness.

Being a mother makes you appreciate your own mother so much more. What I love about my momma is her PASSION for her family and life. I have always known that she would gladly run in front of a bus to save one of her children. Without hesitation, she would donate a limb or an organ of her own if we needed one. She has shown her fierce love in so many ways over the years.

One time in high school my brother Greg had a wrestling match. We arrived late because of the snow on the roads. When we entered the meet, Greg was already on the mat wrestling. Unfortunately, he was on the bottom and screaming from the pain of his arm being torqued backwards. Before I knew it, with her coat still on, snow on her boots and purse hanging from her arm, she power walked onto the mat screaming “LET MY BOY GO!!” ”LET HIM GOOOO!!!!” I was beyond embarrassed, grabbed her coat and dragged her off the mat to the bottom bleacher. Now that’s motherly love, mother duck kind of love.

I guess it could have been worse. Bev Jones, a very large, deep voiced woman with a lazy eye (no one knew which eye to look at when you spoke to her), used to sit on the bleachers with her elbows resting on her legs, that were always ungracefully spread apart, and yell in a bellowing voice ” GRAB HIM BY THE BALLS CLARENCE!!!” I guess that’s also motherly love.

This is my angel on earth. This picture was taken at a photography show I did at the King Center for the Performing Arts that she was brave enough to fly out for. She is my best friend, mentor, shrink, and comforter. If I loved her any more I would burst. Happy Mothers Day momma.

If you are a mother, wrap your arms around yourself. If you have a mother, call her.

just a thought… Jeanee

Art Therapy

April 23, 2009 2 comments

Tomorrow will be 5 weeks. Five weeks since the day he called from the office and said he had just been laid off. Life as we know it will change.

I had this idea for quite some time to do a mosaic in our 6′ x 6′ entryway. I had made a red hot chile pepper plate and thought it couldn’t be much different than that, just on a larger scale. I had the supplies sitting for a few weeks just waiting to come to life.

I started this project in the first week of my husband being laid off. I pulled him into it, to help get his mind off of the pressure and stress. Together we worked to lay the thin-set, we laid the slate, we laid the grout. We worked together sometimes in silence, in our own thoughts and sometimes talking about the possibilities. I laid the glass while he cleaned the rest of the mess. A team. It took about 5 days to finish. It was the best therapy to help get us through the initial shock of the news.

Having a creative outlet and making something beautiful is so therapeutic and healing.

With this being my first one, this mosaic has many mistakes. You can mosaic on so many things; the back splash in the kitchen, planters, walls, picture frames, pretty much anything that has a hard surface. You should try it yourself! I have learned that many people don’t try new things because they say they don’t know how, or they have never done it before. Sometimes you gotta step outside the box and just go for it. I figured the worst that could happen is that I hate the mosaic and we just scrape it off!! Just try something new that you have been wanting to do.

So many people have asked how I did this. I will show some pictures of the process. There are classes you can take, books you can get or even go on line if you want to give it a try on your own.

This is a bad picture of the Italian glass I used. It is a beautiful variegated deep purple.

I used some buffed black river rock. In the future I wouldn’t use it again. I feel the size and texture took away from the patterned glass in the mosaic. You can also use broken china in different patterns and colors to match your glass.This is the time consuming part of the project if you are using small pieces. I had cuts all over my fingers for days. This glass was a beautiful honey swirl color. I cut at night while the girls were sleeping. I did it in stages so it wasn’t too overwhelming.

Once you have the glass cut and supplies ready then you can really get into the fun part. Designing and laying it out. Here, we laid the slate and laid the circle pattern for the river rock. We just put the thin-set down in the circle and picked like sized rocks in a pattern to fill it.