St. Paul, MN...BE{inspired} January!

You might wonder why I am posting photos other than adorable kiddos or a fun family. Well, I have decided to participate in a group called BE{inspired} created by LaCoursiere Photography. It is a group focused on inspiring other photographers and inspiring ourselves to be creative with our work.  Sometimes we don't have time to focus on personal projects and are busy, busy, busy with editing or on location at a photo shoot to really remember what inspired us as photographers in the first place. So, we all post our blogs to the BE{inspired} page on Facebook (any photographer can join) not only for feedback but as a way to actually make us work on our projects!! I consider it a monthly homework assignment and I will get in trouble if I don't do it, hehe. My BE{inspired} project will consist of a monthly blog post going to different locations throughout Minnesota, possibly surrounding states, or even out of the country (it depends where 2013 brings me) to get inspired by texture, nature and our daily surroundings. I have recently had a major change in my life and I want to recognize the beauty that is around me every day but capture it in a different way.  Eventually my art will become décor for my future home. My first stop in January is the amazing city of St. Paul, MN....I found this appropriate to capture because the St. Paul Winter Carnival is starting and I grew up enjoying this lovely city and carnival events but I wanted to actually capture it as a piece of art. I wanted to be a little more creative but the lack of time and freezing cold weather down played my original plans. Good thing I have one year! :) I hope you enjoy these photos and why I love St. Paul so much. -Tracy

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding Preview Event...discount extended!

Thank you to those that visited me at the bridal show today! It was my first one and was a great experience to be a part of! I have drawn the name of the free engagement session and will be emailing the lucky winner soon! For those of you who were not able to come and see me at this event I wanted to extend my 5% wedding discount to you! It is Thanksgiving this week aferall and I am thankful for my business and clients! :) This discount is good for both of my wedding packages but you must book this week or schedule your consultation to talk about the wedding packages I offer! I hope to hear from you! Contact me at tracyjeanphotograpy@hotmail.com for details!

Wedding Welcome Packet! Everything you need to know when booking with Tracy Jean Photography.

I FINALLY MADE A WEDDING WELCOME PACKET! As any photographer knows there is never a moment where we aren't editing photos, responding to emails, researching blogs, working on our website and own blogs, photographing a wedding, family or newborn and a lot of our things on the "to do" list go on the back burner.  WELL, I have the honor of being one of the wedding vendors at a local Wedding Preview event and so that has made me "quickly" get some things done on my "to do" list. YAY!!! So I finally got around to designing a couple photo albums I offer with my work displayed and yes, putting together a wedding welcome packet!  This feels great to finally accomplish! I decided to make my own packet rather than purchasing a PDF online.  I saved money and made it personal with my colors! Included in my packet is a....welcome letter, wedding packages offered, contract, price list for prints, copyright release, photo album options, what to wear suggestions, photo list example for day of wedding, Q&A, and my business card.  Am I missing something?! : )

I will also be making a simpler version for the other sessions I offer and will be emailing that through a PDF file!

It's good to be ONE!

Oh to be one years old! These little ladies within this blog are just loving life! As cute as one year olds are they are my biggest challenge to photograph.  At the end of each session the parents are flustered thinking their child did everything but look at the camera but little do they know when I get home and edit we get a lot of great facial expressions, smiles and silly moments! That is why I love photographing this age because of how adorable they are and it is a BIG milestone in a child's life.  This is when they start walking, talking and getting a ton of personality! By the end of the session not only are the parents and children tired out but yes, so is the photographer!  Who would have thought by all these photos what was really going on behind the scenes to get the shots! Oofta, its worth it! :)

My sisters pregnancy journey!



My HUGE blog is finally here!!! Meet my sister Kaitlyn, her fiance Tim and their new baby girl Peyton! I am in love with this little family, not only because we are related but because they are great people and now amazing parents! I couldn't be more proud! I was fortunate enough to take maternity photos, be there before and after the delivery for lots of visiting and take my sweet nieces newborn photos! Isn't she a cutie?! I do not live in the same area as my sister so I truely value every moment I get to spend with little miss Peyton! I look forward to watching her grow and to see my family grow as well....I look forward to lots of little rugrats running around at family get togethers as time goes on!

Thank you for reading my post,

Auntie Tracy! :)