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In the garage | Reedley, CA

Jen — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:42:24 +0000

Antiques fascinate me. Who did they belong to? How did they use them? How much did they buy it for? Has it always been in my family? Trust me, I’ve got loads of questions.

The other weekend my sister and I rummaged around my grandparents shed. Angie got some information from grandpa about some of the treasures we found. They may not be treasures to you, but they’re certainly treasures to us. For instance, there was a simple piece of wood hammered together forming a ‘t’ shape. Grandma told us that our Great Grandfather would sit on this stool every morning to milk the cow. Had we not known that, I’m certain at some point it would have become just another log on the fire.

Then there were the tools. Who knew that these specific tools were tailor made for a Model T. You couldn’t work on the car without them. And our family still has them?! But where’s the car?!!! I guess the tools lasted but the car didn’t. Ahh well, so is life.

Julie Martin-Beijer | Fashion Photography | Santa Clarita, CA

Jen — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:14:07 +0000

Easter weekend I had the opportunity to head down south for a fashion shoot. I wasn’t really sure what to expect because I had never actually met the designer or seen her work until the moment I arrived at her families home on Friday afternoon. I was terribly nervous during my three hour drive south. All these silly scenarios rushed through my head (wouldn’t you have the same issue?). Looking back now, there was no reason to be nervous. Julie, her model Nicole, the dresses, and Julie’s family were absolutely wonderful! We all got along very well and it was easy to come in, help out with this or that, make some coffee on the espresso machine, shoot some fun fashion on location, and enjoy great conversation and good laughter throughout the day.

Anyways, I loved every moment and am thrilled with how the images turned out. I’ve been editing them and wanted to share a few. There is one more dress in this collection (which is actually my absolute favorite collection) but I haven’t gotten to edit the last image just yet. So, here is your little taste of the designs of Julie Martin-Beijer.

Enjoy.

The first winner of Jennifer Eileen Photography comment contest is…

Jen — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:07:09 +0000

Are you sitting down? Are you ready?

Let me start from the beginning and tell you how this all came about. I wrote every name of the people who left comments on my blog onto a sheet of paper. I then cut the paper into little segments and put them into this really pretty antique green candy dish (you can imagine it right?) and from there I mixed the papers over and over again. I turned my head, dug around some more, and drew a name. Then I smiled. And now I’m writing this.

Wondering who’s name was drawn? Well this person doesn’t live in California. And this person is not a boy. She is a mother, a blogger, and a fantastic lunch maker. MELISSA SHARP, YOU WON!!!!

Melissa, I will e-mail you this afternoon… first though, I’ve gotta eat some lunch.