jennyevelyn

Ta Da!!!

2009-03-16T06:08:00.000-07:00

I now have a new custom blog!!! I hired my amazing brother Chris Barnes to design Jenny Evelyn Photography a personalized blog and that's just what he did. We went back and forth tweaking it and working out most of the kinks and I am so proud of his work and patience with working in my ideas!

I have spend hours loading all of my past entries from this blog into the new one so don't worry all the archives are still there! This blog will still stay active as a link to the new one... so check it out here!!!!!

The URL is http://www.jennyevelynphoto.com/blog/ so make sure to bookmark it or subscribe... or add this new address to your bloglines!

Teaser!!!.......... Exciting News!

2009-03-13T15:59:00.000-07:00

Check out my blog on Monday at 10:00am EST and see the surprise. I have been working really hard on this for all of my faithful blog readers and I am super excited to share it with you!!!!

Here is a little tease can you guess what its gonna be? If you already know don't spoil the fun.

Leave your guess in a comment!

Jenny Evelyn

Workshop Fun!!! Teens 2 Tots.

2009-03-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

In keeping with number 6 of New Year's Resolutions I am doing some continuing education this month! I went to an awesome workshop with some of my photographer friends on Tuesday! It was a fabulous workshop by Sandy Puc. She is a portrait photographer that specializes in children her studio is called Expressions and boy can she capture them. It is amazing how she interacts with children and keeps their attention. I feel like I have a whole new perspective and lots of tricks for photographing the kiddos! I cannot wait for my next baby shoot...which might be really soon since my sister is due with baby number 4 at any moment!

Here is the group!

I had a blast guys! Thanks to Neal for the group shot!

Jenny Evelyn

There is nothing like a Great Hair Cut!!!

2009-03-06T05:33:00.000-08:00

Yesterday my bf Elizabeth and I went together for a lunch date to get our haircuts. I have just started going to Bonnie at Glenda's cove. It is a quaint salon and Bonnie really knows hair. She totally gave me the cut I wanted!

I got lots of short funky layers on top so I thought it would be funny to post a pic where it looks like my hair is really short on my facebook and see what the reaction was. I really just wanted to get that phone call from my mom! I got lots of sweet comments about my new do but here is the real new look.

here is the fake...short haircut pic.

I guess I was just feeling like a little April Fools in March.

Here is Elizabeth's new cut

side view... and her hair is naturally curly so it looks fab that way as well.

I am glad we got to take a pic together.. Elizabeth was such a help at my Bridal Bash and I wanted a pic of us together on my backdrop!!! Yea!!

Jenny Evelyn

Fun with Little P. at the Park

2009-03-04T15:13:00.000-08:00

A few days ago when the weather was a little warmer I got to go to Henry Burns Park for a photo session with Mr. P. I love that park because my Grandmother used to take my and my siblings there when I was a little kiddo. We had a lot of fun watching him play and explore the world around him.

Here is a little preview of our session.
Little Mr. P!

He had some fun in the swing!

Oh the JOY!!!

Posing for the camera.

almost got me...

King of the Slide!

Then some fun with mama!

This is the face he makes when he calls a dog. There were a couple around and he had a time calling them.

Sweet little hands that need holding.

I love these next two!

After a hard afternoon of playing there is nothing like being in mama's arms.

Thanks for a great shoot!!! I cannot believe what a big boy P. is now!

Love,

Jenny Evelyn

Its SNOWING!!!!

2009-03-01T17:40:00.000-08:00

Koutsunis and I were driving home from Church and had to jump out of the car at a stop sign and do a little snow dance around the car we were so excited about SNOW!!! We both grew up in south GA so we don't see snow very often! It was a great day!
We had a snowball fight and even made a snowman!

I had to post a couple of pics!

Our Hizzel!

Our Snowman.. we used all the snow from our front yard!

I posted some more on my facebook! here is the link http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2204463&id=33022052&l=4fb63

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow as much as we did!

Jenny Evelyn

Reminder to VOTE

2009-02-27T14:53:00.000-08:00

Reminder today is the last day to cast your vote for the cover bride of Wedding Belle's Magazine! I blogged the competition here.

So Vote Vote Vote!

and have a Great weekend!

Jenny Evelyn

Jenny Evelyn's Bridal Bash

2009-02-23T12:23:00.000-08:00

I thought it would be fun to throw a "girls night out" for my brides so that's what I did this past Thursday! A lot of my brides do not live here in Macon, GA where I am located, but I was excited that some of them where able to come! For those were not able to come...we missed you!

My Beautiful Brides!

The brides and Moi!

I did some decorating and my bf Elizabeth came over and helped me a ton! I could not have done it without her! She has such an eye for arranging parties! Thanks Elizabeth you are the best friend! That's her setting up!

We talked weddings, had a photoshoot, and ate yummy wedding food... like cheese straws and danish wedding cookies, oh and cake. Lisa of LisaMae cakes made some amazing petit fours for my party! She even put my birdie on them too.

Ok so, all the brides had to come dressed in an outfit that was inspired by their wedding. The bridesmaid were to also dressed in the bride's wedding theme! Another BIG thanks to Mrs. Gwen for helping me with my floral backdrop for all the photo fun!

Here are Margeaux and Morgan! Black, White, and actually red, but pink was close enough!

Margeaux is marring a Police man and so she showed her support in her lovely earrings!

I am sure you all remember Abby and the pink wall. She is having a pink wedding and here are Abby and Lisa (the MOH)decked out in pink! Love the matching earrings ladies!

Lindsay and Kendra(one of her bridesmaids). You guessed it... her color is green!

Serious Model Poses!

Goofy Pose!

Angel was fab in blue(her accent color).... Yellow is her main color so I made her hold this sunflower! She is really working those eyes!

Poor Heather (Angel's bridesmaid) busted her knee the day of the bash and wasn't able to make it! We missed you! I was the stand in!

Lauren brought one of her bridesmaids Amie and they were decked out in pink! Her colors are pink and orange...I should have made her hold something orange too...but, I guess the orange in the back drop will do!

Jill is marring my cuz Silas this summer and she brought her future sister-in-law and my cousin as well Susanna! Her colors are navy and green with a splash of pink. Her shirt was flannel in honor of Silas who is a man's man.

whooo-hoooo!

Oh course I had to have a pic with each bride too!

To see more of our fun night check out this link!
http://jennyevelyn.instaproofs.com/enterEvent.php?id=104611
Thanks ladies for all being up for such a fun evening! I hope to throw another one soon!

Jenny Evelyn

Vote for My Brides!!!!!

2009-02-22T06:44:00.000-08:00

I have four brides that are going to be in the new wedding magazine Wedding Belles! I am so excited about all of them being in the magazine, but 13WMAZ is putting on a competition for the cover girl! Whatever bride gets the most votes gets a special image in the magazine! Here is the link to vote. http://www.13wmaz.com/advertorial/weddingbelles.html

So...Vote Vote Vote!!!

Here are my Brides!

Chissy Ham Donavan

Laici Queen Pitts

Alicia McKinney Pickett

Virginia Elliot Gogan

Vote for one of them or all of them.. Get your friends to vote! Wouldn't it be cool to have a Jenny Evelyn bride make the cover?

Here is the link again http://www.13wmaz.com/advertorial/weddingbelles.html

You have until 27th of February to vote! There will be a special on 13WMAZ in April announcing the winner and the release of the magazine. Also I have been asked to write an article for the magazine! More on that to come!

Jenny Evelyn

LisaMae Cakes!

2009-02-20T06:17:00.000-08:00

I recently met Lisa and fell in love with her cakes! I am not a big sweets person...but she makes me want cake! She is such an artisan and has a similar out look on her company as I do. Artist first then.... create!
She is so talented and will work with you to create a custom cake for your wedding, party, or event. Did I mention that they taste as amazing as they look. She makes EVERYTHING from scratch and makes as much edible as possible!

Lisa and I got together this past week for a cake photo shoot! It was an honor to photograph her work and help her show her portfolio!

Here are some of the shots!

This first cake was a Martha Stewart inspired cake! I think it looks porcelain.

I LOVE this cake! It's just so happy! Like all artists we are inspired by other's work. Lisa was inspired by Highland Bakery for this lovely cake's design.

Her detail work is impeccable. I like the back of the cake as much as the front!

Some of Lisa's own designs.

Lisa also makes birthday cakes and this wedding cake was inspired by one of her original birthday cakes that actually was the featured centerfold in American Cake Decorating Magazine the Mailbox news division.

This cake was inspired by the bodice of a bride's wedding dress. I cannot believe she was able to recreate it in such a beautiful way!

If you would like to taste some of her cakes, Lisa will be at the Macon Belk Bridal show this Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. at The Shoppes at River Crossing.

Let her know I sent ya...your taste buds will not be disappointed!

Jenny Evelyn

Abby & Brandon's Engagement!

2009-02-16T10:37:00.000-08:00

Abby and Brandon are an adorable couple that I had the pleasure to spend the afternoon with a few days ago. Their wedding is quickly approaching and with the lovely weather we have been having what better time then now for their engagement session. The couple met a few years ago when Abby was in college at Valdosta State. They have been together since! Abby is having a "pink wedding"...no that is not "blush and bashful," but it is going to be lots of pink! So I found the perfect pink wall to start the shoot.

How cute are her shoes?

Even with a pink wall Brandon totally held his own. He is a man's man and I think its so sweet that he was up for anything for his bride to be.

I am always on the look out for green grass... boy did I find a great patch!

Love this one!

The Bling!

She has some sass that I just love! Sometimes its really fun to ham it up for some funny shots!

That's right I found some more pink! Cherry Blossom time is almost here...but since they are not in bloom yet we settled for the painted ones!

I love how this turned out!

The sky was amazing that day too!

In honor of Valentines day...too bad they weren't open.

another cool wall...

Quick wardrobe change and some more cuteness!

This is one of my new favorites! I am always looking for fun new angels!

I have posted a lot of preview photos, but there are so many more to see. If you would like to see all of Abby and Brandon's engagement photos click here.

Thanks so much Abby and Brandon for an awesome shoot! I cannot wait to photograph you two again! I really enjoy working with y'all!

Jenny Evelyn

Jenn & Mike's Wedding

2009-02-11T17:49:00.000-08:00

Last weekend Koutsunis and I headed down to Augusta, GA for a fabulous wedding. I posted a first look right after the wedding, but here is the full preview of their day. Jenn & Mike had such a perfect wedding and I was so blessed to get to spent it with them. Everything went off perfectly in their Marine and purple inspired wedding. It was Gorgeous!

Jenn's bright eyes were sparkling with anticipation on the way to the church. I got this shot crammed in the back of her mom's car snugly sitting with my camera gear, flowers, bridesmaid dress and all sorts of wedding decor.

First Pres Augusta was a gorgeous location for their wedding.

Some details from the couple getting ready! Ladybugs did an amazing job with Jenn's flowers.

She was such an elegant bride.

I just loved this one! Jenn braved some windy cold January weather!

The Groom. I had so much fun photographing this man in uniform!

I know another ring shot... but I loved this one so much I had to post it!

Koutsunis was camped out in the balcony and got some amazing photojournalist shots.
Here is Mike seeing his bride.

I love the emotion here.

Did I mention that this church is beautiful!

Typical moment from a little guy!

I had to post this shot of the Marine popping the bride! Tradition!

Mr. & Mrs. Michael O'Driscoll!

Then it was off to the reception at St. Paul's River Room. It was fabulous!

Silver Palm was their fabulous caterer and the food looked as beautiful as it tasted!

The DJ kept the dance floor full all night!
First Dance!

Dance Off of Bride's maids and Groom's men!

The best dancer at the wedding...in my opinion!

The cake cutting was done with Mike's sword! Too cute!

The couple snuck off for a little bit for some shots out on the River Walk.

Jumping for JOY! One of my favs from the day. His shoes were perfect for the shot!

Thanks to Jenn and Mike and both of their awesome families. I feel like I really got to know you two...you have an amazing system of support as you start off your marriage! I had so much fun with you both and I cannot wait to show you all of the photos soon!

Love and Peace,
Jenny Evelyn

Jenn & Mike's First Look

2009-02-03T09:36:00.000-08:00

I will be posting Jenn and Mike's full wedding sneak peek later on this week! I really did not mean to rhyme! I could not wait to post these... so here is a first look at Jenn and Mike's wedding!

more to come!

Jenny Evelyn

What a diamond can do...an awesome resource!!!

2009-01-27T08:44:00.000-08:00

One of my fabulous brides has an awesome blog that I want to share with you! Margeaux originally saw some of my work in Ginger Michell. We were an instant match when she came by to meet me! Today I got to meet her handsome policeman-fiance Doug. Poor thing had just come off the night shift and was ready for bed, but I am so glad that he came along so that we could meet.

For all of you brides out there in the planning frenzy you have to check out Margeaux's blog. It is called What a Diamond Can Do. She is so resourceful and has lots of great ideas and tips for all the planners out there. She is a major blogger and has been blogging for about a year on her other blog, Note to Self. When she got engaged instead of making a wedding website she decided to blog all of her wedding adventures! She actually started the blog on Oct 3, 2008 and her wedding date is October 3, 2009!

She is so spunky, cute, and organized! Check out her blog!

Jenny Evelyn

Family! Christmas Morning!

2009-01-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

I am a month late posting this, but I have been super busy with work. Here is my family this past Christmas! I love that Koutsunis is wearing the pajama pants that he got for Christmas and that my nieces are decked out in their princess and pj attire!

If you would like to see more family fun check it out at this link
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2198214&l=7cc7c&id=33022052

Who says white boys can't dance?

2009-01-22T07:57:00.001-08:00

Someone recently emailed me this video and I wanted to post it on here to share with my blog readers. This guy, Matt went all over the world dancing with different people in really amazing locations. He did it to show the affect that dancing has on all people. I Love dancing and especially at receptions! It is not unusual to see me out on the dance floor with my camera getting some actions shots. At one wedding I ended up in the spotlight dance as the DJ started chanting "Go camera girl, go camera girl!" I could not agree more with Matt that dancing can bring any group of people together in celebration. I just felt joy when I was watching this and hope it brightens your day too!

This is the link where I orginally saw the video!
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap080722.html

Happy People Dancing on Planet Earth
Credit: Matt Harding & Melissa Nixon

Explanation: What are these humans doing? Dancing. Many humans on Earth exhibit periods of happiness, and one method of displaying happiness is dancing. Happiness and dancing transcend political boundaries and occur in practically every human society. Above, Matt Harding traveled through many nations on Earth, started dancing, and filmed the result. The video is perhaps a dramatic example that humans from all over planet Earth feel a common bond as part of a single species. Happiness is frequently contagious -- few people are able to watch the above video without smiling.

I would love to photograph any of you busting out some of Matt's mad dance skills. So, get to practicing because wedding season is right around the corner!

Jenny Evelyn

Update! Posted Engagments!

2009-01-19T15:56:00.000-08:00

If you would like to see all the images from the last three engagement sessions they are all now posted on my proof's section! I have been in a engagement whirlwind and it has been a blast!

For Lindsay and Mikell click here.

For Angel and Andy click here.

A side note on Angel and Andy's engagement... The Cotton Barn at Pineola Farm's liked their engagement so much that they posted it on their website! Isn't that awesome! Check it out here.

For Jennifer and Michael click here.

Enjoy the photos! These couples know how to rock the camera!

Jenny Evelyn

Jennifer & Michael...Romance and golden light!

2009-01-14T19:53:00.000-08:00

Jennifer and Michael got together with me this past Saturday for their engagement session! I was wondering when we were going to get to do their engagement session because Michael is another military man. He is a marine! Michael just graduated from Quantico! He was moving all his stuff to FL and made a pit stop in Macon for their shoot. This couple has a lot going on this month. Originally, when I first met Jenn, she and Michael's date was set for March 15th. She is learning early to adapt. They had to move their date up to January 31st for the military.

Even though both of their lives have been a whirlwind of wedding planning and moving they squeezed in time for me. It was the perfect golden day to capture this sweet couple's love. Romance was in the air...it was clear that this couple was not letting the stress of life get in the way of their joy of just being together!

Here is a preview of a couple of my favs!

Jenn's favorite color is purple so we had to get a shot with these grapes! There will be lots of purple on her wedding day!

The forecast for the day was rain but the sun came peeking though the clouds and we were blessed with beautiful light!

I love this shot of Jennifer. She is going to be a beautiful bride!

Aren't they just perfect together?

Out in the golden grass!

Jenn was playing with Mike's tags....there is just something about a "Military Man."

These two are my new favorite pics! Romance and Sweetness!

These were cute!

Mike got some practice modeling too. Its going to be really cool photographing him in his Blues. He is not just the groom at this wedding either! He is also the cake baker. He is planning on making his own Groom's cake! I will show you how that turns out...my first Groom/Baker!

That must have been a good kiss... look at her toes!

Thank you Jennifer and Michael for meeting up with me for a fun afternoon. I am so glad that I finally got to meet you Mike! Your wedding is right around the corner and I know you cannot wait! I will see you both in a couple of weeks!!!

Jenny Evelyn

New Year's Resolutions!

2009-01-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know that is the 12th of January and I am just now getting to blogging some of my resolutions but here they are.

1. Read More. I am just not much of a reader...my hubbs will read though a 500-1000 page book in a week! But to put more focus on this one I want to read my Bible more.

2. Be more specific when I pray for people as well as my own needs. Pray for my husband more too. I am reading(see I am already making headway) The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian. I actually got this book as a wedding gift and just started reading it a week ago! It is really encouraging!

3. Loose weight! This one is always on here, but I have managed to accomplish some of this goals from last year's resolution!!! So this one should not be as hard this year! More than that, stay in shape. I did a 5K last year, see here. I would like to do more of these but, they are usually on Saturdays and I am usually shooting weddings. Also, I would like to play some soccer. Soccer was a BIG part of my life growing up and I know that there is a woman's league in Macon. I just need to get connected.... I think the games are during the week too! I guess Yoga goes in this category as well. I love yoga class and I just need to be more consistent in going.

4. Grow as an artist! Look at and be exposed to more art! All kinds of art not just photography! My sister Ava gave me a book of the painter Mucha's work! He was an amazing artist that focused on painting women. Great inspiration!

5. Walk Kensie every day! I know this will not happen, but I want to try!

6. Grown my style and knowledge of photography. I am going to be looking for some workshops and classes that will help me to continue to grow!

7. Blog more often....See the problem is.. I cannot SPELL to save my life. I dread that email or phone call I know I will get after ever time I hit post! "Jenny did you know you misspelled (fill in the blank here)"
Its just a fact of life for me. Spelling and correct grammar is the bane of my existence. I want my blog to sound the way that I talk so I just type what comes out of my head with no respect for grammar and spelling. I have at least 3 people I will call to proofread for me, but still things slip though the cracks. My sister, Charlotte has been the biggest help of all. (thanks Char) So, sometimes the reason I decide to just not blog is because of spelling and I will try my best to get better at this in 2009! In advance, I would like to apologize for all grammatical and spelling errors that 2009 will bring, but it's just part of who I am. My husband said it best when he said, "You cannot spell check stupid." ie. board and bored or plane and plain, one more, purposed and proposed... just to name a few!

8. Update my website and get my "baby birds" section up!

9. Photograph more amazing Images at every wedding and other session that I shoot! Continue to challenge myself to never shoot the same thing at every wedding. Of course there are certain shots that I shoot at every wedding, but to do one thing at every wedding that I have never done. That is the goal! Stay Fresh!

10. Do something that I did not do in 2008!

Here they are the 2009 resolutions! It will be fun to look back next year to see how I have done.

Happy New Year,

Jenny Evelyn

Engaged! Angel and Andy's Airport Adventure... Now that's Alliteration!

2009-01-08T09:27:00.000-08:00

I am still catching up from the end of '08... Angel and Andy were my last session of the year! Andy is in training as a pilot for the air force, so the only time we could catch him was over Christmas break!

We met up at Pineola Farms! It is a fabulous venue for an outdoor wedding, and its where Angel and Andy will be getting hitched in May. Later, we headed over the the airport where Andy proposed to Angel a year ago New Years Day! It was so romantic and sweet to see where she said yes!

The Lovely couple!

Sweet Cheeks!

I got an email from Angel yesterday that cracked me up...

"Andy and I had such a blast with you last week! We kept saying "grab a kiss" to each other all week." I really did not realize how much I say that when I am shooting couples. But I guess I do...here they are grabbing a kiss!

This was my favorite from the shoot!

Her ring photographed beautifully is on this old glass jar. Its one of the colors for her wedding, and her ring was gorgeous reflecting all that blue!

The pecan orchard is where their ceremony will take place! I cannot wait! Its going to be so beautiful in the spring!

I love these. They are so sunny and cheery!

They jumped, danced, and practiced a dip.

Then it was off the air port. We got to go into one of the hangers and take pics with a plane. Andy learned to fly on a plane just like this. The owner even let them get in it for a couple of shots! Andy was so in his element.

First, he hoisted his woman in....Andy this photo is just for you!

By the way, Angel rocks some cute shoes!

More Planes!

We walked out to the runway where Andy proposed to get a couple of shots there.

Its a bird, its a plane, its... no, its a plane!

There is a plane landing in the background of this shot! That is the little white thing!

On the runway ... well, not actually the run way...but close enough.

Angel and Andy, I had so much fun photographing y'all! I hope Angel enjoys all the pis of Andy since she won't get to see him much until the wedding day. I don't know how those military women do it. I have so much respect for you!

I hoped you enjoy the preview..more pictures to come!

Jenny Evelyn

Virginia +Jordan = A Holly Jolly Wedding!

2009-01-05T17:25:00.000-08:00

Only two days after Christmas Virginia and Jordan tied the knot in an intimate candlelight service at Virginia's daddy's church! Brookwood Presbyterian Church is such a sweet classic little church nestled in Snellville, GA.
I love this shot Koutsunis got of the steeple!

On to the girly stuff...Her dress was gorgeous!

puckering up...for that first kiss.

Here are some details from getting ready...Virginia wore her mother's bracelet, it was so sweet!

Its always tricking getting in the dress!

Mom did a great job helping!

Her she is! She was just radiant!

This one is by far my favorite!

Virginia's flowers were done by one of her bridesmaid (who is also her future sister in law) Shaye Larson! She is incredible...but she lives in Washington states so unless you are family like Virginia you won't be able to get her.

The stained glass was beautiful and went perfectly with Virginia's colors!

Oh see that bling bling Ringling...I am such a dork.

Meanwhile... Koutsunis was hanging out with the groomsmen! They were monkeying around out back!

What a group of guys! I got some awesome shot of them later one!

They finally got all decked out in the tuxes and Koutsunis grabbed this awesome detail of Jordan's cuff links!

The groom was looking so chill!

The guests arrived to a serenade from a bagpiper.

I love the mood that the candlelight gave, and I got to break in my new fish eye lens.

I snagged this shot of the happy couple right after they walked down the isle and hid away in a little room off the sanctuary. Its one of my favs!

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Gogan!

The reception was held at the MasonTodd House in downtown Snellville. It is the oldest house in Snellville and was a fun reception site! There were some great details. I loved that all the gifts for the couple were put under the Christmas tree and instead of bubbles or birdseed they had little jingle bells that the guest rang! Can I just say again that Shaye did an amazing job with flowers! They were a pleasure to photograph!

Cake Smashing!
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A Champagne toast to the bride and groom!

They jingled all the way!

Thanks Jordan and Virginia! I had an awesome time hanging out with your friends and family. You both have an amazing support of love around you as your start your life together, y'all are so blessed! I hope you enjoyed the preview and thanks for the best Christmas gift I could get...photographing an awesome couple!

Best Wishes,

Jenny Evelyn

Its Christmas Time!

2008-12-22T06:56:00.000-08:00

I also wanted to post our card from last year because I really like it and I did not have a blog to post it on last year. So here it last year's card too!

I love Christmas time and all the celebrating that come with it this time of year.
So I thought I would share some of my favorite things about Christmas.

-the smell of the Christmas tree

-decorating my tree and house

-singing Christmas carols

-going to look at tacky lights with my family every Christmas eve(after the candle light service at church)

-watching Charlie Brown Christmas and the Muppet's Christmas Carol

-eating homemade Greek food for Christmas dinner (my mom is 1/2 Greek) its AMAZING

-eating Baklava for desert!

-surprising my friends and family with presents that I know they will love!

-going back to my hometown and seeing friends and family that I miss

-Family Fun time with my sisters, brothers, parents, nieces and nephews

Here are my decked halls!
I love that it looks kinda like a ginger bread house!

the bird on my wreath!

Some of our Christmas decorations! I have REAL mistletoe this year too! This lady that was working at Walmart shot some out of a tree and was giving it away!

We got some awesome Christmas cards this year too.

I got my BIG gift a couple of days ago! I fisheye lens! I have looooved playing with it! Here are K and I all snuggled on the couch!

I took some fun pic of my tree with my new lens!!!!

I hope that everyone is having a Merry Christmas this year. I hope we can all find a way to give to those in need and remember our soldiers that are over seas this season. God has blessed us so much and thank him for sending his son!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Jenny Evelyn

West Side Story (Lindsay and Mikell Part 2)

2008-12-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

Ok so here are the rest that I was just too tired to post last night!

Mikell's last name is West! So when Lindsay saw this wall we knew it was the perfect shot! What will the West's story look like? I do not know yet, I assure you it will be an exciting one! The West's will be moving to Texas after their wedding to settle into their new life. Mikell live there now and with his job does a lot of missions work in Mexico. Lindsay will be teaching and helping Mikell in the summers! Better brush up on you espanol chica!

So these next two are what was taking me so long.. but I love how they turned out!

Love, Love, Love this one!

What's in there?

Lindsay looks so pretty here!

Then up on the rooftop.

Again, thanks guys for being so fun to work with. We really got some fun shots!
I cannot wait for your wedding!

Jenny Evelyn

Lindsay & Mikell ( Part 1)

2008-12-18T05:25:00.000-08:00

Lindsay and Mikell, what can I say? You two were so fun to photograph! We went some unconventional places around Macon for their engagement shoot! They are such a crazy and in love couple that they were up for anything! I have been having some updates on my computer and actually technically many new part put into my computer! My hubbs (Koutsunis thats Cu-soon-is) is a computer engineer so he has been working overtime at home to get me up and running again. Anyway, I have a ton of awesome photos that I cannot wait to share, but I promised Lindsay I would post some tonight so here is Part 1. Don't worry Part 2 will be posted a.s.a.p. I just wanted to get some up for now! Enjoy!

We caught a lot of awesome sunshineyness!

One of my favs...they both have gorgeous eyes!

getting some sugar!

You work that BIG smile Mikell! (Mikell's glasses)

Can you guess where we found this? Wish we could shoot this on their wedding day...I need to insert and ALMOST :)

That sun again!

Ok that's all for now... stay tuned!

Jenny Evelyn

My Work in Ginger Michelle's!!!!

2008-12-16T08:06:00.000-08:00

If you have never heard of Ginger Michelle you have to check them out!

G M is a super cute woman's boutique in downtown Macon, it is located on First Street right next to the Armory Ballroom(an awesome reception venue)! They also have a division of the store dedicated to awesome stationary called One Fine Day. They carry everything from wedding & engagement party invitations to bridal and baby shower invitations, they have it all. They also carry brands like Vera Wang and Anna Griffin!

They loved my photography!!!! It fits perfectly with their style....so now my photography is now hanging on the wall as part of the decor of Ginger Michelle's One Fine Day!!! It is such an honor to have my images in their store! I loving seeing my finished images hanging as art on the walls of such a cool boutique!

Here are some of the prints!

If you are downtown make sure to pop in to see some of my images in person and to check out the awesome stationary and clothing. I always find a cool pair of earrings every time I go in there.

A special thanks to Melissa for loving my art and supporting my new company!

Jenny Evelyn

The Pownall Family!

2008-12-15T13:26:00.000-08:00

Last Monday I got together with the Pownall's to photograph their sweet family! Mrs. Holiday is a family friend and graciously let us photograph the session in her beautiful garden! Here are some of my favorites from their session.

The Fam.

Then the girls with daddy!

Then mom.

Then it was time to play. R.G. did some spinning, exploring, and running!

I love this one!

and she played with dad!

Baby D just sucked her fingers and tried to eat some grass!

Sisters.

I just love little hands.

Then I got R.G. to hold still for a couple of portraits for mom!

Don't these girls have the prettiest eyes!

This is one of my favorite shots of the day!

and this one!

Thanks y'all for an awesome time! You have some beautiful little girls!
To see all their images go to http://jennyevelyn.instaproofs.com/category.php?event=94210&id=207253

I cannot wait to see which one is your Christmas card!

Merry Christmas!

Jenny Evelyn

Virginia and Jordan's Engagment

2008-12-11T19:43:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I headed up to Atlanta for the afternoon to photograph Virgina and Jordan's Engagement! Their wedding is right around the corner so it was awesome that we got to meet up at Atlantic Station to capture some sweet moments of their engagement! Here are a few of my favs!

I LOOOOVE this one! Its just so perfect!

They were so sweet and even though it was freezing were ready to have fun with me.

Classically beautiful!

We popped into a gallery for some funny shots and to warm up. The gallery manager saw us shooting outside in the hall for the image above and invited us in to take to photos with the beautiful sculptures from Zimbabwe. Too see more about the gallery got to www.friendsforeverzimbabwe.com

The sunset was perfect for some warmth and for these shots!

More sweet shoots of the super cute couple! I cannot wait to photographer this girl in her dress, and I am sure Jordan will rock the tux!

Virginia rocked some gorgeous boots.

There was this really cute little train going around the square for all the kiddies to ride, but the conductor let them hop aboard for a couple of sweet shots!

Thanks guys for an awesome shoot! See ya in a couple of weeks for the wedding!!!!

Jenny Evelyn

Christmas Festivities!

2008-12-11T18:08:00.000-08:00

I am a little behind on blogging some of the fun things I have been up to this Christmas season. Here are some photos of us picking out our tree this year! Yes Kensie came too. (did you know dogs are welcome at Lowes)

Too Thin.

Too Smashed.

Just Right!

Us and our tree!

Also last Thursday night my me and two of my friends (Elizabeth and Lori) decorated a table for the woman's Christmas dinner at our church. Last year Elizabeth and I decorated and table at the last minute and just thew something together but this year we got together and planned our awesome table! Elizabeth has been waiting for me to post this, so here it is! (by the way it is a woodland/berry theme.

Basically they were mostly my bird ornaments(I collect them), Lori's awesome crystal vase and beautiful china and Elizabeth's garland, nuts, berries and awesome ideas!

Also here are some of the other tables that we really liked. There was a Candy table, a Pink Princess table, a table with feathers, and one that Lori liked all the silver.

I hope that whatever you are up to this season that you are having a merry time!

Jenny Evelyn

Karla and Eric's Engagement!

2008-12-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

The first time that Karla and I met we totally hit it off. She is a bit of a free spirit and she totally gets my work and style. I really enjoyed spending the afternoon with her and Eric. They are such a sweet couple and the proud parents of two sweet dogs. Karla and Eric first met at the Macon dog park where they bonded over their pups, so it was perfect to take the dogs out to the park for the first part of the session.

Ok... so Lola is Eric's black and white border collie and Kamper is Karla's Australian shepherd. Aren't they cute! I know Kensie (my dog) would have a blast with them.

At the Macon Dog park the the sky was amazing!

Then we dropped the dogs off at home and headed downtown for some cool shots of Karla and Eric.

I love these fall leaves...so guess what we did with them!

woo-hooo!

I love these next two they are such a cute couple! Make sure you look at all these when the gallery is posted. Eric shows his silly side!

Check out her bling!

One of my favorite from the whole shoot. Karla was a cheerleader and now coaches so she really showed Eric how to get some air!

Then this was one of their favorites... they both pointed out the heart...I did not even see it when I was shooting it. Cute!

Thanks guys for an awesome shoot! I am really looking forward to your wedding and showing you the rest of your engagement photos!

Jenny Evelyn

Baby V.

2008-12-02T12:30:00.000-08:00

I got to do a photo shoot with the sweetest little boy last week! Baby V was just as happy as could be and did a great job. We only had one melt down...but those are always cute pictures to me. (Maybe because I am not the mom) He is a very curious lively little boy and we caught some awesome moments of him being a typical two year old. Here are some of my favs!

On the run!

He found this little nook in the wall himself...and thought it was the perfect little seat in just his size.

This one of my absolute favorites! It looks like he is discovering how big the tree is.

...then we had one one little melt down...isn't he precious!

We then did another fun shoot that will I be posting later. So check back to see more.

Jenny Evelyn

Grace's Senior Shoot

2008-12-02T10:40:00.002-08:00

I had a blast hanging out with Grace's and shooting her senior portraits! We went all over Macon with awesome locations, wardrobe changes, and I even got to try out some fashionista off camera flash. Thanks for being such a fun girl to photograph, Grace! ...And CONGRATULATIONS on Graduating! Here a couple of my favorites!

Some of the off-camera flash! I loved it!

To see all of Grace's shoot go to http://jennyevelyn.instaproofs.com/category.php?event=90780&id=201888 !

Jenny Evelyn

Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T09:36:00.000-08:00

A short list of things I am thankful for!

1. My Husband! I am so thankful for a sweet and godly husband that encourages and supports my dreams. I am thankful that he is patient with my craziness and that he love me!

2. I am thankful for family! I have a lot of family and I could not imagine my life without them. Holidays always make me appreciate the big family I have and spending this year with my husbands family it makes me appreciate all the new family too. I am also thankful for my dog Kensie! She is my buddy and part of my family!

3. I am thankful for spell check, even though It sometimes does not work when I spell the word I am thinking of as another word altogether. I am thankful for my friends that help me proofread because writing and spelling just are not my gifts.

4. I am thankful for my job and the early success of my new company! God has been so faithful to me, and has brought me to a point in my life that I did not know would happen so soon! I am thankful for the hard times that bring me to the good times!

5. I am thankful for my house! I love working from home and I love my office/studio/guest room! I love being home! I want to become the domestic diva that my friend Elizabeth is.

6. I am thankful for the outdoors! I am up in the mountains of Kentucky for Thanksgiving and enjoying all of Gods beautiful creation. I love all the different wild grasses and tress that make up the beautiful landscape of the majestic mountains. I am thankful to be here.

7. I am thankful for food, maybe a little too thankful:) We had a wonderful thanksgiving feast.

8. I am thankful for friends! I have some amazing friends and I am so blessed that they are in my life. Thank you for meeting me for lunch, giving me advise and just walking the dogs with me and so so much more.

9. I am thankful to you! Thanks for reading my blog, checking up on my new work, or just what I have been up to. Thanks for being a big part of my business. Thanks to all the brides and grooms that I have gotten to know and be blessed by! Thanks for believing in my and my art. Thanks for your comments that you leave...I love reading them. Thanks for the support and encouragement. I million times Thank you!

10. Lastly, I am thankful to God for all these things and so much more. Thanks for all you have done in my life and for what is to come!

If you have a minute leave a comment of something you are thankful for this season!

Thanks!

Jenny Evelyn

Alicia and Stew's Wedding Posted!

2008-11-20T19:37:00.000-08:00

I just finished Alicia and Stewart's awesome wedding! To see all of their wedding photos go to this link!

http://jennyevelyn.instaproofs.com/category.php?event=87511&id=195916

Jenny Evelyn

Girls night out!

2008-11-07T17:18:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday night was GIRLS night! Two of my girl friends (Elizabeth & Anna) and I went to an art opening downtown. Its always fun to get dolled up and hang with the girls. (We missed you Lori!)

The show was "Ascension" by the fabulous Stacy Jackson. If you get a chance to see her work you will not be disappointed. Terrell Sandefur with Sochi Gallery hosted the event and it was a blast. Terrell does some awesome events to promote downtown! Check out his blog and more about the show on his blog Toast of the Town.

Jenny Evelyn

Updates!

2008-11-07T14:27:00.000-08:00

I have had a busy week and was able to finish Laici and Alan's wedding as well as Micha and Ryan's Engagement! To check out all of their images go to my website jennyevelynphoto.com and click on proofs!

have an awesome weekend!

Jenny Evelyn

Don't forget to Vote!

2008-11-04T11:33:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder to vote today! I voted early, but if you did not then make sure you get out there and vote! Oh and by the way you also get a free starbucks too! Just go by and show them your sticker and you get a free drink! Can't beat that!

God Bless America!

Jenny Evelyn

Micha and Ryan's Engagement

2008-11-03T06:56:00.001-08:00

On Saturday I drove down to Valdosta, GA for Micha and Ryan's engagement session. They were excited to do their shoot on Valdosta State University's campus. Micha and Ryan both graduated from VSU and Ryan works there in the recruiting office! It was the perfect place for them, and it is really a beautiful campus. Here is a little preview of their engagement!

Micha has some beautiful bling! Great job Ryan!

Ryan and Micha brought along their beagle Trueman and we had some fun playing with him on the front lawn. They told me that Trueman would be wearing a top hat and bow tie for their wedding! I cannot wait to see that!

I just love these two...the buildings have the most beautiful Spanish architecture!

The Spanish moss was gorgeous and grows everywhere down there!

I love this one of Micha!

I found a tower to clime up in and got a great vantage point for these!
Truman caught some awesome air!

there was some sweet spinning action!

I had a fabulous time hanging out with y'all, and I cannot wait for your wedding! I hope you enjoy your preview!

Jenny Evelyn

Kensie the Bee

2008-10-31T17:59:00.000-07:00

Kensie was a big hit tonight with all the kiddos that came looking for candy. Only problem was that she did not like her costume! She let me take these in exchange for treats :) I have another pic that I will post later, as soon as I get it from my friend. For now here:

Jenny Evelyn

Costume Party

2008-10-28T07:17:00.000-07:00

On Saturday night I got all dressed up with some of my friends to attend a costume party. A group of us decided to go as Rock Band. We all play the game together so it was really fun dressing up as one of the characters. We were all rockers! Koutsunis had a sleeve of temporary tattoos! They are still pealing off, and my hair still has a tinge of pink in it, and here are a couple of pics!

I really like this one even though its blury

Caleb was a ringwraith.

i looooove my feather eyelashes! My favorite part of dressing up are the fake lashes!

I had some rockin' leg warmers too!

The party was hosted by my friend Anna's sister Starling. They both dressed up as Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin. Don't they look great?

Jenny Evelyn

Susan Komen Breast Cancer 5k

2008-10-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Its my first Saturday without a wedding, and instead of sleeping in Koutsunis and I woke up early decided to join some of our friends in the Susan Komen 5K to run for the cure! I have been touched by a couple of people in my life that are battling this disease. One in particular is the amazing Catherine Carswell! She is a very young woman that is battling breast cancer with such an amazing spirit! Check out her blog the funnier side of cancer!

Koutsunis and I actually ran on the team of Mary Lawson Day. She is a member of my church, and a young mother who is really an inspiration.

These were taken with my phone..sorry for the distortion.

My good friend (and sometimes assistant Amanda) was there with her little boy walking for her Aunt ( Sissy). She was walking with a lot of her family so after Koutsunis and finished our jog we went back and walked with them!

Here they are crossing the finish line!

there were a LOT of people there!

...including my bf Elizabeth who I did not get a photo with, she just did her first marathon last weekend and she also ran the 5k this weekend and got her best personal time, 26:47! You ROCK!

Here are K and I after the run! We had to wait in line a long time to get out of the parking lot...photo opp!

Alicia & Stewart's Wedding

2008-10-26T07:15:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Koutsunis and I took a road trip to the co to photograph Alicia and Stewart's wedding on Sea Island, GA. It was a special place for the bride because she grew up spending time each summer there at her grandmother's cottage. It was also a VERY special date, 10-18-08 is the exact date of Alicia and Stewart's 11 year anniversary!

Koutsunis came along to assist me and we felt like part of the family. There are so many images I love that it was hard for me to pick only a couple for the preview! But for now, Enjoy!!

Alicia got ready at the Cloister. I loved the cox comb mixed in her flowers!

Did I mention that her Manolos were divine.

Bride

Groom

The first see was super sweet. You can just feel the anticipation. I love these first two shots that Koutsunis got!

Then we did some fun pre-wedding portraits.

The couple had a very intimate ceremony on the beach near the grandmothers cottage.
The bride and groom went barefoot, but the guests had personalized flip flops. Love birds on the sign...LOVE it! A friend of Alicia's made it for her!

One of my all time favorite ceremony shots I have ever done!

The vows were especially sweet...11 years gives a lot of material for personal touches!

After the ceremony they had a champagne toast out on the beach!

We headed to the ocean and these are just two of many that I love!

Off to the reception at the Lodge. It's so beautiful there. On the way in we stopped and took some shots under the line of old oaks! They have a bagpiper play out on the green at dusk before dinner and then it was to the Wine Cellar.

The petite cake was amazing!

the leave!

A special thanks to Kelly Watkins with Sea Island, Alicia's awesome wedding planner! She did an amazing job making the day run smoothly!

Alicia and Stewart, Thank you so much for having us be a part of your wedding! I really had a blast working with you both! Your families were both amazing and I really enjoyed getting to know everyone! It was so fun to shoot such a sweet, intimate, and gorgeous wedding!

Jenny Evelyn

Alicia and Stewart Sitting in a Tree.....

2008-10-23T11:49:00.000-07:00

K * I * S * S * I * N * G

I will be posting a full sneak peek of Alicia and Stewart's Fabulous Beach Wedding soon! I just wanted to go ahead and post this one! I just LOVE it!

Jenny Evelyn

Chrissy and JP's Wedding Posted!

2008-10-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

I just posted Chrissy and JP's full wedding on my proofing site so you can either go to my website and click on "Proofs" or try the link below!

http://jennyevelyn.instaproofs.com/collection.php?event=79387

I'm a Georgia Voter!

2008-10-20T12:03:00.000-07:00

Koutsunis took the day off work to rest and study up for his midterm in microwaves tonight(not the kind that heat up foods the actual waves that are micro). We had a long weekend traveling and shooting an awesome wedding so it was nice that he got to catch up on some z's. We had an awesome lunch at Joe D's, which if you live here in Macon and need a good sandwich you have to try! Then we decided to get our vote on early. If you live in Bibb county you can head up to the Board Of Elections on the corner of Pio Nono and Eisenhower to vote if you do not want to wait in the long lines on election day!

Just remember to vote!

Jenny Evelyn

p.s. i took these with my iphone, not bad for a camera phone :)

Laici & Alan's Wedding Preview

2008-10-19T17:29:00.000-07:00

I had a blast last weekend at Laici and Alan's wedding! They are such a fun couple... so in love. It shows so much in their images. It was so sweet how helpful and involved both of their families were. We were blessed that the rain held off until after the wedding was over! Here is a sneek peek of their day! I hope you enjoy guys!

The row of covered buttons was my favorite part of the dress!

Here are some awesome details from the wedding! Goggins Florists did an awesome job with her flowers...and her colors rocked!

Laici's mom did an awesome job on her hair and ALL the girls hair!

Laici's mom helped her into the dress.

Laici looked amazing!

I loooooove this one!

The wind helped us with the beautiful image. The grooms mother made Laici's veil! It was so gorgeous!

Alan was a dashing groom and rocked that blue! It really brought out his eyes! :)

The ceremony was emotional, they both knew the tears were going to come.

the kiss is always one of my favs!

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pitts!!!!

The stained glass window in the church was perfect for the silhouette shot!

After the ceremony we had some fun on the swings out behind the church. Aren't they so cute?

Laici worked her dresses train in this romantic shot!

BUBBLES!
I hope y'all had an awesome honeymoon! I can't wait to show you more!

Love,

Jenny Evelyn

Koutsunis got a haircut!!!!

2008-10-16T19:46:00.000-07:00

Koutsunis came home from work the other day a little late... I assumed that he was staying late finish something at work and man was I wrong! He had talked to me a couple of times about cutting his hair really short, and I was totally opposed! So I told him that if he was going to do that, I did not want to know.

When he came in the door I was totally in shock, then I cried, then I got over it, and then took some pics of him... I still like it long WAY better, but he is still handsome and hopefully he will grow it out again :)

Before

After

What do you think?

Leave a comment...

Emily & Adam Engagement... and Tucker came too!

2008-10-09T14:08:00.001-07:00

I got together with Emily and Adam, and their sweet little wiener dog Tucker, for an awesome engagement shoot. We had some really awesome golden light! These two really heated up the camera! It was a blast! I hope you enjoy your sneak peak!

What a sweet moment!

Did I mention that I LOVE her ring!!! It is an art deco setting and very similar to mine! Love it!

Looking fabulous in all that golden sunlight! There are more of these that are my favs!

Awesome dip...good practice for the wedding day.

This one is sooo Emily!

Last but not least we finally got Tucker to look at me... the secret...Treats!

more to come!

Jenny Evelyn

Chrissy & JP's Preview

2008-10-07T07:24:00.001-07:00

Chrissy and JP had a beautiful outdoor wedding at Wind Clan Farm in Juliette, GA. The farm was once owned by the Allman Brothers Band so there was lots of history there. All of Chrissy details we just amazing! Everywhere I looked there was another special touch that she put into the day!

The Florist, Cindy Sauls did an amazing job. I especially loved the peacock feathers that were mixed in with the blue hydrangeas! It was also a day filled with lots of emotion. Here are some of my favorite moments and details from their day!

The Dress!

I loved how her dress laced up the back!
Mom got the job done with a little help from the bridesmaids.

Chrissy was radiant!

Peggy Keys did a fabulous job on her makeup!

I stole JP away from all his crazy guys to grab this handsome shot of him. I love the peacock feather in his boutonnière! I have lots of all the guys cracking on each other too.

The pokadotted flower girl tagged along behind as the ceremony started....

and Daddy got a little choked up giving away his baby girl

Rings! Thanks to Kenneth of who was my second shooter for the day!

Mr. and Mrs. JP Donovan!

Now its time to celebrate!

The pavilion was beautiful and the band Two Three Ways all the way from Charleston, SC rocked us through the night, even playing some Allman Brothers Band!

Father Daughter dance was another emotion filled moment!

Epting Events came over from Athens to cater the reception and did an amazing job! From the bar and the canoe of beer to the fresh pecan pralines it was spectacular!

The cake was fabulous and JP got a face-full!

There was lots and lots of dancing at the reception, but they took a little break to toast the bride and groom. Dan, the grooms brother and best man, did an awesome job of bringing everyone to tears.

Chrissy and JP waved goodbye to the camera so that they could get back to dancing!

I just want to thank JP and Chrissy and their families for having me be part of their day! I am very blessed to be part of your wedding day and am so thankful that you fought for me! I cannot wait to show you all your wedding photos and will post again when I get them up!

Jenny Evelyn

My NEW WEBSITE!!!!! www.jennyevelynphoto.com

2008-09-28T18:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I have been working really hard to get my new website up! I still have a lot more to add to it, but I wanted to go ahead and get what I have so far out there for the world to see! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Please leave a comment and tell me what you think!

www.jennyevelynphoto.com

Jenny Evelyn

First Look at Chrissy and JP's Wedding!

2008-09-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had the honor of shooting my first Jenny Evelyn Photography Wedding!!! It was so special to be part of Chrissy and JP's day. I really feel like I was part of their family and had such a blast! Here are a two of my favorites. Have an awesome honeymoon in Mexico!

The kiss was so sweet and they were so pumped to married!

much more to come...check back!

Jenny Evelyn

Katie and John David Miller

2008-09-24T18:46:00.000-07:00

I got to shoot an awesome couple today! We got together in this fabulous fall weather to shoot a Bridal session. However the Groom J.D. has his own tux tux so we made it a couples shoot!

I Love how different her dress is!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE IT LARGER!

True Story...I was laying on the ground in the beautiful soft grass to get these two that are my FAVORITE shots and started to feel a stinging sensation on my stomach and then jumped up realizing I was laying in an ant bed! Lesson learned, look before you lay down!

Thanks Katie and J.D. for an awesome shoot! I hope you enjoy!

Jenny Evelyn

NAPP in Atlanta

2008-09-23T17:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, in the mist of all the craziness, I got to take a break and go to Atlanta with some of my photo friends for a workshop in Atlanta! It was a really fun day of learning photoshop tricks from the Amazing Dave Cross and spending time picking the brains of my friends Heather Mason of khmason Photography and Neal Ward of Inward Studios. I had an awesome time and I really appreciate them including me in all the learning and fun. Here is a silly pic of the three of us Neal took with his super cool iphone. I really want one :) Thanks Guys!

taking FLIGHT!

2008-09-22T19:42:00.000-07:00

Today is the day that I am taking flight with my very own company!!!!

Some of you who frequent my blog have noticed I recently removed of many the wedding posts I photographed this past year. Since I am starting my own company, I had to remove all the images that were shot through my previous employer, along with my old website. I loved being a part of all my brides and grooms weddings, and I am sad that I can no longer use those images on my website or blog. However, I am starting afresh and am so excited for what the future holds for me.

My brother, Chris Barnes, is an amazing graphic artist, and gave my logo a makeover. He is so talented! I just LOVE it.

It feels a little like Christmas today. I just opened up my giant box from B&H Photo and had a blast playing with all my new lenses and camera gear. I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of my new website and cannot wait to show it to you! My new website is jennyevelynphoto.com
I will post a here on my blog as soon as I get it up and going!

God has been so faithful to me and my husband during this time of change and transition! We hope that you will celebrate the beginning of our new company with us!

Check Back soon for the new website!

Jenny Evelyn

CUTEST DOG!!!!

2008-08-25T12:02:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all of you who went and voted for my picture to win the Scarlett Lillian photo competition!

I really had a lot of fun make the image with the help of my husband Koutsunis. We did not win the entire competition, BUT we did win Cutest Dog! Check it out here.

I would have to say that Koutsunis and I totally agree with Scarlett that Kensie is the cutest dog :)

Thank you Scarlett for the fun competition and the awesome prize!

Jenny Evelyn

Happy Aniversary!!!

2008-08-20T06:25:00.000-07:00

Today is MY anniversary! I cannot believe that it was only 3 years ago that I walked down the isle to become Mrs. Koutsunis Prater! I had the most fun EVER on my wedding day! At one point after the wedding my daddy said to my mom that every penny that he spent was worth all the joy that i squeezed out of my wedding day!

I was hanging out with all my closest friends and family, I got to wear a fabulous dress, my hair looked great, my nails looked great I was tan and thin...etc...but the best part of it all was that God loved me so much that he gave me a wonderful husband! I know, Sappy! I love to look at my wedding photos and reminiscence about all the wonderful memories from my day, but most of all I am thankful for our beginning and where our journey has taken us. I am so blessed to have a husband that loves me, and loves the Lord, and supported my dream of being a photographer. So this post is a Big super huge thank you and I love you to my sweet husband Koutsunis!

Also, my photographer did not have a blog so it gives me a reason to post a couple of my wedding photos to share with you! Every girl loves showing her wedding photos so here are just a couple of mine :)

I LOVED my Shoes and my earrings were my grandmother's that my granddaddy Chappas brought back from Spain when he was in WW2!

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I love you Koutsunis, Happy Anniversary!

All photography was by Becca & Jason Walker

Thank YOU! and Keep Voting!!

2008-08-20T06:18:00.001-07:00

As long as you are voting from a different computer you can keep voting and telling more ppl to vote!!! The vote does not close until thursday night at 11:59pm!

Thanks so much to all of you who have already voted! Y'all are Amamzing!

A special shoutout and thanks to my friend Laurel for posting me on her blog and sending her reader to vote for me! Thank you all Laurel's reader!

Also a special thanks to my sister Charlotte, my number one fan!

Keep voting & Much Love!

Jenny Evelyn

VOTE TODAY!!!!!

2008-08-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

PLEASE have all your friends and family
vote for me TODAY!

Kensie and I really want to win!

VOTE HERE: http://www.scarlettlillian.net/

Much Love,

Jenny Evelyn

Vote For Us!

2008-08-17T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I just submitted this photo of me and my pooch Kensie to an awesome photo competition! Scarlett Lillian is photographer that I just love! She is not only a fabulous photographer, but she is also such a Godly example of how to live your life for Christ in my industry. I have really grown to respect and admire her!

Well she recently posted a photo competition on her blog. I decided to enter and for me to win I need YOUR help!!

This week she will be posting the entries on her blog for you to vote on. So PLEASE vote for me! If I win, I will get to win a total makeover of My blog from the company flosites! That will make my blog even more fun to read, so check back here to vote for me!

Love,

Jenny Evelyn and the Kensiers :)

Peaches, Brownie, & Baby Sugar

2008-06-14T07:15:00.001-07:00

Peaches is my mother. People always find her name amusing since she is a pastors wife in south Georgia. She is truly one of my heroes. She is a stay at home mom that raised four kids and helped my daddy plant a church, and she still found time to have her own business. She started sewing French hand sewn dresses when I was just a baby and has been published in such magazines as Southern Living, Veranda, and Sew Beautiful. My mother has been such an amazing influence in my life. This past week she brought my two nieces up to visit me and to have their portraits made in her beautiful dresses. They are truly works of art! This image just makes me love my sister Charlotte. I can remember us playing together at this age and just growing up together. Peaches has a website, it is www.peachesbarnes.com If you are looking for a lovely portrait dress check it out! Here are a few of my favorites of my niece Browynne aka Brownie and my niece Annice aka Baby Sugar.
I love this one of Brownie!

...and Oh i just love this one because it just totally captures Baby Sugar's little personality to a tea!

5 Reasons I Love Anna Claire & Jake

2008-04-25T17:45:00.000-07:00

1. Anna Claire is my cousin, I have seen her grow into a beautiful woman, and a sweet soon to be wife! Jake is totally perfect for AC.

2. AC & Jake both share my love for creation, the outdoors and art!

3. They were willing to run, jump and climb to capture awesome images with me!

4. They gave me the honor of photographing their wedding day!

5. Their Love is Oh So Sweet!

Don't forget to click on the images to see them large!

Baby Caroline

2008-04-16T10:34:00.000-07:00

Baby Caroline was born on monday April 14. Here is her first photo shoot! She was asleep the whole time, but I think she is a natural.

What sweet little hand and mouth!

Mary & Wesley

2008-04-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

I knew when I first moved to Macon, GA I knew that Mary and Wes would be great together. Mary is my cousin and such a sweet spirit, and I actually knew Wes before Mary did. When I was as taking Photo 1 in college Wes was taking Photo 2. It was always fun to talk to Wes in the darkroom. Well shortly after my arrival in Macon I ran into Wes at the grocery store and he informed me that he was taking my cousin Mary on a first date. I was so excited! Less then a year later here they are engaged and I am honored to shoot their wedding. Here are a couple of my favorite shots!

This on is my favorite! The Love Orb!

Ben Folds

2008-03-19T17:41:00.001-07:00

Last weekend my hubby took me to Savannah to see my favorite musician, Ben Folds! There are not many musicans that I have loved since I was 15. Thats right my friend Benji gave me the Whatever & Amen cd my sophmore year of highschool and I replayed it like crazy. I cannot begin to say how much Benf Folds music brought me through many bad times and good times; from my worst break in college to my first dance at my wedding, his song and piano have been there.

Koutsunis(My husband, yep that is pronounced Cu-soon-is, the T is silent) really tried to work the system. He called and tried to get me back stage since I am an important photographer....they didn't buy it. Oh well, it is so cool that he tried. The show was amazing! I met a new friend that had snuck a camera in and he let me take some photos of BF, thanks John! Here are my favorites!

Ben rocking the piano! & ...With the band

It just so happend that my friend Benji

was at the show too!!!

It was an awesome night!

About Me/ My First Blog

2008-02-22T07:46:00.000-08:00

Hey, anyone out there reading this?

I have resisted getting a blog because they are so hard to keep up with. I have friends that make ginormous entries every day and I find it very overwhelming. So why did I get one? I am photographer and I love sharing my images with people so I will use this as a way to share them with you.

I thought for my first entry I would tell you a little about myself. My husband is somewhat of a writer so I had asked him to help me write the "about the artist" section on my website. This is what he came up with:

(In order to do this I have to put myself in your mind so here goes:

hi im jenny and i like the photography, i also like my dog kinsey who i call
the kinsers. I like to take pictures of my dog named kinsey. I would also like to take
pictures of you and if you have a dog I can take pictures of your dog too. My husband is
so cool he has curly hair but it is sometimes poofy. He is the coolest person I know and
his name is the babers. I like to take pictures of him too and if you have a babers then I'll
take pictures of your babers. I have liked art ever since I fingerpainted in 5k which means
kindergarten. people sometimes don't believe the things I say because I'm blonde but
i think those people are just stupid because i'm so cute! I hope you decide to let me
take your picture because I really like pictures. Also my pictures look like art and I have liked
art since k5.

p.s k5 means kindergarten.)