First Day of Kindergarten - Lakeland Florida Photographer

Today was a special day as parents sent their Kindergarteners off to school for the first time.  I spent my morning with lots of proud parents as they hugged their kids and wished them a happy first day of school.  It was so precious to watch these little ones make friends in their first few minutes at their new school... including one little girl who exclaimed, "Mom, her name is Grace too!"

Thank you McKeel Elementary Academy for inviting me to spend the morning with you all.  What a treat!

Back to School Jitters - A Tribute

This week is a big week for a lot of kids out there!  Summer is officially ending and a new school year awaits.  I was always torn about going back to school, but loved having a full backpack of new supplies: sharp colored pencils, crayons, and markers, (just waiting to be used), a trapper-keeper, new folders for each class, (a different color for each subject, of course), several #2 pencils and erasable black and blue pens.  I was flipping through a memory book my mom made for me when I graduated and came across this letter:

"The first time I came to 3rd grade, I was so excited because I was going to learn cursive.  At first I was a little scared because I wasn't sure what to do, why I had to do it, and plus I was shaky all over.  I'm really glad my mom sent me to school.  I have the best friends, the best teachers (the boys there are ok) and best of all my family."

Shaky all over? Really? I was such a drama queen. Oh, those were the days. Remembering all the joys and woes of my school days, I wanted to do a special "Back to School" post for all the kiddos out there waking up before the sun over the next few weeks. Here's to you, your overstuffed backpacks, the friends you'll make, (and girls, the boys you'll like) and most of all - the families who love you enough to support you through this experience.

(Left: First Day of Kindergarten, Right: Pre-School photo. Why was it ok to make little girls wear ties?)

Lakeland Florida Photographer - New Website!

It's official!  I'm excited to announce the official website launch of JenLynn Photography.  Please visit: www.jenlynnphotography.net to view the new site!

Enjoy!

Central Florida Photographer - Vacation to North Carolina

This last week, Brian and I traveled to North Carolina to meet up with family.  What a beautiful state.  It was neat to experience all these places with his family.  Banner Elk, NC has so much character - everywhere I looked was a beautiful photo session location.  If only Florida was as rustic and simple. Enjoy!

Central Florida Photographer - Accordion Mini Albums!

Check these out! I'm working on providing sample products for you guys to touch, see and feel. As pictured below, these Accordion Mini Albums are the perfect gift item for parents, grandparents and close friends. Available in a square 3x3 size, with standard semi-gloss paper, these albums have a personalized cover and have up to 11 customizable panels (including front and back cover). Its accordion structure makes it easy to display on a desk, book shelf etc., and magnetized ends make it fridge friendly! 


Accordion Mini Books are available with a minimum order of 3 identical books for $90.


Aren't they pretty?

Lakeland Florida Photographer - Three's Company

I spent this last weekend with these three beautiful girls.  Their sweet personalities and luscious red curls are only half the picture! They were on vacation in Orlando, visiting from California and mom asked that I come and capture a few moments of the trio. So we wandered around Disney for the afternoon and snapped a few. It was such a pleasure to photograph them - I hope you enjoy!

Central Florida Photographer - Tutus and Tap Shoes

Yesterday, I spent my afternoon with Jaiden and Lylah for a summer session - this Florida heat is NUTS! Jaiden just finished her first full year of ballet and tap and wanted to get a few photos to capture this fun time in her life. Lylah, her little sister came along for the ride and got a few tutu shots of her as well! Despite the heat - these girls did great.

I added a few more as I was editing...

Lakeland Florida Photographer - Jack and the Gang

Don and Diane are proud owners of a 5 month old great dane puppy, Jack.  He is the newest addition to their clan, and is pictured below with Striker, the black and white great dane, and their two cats, Blue and Crush.  This is my first time doing pet photography, and it was really so fun!   Here are a few from today: