Jessica Lemmons Photography Blog, Longview Washington (Wa.) photographer (360) 431-9265 bio picture

Hello!

Welcome to my blog! I am a Longview Washington based, on-location, lifestyle photographer. I offer photography services in the areas of maternity, newborn, children, families, high-school seniors, births, weddings and events. I am on-location photographer, which means I come to you. I serve the greater Cowlitz County area including Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Kalama, Woodland, Vadar, Toutle, Toledo, Cathlamet and the surrounding areas. I love capturing moments and turning them into memories that last a lifetime - that it why I call myself a "lifestyle" photographer. I strive to provide quality photography and customer service with a personal touch that you won't find at a chain studio.

Who I am on a personal level:

I am a wife, mom and camera geek. I have a passion for my family, with a little dose of photography on the side. I love to tell stories using only photos. I'm the kind of mom that sneaks into her kids rooms after they're asleep to take their picture because they look so cute snuggled up with their stuffed giraffe. My home has over 200 pictures on the walls, and I'm always adding more. I'm a total caffiene addict. My favorite candy is chocolate covered gummy bears. I love shoe shopping. On any given day my couch will be covered in a laundry mountain. I love to cook, but I would much rather eat out. I think Thai food is divine! I love to dance! I believe the smell of newborn babies is the most beautiful smell in the world. Movies never made me cry until I had children, now I bawl like a baby over the littlest thing. I get excited talking about photoshop techniques, shooting locations, and camera lenses. I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all my heart. Without Him, my life would be meaningless.

So that's me in a nutshell. Any questions? Feel free to ask!

I’m on Facebook!

November 19, 2008 – 8:36 pm

I finally got a facebook a couple months ago….it’s taken me that long to figure it all out, but I’m finally there - I “get” facebook!  :-) Why am I telling you all of this?  I’ve created a business page on facebook which will soon have coupons, discounts and fun promotionals added to it….once I figure out how to add them.  Plus, if you have a facebook I can tag you in the photos that I blog here, which means you will be able to share your photos that I’ve blogged for free with your friends and family, plus they will look absolutely stellar in your online photo albums.    All you have to do is add me as a friend via this link http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1412005554&ref=profile Once you’ve added me as a friend, go to my pages, choose Jessica Lemmons Photography, and become a fan.  You have to become a fan to get tagged.  You can also join the group “Jessica Lemmons Photography” - which is how you will receive promotional info in the future.  Hope to see you over there!

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Going on a train ride!

November 19, 2008 – 3:32 pm

My Dad works at the Kalama Export Company located in (where else?) Kalama Washington.  On Monday he was driving trains around the track that surrounds the company and getting them all ready for the ship where the grain ends up being transferred too and then shipped out overseas.  Normally my Dad’s job is to operate the conveyor belts that move the grain from the silos to the ship, but on this day he was riding the train around, so he invited us down to take a ride with him. The boss was gone for the days so conditions were perfect!

Casey has loved Thomas the Train since he was a baby (in fact his whole room is decorated in it!) so this was an extra special treat for him.  He was a bit intimidated at first - I don’t think he expected it to be quite as loud as it was.

Olivia LOVED blowing the whistle and burst out laughing every time it went off!

Miss Olivia dumped baby oil in her hair this morning and the bath couldn’t get it all out…I love how she looks like she’s been working all day and is covered grease.  :-)

Casey’s weird smile in this one has been cracking me up all day!

The Kalama Export Co.   - the little box up on top of the catwalks and conveyor belts is where my Dad normally works.  He took me up there when I was a little kid…I got to go right up next to an osprey nest and take photos of the babies, one of my all time fave childhood memories (and I wish I knew where those photos are)  unfortunately OSHA doesn’t let kids on grain elevators anymore….something about safety management or something like that.   :-)

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Kara is graduating!

November 19, 2008 – 4:49 am

Kara will be graduating from Cornerstone academy with the class of 2009.  I had a fun time shooting at Lake Sacajawea and downtown Longview with this girl.  We lucked out - the rain held off long enough for us to get plenty of photos, and just as we were finishing up the rain started pouring down. Gotta love good old Washington weather!  :-)

Thank you Kara for having me as your senior photographer!  Congratulations on your success and the rest of your photos will be up soon!

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Matt and Beth are getting married!!! - Longview Kelso engagement photography

November 14, 2008 – 1:32 am

My wonderful friend Beth is getting married!  I’m so excited for her and Matt, they are one of those couples that just compliment each other so perfectly that you just know that God brought them together.  You might remember Beth from her proposal photos I posted awhile back (check out http://jessicalemmonsphotography.com/blog/?p=82 for the back story on that).   Well…their wedding is coming up, March to be exact, and everything is coming together wonderfully!  I’m so excited for the two of them, and equally excited to be a part of their wedding - though this time I’ll be a bridesmaid instead of photographer.  :-)

Congratulations Matt and Beth!  Love you two and can’t wait for the wedding!  :)

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This post has nothing to do with photography.

November 12, 2008 – 11:54 pm

For those of you that know me well, you know that I’m an admitted caffeine addict.  I MUST have caffeine each and every day or I am attacked with monstrous headaches the size of Mt. Everest.  Well…..this last week marked the beginning of the season where two of my all time favorite things are combined into one delicious drink that I begin to crave sometime in early July.  Now it’s November and the drink has finally arrived….

yes….the Eggnog Latte has arrived and I am in heaven, well, at least until after Christmas.

My two most favorite drinks on the planet are combined into one hot, steamy and delicious drink, and stored in a beautifully decorated cardboard cup for me to take home and enjoy.

Life is good!   :-)

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Rainy day fun with the Seelke family - Family photography in Longview Washington

November 12, 2008 – 11:12 pm

I met up with the Seelke family on a somewhat rainy day for some family photos.  Rainy Washington weather can actually make for some pretty fun photos - add in some bright umbrellas and cute smiles and your in for a winning session!  Thanks again to the Seelke family for having me as your photographer and I hope you enjoy your preview!  :-)

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Bribery at it’s finest!

November 11, 2008 – 5:25 am

My kiddos have classic photographers child syndrome.  They either run, cry or make weird faces whenever I bring out my camera.  After halloween, I always take my kiddos candy and ration it so that we don’t get tummy aches.  Well, I happened to have my studio lights out, and my kiddos asked for some candy, and so…I bribed them!  I didn’t get to put them in the outfits I wanted, but I did get some smiles,  I also got a lot of silly faces and my two year yelling “wears my candy!?!”

So, here’s my proof that bribery really does work!!!!

There was a lot of outtakes!

Enjoying the fruits of their labor! :-)

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Fun times with the “R” family - Family Photographer in Longview Washington

November 3, 2008 – 11:56 pm

I met this fun family down at the lake for some family photos.  Mr “L” was absolutely adorable and full of grins and you could tell by his smiles that he totally adores his two older sisters.

I couldn’t believe how many leaves were covering the ground at the Japanese Gardens.  Just last week there was still lots of green mixed with oranges and yellows.  This time oranges, reds and yellows were everywhere!   It’s absolutely beautiful, and I’m totally looking forward to more family sessions there this weekend!

Michelle and fam - I hope you enjoy your preview and your official online gallery will be posted soon! :-)


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Introducing “Lovestrike”

November 2, 2008 – 10:35 pm

I had so much fun doing this promotional shoot for the up and coming local band “Lovestrike”.   One of these photos will be gracing their posters for a concert they will be doing  with WayFM.  The concert will be held November 21st at the LCC student center starting at 5:00 and several other local bands will be there as well.  Be sure to check out the WayFM site for more info.   The band is in the process of building a music site and I will be sure to add links once it’s published.

In the meantime….meet “Lovestrike.”  :-)

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In search of the Great Pumpkin!

October 28, 2008 – 10:30 pm

It’s been awhile since I’ve had the time to post about me and my family!  You guys (meaning my awesome clients) have kept me pretty booked up for the past little bit! Thank you!  But I do miss sharing my personal side with you all, so I thought I would pull some of my more recent family snapshots out and share!  Enjoy!  :-)

Every year my family makes the treck out the the Pumpkin Farm in Willow Grove.  It seems like every year we go, it pours down rain! So we added another tradition - a shopping trip for rubber boots and umbrellas before heading out to the farm.    It’s always a big muddy mess, with animals everywhere, and pumpkins galore.  But it’s SO much fun!  My kiddos love the petting zoo out there, the hayride is great, the selection of pumpkins is amazing and the owners of this adorable farm of some of the nicest people around!

We had a blast picking out our pumpkins, and checking out the animals, but my favorite part is going back to my in-laws and having our little family harvest party.  Roasted pumpkin seeds, homemade cookies and my mother in-laws amazing homemade apple cider are what keeps us company while carve our pumpkins into some of the ugliest jack o’ lantern’s you ever saw!

My husband - Bryce, and my nephew - Declan.  Aren’t they just cute!

Thanksgiving dinner never looked better!

In search of the perfect pumpkin!

Still searching………

Issac (my other nephew) and Olivia had so much fun in the mud puddles!

If my family were pumpkins, this is what we would look like!  :)

….and this is why no one in the Lemmons family should ever consider a career in professional pumpkin carving!

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