How did I do that...

I'm going to share my Before/After of a few images below...if you'd like camera settings, metadata, etc. please feel free to ask!

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Infant Safety

SRP Little Miracles ALWAYS puts the safety of my little miracles first and foremost. It is important when working with these infants and newborns to remember they are fragile little beings that can easily be hurt or injured. 

Always keep a parent or assistant on hand to be right there with the infant as you are behind the lens. Split seconds so many things can go wrong and happen in do not put the child at risk ever for even the smallest amount of time. 

Below I share some before/after of how the parent is literally RIGHT there at hand.

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Helping NICU children and families...

SRP Little Miracles is PROUD to announce that we are now official volunteers to the Preemie Prints project. I am very happy to give back my talent as a photographer to these amazing children struggling to be healthy and their families. For more information on Preemie Prints please follow the link below:

Preemie Prints

Miss A ROCKED her Senior Session

Congratulations to Miss A: Senior Class of 2013

 

See some of Miss A's Shoot Below

 

 

Want a Senior session with SRP? Click Here...

 

Now booking the Senior Class of 2014!

 

You rocked this session Miss A. may your future and dreams be bright!

Miss A knew exactly how to accessorize....had to get a close up of her ring and you can see her stunning ear rings in her photos too.

 



 

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What's an SRP Class like?

Teaching and sharing my passion....

Some of you may already know that I am a teacher as well as a photographer but if you didn't know yep I sure am. :) Teaching adults is my other passion and I'd say photography and teaching hold equal parts of my soul...together they complete the question: "Who do I want to be when I grow up?"

While my Bachelors is in Communication with focus in photo and web journalism my first Masters is in Adult Education and Training and my second I'm working on is in Military History with a focus in U.S. History. So yep there you have it I'm not only a camera/computer nerd I'm also a history buff who loves teaching too.

I combined my loves for the first time on April 27th and taught my first "official" Basic Photography Class at Chalk Ridge Falls in Belton, TX. I had a blast and so did my students. Below are some photos of me helping the students line of shots and then a photo of the same shot I took with my camera. I've also included a short video of the experience. Enjoy!

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Classes are $25 per person and last 2 hours.

Questions are always welcome!

Thank you to my amazing husband for taking the photos of me teaching as well as the video...I don't know that I would be as successful as I am without his support and encouragement.

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Combining Work and Family...is there a balance?

It was truly a beautiful Saturday afternoon on April 20th. I decided to take my children and a few of their friends along with me for the day since it was a Noon to 6pm shoot...this way I got to sneak in quality time in between my sessions and their friends could keep my kiddos occupied while I was actually working.

Even the hubby came along to help me if needed and as an extra pair of hands for the six children we brought along with us. I know I sound nuts knowing I'd be working and bringing along not only my own three children but three of their friends as well...but it went very well.

Below are a few shots from the sessions and you'll get to see my family who are a BIG part of who I am too....ENJOY!

Jessi Lee

Cutest Clients Ever

 

My AMAZING Family

 

 

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Editing all work or all play?

I definitely have to say that editing is work and play for me. When I upload sessions into Lightroom it's like opening presents that I know are going to be simply AMAZING with my finishing touches!

I mean what's not to LOVE?

 

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Special Moments....

A good photographer won't just capture the popular posed photos that you're dreaming of on your big day....instead he or she will capture moments so amazing you didn't dream them up on your own!

 

 

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Networking the never ending battle...

As most of you know my family and I are a military family so we relocate more often than not. Networking and building strong relationships in business secures a foundation no matter what business you are in or where your business is located. When you continuously move it adds to the challenge but it is well worth it!

I have recently relocated here to beautiful Central Texas and am slowly building community connections and relationships which makes me feel wonderful. I choose to look at our frequent moves as a positive because most never build relationships outside of their own communities and I have and am building relationships country and world wide.

Some things I do to network include:

• Talking with people everywhere I go! This is a biggie because you see and meet people every day if you open up to them you never know.
• Find the place to advertise your business. This has nothing to do with price but where will it be seen by those consumers you are targeting.
• Know your target consumer/client! This is so important define thoroughly who you want to be your client then find where they frequent.
• Research your community, step outside of your comfort zone.

Have great networking tips? Please comment and share them with me below.

Easter Mini's are here...

SRP is offering Easter Mini Sessions

Three Saturdays to choose from in March (16th, 23rd, and 30th). Sessions are $20 ea. and include a 20 minute in SRP Studio session and one 5 x 7 print. Other prints or digital's can be purchased at additional cost (optional). 

I can't wait to work with your little one(s)!!

Never stop learning...

I am continuously attending workshops, reading up on the latest technology, and watching online videos, etc. I feel that if I stop trying to learn and better myself that is the moment I become general run of the mill and not great or amazing. This is not just for photography, but relates to all things in my life.

CreativeLIVE

One of my absolute favorite free photography educational go-to places is CreativeLIVE.com. They are always having different experts in the field giving workshops that you can watch live for free or purchase to watch any time. It's amazing to me how much I grow and learn each time I watch someone new. 

Mistakes lead to Greatness

I also love to just go out and shoot and learn from my mistakes! Every time I challenge myself and fail I learn something and it sticks. I know that I learn more from mistakes than I ever do from my successes. 

Challenge Yourself

My latest challenge for myself is setting up my in-home studio. Up to this point in my career I have worked on location only both indoor and outdoor. I'm very excited to build a working studio so I have more control over the environment both for taking photos but also for my clients to walk in and feel at home. I want my studio to create a mood and be a true extension of who I am. 

Promise to post before/after photos of my studio as it comes alive and I begin to use it!!

Contests Happening Now...

Silent Ranks Photography has a few Contests and Specials going on now.

First is the "I need a family photo" contest located: http://www.facebook.com/SilentRanksPhotos/app_292725327421649

Rules: Submit a photo of your family and share it with your friends and family asking them to "Like" your submission. There are 3 prizes being given:

1. First Place gets a FREE family Session
2. Second Place gets 50% off a family Session
3. Third Place gets a 25% off a family Session

All won sessions must be redeemed in the year 2013!

Second is the Child(ren) Easter Contest located:

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1. First Place gets a FREE Easter Session
2. Second Place gets 50% off a Easter Session
3. Third Place gets a 25% off a Easter Session

All won sessions must be redeemed before Easter 2013!

Our Special for the month of February is:

Because February is the month of "LOVE" for every wedding booked with paid deposit in the months of February and March I will include an Engagement/Save the Date session with the selected wedding package no extra charge! This deal is good from now until March 31st at midnight. 

Limited Wedding Date availability for 2013 so reserve your spot soon.

Book Here: http://www.jlmsilentranksphotography.com/#!book-now/cj8k

On the road again...

SRP is moving to Texas! My dear husband is being stationed at Fort Hood, TX so our new home and SRP's new studio will be in Kempner, TX. This week I have been packing up all of my props, studio equipment, etc.

I look forward to serving new communities and families, but will definitely miss all of my amazing clients here at Fort Leonard Wood, MO too. Thank you to all who were so loyal to me the past three years here.

Branding and Form Templates

On this rainy winter Sunday I decided to sit down and review my client forms, my branding, etc. I try to do this at least once each year and what better time than in January to do so. Below you can see the new and older brand/watermarks but both are still very much in use. I just love the old brand (what do you see: think picture within a picture) so I'll never fully get rid of it!

New Brand/Watermark

Old Brand/Watermark

I have added my newer watermark to all of my client forms as well as updated the forms to show my new policies, turn around time, and more. I still use the old branding though on all of my web listings, sites, etc.

Fan Question: How often do you refresh YOUR business forms, branding, etc.?

New Props...

Silent Ranks Photography has been busy obtaining new props for some amazing new set 
creations that will be coming. I'm in love with so many props out there (prop shopping is 
definitely an addiction) and have so many creative ideas for sessions. I cannot wait to get set
up in our new location (Fort Hood, TX) and begin sharing the new ideas with my amazing 
clients!

The above photo'd props came from these AMAZING business owners:

http://www.facebook.com/Photography.Alena

http://www.facebook.com/tutu.queen1?ref=ts&fref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/jenniferkelleyhawkins

http://www.facebook.com/usafwifeterry

A Year in Review...

The year 2012 was an amazing year for Silent Ranks Photography (SRP). I was blessed in having such amazing clients, fans, friends, and family support and patronage. I began the journey in photography from hobby to business only 2 short years ago and I continue to develop and grow both in technique/talent as well as from meeting and spending cherished moments and milestones in each client I work with. I truly feel proud to be chosen for each and every session no matter what the session is for to me it is and will always be special. 

Here is a slideshow of a few favorite photos taken in 2012:

2012 A Year in Review for Silent Ranks Photography