Jenny McCann Photography Blog

Film Fridays // Asa Part I

Jenny — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:27 +0000

So, the firstborn’s birthday is next week. He’ll be eight. EIGHT. As much as it saddens me to see another year flash before my eyes, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like it. He is at such an amazing age right now. The calm before the teenage storm, maybe? He just “gets it” so much more. We have interesting in-depth conversations about life, politics, religion, right from wrong, you name it! He can make his own breakfast, clean his own room, shower himself, do chores, do his own homework,..ah, FREEDOM! However, he still digresses back to 4 years old when it comes to his little sister. Oh, yes. The bickering is in full effect with those two. But they’re like an old married couple…can’t stand to be with or without each other.

When it came to planning this year’s annual celebratory-birthday-photoshoot he wanted a lot of creative control for the outfit. This boy has style! Although, I’ll be glad when he’s over these red pants, which he wears no less than 3 times a week! He really enjoyed carrying around my phone listening to music at the shoot. He doesn’t know it yet but we got him his own shuffle for his birthday. Get ready iTunes. He’s about to tear it up with One Direction! lol

We saw firemen out with their boots collecting money and when I suggested we ask if he could take a pic on the truck he became mortified. “no, Mom. PLEASE don’t ask them. You’ll embarrass me.” Not being one to shy away from a good photo op, I finally talked him into it. It took a lot of convincing, though. This fire fighter was kind enough to show Asa around and let him climb all over the truck. Later, when I asked him what his favorite part of the shoot was, he said the firetruck. lol. I love having these adventures with him. I only hope this teaches him that getting out of your comfort zone is not a bad thing. In the end, you will enjoy life so much more if you take chances, no matter how scary it seems.

Since I’m a busy bee these days, I’ll post Part II later. Here’s a sneak peek, though! Ahhh, I just love this boy and those big ol’ chompers so much! Happy Birthday big boy.

Film Fridays // Julia Gulia

Jenny — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:55:56 +0000

So excited to finally share these pictures of my sweet friend Julia. This is technically last weeks Film Friday but…ah well. Burning the candle at both ends finally caught up to me. So this might be this weeks post as well. ha! Enjoy!

Film Fridays // lean in

Jenny — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:44:06 +0000

I watched Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, on the Daily Show the other day, promoting her new book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. I haven’t read the book yet but it’s on my to-do list (among a million other things) That interview was one of the most quotable interviews I’ve watched in a while. These are just two that I wrote down:

“The blunt truth is, men still rule the world and I’m not sure that’s going that well.”

“Rather than call our little girls bossy, we should say, ‘My daughter has executive leadership skills.’”

I loved these. I have strong views when it comes to women’s rights and equality in the workplace AND the home place, for that matter. I am a feminist to the core and don’t like my livelihood, happiness or the number of shoes I own dependent on a man. (I once worked with a guy who made his stay-at-home wife throw out a pair of shoes every time she bought a new pair. true story!!) There is NOTHING men do that women can’t do and I tell my son and daughter this often. However, I do appreciate a gentleman and hope my son can grow up to respect women for all their worth, while at the same time offering up his seat, holding the door open, or helping a woman struggling with something heavy.

I do see and feel the challenges women face trying to “do it all”, though. It’s hard asserting yourself in this world while balancing the softer side that women naturally possess and desire to give to our children and husbands. Based on recent comments I’ve exchanged with men on the topic, apparently they’re just as confused as women on our modern roles. Even claiming “chivalry is dead and women killed it” Perhaps it’s time we readdress the definition of chivalry and women’s expectations. How about we all just start holding the door open for each other because it’s the nice thing to do?

Film Fridays // Dallas Family on Film

Jenny — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:24 +0000

I’m of the blog philosophy that less is more…meaning, I just want to see the best shots when I look at blogs. Not a smorgasbord of every single shot the photographer got (even if every shot is amazing) It’s over stimulating. I get the same sensory overload when I walk into a Forever XXI. Where do I look? What do I buy? Why am I walking in circles? Ohhh…I gotta get outta here! Less is more. But I’m going to make an exception with this session because it was just SO good. I’m loving every image I see and well, I guess I’ll just break my own rule for today. Image overload!

And for fun, some behind the scenes shots. Love the one of Sarah beautifying Jennie! I can’t stress enough the importance of professional hair/makeup for your photo shoot. It just elevates your images so much more, and not to mention the overall photo session experience for you. Who doesn’t love getting pampered for a day!

And I love the poloroid Brian got of me. What a surprise! I didn’t even know there was still film in that camera. I can’t even remember the last time I used it…must have been 6 or 7 years ago!

Film Sunday, anyone?

Jenny — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:58:15 +0000

Well, Film Friday came and went without a post. Too many irons in the fire. Case in point, our family album that I make every year. It’s April and I STILL don’t have 2012 done. Sheesh! It’s gonna be a rockin’ album though with about 95% of the photos taken on film! Here’s one spread.

Film Fridays // matt + claire engagement

Jenny — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:47:37 +0000