JLP Seniors 2013: Thank You!

Happy February!

February is one of my favorite times of year as a portrait photographer because this is the month to kick off the new year's JLP Senior Model Program!  This year is going to be the best EVER and I am beyond excited to share with you the amazing plans I've got for my 2014 JLP Seniors!  That news is coming very soon (class of 2014, BE READY!)

But before I launch into the next year of fabulous models, I wanted to take time to say a special thank you to my 2013 JLP Seniors.  This was my first group of JLP Seniors, the seniors who started it all.  And they were FABULOUS!  Amazing people, inside and out, they confirmed for me how truly awesome it is to photograph high school seniors.  And they brought me lots of other fabulous seniors just like them!  

Here they are, my 2013 JLP Senior Reps!

So thank you to my 2013 JLP Seniors!  You were super fun in front of my camera, made my job super easy and super enjoyable, and have helped me get ready for another awesome year of JLP Seniors!

I wish you tremendous success and joy as you head out on amazing journeys.  May you never forget how fabulous you all are!

Keep smiling!

Jen

Senior Portraits with Hannah

I absolutely love shooting high school senior portraits, and this session shows exactly why.  I met up with Hannah and her mom a couple of weeks ago at Valley Forge and we had the best time.  Hannah took very little time to warm up to the camera (although she never actually warmed up- it was soooo cold!) and the results were amazing.  She had brought fantastic pieces to include in her portraits- her cowboy hat, her sweet boots, and her guitar- but her natural smile and beautiful expressions stole the show.  

The sun seemed to set extra quickly that day and I kept saying "ooh, just one more shot over here" as I raced to beat the light.  Hannah was a great sport, trying not to show her chattering teeth as she posed for me.  Here are a few of my favorites from the session.

I loved capturing this shot of Hannah and her mom!  Watching them interact, and hearing Amy's continuous words of encouragement and approval, I was inspired to get a shot of them together.  Every mom should love like this!  It was awesome to witness.

Thanks Hannah and Amy for the wonderful time and for being such great sports.  Hannah, you are a true beauty and I wish you so much success in your years ahead.  If you actually do end up heading west for college, beware.  I may stow away in your luggage!  

Keep smiling!

Jen

Lovely Abby: High School Senior Session

A couple of weeks ago, I met up with Abby for our final senior portrait session.  Abby was one of my JLP Class of 2013 Senior Reps, and enjoyed a few portrait sessions with me as a result.  We met at Valley Forge Park for this final session, and it was fantastic.

By this session, Abby was totally relaxed in front of the camera and had a lot of fun with it.  She brought some gorgeous outfits with her, including hand made cowboy boots from Guatemala!  Seriously, they were gorgeous.

But not as gorgeous as Abby herself.  

Here are a few of my favorites from our session:

Thank you so much Abby for the super fun time!  It was a blast hanging out with you and your mom, enjoying the gorgeous fall colors, and capturing your beauty.  My only disappointment was that the sun set too quickly!

The future is surely bright for you, Abby.  I wish you tremendous joy and success as you follow God's calling for you life.

Keep smiling!

Jen

Khatiti: A Fun and Fabulous Senior Session

A few weeks ago, on a chilly Sunday morning, I met up with Khatiti and a couple of her friends for her high school senior portraits.  Khatiti is a senior at The Hill School, and so we spent the morning walking campus, enjoying all of her favorite places.  Khatiti brought along her guitar and her own camera, making her portraits even more authentic, more "her".

Despite the somewhat chilly weather, and the initial nervousness and uncertainty about being in front of the camera, Khatiti quickly warmed up and was a natural!  Her friends did a fantastic job of relaxing her, laughing with her, and chatting away, helping her to forget all about any nerves and just enjoy the moment.  (fyi, seniors- always feel free to bring a friend!)

Here are a few of my favorites from our session:

Thanks, Khatiti, for such a fun morning!  You are truly headed for great things and I wish you so much joy and success in college and in life!  

And remember, Khatiti...

Keep shooting!

Jen 

Beautiful Kailey: High School Senior Session

I have come to LOVE high school senior portrait sessions!  For me, there is nothing like spending a couple of hours with a senior, finding that perfect location, and getting lost in the fun and the fabulousness for a while.  High school seniors are like no one else, they are so special, so vibrant, so beautiful.  They are about to take on the world, and yet, still have that young child inside of them.  That combination brings out amazing beauty, and on this day, with Kailey especially.

Kailey is one of my JLP Senior Reps and this was our final session together.  We spent the early evening at St. Peter's Village and enjoyed the time until the sun set.  I could have spent another hour with her, but the day ended on us.  

Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot:

Thank you so much Kailey for being one of my Senior Reps this year!  I loved every single minute of our time together.  You have such a bright future ahead of you and I wish you so much joy and success!

Thanks too, to great friend and make-up artist, Shannon Dimichele of Classic Bella, who did Kailey's hair and make-up and stayed on site with us for touch ups and assistance through the session.  You rock, Shannon!

Fabulous hair, gorgeous make-up, a fantastic location, and of course, a stunning beauty.  It simply does not get any better!

Keep smiling,

Jen

Fall Sessions Are Booking Fast!

Jen

Introducing... Seniors by Jen Lebo Photography!

A little over a year ago, I received an email from a wonderful friend and photography mentor. I had sought her feedback on how to make the most of my budding portrait business. She sent me tons of fantastic advice and ideas, but one particular thing she said really left an impression. She told me to find out what (or who) it was that I truly loved to photograph. Find my passion and go with it.

After months of reflecting over this advice, and more months of photographing all kinds of portraits (families, newborns, high school seniors, business, children) the passion naturally found me. While I thoroughly enjoyed every single session, something special happened every time I photographed a high school senior. Senior sessions became the highlight of my weeks, and I found myself wanting to shoot more and more of them.

I've come to realize that it's who I am. I a portrait photographer who specializes in high school seniors. And so I'm beyond excited to launch my brand new senior site!

Seniors by Jen Lebo Photography

I am so thrilled to be launching this new website, this new piece of Jen Lebo Photography, that I am offering a special for all the seniors out there!

Mention this post or the new site when booking and receive 30% off your session fee!

I'll be offering this until September 9th and my fall sessions are almost completely booked so don't wait!

I'm still Jen Lebo Photography, and I will always photograph families and children, so all my family clients out there, don't you worry!

But JLP now has its special niche.

Seniors by Jen Lebo Photography!

...because there's no one like you.

Jen