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Bliss – Family Session

Jessica Downey — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:01:56 +0000

What a fun family! Just viewing these images you can really see the love they have for each other. I so enjoyed this session, and was so delighted to be chosen by the mom, who is a fellow photographer, to capture their cute little family.

Cover Submission – Chic Critique Magazine

Jessica Downey — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:06:34 +0000

So… I decided to submit this image for consideration for the Chic Critique Magazine summer edition. I love the fun, care-free mood and colors in this image, and I hope it will charm the judges!

Giveaway – Saflower Designs

Jessica Downey — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:03:44 +0000

You will LOVE these beautiful custom made crowns by Saflower Designs. Each one is unique so you know you are getting something special just for you! Both girl and boy designs are available in any size. They are absolutely perfect as a photography prop, but if you’re not a photographer they can be used for a birthday child on their special day, or for imaginative dress up play.

To be eligible to enter this giveaway, you must first be a fan of both Jessica Downey Photo and Saflower Photography on Facebook. Leave ONE comment here saying you are a fan of both. For an additional entry you can go back to my Facebook page and hit the “share” button on the giveaway announcement post (from your business page if you have one, personal page is ok if you don’t)… and leave ONE ADDITIONAL comment here saying you did so. The randomly chosen winner will receive one custom crown of their choice. Winner will be posted tomorrow morning! Best of luck to you! (open to U.S. residents only)

***Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway! The randomly chosen winner is Rebecca Wray!***

Giveaway – Under the Elms

Jessica Downey — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:29:26 +0000

I’m so excited about today’s fun giveaway! You will love Under the Elms, a beautiful shop full of whimsical felt hair accessories. I really love the use of vintage millinery items sprinkled throughout as well. The lucky winner will receive this headband in the size of their choosing!

To be eligible to enter this giveaway, you must first be a fan of both Jessica Downey Photo and Under the Elms on Facebook. Leave ONE comment here saying you are a fan of both. For an additional entry you can go and comment on the photo on my Facebook page saying what you like about it… and leave ONE ADDITIONAL comment here saying you did so. The randomly chosen winner will be posted tomorrow morning! Good luck!

***Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway! The randomly chosen winner is Marci Judkins!***

Merriment – Workshop Photo Shoot

Jessica Downey — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:56:00 +0000

Several times a year I give a beginners DSLR workshops to teach people how to really use their wonderful cameras. The last part of the workshop is a styled photo shoot and it’s always so much fun! It’s so amazing to see people “get” it – people who used to be totally intimidated by their cameras. This family of adorable sisters modeled for us last time. I just looooove photographing them! They are so natural in front of the camera, and fun and affectionate with each other. I’m always looking for models, so if any of my local readers would be interested in having their children participate in return for complimentary photos, please email me and I’ll send you an application. I’m generally looking for kids between the ages of 3 and 10.

Giveaway – Elk Dresses

Jessica Downey — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:11:08 +0000

This is my daughter’s 3 year old birthday photo shoot featuring an adorable skirt and leggings set from Elk Dresses (one of the best places to find stylish customizable handmade creations for your little one)! I had such a great time spending this beautiful spring evening with my sweet girl. The birds were singing, the sun was beaming, and we just had a ton of fun together. When I was done taking her pictures, she photographed me with her Fisher-Price digital camera. She got a kick out of directing me… “Walk over there – Don’t touch the sticks – Go closer to the trees”. Basically all the same stuff I said to her during the shoot!

Please leave ONE comment here if you’d like to win this cute skirt and leggings set. You must be a Facebook fan of both Jessica Downey Photo and Elk Dresses to enter. And if you’d like one extra entry, feel free to leave a comment on my Facebook page on the Elk Dresses album telling me what you think about the photo shoot… No need to leave a second comment here!

***Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway! The randomly chosen winner is Shae Lorigan!***

Little Man – 1 Year Session

Jessica Downey — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:44:35 +0000

It’s been so great to see this little guy grow up during his first year. Through my Baby’s First Year program I got to photograph him ever since he was a tiny premie… And now he’s such a little man! He was too funny with his cake smash. That thing was seriously reduced to a pile of complete mush in about five seconds!

Where the Heart Is – Personal

Jessica Downey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:46:49 +0000

I’ve had so much fun working on my home decor with my fabulous friend Kristin Alber of FOUND and Domestic Bliss in Mesa. Her stores are simply gorgeous and she also does in-home decorating. She has an accessorizing service where she comes into your home and uses your own pieces, as well as items from her stores and brings it all together with her professional expertise! I had most of the major decorating done, but she really helped fill it out and make it feel so homey and inviting. I love the cheerful look!

the sweetest – personal

Jessica Downey — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:34:16 +0000

During the busy season I never got a chance to do a Christmas card session with my own kids, so I did a New Year one instead! My daughter is finally getting to the age where she enjoys photo shoots and is fairly cooperative, but it’s always a challenge photographing my little guy since he has Autism and is prone to running off. But with the help of my husband (AKA child wrangler), we got some great shots for our New Year card. I have to say that it is extremely fulfilling to be able to use my abilities to capture beautiful moments with my own sweet kids! And if you want to see the finished card, you can find it my Facebook page…

On Holiday – Family Session

Jessica Downey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:42:47 +0000

This is my cyber friend, Megan’s family. She is awesome! She lives in Michigan and comes to Arizona for the holidays, and it’s been my absolute pleasure to photograph her family for the past couple of years. They are the cutest! If you love blogging, you need to check out her site Shabby Blogs. I’m sure most of you are already familiar with it because she has the most beautiful, free blog backgrounds and other goodies!