Puppy Love

During a fun mother's day mini session, Jacob had some stiff competition...his new puppy, Dory. Being an adorable golden retriever...I had to give her a little photo op. Here are the two of them playing together...new best friends! Running, jumping and hugging...big hugs. Like, Elmyra from tiny toons ("I'm going to hug you and squeeze you and love you to pieces....")

Little water play time

After all that hard work, nothing is better than a little rest in the shade.

Stay tuned for more Jacob photos.

Mother's Day Mini #2

Mother's Day Sessions were so fun...and there was no exception when it came to documenting Sonja and Ryan. Sonja is a cousin of Jeannette, who's maternity, newborn and family photos I have taken this past year. I love it when clients are so excited about referring friends and family. Best compliment ever! ;)Ryan was a little leary of getting in the grass, but mom's sweet kisses gave him the courage. This was literally is first time laying in the grass. What a new world!
He was definitely curious with his surroundings...but oh, so cute at the same time.

Grass and weeds were definitely a delicacy today...and I'm sure the feel of it on his hands was just the coolest. From curiosity to ripping plants out of the ground and tasting them...took all of seconds. That's a boy for ya! ;)

Such a doll with those big brown eyes.

Thanks again Sonja for allowing me to document Ryan at 7 months and to capture some priceless moments. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! He's a lucky little boy!

Mother's Day Mini #1

The minute I met this family, I knew they we were going to have a fun time. Such great personalities, so sweet, full of adventure and beautiful inside and out. Seattle also decided to bless us with such a warm and sun-filled day... and the combination of great people and weather...simply perfect.Mom was so fun loving and had a special bond with her little ones. The family recently returned from a trip to Mexico, (where Mom is from) and phrases of spanish were intermingled into conversations. I LOVE that she is raising her kids bilingual. Awesome!Her baby boy, Joaquin ...such a cutie.Looking at this smile, makes me smile. I think this is one of my favorites from the session. PRECIOUS...and it happened in a split second. Paloma and Joaquin...two little gems.
Paloma (such an adorable name) was a great bundle of energy, but this moment was so sweet and serene. Joaquin only had eyes for mommy. ;)Little fun family time down by the beach.Dad pushing Paloma around on the zip line swing. 'Again, again, again'...was all Paloma could say.Dad has some sweet snuggles with his son. Thank you to such a wonderful family and allowing me to capture the true essence of YOU.
I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Mother's Day MINI Sessions!

It's that time of the year again, to honor the women in our lives, our MOMS. Whether you are becoming a mom for the first time, you are a mom of one/or many children, have friends who are moms, or want to honor the wonderful woman in your life...what better way to do so, than to capture some fun memories together.

This year I am offer a fun special, for TWO days only!

The MOTHER'S DAY MINI sessions!

MAY 7th and MAY 8th

LINCOLN PARK, West Seattle (near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal)

9am-noon , 3pm-7:30pm

Two packages are available:

SHE ROCKS: $149 for a 20-25 minute photo session

gallery of 30+ custom edited photos

5 of your favorite photos, sent as low resolution files (via email)

SHE TAKES THE CAKE: $249 for a 20-25 minute photo session

gallery of 30+ custom edited photos

10 of your favorite photos on CD (low resolution- good for 4x6 prints)

5x5 mini album of your images (perfect size to tuck away in your purse and show off to you friends!)

(session includes up to 4 people, $25/person additional)

BOOK NOW for your session! Great gifts for friends and loved ones.
Ring me: 206.948.8647
email me: jen@jennifermacniven.comHOPE to see you all soon! And Kudos to all the moms out there...you are so loved!

Photographing a Photographer

It's always a little nerve racking when another photographer asks you to photograph THEM. Jason Evans is a wonderful portrait photographer from Woodinville...and we met through mutual friends and the awesome photography community. During the holidays, I got the opportunity to document his family. So cute...and so special! His cute little girls!

Thank you Jason for trusting me to capture your families fun, loving and bright personalities.

On the 9th Day of Christmas ... Rachel and Coby

On the 9th day of Christmas...Rachel and Coby (mother and son) show their deep bond, embraced in a loving hug. I adore this moment captured...probably one of my favorites!My beautiful friend Rachel - an awesome mother, amazing person, a super sweet and giving friend, intelligent, athletic and starting to become a rockstar snow boarder! ;) Needless to say, the list goes on and on. Her handsome son, Coby. Super bright, artisitic, funny and loves his momma.Love capturing those fun, silly, great laugh, kind of moments.Coby necessarily wasn't into the whole 'photo session' thing...but I still managed to get some super fun ones. I'm sure this one will make the Holiday card this year. Totally heart this photo!

Thanks again Rachel and Coby...hope you have a wonderful holiday. I'm sure I'll be seeing you all again soon! Cheers!