Jessica Lee

The Patton's

2012-01-15T17:46:00.000-05:00

I heart FACES, again!

2011-10-24T10:57:00.000-04:00

It is that time again. To start entering in the I HEART FACES weekly challenges. This weeks title is "Let Them Be Little". I love everything about this image. Mr. Isaiah was just embracing the wonders of a slip in slide and loved every minute of it!

Head on over to I HEART FACES and check out all the other cute little ones entered this week!

Exciting x2!

2011-09-20T10:02:00.000-04:00

I received an email from one of my summer brides letting me know her wedding had been featured on a blog! Hooray! This is such an exciting thing for a few reasons..

1) I have never been featured before & 2) I have never been featured before!

Olive Style

Please take a second to check out Olive Style and comment on Kassie & Zach's wedding post!

Now if you can handle it there is more exciting news...

Meet Olivia.

9/14/11

10:47am

7lb13oz

20.25inches

She is the reason I have been MIA and probably the reason why I'll forget to blog about everything going on with Jessica Lee & Olive Babies. It is a much better reason than just forgetting! We are looking forward to the arrival of many babies in the next few weeks and can't wait to introduce them with Olive Babies Photography (website is in the works) and for some fall portraits back in GA.

Email us at : jessicaleephotography@comcast.net to set up your photoshoot!

August?

2011-08-02T17:54:00.000-04:00

How is it already August? This summer was filled with some of the most amazing weddings with friends who are madly in love. It has also been extremely HOT. I have a few short weeks left until our daughter arrives but thought I should share a "plan" that has been under the works and isn't quite ready for a complete reveal. Why don't we let a picture say 1,000 words...

Olive Babies

Newborn & Child Photography

Summer Weddings

2011-06-27T00:54:00.001-04:00

Since I have been MIA I figured the least I could do would be post some pictures from some of the Weddings I've had the privilege of photographing this Summer. Here are just a few .. I had some errors popping up so it wouldn't let me show you some of my favorites from other Weddings as well.... Check out Facebook for more! Jessica Lee Facebook

I know..

2011-05-18T23:33:00.000-04:00

I realize that every time I say "Coming Soon" or "Upcoming" life throws in the towel and causes my brain to absolutely shut down. I'm 22 weeks pregnant so I can use that as an excuse for my brain shutting down right?

I had to share these pictures of absolutely precious moments that happened between Fathers and their sons over the last week that I was able to capture..

Of course I can't leave with out saying what has been going on around Jessica Lee ... the new website is up!NEW WEBSITE jessicaleehenderson.com I'm very excited and continue to get excited about what is to come for this business :)

Also, I had a great shoot in San Antonio, TX, with a young musician/student.

If you haven't "liked" Jessica Lee on Facebook head over there NOW.. click here :)

Until next time...

Upcoming..

2011-04-19T09:20:00.000-04:00

A great Engagement Shoot...

A beautiful Wedding...

Stay tuned :)

New: Posts

2011-04-03T17:36:00.000-04:00

Its been way too long since I've posted on my business blog. 3 Days after I posted last I found out that I was expecting! My husband and I are beyond excited. The Baby is Due in Sept. I'm not booking any more weddings after July 2011 through Nov. 2011. So, December Weddings and 2012 go ahead :) book away! I've been busy so far this year with engagements, birthday parties and anniversary shoots. :)

From the last two parties look at these QT's FACES!!!

This is my official promise to blog more! We'll see what that ends up meaning ;)

What a "Season"..

2011-01-14T00:20:00.000-05:00

Everyone around seems to be in this wandering season of life.

What is next?
How long to I have to wait?
When can it be my turn?
Why did this happen?

Waiting on Answers. Some of us {not myself} are more patient than others. But I was talking to a friend of mine the other morning telling her about my "season" if you will. I explained how I felt like you can get lost in a "wandering season". I told her I felt tired. I feel exhausted. I'm just waiting for my answer.. if you know anything about me, You know I HATE the silence.

It is in the silence that I find myself. The person that is still hurting for losing a child. The person who is waiting for my answer to the age old question when will I be able to have children? The person that loses hope without a moments notice and the person who is unshakably in love with her Savior after everything that has happened.

I find it amazing how we burry things inside. So deep that we forget they are even there. To a point where we aren't able to realize what we need from the Lord. So we don't ask. For me its restoration. I think there is a difference in Healing and Restoring. I feel as though my healing process is coming to an end after 3 yrs and now the restoration process can begin.

I'm not a patient person. But I'm learning.

"My heart says of you, "Seek His Face!" Your face, O Lord, I will seek." Psalm 27:8

And because a photography blog has to have a picture...

Stink..

2011-01-03T21:54:00.000-05:00

I stink at blogging on a regular basis. One day I know I'll be better. I won't even pretend to lie and say it my new years resolution because its not. ;) I'm booking up really fast for my wedding season and I'm so excited for all the weddings!! Not to mention all of the portrait sessions.

Here is a taste from John and Bethany's Engagement Session...

And one from Trey and Michelle's Anniversary Session...

Oh and a little taste of Amy's Headshots...

2011 is booking up quickly email me @ jessicaleephotography@comcast.net :)

Chicken Music Soup for the Soul...

2010-11-05T01:51:00.001-04:00

Sometimes music really can heal the soul... or at least speak to the soul so loudly that you can't hear anything but the truth. God is always shocking me with how much He cares. Even in the days that I flat out tell him how hard it has been losing a child and not knowing the age old "when" question... He is faithful. His healing is awesome...

Meet Heather Williams.

Now... listen to this..

hallelujah by Heather Williams

He is Faithful...

and I am so in love with this man..

CauseWays..

2010-10-25T02:03:00.000-04:00

This past weekend Jeff and I were able to spend some uninterrupted time together. Which isn't always an option for us. Saturday morning I met with some amazing women and had a mini breakfast/brunch. After that I picked Jeff up for our favorite meal.. Chinese. (The fake kind.) Yes, there is such a thing as fake Chinese. We don't want it to be too fake or too real. It has to be the kind that is somewhat lost in between. reake. Reake = a mix between real and fake. After I obtained our delicious meal, I drove until we got to the bayish area of Mobile and pulled the car over on the causeway. We rolled down the windows and enjoyed one of the most beautiful days so far this fall in our car, on the side of the road, eating Chinese. It was an amazing day... Thanks to my forgetfulness, which I do believe is a disease I didn't have my camera. Alas.. The handy smartphone that Jeff owns took this one...

The battleship is behind us if you look closely...

I love this man. I loved this weekend. Now, its time for much needed sleep. Here is a sneak peek from my photo shoot today.

oh yes.. she is such a doll!

The Smallwood's

2010-10-24T00:42:00.000-04:00

Whew, this week has flown by. I’m working on finishing an amazing wedding from Hilton Head. The now Smallwood’s are such an amazing couple. Their wedding was filled with worship. Getting married right on the beach allowed them to witness not only the love of Christ to those attending the wedding but to those who decided to stop walking and watching this beautiful wedding take place. Here are just a few pictures from their day!

Past Due Fees?

2010-10-16T23:25:00.001-04:00

I'm pass due.

Playing catch up is hard to do for me. I’ve never enjoyed being in second place and that’s how I feel about catch up. I don’t like it. So I ignore it. Please forgive me cyberspace. I know you can be so cruel.

Here are some of my favorite images from a wedding back in the summer. I realize that I just said summer. Don’t judge me. I told you I was behind.

Maggie's dress was beautiful.

so was she..

Trey was one good lookin' groom.

A few final touches...

Such a sweet moment of prayer during the ceremony.

The reception facility was perfect for them.

I'm so blessed to have such great bridal parties!

The golf course of which we were kindly asked not to touch any of the green with heels. :)

"on 3 or jump after 3?"

They were taken to their hotel on a private boat ride.. awesome? I think so.

Check out their whole album at www.jessicaleephotography.com

Stay tuned for an awesome beach wedding. It will be appearing asap!

Ella a dog.

2010-10-12T17:34:00.000-04:00

“We are just going to look.” I said as I ran out of the office to meet Jeff for a lunch date. That date took us to the Mobile SPCA. That visit leads me to going back later that night and picking up Ella. Everyone laughed. “I thought you were just going to look?” Well, She found us ok? I mean it. There she was in the top kennel. Shaking her whole body as we walked closer. My eyes turned to Jeff’s. “You love her don’t you?” The answer was yes. Before I even held her I loved her. She was a part of my family just by a glance. We kept walking. Jeff wanted to view all of the rescued dogs. How do you just choose one? (Well because that’s all we are able to have where we live) We walked in a circle and then…

Ella. Meet Ella. Even though she doesn’t respond to her name. She does know how to sit, walk and fetch. She made Jeff fall in love with her in less than 2 minutes. We love her and its time you meet her. I have a lot of blogging to catch up but in the mean time. Here is Ella.

Lowe Wedding Pt.2

2010-07-16T01:00:00.000-04:00

Pt.2 as promised!

Brittany did one of the coolest things I've ever seen at a wedding. As she walked down the isle she greeted special people like grandparents, her mother and Andrew's mother with hugs. I loved it!

This picture at first I was a little bummed with because of how the low lighting in the church

played with the outcome of a handful of my pictures... now this is one of my favorite pictures.

It has an old school feel to it and warmth.

Right after the wedding we snuck away to a prayer room that was so intimate and gave Andrew and Brittany some time to just soak in the fact that they were married!!

Showing off their new bling!

Their awesome cake... Yes it tasted as great as it looks!

One more picture of the cake...

You can see the rest of the pictures on my website. Just click to see more pictures of the Lowe Wedding then click the link that says Click to Order or View Pictures. Enjoy!!

The Lowe Wedding Pt.1

2010-07-14T01:59:00.001-04:00

He noticed her first. It was across the room at Voices (a University ensemble) camp. She wasn’t interested. After traveling together in the group and forming just a friendship, before a concert Andrew broke his leg. Brittany stayed by his side in the hospital and that’s when they knew. They knew they were more than friends. After dating and truly becoming each other best friend then next step in the relationship took place under the Eiffel Tower. Andrew knelt down to ask the single most important question of his life. Brittany said NO… ok just kidding! Of course she said YES! Their wedding day was relaxed and filled with love. Love from their parents and love from their friends. Brittany and Andrew, I wish you all the best on your new life together and safe travels on your move!!

The beautiful church...

Nothing like a nice pair of sexy shoes to spicy up a wedding day...

One Happy Bride!

First Look...

Part 2 will be coming very soon!!! In the mean time go

to Jessica Lee Photography and see some more photos!

Why Not?

2010-07-04T22:00:00.000-04:00

Happy 4th of July America!! Jeff and I had an unexpected but great morning visiting COTES (church on the eastern shore). The sermon was on all the founding history of this great country and how CHRISTIAN our Nation truly is! After church Jeff and I decided to sneak in a movie (because if we are being honest we LOVE movies) we saw, "The last Airbender..." Not my favorite. The only thing that I can say positive about the movie was the action was really great and that’s about it. We made it over to our 2nd family's house for awesome food. Jill and I ended up taking a nap for quality time and Jeff played Halo with Garrett. Don't judge us. The food was awesome and fellowship, no matter the form, is always great! We came home and Jeff took his nap. I get so insanely bored when he is sleeping. I swear I turn into a 5-year-old screaming, "LOOK AT ME" the minute his eyes shut. However, I resisted the urge to stare at him and poke him until he woke up. I went to Wal-Mart with Michelle and we picked up my groceries that I NEEDED. I’m going to go ahead and honk my own horn by letting you know I made an awesome dinner. Check out the pictures of the very easy process. If you have been living under a rock then you don’t know who Pioneer Woman is but I made my own version of her Chicken Parmigiana. mmmMMM good! Go check her out!!

Not bad at all if I do say so myself!! We are now going to play some great Mario Kart and since I've hurt my hand I believe Jeff may actually win for once! Ha!

I'll leave you with one last picture. Katie is a great friend of ours who just embarked on an amazing new chapter of her life by moving to Orlando. As she is following God's plan for her life we decided she needed up dated head-shots. Check out this beauty the Lord made! I'll post more later!

Meg&Kev's Wedding!

2010-06-29T10:00:00.001-04:00

Meagan and Kevin were married yesterday. Jeff and I are truly blessed to call them our friends. The wedding was filled with God’s love for His people. I don’t think it could have gone any better! I only took a few pictures before the wedding photographer got there and then I got to just enjoy the day, which was a neat change! Here are a few pictures I snagged while she was getting ready.

*I'm always the make up friend.. which is totally fine with me! A secret desire of mine fulfilled on wedding days!!

*Meagan wrote letters to Kevin, her mom and dad and then to her little brother.

Meg & Kev,

We love you deeply. Your marriage has caused a reaction that sparks more love for the Lord and for each other than you’ll ever know in many people’s lives. Can’t wait to see the Dickerson’s!!!

Love,

The Henderson’s

Check out Lauren Wright's Webpage for Meg's Pictures

A week in a day...

2010-06-27T20:46:00.000-04:00

I love quality friend time. This past week was filled with it for me! Last Friday, I took off in my suv with NO AIR! That’s right. I went from Mobile, AL to Atlanta, GA with NO AIR. Oh just during the hottest part of the day. No worries though. After almost dehydrating and a few heat strokes I finally made it to my Dad’s office. Then the week began after Friday night with Meg and all the bridesmaids laughing, talking and celebrating Meg and Kev's upcoming wedding. (Which was last night!)

Saturday, I started the day off with a movie with my parents and brothers. Karate Kid was awesome! Seriously, if you haven’t seen it and want a good laugh with a great story. Go. Sunday was more family time with Church and then some “familyfriend” visitors over at the house. (FamilyFriends are those friends that walk right into the house and open the fridge and get what they want without asking) Monday, I got to spend some more time with my lovely brothers and watch Griffin at his Karate class. Black Belts beware! He’s moving a lighting speed and happens to be dangerous! Here is where the pictures begin… Griffin at Karate Class….

Then I got the treat to spend some great time with a friend I dearly miss. Amy is an awesome woman in my life who loves me for me. We decided to drive up to the Northside of Atlanta for yogurt. Now, before you start thinking why would we drive that far? Let me ask you. Why wouldn’t we? Look at these toppings!

I’ll post about Meg’s wedding day later this week. Keep your eyes peeled. I was in the wedding so I only took pictures till her photographer got there. She made one BEAUTIFUL bride!

I DO... well actually I DID!

2010-06-09T18:04:00.000-04:00

3 years ago .. Jeff and I got married. One that day....

I had no idea where God would take us. We were so young but so in love. It’s amazing to look back and see where we have been and where we are going.

Jeff, you are my rock. You have loved me when I didn’t deserve your love. You have made tough family decisions that I respect you for daily. I trust you completely. You own a part of my heart and always will. I never knew that when I married you it would be the least amount of love I’ve had for you since we’ve been married. Every day our love grows deeper. You’ve never stopped trying to be a better husband. God has given me more than I ever thought I wanted when you became my husband. I am honored to be your wife. I love you, babe.

Warning..It is Personal

2010-06-04T00:08:00.000-04:00

This blog is a very personal blog! Run away screaming right now because there won't be any cutesy pictures to save you from the depth of this blog. This blog post has nothing to do with me as a photographer but it does have to do with my heart.

On our 2nd Christmas, married, Jeff and I lost our first child. I was 10 weeks along. Its something we don't talk about to other people often. Something I thought I'd never share on my photography blog. It is a very private grieving that takes place even to this day. On Saturday for some strange reason (that I later chalked it up to Satan) I realized that our child would be getting ready to turn 1 this summer. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Literally. I could hardly function. I was up and down all day emotionally. I crawled into bed frustrated at Jeff and the world. Jeff is the closest and best friend that I have so of course I take everything out on him and like a best friend he hugs me and tells me it will be better soon. Then I opened my Bible to a chapter in Psalm. David was crying out to the Lord to protect his heart. It was almost like a gentle smack on my hand from God. Reminding me that all day I didn't ask him once to step in and protect my heart.

Psalm 62

1 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Psalm 613 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. (satan)

Raining days come, spiritually, emotionally and even physically. You just have to know where the solid ground is and that is with my Jesus.

On Sunday, my friend Jillian came by to encourage me to keep cleaning. Jeff and I are trying to knock out all of our junk and organize our new place...(She caught me red handed on facebook. I SWEAR I was just taking a break!!!) I told her about Saturday just kind of being a cruddy day. She jumped up and said I heard this song and I want you to hear it. For some reason I can't find it on youtube as the whole version so I don't want to even attach it. But Christy Nockels and her husband sing the song about a child they miscarried. It’s called, Glory Baby. Through this song I have found a new joy in the plan God has for our life. He continues to bless us where we are pursuing my husband’s college education and starting mine. If you have to the time to search for the song go listen, it is truly amazing. My God is my rock and from that I will never be shaken.

Master Isaiah

2010-05-28T01:49:00.000-04:00

Isaiah was born yesterday on May 26th, 2010. His cousin Seth was born about 2 months ago and I had the honor of photographing their first days here on earth. Scott and Katharine have 2 very handsome boys now! Knowing that this family will raise these boys to chase after Christ is so refreshing. Its great to know that there are families pursuing God with all that they are. Katharine - You look amazing! And so do your baby boys!!!

School... & Us...

2010-05-24T23:38:00.000-04:00

Well its official. I'm in my second week of college. I didn't know what to think when I decided to take an online class at the University I work for Monday thru Fridays. I knew it would only benefit me in the long run to further my education but man, its hard! I've been out of school for 5 years now. Thats a long time but I guess school is just like knowing how to ride a bike, you never forget.... I can only hope I remember how to ride my bike called school. :)

I'm going over some new ideas on marketing and even some neat things to add to the wedding side of my photography business. Can't wait to share them with you once I finalize them! I wonder what I'll find out about myself in this Psychology class I'm taking... besides the fact that I am procrastinating my lesson work right now. Hey! Admitting is the first step to recovery right?!?!

A few months ago one of Jeff's best friends took some awesome pictures of us. I realized that sometimes being a photographer you overlook having pictures taken of your family! Yet, thats what we do for a living! So, Jeff was kind enough to spend the afternoon with me taking pictures around Downtown Mobile. Here are a few of my favorites. I'm a huge black and white fan ... I've placed an order for a few of these to update our frames! I know, I know... My husband is smoking H-O-T!

^ oh yes we did... we have matching converse! woop woop!

Ok, Ok, I'm going... to read and study. Like a good student!!!

Ava Kay.

2010-05-23T10:49:00.000-04:00

Ava Kay isn't really my niece she is actually my 3rd cousin but her Mom and I are BFF's. Serious BFF's. We don't know how or when it happened but we've both served a huge part in each others lives and still do on a very regular basis. So naturally when its time for Ava's pictures in steps the amazing photographer aunt ;). Jeff and I were in Atlanta for a quick trip so on our way out we stopped by and got some awesome pictures of this sweet girls 6th month of life. She is such a blessing as an addition to our family. Not to mention she LOVES Jeff. But then again what girl wouldn't?? Have you seen his baby blues?? mmm... Here are some of the pictures from the shoot.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is - Chris Tomlin - Passion 2010

2010-05-21T01:36:00.000-04:00

Jeff has been listening to this song off the new Passion Awakening CD 2010. The CD has a combination of a lot of amazing artist who are hungry for the presence of the Lord not just a great song. At least thats what I've taken away from the songs on the CD. I copied the lyrics underneath so you can read them... a reoccurring word is Liberty so with the help of Wikiped*a here is what the word means....

Liberty is a concept of political philosophy and identifies the condition in which an individual has the right to act according to his or her own will.

I hope that we can search for that Liberty that is found in Christ alone. :)

Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is

Chorus 1

We know where the Spirit of the Lord is

(Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)

We know living in Your freedom

(Living in Your freedom we see Your glory)

We know where the Spirit of the Lord is

(Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)

We're Yours and Yours is the kingdom

(We are Yours)

Yours is the kingdom

(Yours is the kingdom)

Verse 1

You are the fire through the night

You are the flame that burns inside

We need Your presence more than anything

Verse 2

More than just a song to sing

More than words and offerings

We need Your presence more than anything

Misc 1

(CHANNEL)

And You're all that we want

You're all that we need

You're all that we want

You're all that we need

Chorus 2

We know where the Spirit of the Lord is

(Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)

We know living in Your freedom

(Living in Your freedom we see Your glory)

We know where the Spirit of the Lord is

(Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)

We're Yours and Yours is the kingdom

(We are Yours)

Yours is the kingdom

(Yours is the kingdom)

Yours is the kingdom

(Yours is the kingdom)

Verse 3

You call us closer to Your heart

Lead us Lord to where You are

We need Your presence more than anything

Misc 2

(ENDING)

We know where the Spirit of the Lord is

(Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)

We know where the Spirit of the Lord is

(Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty)

(REPEAT)

CCLI Song No. 5677447

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Mini Post

2010-05-16T19:20:00.000-04:00

Well Jeff and I just got back from Memphis, TN. One of his Best Friends was married to the love of his life on Saturday so all the boys got to have a weekend filled with laughing about the "old times". Here I'll let the pictures talk.. I wasn't the photographer so I stayed out of their way and just got a few snap shots here and there for fun!! :)

The Boys.. L to R
Jeff (My Hubby) Jonathan (Bro-n-Law) Kennie (GROOM) Kevin (next Groom 2 be!!)

The Girlies Meg (Next Bride to Be!) Me :) Jenn (Sis-N-Law)

The house had beautiful rose gardens!!!

Where they exchanged vows

^My Hunny and I at the end of the night!

Much LOVE!

Baby Seth

2010-04-19T19:25:00.000-04:00

I was able to join this beautiful family welcome their 3rd baby boy. Elita and Ryan are such an amazing couple loving the Lord and raising their boys to love the Lord. Elita, you are a beautiful mother, beautiful wife and a beautiful daughter. Enjoy a few pictures of Seth's first day as baby brother.

Missed It.

2010-04-18T21:50:00.000-04:00

I missed the entire month of March for blogging purposes. I can't believe it. Alot of things have happened since I've last shared with the blogger world. I have a new job at the University which is allowing Jeff and I to live on campus. Which we are actually very excited about! God just continues to open up doors for us so we will continue to walk through them!! Here are some sneak peeks on what happened in the past few weeks.

I heart faces... Hands on. Week 8 Challenge.

2010-02-22T19:54:00.000-05:00

That's right another week of entering I <3 Faces weekly challenge! I adore this picture even without their faces you can feel the love just by looking at their hands! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE OTHER ENTRIES

Brittany & Andrew

2010-02-21T11:24:00.000-05:00

We met at our house and piled everything into one car. Shoes- Check. Props- Check. Fun- Check. Bubble Boy- Check. (AKA my hubby who did a great job!!) I was in heaven as we pulled up and I saw the red barn with about 20 horses just waiting to be photographed. With Brittany and Andrew of course! Then we took off to beat the sunset at a beautiful field that had a railroad right beside it. I couldn't ask for any sweeter. Except for maybe some ~~Birthday Cake icecream with gummy bears mixed inside~~........... ok ok.

Andrew- Let me thank you for walking around in horse "stuff" for an hour.
Brittany- Your beautiful. Thanks for not getting bit by that horse. :)

Truth....

2010-02-10T09:26:00.003-05:00

"I did not come to judge the world but to save the world." John 12:47

I love truth more than anything in this world. The truth of my Savior is my favorite truth! And I'm so thankful He didn't come to judge but to SAVE. He is my constant, when all other things fade away He will remain. Praise the Lord for that! Be praying for my sweet Nana this week. She is having open heart surgery on Friday and I'm not able to be with the family.

There are some exciting things happening this February.. Emily and Drew's wedding will be on the 27th in South Florida and I'm looking forward to working with my best friend on their wedding as well! On the 28th I have minislots open for photoshoots if anyone is interested please email me so we can get you booked! I'll be in the Ft.Lauderdale area :) jessicaleephotography@comcast.net . And because every post is better with a picture... I <3 this flower power picture..... alot.

I Heart Faces... well Kissing

2010-02-08T08:31:00.003-05:00

SO this weeks challenge is a KISSING challenge!! I love kisses. Who doesn't?
I recently shot this engagement session and sometimes pictures will just happen on their own... Like the picture knew it was coming all along and then you get in front of you computer to edit a little and WHAM! the picture yells out, " HEY LOOK AT ME ". This is that picture... I love these two dearly and this picture doesn't do their love justice but ITS A GOOD KISS!!! Go HERE to look at their awesome website and scroll down to check out more entries for this week and past week entries!

T&M

2010-01-31T10:56:00.005-05:00

Trey and Maggie have one of the coolest "Stories" I have ever heard in my life. Seriously, if you were to sit down with them and hear all the changes that have occurred in both of their lives you'd know it was only God that could have done such great things! I'm sorry I couldn't make the weather warmer but you were both fabulous to shoot even in the freezing weather!

New New New

2010-01-26T20:49:00.005-05:00

New: original and of a kind not seen before.

That is what I’ll be sharing with you this fine Tuesday. I am blessed with a very talented friend who designed a new logo for my company. He completely captured exactly what I wanted! I’m excited to see what 2010 has in store for JESSICA LEE. Not to mention.. I just got an email from Carnival Cruise lines and starting in 2011 they are going to be offering European Cruises… SIGN ME UP!
At the University I work at some of the Musical Theatre majors have reached a place where they need headshots. I’m so thrilled to be able to help them with this step in their careers. They are so talented and I’m amazed at how hard they work for productions and all while they are FULL time in classes! You guys rock! Here are a few that I’ve taken in the last few months……

(Notice.. the new logo!)

I heart faces.. We are Family!

2010-01-19T19:22:00.004-05:00

Well.. They are family, a family that is so amazing and such a heart to serve after the Lord! I totally knew exactly which picture I was going to enter to this weeks competition. The Richardson's had me photograph their Christmas pictures this year and we had such a blast just in their back yard! Anyways.. Take a look and wish me luck!!

Mom and Dad stole a kiss in the backround which I think added so much LOVE to this picture!!

Go to I Heart Faces to see more entries!

Happy Birthday I Heart Faces!

2010-01-11T18:35:00.003-05:00

Its I Heart Faces Birthday this week! So in good fashion I'm entering the weekly contest!!!

Check out the other entriesHERE!!

Here is one that was taken on Jan. 2nd :) sweet angel!

Christa

2010-01-07T21:05:00.002-05:00

This beautiful young lady and I met on a very very cold day in downtown Newnan,Ga. We spent awhile walking around and finding amazing walls, benches, and the square was beautiful! The lighting was a dream and so was she! Here are a few pictures from our shoot!

email: jessicaleephotography@comcast.net

New Year New Year

2010-01-03T00:24:00.004-05:00

Jeffrey and I rang in the new year together at a Shane&Shane concert put on by a local ministry here in Mobile. It was an amazing way to start 2010! Our great friends Meagan and Kevin came in to celebrate with us as well. Then on Friday my sweet cousin Ashley came down with her husband and new baby girl to stay with us this weekend. The funniest thing ever happened tonight at dinner...

I'm holding my plate over my water to get some friend rice.... as I bring the plate back... I spill the WHOLE cup of water on my lap. FREEZING water. Then I went to the bathroom to hopefully "Dry" off. Nope.. to my surprise this hand hot air blower.. was places almost level with me head?! Since when does that happen??.. Since I need to try my pants. I almost thought about being the random woman standing in the bathroom without any pants on just so I wouldn't have to sit in the restaurant freezing to death like I did. Oh well..

I'll leave you with sneak peeks...

Christmas for the Wolf's

2009-12-20T21:05:00.005-05:00

You know when you meet someone who you feel like you've just known forever? Jillian's family, The Wolf's, are just that. I feel like they are some extended family I never knew I had in Mobile,AL. With Jillian comes Garrett (her older brother) and Taylor (the youngest). We had a great morning driving around taking pictures and laughing. Lots of Laughing. Enjoy their Christmas pictures that they're parents will be receiving for Christmas!

I heart faces... MY dog.. ok

2009-12-15T20:18:00.004-05:00

Click I Heart Faces to see the other entries for this week. I Heart Faces has one of my favorite challenges ever this week! Here is my entry...

Home Is..

2009-12-08T23:26:00.002-05:00

Home is so great. I was released from the hospital yesterday and can honestly say I've never been more excited to get to my apartment. Jeffrey has done such a good job taking care of me while I'm still recovering. He actually came back from Wallyworld today and had UP and Julie&Julia. I was half expecting him to show up with an action packed man movie but then I wasn't surprised that he was thinking about me. I tend to over look how caring my husband truly is and I'm so thankful the little things that I don't normally take notice in.

I'm back in action, kinda, I'm taking the rest of the week off from Monday-Friday job. So that I can get 100%. God truly took care of me through an extremely frightening time. A BIG thanks to my Mommy who came and stayed with me in the hospital. I know I know. I'm a grown married woman. But lets be honest.. everyone needs there Mom.

Just for good measure.. I think we are framing this in our house.

Westmoreland kiddos

2009-12-05T19:41:00.003-05:00

As I'm sitting in the hospital, thankfully getting better, I decided to go ahead and catch up on some posts. Here are my Best Friends Kiddos. They are some of the cutest kids I've ever laid my eyes on! You be the judge...

Emily

Ethan

Boy Howdy Wow.

2009-12-03T07:47:00.002-05:00

Hey Blogger Land! Would you believe a day ago I was complaining about having my first cold sore and now I'm typing from the hospital bed?! My lip was massive yesterday morning when I woke up. I felt sick and achy so I proceeded to my Dr.'s Office. Got my prescriptions and went home to sleep. All of a sudden I was experiencing violent stomach pains and told my husband it was time to go to the E.R. Bless his heart.

We arrived in the E.R. and before I was called back an amazing friend's dad came and prayed over me. The ultimate healer, Christ, to be at work. Amen! My stomach pain slowed quickly and the E.R. doctor was more concerned about my lip. Enter my over night stay in the hospital for staph! I am in the hospital now and will be until at least tomorrow so needless to say, I'm a little hungry (liquid diet) and look a hot mess. I'm not looking forward to visitors. If only you could see what I looked like. I won't be posting a picture of that!! :) I'd appreciate prayers for my Jesus to heal me. We can't tell if I'm better or a little bit worse. :-/ Mom and Dad drove through the night to get here. Praise the Lord I needed my mommy and daddy. Don't get me wrong my husband is who I needed.. but boy howdy wow isn't great to see mom and dad walk into the room! Will keep you posted!

Welcome

2009-11-30T20:54:00.003-05:00

Ava Kay.

Beautiful, the word doesn't even come close to describing this baby girl. She has two very amazing parent who will bring Ava all the joy and love the world couldn't possibly have without Christ. I'm so excited to see her grow but I'd love to see her stay this small forever :).

Its that time again... I heart faces ... "Sun Flare"

2009-11-24T10:01:00.005-05:00

When I saw this week's challenge I got really excited. Like really excited. Because I knew exactly what picture I would be entering. I didn't search through hundreds of pictures or even rush out to try and take a new one. This picture happened one magical sun setting evening with a couple whom I adore! I hope you all l.o.v.e. it as much as I do!!

Go Check out the other entries at I Heart Faces!!!

The Black's

2009-11-21T14:48:00.012-05:00

On November 14th, Amber and Jonathan began their life together as husband and wife. It was one of the most beautiful ceremonies I've ever seen in my life. They both pre-recorded their vows as letters to one another. I had every intention of posting this during the first few weeks of December but a minor/major hospital stay derailed my mind. For real, I am pretty sure the nurses waking me up every 3 hours for 5 days and being on tons of medicine for a few weeks has left me with no memory. Anywho, I hope you enjoy the few pictures I picked as some of my favorites.
Also my second shooter amazed me.. Seriously. I couldn't be happier with his work!

^photo taken by J.Hanlon

^photo taken by J.Hanlon

^photo taken by J.Hanlon

I heart Autumn faces

2009-11-17T01:12:00.003-05:00

I searched for the perfect picture to enter I <3 Faces this week. I've decided on this winner..

Lil J'man and his brother and cousin all meet me at the pumpkin patch for an afternoon of family pictures. I had a hard time picking one of the boys to enter in because they are all so darn cute!!! I choose this one because J'man just glanced up at the right moment to check out what in the world I was doing there with them. *fingers crossed on this one*... I realized I entered a picture 2 weeks ago that didn't show faces... MAJOR oops! ha! Oh well.. I learned my lesson this week!

AJ

2009-11-10T23:22:00.004-05:00

AJ is what I call most of their pictures as I'm editing and ranking them for my favorites. Let me be honest, it was one of the most amazing things I have ever captured with my camera. Jonathan knelt down and asked Amber to be his wife almost one year ago on a "promo" photoshoot. That only great friends would do because of how cold it was! My fingers were completely frozen and I thought they might even fall off. Thankfully, they didn't. I'm shooting Jonathan and Amber's wedding this Saturday and I just can't wait! Amber and I are starting the morning off in prayer as she enters into an amazing relationship as a wife to Jonathan. LOVE YOU GUYS!!

The Richardson's

2009-11-08T17:24:00.004-05:00

The Richardson's had me over to take some family pictures for their Christmas pictures this year. We took them on their property mostly in their back woods. I couldn't ask for better lighting or better scenery! I had such a great time and L-O-V-E the pictures!! Don't forget I'll be in Georgia the week of Thanksgiving and I only have a few spots left for sessions.

Photo Challenge!! I <3 Faces

2009-11-02T12:53:00.005-05:00

I Heart Faces happens to be hosting a great contest that I want to enter in.. go check out the other possible winners :)

Let me know what you guys think about the photo... do I have a chance? ;)

Dear Husband

2009-11-01T15:18:00.003-05:00

Dear Jeff,

Thank you so much for your amazing love that you continue to give me. I will continue to fight along side you and back all of your decisions. Thank you for standing for so many things. I love every thing about you. Oh yeah and I think your really fine!

Love,

Your Wife.

If you don't know Jeff.. here he is!!

HAWT!! I KNOW!!!

*p.s.*
Ladies.. he is mine ;)

Family shoot...

2009-10-31T12:18:00.003-04:00

Look at this CUTE kids!!! We had an awesome time at the Pumpkin Patch so here are just a few that I snapped! I'll be back in Georgia the week of Thanksgiving so if your in need of updated family pictures or just want some new pictures let me know soon!!! I'll only set aside a few spots for that week.

I've got some great engagements shoots coming up and a wedding that I'm so excited for I can't even stand it!! Happy Halloween!!!

University of Mobile

2009-10-24T21:46:00.004-04:00

*Sounds*
This is an amazing group from the University of Mobile. They sing, they dance and they laugh! Well they made me laugh anyways. I got to spend the afternoon with Sounds in downtown Mobile and was able to capture some AH-MAZE-ING photos!! Without further adieu here they are....

The Measuring Tape...

2009-10-22T23:16:00.005-04:00

At my Monday-Friday job today something happened. Something that made me bleed and something that embarrassed me! I don't ever get embarrassed. EVER. So here is the story..

This week we are doing fittings. I'm in charge of the girl's and Ms.L is in charge of the boy's measurements. Well.. I was prancing down the hallway with the measuring tape wrapped around my neck. All of a sudden my ADD (which is only situational) snapped into play. I grabbed the measuring tape around my neck and decided to CRACK it like a WHIP!! What is so wrong with that you may be wondering? Nothing, except the whip came back and popped me in the forehead! Cut me and everything!!! Now this wouldn't have been so horrible, partly because my pain tolerance is really high, but a student was staring right at me!! I'm going to chalk this one up to a FAIL. For the rest of the afternoon I had people asking me if I knew I was bleeding... Yea, I did.

*This week's favorite pictures...

mmmm. Love sunsets.

WoW.

2009-10-20T19:50:00.002-04:00

I'm way looking forward to the shoots I have coming up but I wanted to share this awesome new blog I came across

Bakerella

That just happens to be on the page that has this amazing Recipes for a MINI CHEESE CAKE!! mmmmm!

CHECK IT OUT!!!

I'll be posting Session Pictures Soon!! Promise!!

To get married again...

2009-10-11T15:15:00.012-04:00

I always tease Jeffrey about how I want to get married again. Partly because I L-O-V-E weddings. But mostly because I love wedding dresses... oh and Jeffrey of course. You don't understand.. If I could get away with buying bridal magazines every time we were at the store I totally would. SO here are some things I love right now...

VERA WANG

I'd get married here....
Boone Hall

I'd hand pick these bad boys....

Oh and then... I'd head to my all time dream vacation at Atlantis.

OK, Enough about my 2nd dream wedding to this hottie...

Where would you want to honeymoon? Would you do anything different? I wouldn't.. but this is my "Future" wedding to my Husband. Right Babe? ....

Day Trip

2009-10-11T01:04:00.004-04:00

Jeffrey and I took a last minute trip home this weekend and it was a much needed visit. We had great "us" time in the car just talking about dreams, life and music. I promise to be a better blogger so I just uploaded alot of "mini-shoots" from this weekend. Here we are...

Husband,

I love you. I love your crazy good night time driving skills that keep me alive while I'm a total slacker and sleep. Thank you, by the way. I love you for who you are and who I am with you. I love you because you are the man of God I never knew I needed but I am blessed to be your wife. I love you because your hot. ;)

- Your Wife

Peanut

2009-10-11T00:57:00.002-04:00

Peanut had a very close encounter with death this past week. He was roaming around freely in his yard and decided to venture out into a pretty busy highway. As he was realizing his mistake and about to leave the not so puppy friendly playground.. an 18 wheeler was starring him straight in the eyes. Peanut froze. Unable to move the 18 wheeler STOPPED. That's right.. He stopped the 18 wheeler and Peanuts "mom" was able to grab him and thank the driver kindly for not running over sweet Peanut. Peanut has lost his "roaming" privileges... permanently.

Jordan..

2009-10-11T00:48:00.002-04:00

Here is the beautiful Jordan. She is beautiful inside and out and I hope you had a fabulous time at your dance tonight!!! Jordan is an amazing young lady and I can't wait till she is a dentist so I can have really really WHITE WHITE WHITE teeth all the time! She totally promised me F.R.E.E. as long as I have insurance. DEAL.

Jon & Jenn

2009-10-11T00:43:00.003-04:00

My Beautiful Brother and Sister "n" Law or "out" Laws.. whichever ;)

I DO, I DO, I DO!

2009-09-27T14:48:00.006-04:00

I DO Bridal & Formal is in my opinion the best place to shop for a wedding dress in the Mobile, AL area. There I said it. But now let me tell you why.….

Owner and Dress Guru, Bonnie Carter, was the first on the scene for my friend Maggie’s dress appointment. After walking through the doors, I found myself feeling the urge to be in a wedding dress again. (I’ve been married for 2 years) From the moment you walk into the shop, you immediately feel as though these wedding dresses were hand selected for you, and guess what, they were. The dress selection is un-like any other that I’ve seen. Bonnie has picked out strapless, full lace, single strap, Raw silk, fully beaded, private label, designer names, etc. The beautiful selection also flows right into their veils, jewelry and shoes.

Their expertise really shows through ever corner of the store and even in themselves. Bridgette was the amazing young lady who helped Maggie with her dress. She is our new best friend. I ended up with this amazing yellow dress and Bridgette lent me her shoes to see what it would look like with heels. How awesome is that? I was in sales for about 4 years, and from a sales perspective, I can tell you how genuine each woman working in I DO actually is. They aren’t trying to talk you into buying a dress. They are trying to find YOUR dress.

I haven’t even mentioned the best part yet. Their pricing is perfect. They have dresses in all price ranges and they give the same type of service (1st class) to the girl in the $700 dress as they would the girl in the $3,000+ dress. Have I mentioned that they also carry Mother of the Bride dresses and Bridesmaids dresses? Not to forget their awesome formal wear collections for proms, homecomings, dinner parties, holiday parties, etc. Call and make an appointment 251.447.2784 or visit I DO’s website at www.idobridalformal.com. Tell Bonnie that I sent you. You deserve to be treated like a million bucks and I can trust them to treat you that way.

Jessica and Jeff's Wedding

2009-08-21T09:27:00.003-04:00

*Update Sorry I had the wrong link up here!!JESSICA AND JEFF'S WEDDING

Jessica and I have been friends since we were 5! She was a funny little girl who spoke French, which I will learn one day, and had an amazing amount of love for people! Jeff and Jess met and "knew". Something that can't always be explained but God was at work in their lives, separately and together. I was in the wedding so these are just my "sneak shots". Jess, I love you! I'm so thankful for our friendship. Jeff, I love you!!! Keep Jess's heart close to yours!

Some Info!

2009-08-07T12:15:00.002-04:00

One of my best friends AMY owns this amazing business and you have to go check it out! If you are tired of working out and not seeing results they have the answers for you! Every individual is different so she helps design specific work outs based on your metabolic heart rate. I know I know your wondering what metabolic is... Go to www.fitlabinc.com. Your time will not be wasted! Fitlab is located in Peachtree City, GA. They do travel for testing so don't hesitate to email her if you live out of state. I'm so excited about this because the website is up, the location is beautiful and Amy is the only person I'd trust my weight "issues" too! She's helped me realize that working out hard isn't always working out smart. Ok so enough already... I just had to share the exciting news for Fitlab!

I'll be traveling to an amazing wedding in South Florida next weekend! Keeping looking for updates from that trip! The next weekend I'm home for 3 amazing shoots! I still have one time opening for the weekend of August 22nd & 23rd so email me if you'd like to book a session in Atlanta!! Or the area! www.jessicaleephotography.com

My Cousin's Wedding

2009-07-31T22:12:00.006-04:00

I know I posted some pictures awhile back of my cousin's wedding but I wanted to share a few more that I snapped through out the day. She is my best friend. Her wedding was back in January and I was the Matron on Honor so I was able to snag just a few pictures through out the day to call my own.

Ak- I miss you. I'm so thrilled the Lord has blessed you and Chris with a baby. I can't wait to meet her. I love you, three, sooo much!! See you soon! :o)

Hello?

2009-07-27T13:49:00.004-04:00

Where have I been? That’s a great question. I’ve been working hard to be completely prepared for this amazing fall I have coming up. I couldn’t be more thrilled for what God has in store for Jeff and I, but at times it always seems like a bit too much for us to handle on our own. I’m thankful that God is on our side! Amen?

I’ll be able to share more about the upcoming fall soon! In the mean time check out my brand new
Shootsac Camera Bag its amazing and I can't wait to shoot with it!

Georgia Dates for August - 22nd and 23rd. Also check out my new websiteWEBSITE!. If you haven't heard of ShowIt Websites Please check them out!

Twenty 2

2009-07-14T16:26:00.004-04:00

Twenty*Two.
My baby brother and I share the same birthday. When I was twelve, I didn't realize how awesome it would be to share my birthday with a baby brother. Garrett is my birthday brother. Griffin(11) is my 1st brother. Its just the way things are. Garrett called yesterday from Mom’s cell to tell me he had turned 10 and that he’d let me know when I’d turned 22 because I was still 21. He explained that it was because of the times we were born. I laughed. They are so funny. 11 and 10 now are the ages of my brothers. Wow does time fly? This was the first birthday we spent apart and I can tell you, I hope it’s the last. I did not enjoy being away from him. Missed you bud! (Of course I miss you too, Griffin.)

My Birthday DAY. Jeff and I.. (cell phone picture.. don't judge)

Jeff knows me. He really knows me. He has learned that my absolute biggest “want” on any occasion is a Card. And if ever there was a man who picked out the World’s Best Cards, it’d be my husband. Seriously, he must spend hours in front of the wall of cards, reading each one until the words were meant for the occasion. It brought tears to my eyes early yesterday morning. Here’s what the front of the card said…

Although, I can't give you everything you deserve or understand you perfectly at all times, I can Promise,I will LOVE you always and be thankful for the beauty of just sharing LIFE with you...

Jeff-Life with you, is more than I deserve. I love you, always and forever.

We had a great day of enjoying each others company and driving to Florida for a few hours in the sun with my great friend Meagan and her family. It was my first “grown up” birthday all on my own, in the real world. Mom, Dad, Thank you for making my birthday’s so great. I missed you guys.

F-o-u-R-t-H

2009-07-04T17:55:00.002-04:00

Another year of freedom. I find it a blessing that God and the brave soldiers continue to keep our country. Thank you to all of my family and friends that serve this great land. I love this land and what it foundations it was built on. "One Nation Under God.." I pray that remains true for this country.

My family has been here visiting us in Mobile, AL. Yesterday we spent baking under the sun and boogie boarding in the waves. My brothers continue to make me laugh. I am 11 and 12 years older than them, so they constantly feel like my kids. I had a "Mom moment" as I like to call the times in my life when I feel I've done something that my Mom would have done. I was walking up to our spot on the beach and I didn't see one of my brothers. *Panic Struck* My face must have been easy to read because both of my parents started laughing and said, "Griff went back into the ocean with Jeff (my hubby)" *Whew.Deep Breath* Can't wait for Fireworks tonight!!! Oh and the Fun Fetti cupcakes that I am baking.

EXCITING NEWS..... My newSHOW IT SITE is up you can find it HERE. If you are in need of a website they are 100% the company to use!! HAPPY FOURTH!!!!

^We also went bowling this week!!! :) YAY for family!

David and Sara

2009-06-30T21:29:00.003-04:00

I had the great pleasure of photographing Sara again. She contacted me a few months ago for a "special shoot" for her husband, David, who was over seas at the time. I couldn't think of a better "pick me up" then for a husband to receive a beautiful picture of their wife.
David and Jeffrey (my hubby) have been friends for over 8 years and they make up only 2 of a group of about 6 guys that are ONE hand-full to be around!! David and Sara were back in Georgia for vacation and family time so when Sara asked if I could come home for pictures... I WAS TOTALLY GAME! She was a blast working with and I could only imagine the humor David would bring to the shoot. With a nice stroll in Down Town Senoia, we decided before the second outfit change to sit down and have a nice COLD Coke! It was much needed at they were great sports out in this awful heat!

David and Sara it was great getting to see and spend time with you guys! David, Thank you so much for serving our country and keeping us F-R-E-E. Sara, Thank you for supporting your husband as he serves our country!!

Sweaty Senior Portraits...

2009-06-24T23:48:00.005-04:00

This afternoon I had a blast photographing Taylor and Kaitlyn's Senior Portraits. I'm pretty sure it was over 100 degrees and they made the day so enjoyable! They both go to the same highschool back in Georgia and when Kaitlyn's mom, Vicki, contacted me for senior portraits I was so excited!! T&K are related and are so funny! The Sneak Peek is now.... more pictures will come once I get home (GA) this weekend. These are straight from the camera and these girls are seriously both so beautiful!! Enjoy... :)

Taylor*

Kaitlyn*

Girls!

Taylor could not stop laughing.. but then again I was pretty funny ;)

JUMP!!!!!!!!!!! Who doesn't love a good jumping picture?!

Georgia Dates!

2009-06-17T16:02:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to let all my wondeful Georgia clients know I'll be there the weekend of the 27th and 28th. If you or someone you know is interested in booking a session please email me
at jessicaleephotography@comcast.net for more information. I have room for one more session, possibly two! Can't wait for all the shoots coming up over the next two weeks! I'm excited to announce that a new website will be launched SOON. I'll make sure to let you know when it is up and running!

Music, Movies, and Mustard?!

2009-06-15T20:27:00.004-04:00

Music is something I've always loved. So when I married Jeffrey, I was thrilled that he is so talented in that department! Not too long ago he recorded me a small home video singing a very sweet song! I'm sitting here with my Ipod that only has 14 songs and 1 movie on it because of a mis-hap between Log In ID's. They weren't joking when they said if you plug your Ipod in under someone else's Itunes and Sync it.. Everything Disappears! One day.... I'll add more songs. Or Just ask Jeffrey to do it for me! Mr. Music Man how I love thee!

Jeffrey and I are HUGE movie fans. I'm not just saying we like movies.. I mean we are those people that go and see a movie more than once if its good. More so me, but he is a great sport and will go along. We are counting down the days till our first Movie Night in Mobile,AL. I think we've decided to go with........

THE PROPOSAL

And Mustard...... I hate it. I have always disliked it on sandwiches and my mom still to this day can't remember if its mustard or mayo. Thanks Mom.

I've got some exciting shoots coming up this week... here is a hint...

SAND!!!!

Rain Rain

2009-05-25T00:10:00.005-04:00

Saturday morning I had the great pleasure of photographing a family that is second to my own. Mark and Tara were the owners of a store I worked in for over a year and a half. Their daughters are both beautiful and so flippin' smart!

The morning of the shoot rolled around and so did the rain. They were such great sports and we had a blast getting great pictures! Here are just a few of my favorites!

ALABAMA

2009-05-10T09:42:00.003-04:00

It is official. We are now living in Mobile,AL. Its been a great week and I've yet to take pictures of our place. Can you believe that? That is on this weeks to do list.

Just like a Sunset Shoot at the bay! I'll be booking weekend shoots here in AL and back in GA.

Jeff and I drove home late Friday night to surprise our Mom's for a tiny little trip. I know we've only been gone a week but what Mother doesn't wish they could see there kids on Mother's day? We are getting ready to get back on the road so I'll leave you with our mini family shoot outside of Ihop!

Jeff and I :) I love getting him to smile with me. He hates to do it so it is always a nice treat to get a good picture!! Warning.. I love BLACK AND WHITE!

Jeff with his Mom, Grandmother,Joey and Jake.

Me with my Mom, Nana, Griffin and Garrett

See you in AllybaMAh!

Prints!

2009-04-29T11:05:00.001-04:00

Its official I'm now using smugmug for my prints. If you need to order any prints I'll make you a gallery and send it to you. Its really easy and the prints come straight to you! So now go and check it out PRINTS :)

Its that Time..

2009-04-23T21:36:00.004-04:00

Senior Portraits! I had the pleasure of taking Jess's senior pictures. She is the most beautiful girl inside and out! Her heart is definitely following God's plan for her life and I can't wait to see where He takes her! Part of me hopes its Mobile, AL! Where I can see everything He does in her life! Jess, thank you so much! I'm blessed to call you my friend, MY DEAR!! :)

Bailey Bryson Kaylee

2009-04-17T00:57:00.004-04:00

Here is a sneak peek of the kids!! I love this family and am thankful that they are FAMILY :-)!! The twins, Bailey and Bryson, are so stinking cute. Kaylee, is completely grown up and is a beautiful young lady!!! I'll post more next week!!

UPdate

2009-04-14T21:54:00.003-04:00

At the last minute one of my great friends, Amy, asked me to join her on a cross country adventure to Texas. Amy and Dusty, who were also my wonderful Sunset couple, own a great business that deals with metabolic testing. Check out her blog and get more information.

While I was in Texas I had the opportunity to have two photo shoots. Adam, Amy’s brother, was the first one and Wade, a senior was the second. I had a blast with both of them and really enjoyed my time with Amy in Dallas. The move to Mobile, AL, is getting closer and we are getting really excited! Weekends will be available in both areas for awhile. Have a blessed week!! I’ll share more with you soon!!

Here's Adam....

And here is Wade....

Sunsets Are Tricky

2009-04-04T01:22:00.004-04:00

Ah, Them Walker's. They happen to be some of my closest friends here in Georgia and I asked if I could borrow there cute "marriedness love". They both have amazing hearts and a love for God which draws me in even more. But aside from that, they are HILARIOUS. I mean it. After the shoot we grabbed the best food and laughed until we cried. Ok, Dusty and I both laughed until we cried and Amy.. well she was making us laugh. I'm thrilled to share these with you. Amy and I are taking off tomorrow to head to Dallas so if anyone out in that area would like to book a shoot, call! (678)367-7197 Would love to meet ya'll.

We were in the middle of the road when all of a sudden I see a cop pull onto the street so we hopped off to the side and acted like we taking pictures off the side of the road.. I snapped this one of Amy and I LOVE IT! Enjoy the rest!

Catching up...

2009-04-01T17:25:00.006-04:00

Awhile back I posted about Sara's pictures; well I can't share anymore of those because it was a "Special" shoot for her husband’s eyes only. I don't know what I was thinking when I said more to come! But we had a great time and David (who is serving our country in Iraq) loved them. Mission Accomplished!

I have some different/exciting news to share.. My husband and I are going to be relocating to Mobile, AL. I recently took a job at the University of Mobile and Jeffrey will be attending school. So, if you'd like to book a session please email me at - jessiceleephotography@comcast.net - because April is filling up fast. I'll continue to book session on the weekends when we travel back to GA. We are guessing right now that we'll be home about once a month. We are extremely excited for the changes God is having us make in our lives and looking forward to the time together! Mobile, AL, I'll be booking sessions starting in May.

Here is a sneak preview of my week so far. Being on the other side of the lens is always awkward for me but with my awkward-ness aside these turned out AWESOME! If your a friend of mine who is getting ready to be married I will always suggest doing a "Bridal Shoot" (after the wedding because the bottom of your dress runs the risk of getting dirty) so you'll have memories to keep forever that are sometimes a little different. So, here are mine that the very talented local friend and photography,Ashley, took of me in my dress at a great place.. Not to far from here! Enjoy the sneak peak I'll share more after Ashley and I meet up for some good conversation, coffee and *CD* exchange! Go to her website and check out the awesomeness that she possess. The other thing that I love about her happens to be her Faith. :)

I'll be posting soon.

2009-03-31T01:30:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to let you know... I'm still here and I have stuff to share. I've just been super busy! BRB :-D

sneak peek.. times 2

2009-03-21T01:30:00.007-04:00

Colton Russell has two extremely proud and loving parents. This baby is seriously blessed, in just our session, I could tell he is going to grow up with the world at his finger tips ready for whatever comes his way with his parents supporting everything he will do. I fell in love with Colton the moment I saw him, as I’m sure most of you will or have. Ladies be aware, we’ve got a heart breaker dead ahead….

sneak peek...

2009-03-19T20:07:00.001-04:00

More to come...

Duke

2009-03-18T23:20:00.003-04:00

Ok, I know there are a LOT of dogs on my blog right now. I just can't help posting a few of our family dog, Duke. He is a Min-Pin mix with a big heart and big ears! If we are all honest with ourselves, Duke really loves my dad the most. Oh well, what can you do?? Check back later this week. I have a few shoots I'll be posting by this weekend! Here he is... Mr. Duke Hanlon. Don't laugh and his ears. I repeat don't laugh hard at his ears. I repeat don't cry because your laughing at his ears.

Puppies!!

2009-03-14T20:54:00.003-04:00

Sorry this is a short post but just wanted to let you see these cute little pups!!! Stinkin' Cute Right?!

Scott and Meredith's Engagement Shoot

2009-03-14T20:28:00.001-04:00

My Ashley Kay

2009-03-12T19:06:00.004-04:00

My cousin recently married the love of her life. I was the matron of honor or as she would call me, Matron. Of course I took a few pictures, they let me ride with them in the limo on the way to the reception to capture a few sweet moments. I don't photograph weddings but I snapped a few "wedding" pictures at my cousin's. Love you AK. By the way.. CONGRATS. Oh and you're finally here on my website. ;)

Introducing Coco

2009-03-11T11:58:00.002-04:00

I had the great honor of photography Ms. Coco Chanel. She is as you will soon see a true beauty. She takes after her beautiful mother, Sue. Sue and I work together on occasion and I love every minute I get to spend with her. She truly has one of the sweetest hearts of anyone I’ve ever met. She and Coco are entering in a competition and there is no doubt they should win! I hope you enjoy these sweet pictures!

Ms. Amy

2009-03-11T11:40:00.002-04:00

Ok I can't even begin to tell you about how awesome my friend, Amy just so happens to be. We connect on so many different levels sometimes its scary. But I wouldn't trade our amazing friendship for anything! I'm actually running late to meet her for lunch but I want to share a few pictures I managed to get her to agree to take yesterday! Thank a bunch Amy for your friendship, love and support!

Just Because

2009-03-04T22:27:00.003-05:00

You don't have to be married or engaged to get pictures taken with a loved one! Meagan and Kevin are some great friends of mine and here are just a few of their "Just Because" pictures. We had little time but we made it work! You guys are awesome and I love working with you both!!!

Easter is Coming!

2009-03-02T22:31:00.008-05:00

Easter is only 5 weeks away! Ethan and Emily are my best friend’s kids so we got a head start on Easter pictures. You can tell by the pictures they are some of the cutest kids you’ll ever see! Email me to book your Easter sitting at jessicaleephotography@comcast.net . I love you guys! Thanks for driving down so I could do their pictures!!

Snow Day!

2009-03-01T18:29:00.005-05:00

Here are a few from our snow day! I had a blast with my brothers out in the snow! Of course I had to take artsy ones. Hope everyone stays warm!!

Fervid Praise

2009-03-01T17:59:00.010-05:00

Last night I went with my husband to watch Fervid Praise play for a great church Turning Point. (My hubby is in the band!) They were celebrating all of their wonderful volunteers and thanking them for the hard work they put in. Check out Fervid Praise out. They are awesome at leading worship and sound great! They all have an amazing hearts to lead worship and people to Christ. Here are some of the pictures I took last night. Here is a Bible Verse that has been sticking with me for the last 2 weeks! I just love it! Its a blessing in Ruth 2:12 May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge. Enjoy the pictures!

Introducing..

2009-02-27T19:16:00.006-05:00

For my mother In laws birthday we are redoing her bedroom and filling her room with pictures of her kids!! So here we are!! She had all boys.. and now she has Jenn and I!! Enjoy!
Kim- Happy Early Birthday!!! We love you more than you know! This year is going to be an amazing year. I just know it! Enjoy the small preview of these! Love you bunches!!!

Here is the Crew!

Me and Jeff!!

Jenn and Jonathan!

Kim and Her Boys!

Kim and Jenn

Kim and Me Myself and I

She Said Yes!

2009-02-22T12:19:00.004-05:00

I had the privileged of taking pictures of my great friends Amber and Jonathan on Friday in ATL. Jonathan contacted me and wanted to get his proposal to Amber captured. I was 100% a go for this! Amber is such a joy and I had her hooked that she was modeling for the new website. Towards the end of the shoot we were in a beautiful gazebo where they made the commitment to become husband and wife. It was touching and reminded me of how much we are loved by God. Of course I also thought of my awesome husband and how happy I was on our wedding day. Enjoy the pictures!

Mr. T & Ms. C

2009-02-19T23:03:00.003-05:00

Introducing Tucker and Cooper Walker. So this was my first time shooting pups and I loved it! They are both hilarious and very well trained. Amy Walker is one of my closest friends who I loved dearly! She and Dusty are so flipping awesome and they have two of the coolest dogs I know. I mean really Cooper plays dead when Dusty asks her if she'd rather be dead or an Alabama fan. Tucker will smell your breath and huff if it smells bad.(Which I will admit he has huffed at me before!) Anyways.. Enjoy.

Ladies First... Cooper

Tucker...

Ms. B

2009-02-17T10:52:00.003-05:00

Here are some of my favorites from a little mini shoot of Ms. Bailey. I'm really looking forward to her full shoot and hopefully get some great ones of Mr. Bryson (her twin brother) as well. Enjoy!

Here I am!

2009-02-10T17:13:00.002-05:00

Well, I finally did it! Jessica Lee Photography is officially on the web now. I can't wait to share some awesome pictures from the shoots that are coming up this week and next. I choose to put my heart and energy into nontraditional portraits, with the every now and again updated traditional style portrait. Please check back on a regular basis to see what’s new and changing! Here is a little sneak from one of my favorite engagement shoots ever.