Maya ~ Pewaukee High School ~ Downtown Wauwatosa

I met Maya in downtown Tosa for her high school senior portraits.  I've never shot there so it fun wandering around looking for spots.  It's great because it's right near the train tracks, and the river so we  had a wide variety of backdrops to work with.  Maya was such a natural, the girl knows how to work it for the camera!  I'd set her up, and by the end of it she was in completely different pose equally as great!  I loved it!

Tony & Tamara's Engagement Session ~ Whitnall Park/Trimborn Farms, Hales Corners

 Last night ended up being a beautiful evening for Tony and Tamara's engagement session.  We started in Whitnall Park in Hales Corners by the waterfall where they got engaged.  So cool!  We then decided to head down the road to Trimborn Farms in Grendale.  I've never been there, but, I have to say it's one of my new favorite spots!  So many amazing old buildings with character galore!  I had a hard time narrowing down the photos to share on here because I just love so many of them!  These two were so fun and easy to work with, their wedding is going to be great!  Stay tuned in August for photos from their wedding!

"Z" Family ~ Old Falls Village, Menomonee Falls

I officially kick started my summer with the "Z" family out at one of my favorite spots to shoot, Old Falls Village.  A belated birthday present for Deb (Mom/Stepmom/Grandma) from the family. Portrait sessions are a great gift to give by the way... a gift that will be treasured for lifetimes! 

The whole week called for rain all day Saturday, but they really lucked out because, with the sky being grey and suspect all day, the sun finally popped out right before their session and the rain held off until the late p.m. Besides the super humidity we had perfect weather!  I had such a blast with this easy going bunch!  It was a great way to start the summer!  Happy Birthday Deb I hope you enjoy your gift!

Treasure Event ~ Memories in the Making Alzheimer's Association

The theme of the 2nd annual Memories in the Making Treasure Event this year was "a French soiree and arty party".  The event was held once again at Cuvee Champagne Bar in Milwaukee's Third Ward.  The French soiree came complete with a Mime, CanCan Dancers, a boutique, and fabulous cuisines.  

Memories in the Making (MIM) is a program that gives those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia the opportunity to express themselves through art.  The Treasure event is essentially an art auction where they auction off the MIM art, as well at art by local artist inspired by some of the MIM pieces.  The last image is an example of local artist, James Hempel, and his inspired piece from one of the MIM pieces being auctioned off live.  

Spring Flowers

They are unfortunately all gone now, but it was such a fun surprise to see what flowers popped up in our yard this year, as this was our first spring in our home.  I just wanted to share some of them in their prime!  

Big news at Jessica Lauren Photography!

***Attention past, present, and future clients of Jessica Lauren Photography***

My family and I are very excited to share we will be extending our family this fall and Mr. Bennett will be a big brother at the end of October.  Because of this I will be on leave from the beginning of October through the end of the year to spend some precious time with my family.  My last photo session will be Sept. 30.  No exceptions!  So Seniors and families who want those photos for your Christmas Cards and anyone else, please plan in advance and book a little earlier this year!  Thank you all for your understanding!   Hope to see many of you this summer!   Jessica

                                                                                    

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2013 ~ Veterans Park Milwaukee

Once again this year, I was out at Milwaukee's lake front for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on May 4.  It was another great turn out this year.  There were even hundreds of thousands of uninvited guests.  The park was literally swarmed with this huge gnat like bugs.  They actually looked more like mosquitos but thankfully didn't bite.  You had to walk through sheets of them and then they would follow you in swarms.  Needless to say I was not a fan, but they didn't stop people from having a great time and showing their support to the survivors and those lost to this sad and oh so common disease.  Read the statistic on last photo it's unbelievable.