Jennifer Summer Photography

Senior Portrait Session | Sneak Peek!

2008-08-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Had a lovely session this morning with Zach, a high school senior, and his dog, Jake, made a few appearances as well. A truly charming family; I really enjoyed myself!

A Closer Look at Our Winner!

2008-02-19T11:07:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Summer Photography is proud to present featured artist and contest winner, Huguette Ampudia! Below is an interview with this talented young woman and some examples of her work. Today is also her birthday! Enjoy!

When did you start taking photos?

I started taking photos when I was very little. I can remember having a Polaroid when I was like, twelve, but I got my first reflex camera as a high school graduation gift from my father, a EOS 100, and since then I'm the one that always takes photos of every party or trip. But
I really understood what it was about in college where I took a course and developed photos in the dark room. I could spend hours there. I used to carry
only black and white film.

What is your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is life. I started to work as a photographer because I was
depressed and didn't have anything clear; everything was messed up. I had received a BA in communication, and then a Masters, but I didn't have any passion for anything. I couldn't find a job;that whole 9 to 6 thing was just so boring for me. So, one day, I had to make a decision. I had to start something, to have a project or a plan, or my shrink was going to start giving me anti-depressants, so I printed some photos and realized that I was good at that, and that I was going to work as a photographer. And, in a lot of ways, it was like having another chance to start from scratch, so I did. I have to thank Pilar, my shrink, for giving me that big push. I needed it, and it worked.

What equipment do you use?

I have a Canon 20 D. I had it for like, three years. But now I also own a 5D, a recent birthday gift from my father. The lenses I have are the 28-105 mm, a 28-200 mm, 85 mm 1.8, a 50 mm 1.8, and the latest acquisition: a 20-35 mm 3.5.
I also have a Digital PowerLight (studio flash) with the remote control, and I use it with a silver or white umbrella. All my work flow is based in Aperture, so you can imagine I'm a Mac person.

Your favorite lens and why?

I have two favorites: my 50 mm, because it is so luminous; I can have great bokeh and
it's great for portraits, with natural or studio lights. And the newbie, 20-35 mm, because I do a lot of architecture and interior design shoots, and I need perspectives and wide angles. I know is not close to be a fish eye, but it's very useful for that type of work.

What are your goals for the future?

The immediate one: get a fish eye, hehe. I want my business to be consolidated, which would mean having my studio, more studio lights, and more equipment, and I want it all to be sustainable. With that, I wish to be known as a damn good photographer; the best in this 25 million people town, in both portrait and architecture, having a lot of work and always learning new stuff, making different things, and growing. I also wish I will have the opportunity to have an exposition, but I wish to have a concept for it; not just a bunch of good/nice pictures, but a unity of photos, that all together tell something the same as each photo, and until today, I haven't had that idea,. It has to be something deep, meaningful and of course, sustainable.

Where can we find you on the web?

H. Ampuida Photography

I'm sorry the page is in Spanish, but if someone wants a translation, just tell me!

Be sure to visit Huguette's Flickr page as well!

Contest Winners!

2008-02-17T19:06:00.000-08:00

Well, our Intense Emotion contest has closed. I am pleased to announce the following winners:

FIRST PLACE - Huguette Ampudia, aka uva98! See more of her work here. Huguette wins my Ice Cream Parlour Photoshop Action set and will be a featured photographer on my blog here in the next few days. Congratulations, Huguette!

SECOND PLACE - Megan from Trees & Bees Photography! Please go here to view more of her lovely work. Megan will also receive the Ice Cream Parlour Photoshop Action set. Congratulations, Megan!

THIRD PLACE - This spot goes to Kerrie, aka sugaree_gd! Kerrie will receive the Ice Cream Parlour Action set, as well. Congratulations, Kerrie! To view more of Kerrie's photography, please visit her here.

I'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who entered. Your photos are all nothing short of amazing and I'm so delighted to know all of you.

Jenn

Shiny Happy People!

2008-02-17T10:41:00.001-08:00

I had a family session yesterday and we really lucked out with the weather! It was a gorgeous day, not too cold, blue skies, the whole package!

This family was AMAZING. They were so fun, open, adorable and sweet. It was clear how much they love each other and seeing that makes me so happy.

Here are a few sneak peeks! {click image to view larger}

This next shot is my favorite from the session. I love how it shows the generations (Mom, her sons, her grandson) and I adore the symmetry of their legs on the swings. I really, really love this shot, and I hope they will, too. {click image to view larger}

PHOTO CONTEST! {CONTEST CLOSED}

2008-02-10T10:32:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all of you who entered the contest! Below are our 30 extremely talented contestants. You may vote only once and please don't vote for yourself - keep it fair!

First prize is my entire Ice Cream Parlour action set, consisting of 12 fully-customizable, tasty actions for use in Photoshop CS, CS2 and CS3 (plus 3 handy post-processing actions), my Photographer's Promotional Postcard Template, and I will interview you and post it on my blog along with the large size of the winning photo. There you can promote your business as well. Hey, I'm in Cincinnati and you may be in NYC, but this business is all about networking and word of mouth. It certainly couldn't hurt!

2nd AND 3rd place will receive the Ice Cream Parlour action set.

Voting will close on February 17th.

Theme: Intense Emotion
*Photo must be processed using my Vintage Strawberry Black & White action.

1. Brandy Young

2. Juno Photography

3. Erin Jaffe

4. Tiffany Payment

5. Sorgine

6. K@telyn

7. Mlkeewa

8. LOVE.BUNNY.Photography

9. Wstreet

10. Courtney Tran

11. katbphotos

12. Tarlyn

13. uva98

14. ieatcrayonz

15. ambrosialove

16. .jessica.erin

17. pheobe prescott

18. Rachel Schell

19. Brooke Images

20. islandgirlsj

21. Trees and Bees Photog

22. .tara.

23. Bobbi C

24. sugaree_gd

25. Allie Hays

26. Beth (nautilus shell studios)

27. thejay5family (marie)

28. Miss Xombie

29. jsbb123

30. Bluelime Photography

Starbucks Exhibit

2008-01-11T12:03:00.000-08:00

I'm very excited to announce that the Fort Thomas, KY Starbucks will be exhibiting my
photography for the month of February. The exhibit will open on the 1st and end on the
29th.

On February 24th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., there will be a meet & greet at Starbucks,
during which I'll be there promoting my business and representing my work.

I would love to see you there!

To celebrate, for the entire month of February I am offering a buy one, get one free special on my fine art prints in the store at my website. To redeem your free print, simply email me after your initial purchase and tell me the title of the photo you would like for free. Simple as that! It will be shipped to you within 2-3 weeks.

Thank you so much, everyone, for your continued support!

Family Session - Sneak Peek!

2007-12-13T15:10:00.001-08:00

Here's a sneak peek at a family session I had this past Tuesday. Lots of fun!

Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

2007-12-11T10:17:00.000-08:00

Impromptu, mini-session with my best friend's toddler.

Little Belle.

2007-10-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

These weren't from a session, but rather a few shots I snapped while we were closing on our new house. This little love lives in the house (only for two more weeks!) and is such an adorable child, I can never resist taking a few photos of her when I see her.

Engagement Session

2007-10-12T19:01:00.001-07:00

Greetings!

I had the pleasure of shooting a very fun-filled engagement session last month. Nicole and Tom were such a great couple, head over heels in love and really spontaneous and energetic. We had a blast. Here are a few of my favorite moments.