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New Name…New Website
Hey friends! The party’s moved over to my new site: jessperrymedia.com. Follow me over there for all the same shenanigans as before, just with a new last name! Blessings, Jess
read moreLauren and Jeff
I love weddings. I’m a sucker for all of it, the dress, the flowers, the love in the air. So when I was asked to step in as the photographer for Jeff and Lauren’s Oak Glen wedding, I happily accepted. I have to tell you, this venue (Serendipity Garden Weddings) is STUNNING! A perfect location for a summer or fall wedding. The best part, though? They have an amazing staff of coordinators and vendors who do a fantastic job of keeping everything running smoothly. This spot definitely made my pinterest board! As for the wedding...
read moreWelcoming Baby Joy
I’m going to be an Auntie! I’m so excited! One of my dearest friends, Alyssa, is having a baby! She and her husband, James, are expecting their little bundle of (literal) Joy towards the end of August. As soon as I found out she was in the family way, I knew I wanted to throw her a shower with all the women who have watched her grow up. Alyssa is a wonderful, godly, gracious, talented, sweet, and funny woman, and it has been my privilege to not only have her friendship all these years, but to watch her relationship with James...
read moreSenior Portraits: Greg
Meet Greg: A fun-loving, adventurous, fearless guy, who’s a hard worker and an all around awesome dude. Greg’s graduating this year, and I had the privilege of spending a lovely, albeit overcast morning with him and his equally awesome mom.
read moreWhen Beauty Matters Most
Pat and just a small portion of her awesome family. This morning, I attended the memorial service of a dear, sweet woman whom I’ve known since I was 6 years old. After the service, I passed a horrific accident that resulted in 2 fatalities. All day Monday, we watched as tornadoes decimated a small town in Oklahoma. Even as we were celebrating kids at our AWANA Awards Monday night, I was looking at images of precious little children being pulled from the wreckage of what was once their school. These are decidedly non-beautiful things. To...
read moreConfessions of a Facebook Stalker
Confession: I’m a Facebook stalker. I’m that nosy person who wants to catch up on all the goings on of my friends’ lives, look at the adorable photos of their kids (or lunch), read the funny things their spouse/significant other says. I guess it helps me feel connected to the people I love even when we’re far away. I’m not, by nature, good at connecting with people. I don’t know how to make the effort. I’m a socially-awkward Only Child who’s easily embarrassed, and, despite years of training...
read moreSenior Portraits: Christina
Meet Christina: She’s fantastic, loves the Lord, has a beautiful voice, plays piano wonderfully, and is an all-around spectacular young lady! (said her especially proud piano teacher!) It’s a privilege to be her piano teacher, and it was such a privilege to take her Senior portraits. We shot at the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum and historic Fullerton Train Station. It was the perfect day; the temperature was just right and there’s was a thin layer of clouds to give us beautiful light. All in all, a great day for a great...
read moreHappy Birthday, Shanun!
There’s something incredibly satisfying about having the privilege of taking photos for a family over the course of time. The Martinez family has been one of those families. I started with Ashley’s Senior portraits, then their Grandma Rose’s 70th Birthday party. So when Ashley and her sisters and brother asked me to take their portraits as a birthday present for their mom, I was not only honored, but so excited! This time, we shot at the beautiful and versatile Fullerton Arboretum on the campus of CSUF. It has all kinds...
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