Jen Hebert Photography

NEW BLOG!

2012-02-09T01:06:00.000-08:00

NEW BLOG!!!!!! NEW LOOK, NEW LOGO and comments are open on the blog, come visit:)

http://www.jenhebertphotographyblog.com/

Update your google readers:)

CRISP Fall day | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-02-08T11:30:00.000-08:00

Doesn't it look nice and warm with the sun and beautiful light?It was unexpectedly FREEZING! They had to keep getting in their car to warm up the little guy but he was a trooper!

mustang tough | Casper, WY Senior Photographer

2012-02-06T13:55:00.001-08:00

josh and lacey | Casper WY Wedding Photographer

2012-02-05T22:21:00.000-08:00

Some of my favorites from the wedding day...

new blog coming

2012-02-01T23:45:00.000-08:00

Since I apparently can't keep my personal blog and my photography blog updated, Im going to combine them:)

The main reason is a personal blog forced me to take more candids of my life and my kids, little funny things that I wanted to remember or someone in my family or friends to know.

Facebook has killed my blog... so much easier BUT not the same.

It's in the works, a whole NEW blog.

I have to post pics so here's some randomness of the holidays.

Bride+groom L and J|Casper WY Wedding Photographer

2012-01-30T19:05:00.000-08:00

On their wedding day it poured and poured...

We met again a few weeks later because flash pictures in a dark church just don't cut it for me!

I think we choose the windiest, coldest day possible for the re-shoot. I made them kiss a lot to hide swirling hair and closed eyes... they weren't complaining:)

newborn session price change

2012-01-28T21:51:00.000-08:00

Because of extra shooting and prep time , Newborn sessions will now be $300. This session is for baby and parents only. If you wish for other siblings to be involved it must be an outdoor session or an "at home session" in your home.

If you book a Birth Story with me you will get $50 off the Newborn session.

Birth Stories are $400 and include the CD of all images.

If you have already scheduled a newborn session with me the old session fee of $250 will be honored.

An example of an AT HOME NEWBORN SESSION

An example of a BIRTH STORY

Birth Stories are my absolute FAVORITE thing to shoot!!! Email me for more details:)
jenhebertphotography@gmail.com

fall and sunshine | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-28T20:09:00.000-08:00

I have to admit, I find it hilarious when other people's kids are misbehaving. At one point in this session as I was shooting the family pic little Mr. pulled down his pants and peed. Little Miss C wouldn't keep her boots on and well just look at the seventh image... hilarious. It ended with lollipops and all was well even though both little girls tried to steal Jakes.

Little Miss K was having a good day:) Can't believe how far she's come. Last January when I photographed her she had spent several months at the hospital in Denver and we had to stop every 20 minutes to give her oxygen. Look at her now with her sweet little duck lips. And she's getting a little sister this April!

I love capturing the sweet relationship that cousins have.

a family divided | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-25T10:36:00.000-08:00

you will see why at the end:)

but I have a feeling they are only divided with Football....

Bryce Senior 2012 | Casper WY Senior Photographer

2012-01-24T15:13:00.001-08:00

days like this make me smile | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-22T15:02:00.000-08:00

This friend and neighbor was my saving grace last Fall. I could go to shoots knowing my kids were well taken care of. I can't thank her enough...

fleur+jeremy| Casper WY engagement photographer

2012-01-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

warmth | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-18T00:10:00.000-08:00

Oh this day was SO cold! But this little family felt so special and warm. At one point the sweet little girl was smiling with tears running down her face, they were trying so hard. Thank goodness that the light was perfect!

tuma family | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-16T13:52:00.000-08:00

I have a crush on this little guy...

two boys | Casper WY Newborn Photographer

2012-01-15T14:32:00.001-08:00

Here I go again... trying not to post so many pics but I can't help myself. I adore this family:) Remember Mr. Beautiful Eyes? He's a bog brother now...

Hecker Family | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-12T22:22:00.000-08:00

happy| Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-11T12:57:00.000-08:00

One of the best times of my life was right after our first child was born. We were in love with being a mommy and daddy, just as they are...

three is a family | Casper WY Newborn Photographer

2012-01-09T22:28:00.000-08:00

HE arrived:)

Hicks Family | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-09T01:36:00.000-08:00

This family was so fun... especially this little one and her faces:)

survivor | Casper, WY Family Photographer

2012-01-07T21:31:00.000-08:00

Im trying to blog less images in order to get caught up but I had to do more of this session. I've had a crappy week but this post really puts things into perspective about what's really important.

This is Oakley and he is AWESOME. A year and a half ago he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer ( Cancer that forms in the soft tissues in a type of muscle called striated muscle. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur anywhere in the body).

He did over a year of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation and Im so happy to say that he's been in full remission for 5months!!!!

He still has some esophageal issues caused by the radiation (thus the feeding tube) but he is a ROCKSTAR!

And so is his mom. She has become one of my dear friends and is amazing. All of Oakley's treatments were in SLC and she continues to head back and forth with him all the time. She was pregnant / had a newborn plus 2 other kids through all of Oakley's chemo in another city... can you even imagine? Her attitude and spirit is inspirational, she never complains. In fact, she's the first one to text me to see if I need anything when Im having a bad day.

Im so thankful Oakley was strong enough to finally do this session... even though it was sprinkling rain the entire time!

And I think they have the coolest names EVER. Harley, Oakley, Maverick and Rowdy.

understanding

2012-01-06T00:15:00.000-08:00

Every time I went to write this post, I'd change my mind and just start editing, trying to get sessions done and not waste time. But after an experience I had tonight, I felt the need to put it out there.

Picture this...
a girl from the age of 8 always lugging around a camera (remember the long rectangular point and shoots with the 110 film speed?)

a girl with a blog and some cute kids and a passion for taking pictures

a girl getting asked by family and friends to take pictures of their family

this is how it started for me, a passion, an eye for photography but no training and no professional equipment... just people that liked what they saw and trusted me.

I got an SLR camera and I taught myself how to use it. I read and read and looked on blogs and watched a friend edit and most importantly, I practiced and practiced.

I'd make Halle sit on a chair in the front of our house in San Diego and I would take the same picture over and over using different exposures so I could understand shutter speed, ISO and Aperture.

I did it for free for a year, than charged $50 and gave the whole CD of images (oh yes I did!!!!!)

I got a license, and eventually a website. I found a professional lab and learned the difference between a pro lab and other printers.

After a year in Casper, my youngest baby was 15 months and I felt like I could commit to weddings... but I was dragged, kicking and screaming, scared to death into doing them.

I put my business cards into one little baby store and from that got some clients... from that got spread around on facebook like wild fire.. from that got more weddings and more and more.

Fast forward 3 years and we have the year 2011 which forever changed my life. I did 13 weddings and I don't even know how many sessions BUT I took on too much. I felt horrible saying NO to people and because of the high demand of summer and fall pics I figured I could kill myself for a few months like I had thought I did the last 2 years.

So this is where I'm at... still have 25 sessions to edit and turn around time has been about 3 months I also have 10 Wedding Albums to design so I will not be scheduling FEB, MAR and APRIL. There are a few exceptions I have already committed to.

I want you to know I have not stopped working. This is no 9-5 job. I put everything into my sessions and editing and feel that I go the extra mile.

I also have 3 kids and a life and responsibilities and am starting to go more than a little crazy (just ask my husband) from going to bed at 3:30 every night.

I've always been sensitive and have reacted with my heart and not with my head.

So that's why when nights like tonight when I get told that I'm an "amateur" because it took 3 months to get their pictures done, I cry. When I'm accused of being more interested in promoting my business on facebook because I put the pics up before they got the email that they were done and up on my website. i cry ....Then I GET MAD. That's when a little rant usually ends up on facebook:)

SO I'm just asking my wonderful patient clients to be understanding. I took on way too much and I will not be doing this again... but as I've stated if I didn't take on so much than would you of gotten a session?

99% tell me I'm worth the wait:) Why is it that 1% makes me sad? I take pictures to make people happy and give people memories and it's all SO personal to me... that's why it makes me sad.

CHANGES

SO I have decided that this is my business and I no longer wish to deal with rude, impatient, high maintenance people. I haven't worked out the details but I will releasing dates and emailing them to people who have contacted me about summer/fall sessions in order. If I have additional spots open I will post them on here and facebook or refer to the "waiting list". I have 16 weddings next year and since this is what takes most of my time I will be LIMITING my sessions.

No need to email me now.... after my editing is finished I will figure out my availability this summer/fall and ask you to email if you want to book a session.

I also want to make it clear that I will put all of my creativity, hard work and passion into each session. (I spend about 10-12 hours on each session, x5 for weddings)

BUT if you are in a time crunch and aren't prepared to wait for pics than I ask that you choose another photographer. Also, no offense to my former clients but I will no longer be doing 90's style collages, studio work, I despise flash and I hate swapping heads. My style is candid and I off center pics and "crop tops of heads off":) on purpose. There is no "back up plan", if the weather just wont cooperate than we postpone.

There is nothing wrong liking these things... they just aren't me:)

I think is the longest blog post ever:)

a girl and her dog | Casper WY Family Photographer

2012-01-05T21:46:00.000-08:00

Baker Family | Casper, WY Family Photographer

2012-01-05T20:09:00.001-08:00

baby bump | Park City UT Maternity Photographer

2011-12-29T13:23:00.000-08:00

I was just going to share just a few but I couldn't help myself. This is Beautiful Jill, my sister in laws sister. She's also our Vet in Utah and takes care of my 13 and 14 year Old Man dogs that live with my parents. Dom is one of my brother's best friends. They have that "soon to be new parent glow" and I was thrilled to be able to capture it.

Oh and of course the star of the show is Rusty, the most well behaved "Golden-Doodle" ever.

I had the best day with you...today |Casper WY Family Photographer

2011-12-19T22:43:00.000-08:00

Many photographers have done the "bed shoot" but I first saw it done by the amazing Shannon Sewell, my favorite conceptual photographer. I have been dying to put my spin on it...

All it took was finding the perfect family, the perfect amount of sass (Miss P), the perfect spot, the perfect day, the perfect bed and bedding, the perfect light and the perfect person to help me set it up... I think we did pretty good!

blue eyed boy |Casper WY Children's Photographer

2011-12-18T14:39:00.001-08:00

The Speth Family| Casper WY Family Photographer

2011-12-16T08:53:00.001-08:00

This girl would walk on fire for me if I asked her to... she's that kind of friend.
And I love her ... and her family.

I {heart} fall| Casper WY Family Photographer

2011-12-14T14:17:00.000-08:00

I think Big M likes me a little more than last year... little M's not quite so sure but I will win her over... eventually

UPDATED Client Order

2011-12-12T22:28:00.000-08:00

Im still receiving numerous emails a day from clients wondering when their pictures will be done. I know everyone is anxious but answering emails, texts and messages is cutting into my editing time... SO I decided to give you the order here. Please follow this post to see the order of your session, I will update as I edit down the list. I CANNOT give you an exact estimate when your session will be done, all I can say is that I've never worked so long and hard in my life, I promise you this.

Thank you for your patience:) Im done shooting for the year so editing time will go a bit quicker. Below the list is an explanation of my editing process and the time I put into every session.

FALL/WINTER 2011

1. Rianna - DONE
2. Tara's Wedding- DONE
3. Brooke-DONE
4. Jen Miner-DONE
5 . Gina/maternity/b. story- DONE
6. Morgan's Wedding- DONE
7. Kori-DONE
8. Ashlyn-DONE
9. Jessi Waring-DONE
10. Kellie- DONE
11. Andrea Edwards-DONE
12. Shelby DONE
13.Big Baker Family DONE
14.Mindy DONE
15. Joy DONE
16.Becky DONE
17. Sara/newborn DONE
18. Jessie wagner DONE
19. Idalia DONE
20. Kayla/newborn DONE
21.Andrea Tuma DONE
22.Daphne DONE
23. Fleur DONE
24.Rebecca DONE
25. Bryce DONE
26. April DONE
27. Alisha DONE
28. Lacey WeddingDONE
29. Micheal DONE
30. Stacy DONE
31. Candy DONE
32. Owens bday party DONE

33.Catelyn
34. Logan
35. Amanda Branon
36. Heidi
37. Bobbie
38. Amanda
39. Gina birth story/newborn
40. Kelsey's Wedding
41. Jill Mat

I spend 10-12 hours on EVERY shoot ....that includes shooting, downloading, selecting images, editing (every zit, booger, mosquito bite, soften wrinkles etc), cropping, blogging, re-sizing to website, emailing, consulting and ordering... weddings times that by 5. I really am going as fast as I can :) Next year I will be limiting my sessions... if I survive that is!

ashlynn. senior. 2012 | Casper WY Senior Photographer

2011-12-12T21:36:00.000-08:00

kori. senior 2012 | Casper, WY Senior Photographer

2011-12-12T17:12:00.000-08:00

Um ...can you say Reese Witherspoons twin?

Cowboy Weddin Y'all | Casper WY Wedding Photographer

2011-12-07T17:44:00.000-08:00

cards

2011-12-01T20:41:00.000-08:00

If your session isn't done and you need a picture for your Xmas cards email me and I will get one to you:)
jenhebertphotography@gmail.com

{3 PLUS 1} | Casper WY Maternity Photographer

2011-11-30T23:03:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of capturing their Birth Story yesterday. I can't say enough about this family. Gina is the sweetest little thing and Ian is genuinely one of the kindest people I've ever met. "Speed Degan" is hilarious and FAST . I just ran around and followed him. They are an amazing, loving family.

miner family | Casper WY Family Photographer

2011-11-29T20:19:00.000-08:00

awesome hair family | Casper, WY Family Photographer

2011-11-28T20:04:00.001-08:00

Love this family and their seriously awesome hair!

love does exist | Colorado Wedding Photographer

2011-11-21T00:56:00.000-08:00

{t&b} bride.groom session | Colorado Wedding Photographer

2011-11-18T17:44:00.000-08:00

Remember them and them

Their wedding was in Colorado and sadly our pre-wedding session got rained out. So we met the next afternoon to do it. Even in the too bright light these two are gorgeous...

{rianna}. senior. 2012 |Casper, WY Senior Photographer

2011-11-16T22:39:00.000-08:00

I think this my new FAVORITE session!!!! Beautiful Rianna, her drag racing car, teepees, chickens, DONKEYS and beautiful soft fall light.

CLIENT ORDER

2011-11-16T15:25:00.000-08:00

Im receiving numerous emails a day from clients wondering when their pictures will be done. I know everyone is anxious and is trying to plan Xmas cards etc. but answering emails, texts and messages is cutting into my editing time... SO I decided to give you the order here. You can follow my blog to see if yours are coming up. I don't have an exact # of days or weeks for this order.

If I haven't finished your session by DEC 1 THAN EMAIL ME and I will send you 2 of the best edited images to choose for your Xmas card. I thank you for your patience:) Below the list is an explanation of my editing process and the time I put into every session.

1. Rianna - done
2. Tara's Wedding- done
3. Brooke-done
4. Jen Miner-done
5 . Gina/maternity/b. story-(mat done)
6. Morgan's Wedding- done
7. Kori-done
8. Ashlyn-done
9. Jessi Waring
10. Kellie
11. Andrea Edwards
12. Shelby
13.Big Baker Family
14.Mindy
15. Joy
16.Becky
17. Sara/newborn
18. Jessie/newborn
19. Idalia
20. Lacey Wedding
21. Kayla/newborn
22.Andrea Tuma
23.Daphne
24. Fleur
25.Rebecca
26. Bryce
27. April
28. Alisha
29. Micheal
30. Stacy
31. Candy
32. Owens bday party
33.Catelyn
34. Logan
35. Amanda
36. Heidi
37. Bobbie
38. Amanda
39. Gina newborn
40. Kelsey's Wedding

I spend 10-12 hours on EVERY shoot ....that includes shooting, downloading, selecting images, editing (every zit, booger, mosquito bite, soften wrinkles etc), cropping, blogging, re-sizing to website, emailing, consulting and ordering... weddings times that by 5. I really am going as fast as I can :) Next year I will be limiting my sessions... if I survive that is!

{hailey} senior.2012 | Casper Wy Senior Photographer

2011-11-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

I think this is the BEST light of any session EVER. Glad I had a beautiful girl to shoot in it:)

{chelsie} senior 2012| Casper WY Senior Photographer

2011-11-14T09:09:00.000-08:00

j+s | Rawlins WY Wedding Photographer

2011-11-11T18:07:00.000-08:00

8 months | Casper WY Maternity Photographer

2011-11-09T08:06:00.000-08:00

old friend |Casper WY Family Photographer

2011-11-06T15:38:00.000-08:00

The first time we went to church when I moved to Casper I ran straight into my old Junior High friend. I had a lot of fun photographing them and sorry again Sam for stepping on you:)

three for three continued| Casper WY Newborn Photography

2011-11-06T10:14:00.000-08:00

HE arrived:)

{first} |Casper WY Newborn Photographer

2011-11-03T21:46:00.000-07:00

I love capturing first time parents with their first sweet Newborn. It reminds me of the absolute best day of my life, the day I became a mom. I had never felt such happiness... these two are in love with their Carson.

and seriously look at those cheeks!

at the park | SLC Family Photographer

2011-11-02T12:54:00.001-07:00

Can't believe its been a year since his birth story
I met my best friend at the park and took some candids of her adorable one year old and his chubby legs...

her boys |SLC, Utah Family Photographer

2011-10-29T16:27:00.001-07:00

Quinton. Senior. 2012. | Casper WY Senior Photographer

2011-10-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Michael. Senior. 2012. | Casper WY Senior Photographer

2011-10-29T07:50:00.000-07:00

Hoburka Family |Casper, WY Family Photographer

2011-10-26T21:44:00.000-07:00

Haley Family | Casper WY Family Phototgrapher

2011-10-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

up next...

2011-10-21T14:06:00.000-07:00

Im so backed up that I have found it is more time efficient to just edit whole sessions rather than posting one or two sneak peeks:) Thanks for being so patient everyone!

up next... ariel, stephanie hoburka, quinton, micheal, angie and faeth:)

grandma's house

2011-10-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

Originally this shoot consisted of all 4 cousins together visiting Grandmas's house and playing with Grandpa's cars. Because of a conflict we had to the cousins separately... the coolest, fattest cat ever joined in on both shoots.

Come Fly With Me | Casper WY engagement and wedding photographer

2011-10-19T08:25:00.000-07:00

Alex is a plane mechanic and he proposed to her here. When Tori asked if that would be a good place for engagement photos I think I might of started jumping up and down and shouting YES! SERIOUSLY!! We had access to planes!!!! And the sky was beautiful... LOVED this session!

on the farm... | Casper, WY Engagement Photographer

2011-10-14T22:17:00.000-07:00

Kerr Family |SLC Family Photographer

2011-10-10T18:05:00.000-07:00

A few days later I photographed Ang's WHOLE family... it was a very easy, relaxing shoot... lol. Betty you have 17 beautiful grandchildren!

all dressed up | SLC Utah Family Photographer

2011-10-09T12:57:00.000-07:00

Whitney and I used to dance together in High School. It was so fun reconnecting with her and meeting her beautiful family, aren't they gorgeous?!?

livvy lou and her family too |SLC Ut Family Photographer

2011-10-06T19:09:00.001-07:00

Have you ever had a dear dear friend that you have only spoken to a few times in the last fifteen years but when you do it's as if no time has not passed and it's the same comfortable feeling? Ang is that friend for me. This is why I LOVE facebook... because I can somewhat keep in touch with old friends that may fade away with the craziness of life. Miss Angela is so amazing, she started sharing the severity of her darling daughter Olivia's medical issues and the journey they have been on for the past 3 years. The only darn thing I could do is to take pictures so I sort of forced myself upon them and we met up in my favorite place in the world while the Wildflowers were blooming. It's also the place that we went skiing every Saturday in High School:)

I fell in love with their family.

Honestly, she's going to kill me because she's the least "cheesy" girl there is but you could just feel the bond they have for each other. The trials have brought them so close. The older two love love love their baby sister so much. And Dave is pretty much the nicest guy in the entire world. She has four angels on this earth watching her every step.

you belong among the wildflowers } SLC, UT Family Photographer

2011-10-04T16:43:00.000-07:00

Seniors Pick for Yearbook

2011-10-03T07:49:00.000-07:00

Since the deadline for yearbook pics is Oct 7, I edited 3 images to choose from. Email the # you would like to submit as your yearbook photo at jenhebertphotography@gmail.com and I will send you the full resolution jpeg image.

Because I had to edit these in front of other sessions that were done before you to make the yearbook deadline, THESE are the only ones available at this time for the yearbook. Your other images will be available during the 6-8 week timeline.

KORI
1.

2. COLOR OR BW

3.

QUINTON
1.

2. COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE

3.

MICHAEL
1.COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE

2. COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE

3. COLOR, BLACK AND WHITE OR DAY

CHELSIE
1.

2. COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE

3.

HAILEY
1.

2.

3. COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE

ASHLYNN
1.

2.COLOR OR DAY

3.

RIANNA
1. COLOR,BALACK AND WHITE OR DAY

2.COLOR, BLACK OR WHITE

3.
COLOR OR DAY

{one love} | Casper WY Wedding Photographer

2011-10-02T12:04:00.000-07:00

sarah and Tyler Bob {wedding} | Casper WY Wedding Photographer

2011-09-28T23:27:00.000-07:00

A few decisions and THANKS again for being patient...

2011-09-23T05:28:00.000-07:00

So I had one of those "Im a bad mom moments yesterday". I've been having those more and more lately. I just haven't been able to keep on top of everything lately and work "triple time".

As I've said before, July through October in Casper the weather is beautiful and reliable because of this I didn't want to turn people away. I totally overextended myself. At this time I have 23 sessions and 5 weddings to edit and 30 more to shoot Sep-Nov. Throw 12 weddings in there this summer and that is the reason for the delay in your images and my personal bad mom moments. I take every shoot seriously and will not do anything other than my best to hurry along anyone's session. Because of this I once again PLEAD for your patience.

*Right now editing time is 6-8 weeks, it sucks, I know but it's the way it is:(

*Wedding books will be completed in Nov/Dec when I will not be taking very many sessions.

*Kelly Walsh SENIORS, your deadline is Oct 7 for your yearbook pics. I will post 3 completed images for you to pick to send in if your session did not fall into the 6-8 week timeline.

*NO NEED to call, text or email about your session, I haven't forgotten you and I will contact you when they are ready.

As for the future, I will be limiting my sessions. I also have decided I will no longer be doing "mini-sessions" for one child. I always spent just as much time on these sessions and I need to do what is beneficial for my family. Of course I would still love to capture your milestones but they will be the same price as regular session so bring along the parents and siblings:) Im not a portrait photographer, I do hour and a half interactive sessions. So if you're looking for a few posed pics I may not be your gal:)

I've also decided that since my passion is on location natural light photography I will only be doing this even into the winter months as well. I've tried to love studio/flash work. BUT I DON'T. I will ONLY be doing indoor shoots for newborn-6 month and "at your home sessions" in the winter.

Thank you for understanding and for choosing me to capture your families!!!!!!!

Sarah and Tyler Bob {bride/groom session} | Casper WY Wedding Photographer

2011-09-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

we shot their pre-wedding session in the same place as their engagement session... just a little bit different in the summer.

This couple is absolutely MFEO {made for each other}... without a doubt.

LARAMIE.SENIOR.2012 |Casper, WY Senior Photographer

2011-09-20T19:59:00.001-07:00