My Little Assistant!

Rickey is officially in training! He loves to help me edit!

Bucks County Toddler Photography ~ Rickey 18 months Old!

Sometimes I just can't help myself and I have to share the photos I take of Rickey. Some might call it torture but I think he really likes when I take his picture! (And yes I do take at least one picture everyday) Everyday I look at him and see how much he has grown. He learns new things everyday and I still think he is absolutely amazing! Here he is exploring Tabora Farms

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Bucks County Toddler Photography ~ Rickey 18 months Old!

Delaware County Baby Photography ~ Rickey and Longwood Gardens

Just before Mother's Day I went to Longwood Gardens with my son Rickey, my sister Jess and my nephew Marquez. I spent the day chasing Rickey and trying to get some great shots and teaching my nephew how to take great shots! Here are some of the shots from the day, bear with me I had a very hard time narrowing down my favorites!

Bucks County Baby Photographer ~ Rickey's Mini Session

Because sometimes when I am driving and see a fun location I just have to stop and take a few photos...

Rickey's One Year Session by Caitlin Domanico!

I have a new found respect for each of my clients. Getting ready for a family shoot can be pure madness.

There is no other way to say it. There was complete chaos in our house the morning of our session with Caitlin but you would never know it! Caitlin did an awesome job of getting us to mellow out and just be ourselves

(not the screaming yelling selves that were in the car but the nice normal selves that we try to be!)

After all of the stress and anxiety of getting ready for a family session I am so glad that we did it because these are pictures that we will treasure forever!

Thank you so much Caitlin!

Officially A Toddler

Rickey is just as excited about turning one as I am! He has been so busy learning to walk and talk that I can barely keep up with him. But here they are (finally) a few pictures from Rickey's One Year Old Session....

My angel baby I love you more than I ever could have imagined and I have treasured every single moment watching you grow. I can not even believe how fast this year has gone. Every day you do something new and super exciting. Yesterday it was walking around Target and sitting through story time; today it was oinking like a pig and walking all around the park. I can't wait to see what tomorrow holds! I hope that every year of your little life is as happy and as healthy (and as full of photos) as this first year has been. Thank you for being my inspiration, and my little model and for being ever so patient when I want to take just one more picture.

I love you so much and you are an amazing little man.

Love,

Mommy

Growing Up

It has taken me a long time to decide how/what to write about Rickey's first Birthday. This year has been completely amazing and I had no idea how much I would love being a mama! My little tiny baby has grown into a walking talking toddler.

Every day he does something new and exciting, and everyday he grows further and further from being that brand new baby. He is growing so fast that his room isn't even a nursery anymore - it is quickly growing into a big boy room. I wanted to capture some of the changes as they are unfolding in his room. So from baby to big boy...

stay tuned for pics of the actual Birthday boy

Snow Day Contest! EXTENDED~ Win a Free Photography Session with JPP!

Are you tired of the snow? Do you want a chance to win a free photo session with JPP?

Here is your chance!

~ Our contest has been extended until this Saturday February 12th! So you still have time get those entries in today~

**The session is to take place in the Philadelphia area or the DETROIT AREA (Detroit Session is only available the weekend of October 29th)**

I can't wait to see everyone's photos!

JPP at the Pennsylvania Farm Show

Going to the Pennsylvania Farm Show is a HUGE tradition in my family. I believe that I have been there almost every year of my life. This year was Rickey's first year at the farm show! Here are some highlights from the day!

A big part of the tradition is taking a picture in the tire of a tractor and the bigger the better - I'm not looking so fabulous in this picture so bear with me!

And just for fun - here is a picture of me at the Farm Show when I was Rickey's age (well actually one month older than Rickey) with my Uncle Stan!

All Things Mommy

I apologize for neglecting the blog for so long! I have been very busy doing all things Mommy! Our crazy household was down for the count first with colds and now with the stomach bug! This leaves no time for blogging or for picture taking actually!

But here is a shot that Rick took while Rickey was napping and I was de-germing the house!

Bear with us until we can get back to our regularly scheduled blogging!

Rickey is 11 MONTHS OLD!

I can't even believe that my baby is almost 1! He turned 11 months old yesterday and he is not taking 5 steps at a time! Watch out world!

Jennifer Parke Photography ~ 2010 That's A Wrap!

This has been an amazing year I have learned so much and I have gained some *AMAZING* new clients!

2010 started like this -

(this photo courtesy of Isabel March Photography)

Then this sweet little man came into our lives on January 27 2010 at 1:27pm and I fell more in love than I ever thought possible - When my son was born my photography took a back seat in my life and a front seat at the same time. My business came to a screeching halt but at the same time I have had my camera with me almost every second of every day since that little guy was born! And I have had more impromptu photo sessions than I ever thought possible. He is super patient and now he even tries to take the camera and snap some shots of his own! We have also been training Daddy how to use the camera because I have also learned the importance of being in front of the camera and not just behind it.

I have learned that knowing what the rules are is important but that sometimes it's ok to break them. I've also learned that as a mom and a personal you can only do so much and that you just have to do the best that you can. I might not be "Super Mom" and maybe I can't do it all but I love being a mom and I think I do a great job. I could not be the mom or the photographer that I am without the support of my friends and family.

Here are some of my favorite shots of babies from 2010

And here are some shots of Super Kiddos

Don't forget about the wonderful grown ups that I have photographed this year!

And finally here are a few of my favorite wedding shots from this year

(this photograph was actually from a wedding workshop hosted by Isabel March Photography)

One of the most amazing experiences that I have had so far was photographing a birth -

I would just like to thank all of my wonderful clients and I look forward to working with you all again in 2011 - it's going to be the best year yet!