Shelley Paulson Photography Blog
  • May16th

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    Last fall, Jessica came to Minnesota for a mentoring session and portrait session with me. She almost didn’t make it, as she woke up the day before feeling very, very sick! We were both really worried that she wouldn’t be able to come! She recovered enough to make her flight, and spend a few days here, learn, and brighten my life. Because that’s what Jessica does, she brings light and joy wherever she goes. Her smile is infectious and she is just so fun to be around. She makes me laugh and I dearly love to laugh!

    Last weekend, Jessica hosted a growshop™ (a workshop through my growtographer™ program) at her parent’s home and cottage in San Jose, CA. I got to spend four days with Jessica, her beautiful daughter Lily, her sweet sister Ashlee and her wonderful parents ON TOP of teaching a fun workshop with three other great photographers. I loved getting to know Jessica even better and becoming an unofficial member of her family. She is a gifted photographer, a beautiful soul and someone I hope to always call “friend.”

    If you would like to see her beautiful photography, visit www.jessicaannalee.com.

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    Did you catch the part in my introduction when I said that Jessica is FUN? Well, she is, and I LOVE that about her!

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  • May8th

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    Sometimes everything falls into place perfectly. Like how the weather in the weeks leading up to Megan and Tyler’s session seemed to be specifically working against the idea of an outdoor photo session. But we were patient and waited and when all the pieces fell together – the weather, the vivid autumn color, their outfits that perfectly matched the trees – and the result was magical!

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  • May7th

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    Well, maybe not actually country, but the location Jennifer chose for her session gave us a lot of great variety for her high school senior photos. I’m a country girl by heart, but I do love urban textures, so this was fun for me. :)

    Jennifer is a fun, confident, beautiful young woman. She has already been taking college classes full time and excelling at it! I enjoyed spending this time with her and her mom creating these images!

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