Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  All opinions expressed are my own.

RNYM really prides itself in having the BEST photographers directory available.  We have the most talented photographers, and here’s why. 

From the moment I saw Jennifer Tesker’s “spring mini” setup I knew I was in love.  It was so fresh and breezy.  So soft and innocent.

I see lots of great photos of my kids… I take a lot of photos… not all of them affect me the way that these did.  I cried during my viewing session.  This video was precious.  It really captured the essence of my children- individually- and with each other.

Here have a look…

I love to shoot with Jennifer because of her attention to detail and super professionalism (she is also a sweetheart).  She is METICULOUS, not only in her unbelievable photographs but in her business dealings as well.  Jennifer is a FULL-SERVICE photographer.

Jen loves her work, its evident when you enter her studio how proud she is of her images and the happiness she creates. 

Her booking process is streamlined, quick and easy.  She sends reminder emails to make sure you have the date, time and place all set.  She is happy to work with you on your clothing options (which always makes me so anxious, yep we went back and forth figuring out the right look).

When we came for the mini-session (mini sessions are 20 minutes in contrast to a full session which is longer) she was all set up with the most beautiful spring display.  The kids respond so well to her, always have.  I literally am able to walk away and not watch the process.  She asks them to re situate, and they comply, they want to please her (and then stay and play with her girls).  It took her only 15 minutes to snag the most amazing photos of my kids.

Within 24 hours she posted a “teaser” on Facebook for me to swoon over.  I was so impressed I changed my profile picture right then and there.

What follows is part of the process that the general public doesn’t get to see.  Lots of time I see people complain that photos are “too expensive”, or that “anyone can take these kinds of pictures with a good camera.”  I’d like to take this opportunity to DEBUNK that.

When your photographer is finished taking the photographs they go home and weed through them.  Jennifer took over 125 photos during our session.  The result of her hard work was the best 15 images.  Not only are they the best images, but Jen also had to edit them to perfect them.  She does this in PAINSTAKING DETAIL.  For instance, little (E) has great hair, with layered wisps and fabulous curls- but they end up in her face OFTEN.  In our perfect photos too.  Jen spends HOURS editing to  remove fly-aways so you can focus on the beauty that is the photo. 

Once she is done obsessing over these images, she gives options, she turns them into black and white so that you can see how it would look the other way.  Once she has completed all of this to HER SATISFACTION.  You get another email.

This email invites you to attend a viewing session where you will see a personalized video of your images, and then discuss options as far as purchasing digital images, prints, and some other truly fabulous photo gifts.  I am slightly obsessed with the personalized photo box that holds your images.  The box is great quality and the photos inside are mounted and safe to handle, they are meant to be looked at OFTEN.

Jen offers these products both as Packages or “a la carte” where you can pick and choose the images/products that you would like.   This allows her to work with  any available budget.  When you purchase all the images you get a thumb drive with not only the images- but also the copy of your video.  She takes all types of payments, and can even do a payment plan where you receive your purchase when it is paid in full.  Since people often change their minds and come back to purchase more, Jen also holds on to your purchased images for 1 year and unpurchased for 3 months so you have time to come back.

Jen wants you to print your pictures and display them, not keep them locked on a thumb drive or cd.  This is one reason that she is a full service photographer.  In fact, so many of her clients are worried about getting the photos placed correctly that for a FULL session she will also help you to design your gallery wall (you have to see how she does that- but I can’t tell- its a secret).

The turn around for all of this is really very quick, especially when you take into consideration the amount of time it takes to edit and prepare your presentation.  Jennifer is a true professional who loves her job.  She adores each and every client that she works with. She beams while showing you your images, and is even more excited when you return for your next session, so that she can document your families growth year to year.  

JENNIFER HAS JUST ANNOUNCED HER AMAZING SUMMER SESSIONS!!! HOW CUE ARE THESE???

To see Jennifer’s latest offerings check our her website http://www.jenniferteskerphotography.com/ and don’t forget to tell her we sent you.

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. 

Here at RNYM we have a FANTASTIC Photographers Directory.  Every single one of them is super talented.  Even better is that they are all so very different.  They all offer specials for different types of photos, and each one specializes in specific types or styles of photography- no two are the same.  When IC You Photography joined our offerings I was beyond thrilled.

I spoke with Isabella and together we decided on the timing for our session.  We would do some special photos for the kids birthdays’ (7 days apart).  We were delayed once due to weather and she as quick to reschedule. In between our scheduling and the actual session Isabella asked what the themes for their parties were and we discussed outfits.  She also then informed me that she would have some surprises for me and the kids and that we should bring anything else that the kids wanted to include.

I was directed to the location that Isabella and Claudia had chosen.  It was easy to find and I had her cell number to reach her in case I found myself lost.  True to her word there were many really cool surprises.  Not only had they purchased banners that coordinated with their respective themes, they had found other fabulous props, and even MADE some special ones for each child.  Isabella and Claudia took turns photographing and worked together well.  When the kids were less than cooperative (come on they are 2 and 5) they helped each other out by making the kids smile.  They even took the time to sword fight with them.

A few behind the scenes shots of Isabella and Claudia with the kids.

In real life, the atmosphere was beautiful and fun.  In the photos, its breathtaking, magical, and still so fun.  The series of photos for the kids really reflects who they are.

(E) is so silly, and so adorable even playing a game of “peek-a-boo”,  as well as showing off her favorite stuffed animal Skye.

(A) is pretending to be a Jedi, completely in his element. 

When presented with their home-made props you can see how excited and proud they are to have them.

They were even able to get an amazing photo of the two of them together (so, so, so difficult to do). 

I really enjoy these photos.  I am glad to have documented this stage in their lives, and I love that these pictures aren’t the same photos everyone else has that mark milestones.  They are unique, because the photographers are unique.

For example, do you see this photo of (A)?  He is so proud, having so much fun… Then, they made it glow for him.

Things to keep in mind.  If you have a specific idea or something you want to incorporate into your photos, speak up.  This time I didn’t have anything specific but for my next photo-shoot I have something awesome that I would like to do (a little surprise for RNYD).  Also, keep in mind that photographers need time to comb through images and edit, so if they say 4 weeks until you get images, they mean 4 weeks.  You will be glad that they spent the extra time on your photos in the end, BUT plan accordingly.  If you need images for a certain date, book well in advance.

Stay tuned for Christmas Minis and other specials.  At this time they are booking fall  and Halloween minis!

For more information about IC You Photography including their current specials you can visit our Photographers Directory, their website: http://www.icyouphotography.com/ , Facebook page or email Isabella and Claudia at  ICYouPhotography@yahoo.com .