Behind the lens

There's a change a comin...

2008-05-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

I've moved blogs to here http://photostoriesbyclaudine.com/blog/

All posts from here on out will be made on this new blog. Please bear with me until I figure out how to link directly from my website.
Thanks

an A class firefighter in his Class A uniform

2008-05-07T08:18:00.000-07:00

J needed a few headshots for the newspaper and being that we are related...I obliged:) Doesn't he look handsome in his uniform.

a newborn cutie

2008-05-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

Baby J was in a much better mood this week and was a great little model for me. Here's a couple teasers for you E and R:)

In Memory of my Grandma

2008-03-17T12:17:00.001-07:00

My grandmother passed away unexpectedly last night and I will miss her dearly. I spent alot of time with her as a child and have many fond memories. I love you Gram and will miss YOU!

Calling all brides....

2008-03-14T10:32:00.000-07:00

I am currently looking for any bride that would be interested in modeling for me for my Bridal portfolio. We will be shooting in a fantastic location(s) and you will get a 5x7 softcover book of your images complimentary. What's the catch?? You have to be willing to get your dress dirty(now not muddy, but at least dusty) and you have to love artistic ,funky out of the box photography. If you or someone you know is interested, please email me at cjackson626@msn.com with your name, email and phone #. Estimated time frame of photo shoot: May/June 2008.
p.s. Look for my next model casting call...Boudoirs.

Expecting Baby J

2008-03-01T13:29:00.000-08:00

I had the honor of photographing E and R today and capturing E's 33rd week of her first pregnancy. Doesn't she look glowing and look at that beautiful round belly full of baby:) Dad is a Boston red sox fan and requested a shot or two with Baby J "wearing" his cap. Can't wait to see and photograph little J. Here's your sneak peek. Enjoy!

Deep in the heart O' Texas

2008-02-02T08:41:00.000-08:00

I spent 2 1/2 days in the Fort Worth area last weekend with a great group of photographers at a weekend retreat. We had fun, great food, great models and shared lots of tips and tricks. The weather could've been warmer but it was still warmer than here in PA. Here are a few images from this past weekend.

a favorite image from Christmas

2007-12-31T12:58:00.000-08:00

My adorable niece Olivia in her Christmas Day outfit. She loves to pose for me and is very photogenic. I love the antique feel to this.

designs by nature

2007-12-17T07:56:00.000-08:00

Dangerous to drive in, but beautiful to look at...nature's version of Tiffany's! It was too pretty to not take a picture of these glorious jeweled trees. Within a matter of an hour the sun came out and melted away their icy coverings.

Some glorious Autumn Color

2007-11-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

Too nice of a day to pass up outside photos. Look at the color of our japanese Maple tree!

Sneak Peek for K

2007-11-11T17:11:00.000-08:00

Despite the brisk temperatures, the weather held out for us and K toughed it out(even with an outfit change) for an awesome senior shoot. We even got some exercise:) Enjoy!

She's a Beauty...

2007-11-09T17:34:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak peek for Miss M and her Mom. I such a fun time photographing Miss M. She started out shy and it didn't take long to get her to sing and act silly. Such a cute little thing. Enjoy:)

A Firefighting Family...

2007-11-03T14:02:00.000-07:00

Here's your sneak peek Z family!! Had a fun time wrangling 3 dogs for a photo, but I think we got a couple. Thanks for being great models. ENJOY!!

It's Halloween!!

2007-10-31T19:17:00.000-07:00

This is what Halloween looks like around here. M went as Lola Hufnagle(Hannah Montana's best friend) and B went as the Geico caveman. Staying with tradition, we picked some templates off of the web and carved ourselves some fancy and cool jack o' lanterns, if I don't say so myself.

Here you go Lucy!!

2007-10-08T16:56:00.001-07:00

Who would've thought we'd have to deal with 80+degree weather in October?? Tried lots of new spots and cooled off in a stream. Hope you had fun, cause I did. Enjoy:)

Fall Home Show

2007-09-28T05:11:00.000-07:00

Come visit our booth at the Capital City Mall . We'll be there right in front of Macy's today and tomorrow from 10-9p.m. You just might see an image from YOUR session being displayed. We're also giving away a free session and 11x14 mounted portrait. Stop by and say "HI".

I've been tagged...

2007-09-08T13:12:00.000-07:00

By one of my Photography buddies and pet photographer extraodinaire Barb B. The challenge is to list 8 random things abnout myself. So here they are in no particular order:

1. I can't drive stick shift-tried and it was horrible!
2. I hate being cold...it makes me physically sick.
3. I have a secret desire to get a tattoo-maybe someday when I'm not too chicken and I figure out what design I want and where I want it.
4. I have no arches-my feet that is.
5. I've always wanted to be a tap dancer.
6. I am a magazine junkie-don't ask how many subscriptions I get:0
7. I don't like rules of any kind-although I try my best to adhere to some of them.
8. My favorite outfit is a t-shirt and shorts and bare feet-casual all the way!!

Now on to tag a whole bunch of people.

Are seniors suppose to look this good???!!!

2007-09-04T08:02:00.000-07:00

My beautiful niece came down for a visit this weekend with her family and we fit in her senior photo shoot. Now, this girl doesn't think she ever looks good! I may be biased, but I hardly doubt it when I say she's wrong and it's obvious from these images. Here's a sneak peek for you K.

Sneak Peeks for Samantha & Janell

2007-08-24T17:38:00.000-07:00

We had such a good time at Samantha's photo shoot...goofing around,talking broadway shows and discussing Red Robin's onion ring tower-mmmmmm!! Here's a couple to hold you over until your full preview. Enjoy:)

Congratulations Chris & Annie!!

2007-08-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! Chris and Annie (the cute couple I photographed a post or two down) just recently got engaged. Congrats to the two of you and best wishes for many years of happiness.

Miss Nicole

2007-07-18T12:14:00.000-07:00

Two images from a photo shoot yesterday down by the lake. Isn't she beautiful!! We managed to beat the heat and humidity and she was a patient model. Thanks to her mom Denise for assisting me with my reflector.

Kaci-My Adventurous Senior!

2007-07-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

We made it to the "Lion King tree"!! And I'm saving that one for the preview on my website:) For now, here are two sneak peeks. Thanks for being a fun and adventurous model:)

Annie & Chris

2007-07-16T11:23:00.000-07:00

I met a great couple on Saturday night...Annie & Chris. Aren't they cute:) They were alot of fun and it turns out we have a friend in common. Thanks for a great photo shoot guys!

A sneak peek for Marcy & Clint:)

2007-07-15T14:25:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of photographing these two beauties on Saturday...look at those eyes!!

Just Checking In

2007-06-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

Painted a new backdrop and tried out using an Sb800 off camera for sunset lighting/special effect lighting! I'm loving my new softbox and having extra lights-I can get real creative:)

A new plug-in for me-Happy Early Birthday:)

2007-05-31T05:52:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my newest creations using a new program I purchased as an early b-day gift to myself (and yes I do believe in giving yourself gifts:) Aren't they too cool!! I may frame a few of these for my studio/office.

She cleans up NICE!!

2007-05-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

Maggie had her first Daddy/Daughter dance last night and had a blast! Of course we had to get her hair done-she looks too grown-up, but beautiful. I took a handful of photos,but not as many as I would've liked because my kids are SICK of posing for me:( Kim and Maggie were voted the most look-a-like from their table and won the centerpiece. They also had fun dancing to the twist and the chicken dance. They both came home tired but happy.

Another Communion Cutie

2007-05-13T07:31:00.000-07:00

This is my next door neighbor Ashley. Didn't she look beautiful and look at her hair!! This is my kids constant companion-they are joined at the hip, especially her and Maggie:)

Number 26

2007-05-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

Maggie had her first softball game on Wednesday and scored the first run for her team. She was thrilled. Doesn't she look cute in her uniform? Of course, I took tons of photos. On Friday, she pitched the first two innings and found out that it is much farther from the mound to the batter than it looks. She still hung in there and gave it her best-that's our Maggie.

Claudine

Two Beautiful Nieces

2007-05-02T07:51:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of taking my Niece Amanda's first communion photos. Isn't she just adorable and look at those gorgeous eyes!! I also squeezed in a "mini" senior shoot of my oldest gorgeous niece Kayla. She is the best model...didn't let the wind or rain stop her and she knew exactly which poses "worked" for her. I think I'm gonna love the whole senior thang!!

Manmade Puffer Fish

2007-04-18T15:05:00.000-07:00

Another Brennan & Dad Creation...made of styrofoam, clay, toothpicks and spraypaint. Some pufferfish trivia:

~Dolphins have been observed using puffers as a sort of toy in the wild. They tease the puffers with their teeth, causing the small fish to become alarmed and then inflate. After a while the fish calms down and deflates, thus starting the cycle over again. It is speculated that dolphins may also enjoy the mild numbing effect from small amounts of the puffers toxin.
~When lifted out of water, puffers can inflate with air, but they may have problems deflating again afterwards. When this happens with aquarium specimens, fishkeepers hold the puffer underwater by the tail, head upwards, and shake the fish gently until the air escapes out of the mouth.
~Fugu, the Japanese dish containing puffers meat, famous for its potential toxicity.

Wisdom from a FROG

2007-04-03T19:43:00.000-07:00

"When you're trying to stay creative, too many rules can drive you loopy. Improvise. Let loose! Because, after all, you can't amaze the world until you first surprise yourself"

~Kermit the Frog

Love those Preggo Bellies:)

2007-03-29T05:52:00.000-07:00

Here are a few favorite photos from a recent shoot. Mary is about 36wks. pregnant with her fourth child (another girl) and looks wonderful! She and her beautiful daughter Tasia were the best models and we had lot of fun.

You Are An ENFP

The Inspirer
You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.You are also unconventional, irreverant, and unimpressed by authority and rules.Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're qutie the storyteller!
You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

What's" Your Personality Type?

Boing,boing,boing...Spring is Sprung:)

2007-03-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

It's the first official day of spring. In theory that's great but it would be nice if it actually felt like it. I love spring but it doesn't love me. Me, Brennan & Maggie have been feeling the effect of springs arrival for the past 3 weeks or so.

It's a Globe thing.

2007-03-20T18:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of Maggie's project that she & Kim have been working on...pretty cool HUH!! Maggie couldn't wait to take it to school today to show it off. She's the only one in her class that did the earth. Almost everybody else went with the solar system.

THINK IT SO

2007-03-19T12:54:00.001-07:00

Found this video on you tube and thought it was very interesting. I've always had a running vision statement in my head, but never actually documented it. I will have to give it a try. How about you?!

We've Got Floor!!!!

2007-03-17T17:24:00.000-07:00

The big news in the Jackson home...we've got floor:) Now the kitchen still has a ways to go, but not having to walk on plywood and tar paper is a definite plus! Kim may need to see my chiropractor after this and I may need more meds to prevent a nervous breakdown, but it looks beautiful.

testing,testing....

2007-03-16T17:02:00.000-07:00

My first official post. This blog will be a combination of a behind the scenes of Photostories by Claudine and some personal and fun info:) Stay tuned for more.