There's a change a comin...

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sneak Peek for K

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...

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...

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!!

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!!

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

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...

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???!!!

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

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!!

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.