We took Toby for his first walk in downtown Minneapolis. We walked across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge and I took this photo from the northeast side of the Mississippi River.
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May 14th, 2010Jesse Valley Photography | High School Senior Portrait Deals
May 11th, 2010Because you’re you.
You’ll get amazing portraits when you choose Jesse Valley Photography (JVP) for your senior pictures. Why? Because we get to know you—your interests, personality, likes and dislikes. We custom tailor your photo shoot to match who you are by photographing you at the location of your choice (Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs), wearing as many outfits as you want.
See for yourself. Jesse Valley Photography captures personalities that shine through in every portrait.
The Deals
Bottom line—you will love your portraits from Jesse Valley Photography. As an incentive to book your session, we’d like to offer you some deals:
Schedule your senior session to take place before:
· July 1, 2010 and receive a free session ($195 value)
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Book your session today by calling 612.382.2867.
To learn more about our sessions and view our complete portfolio, visit www.jessevalley.com.
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May 7th, 2010I knew that the approaching storm would bring some unique photo opportunities, so I set out to Westwood Nature Center in my bright orange raincoat. When I came upon the turkeys, I started taking photos of them. As I raised my camera and took the first few clicks, this tom put up his display. I noticed that he kept checking me out and would go into full display when I took his portrait.
I think that he thought I was a rival turkey, and whenever I raised my arm that I was displaying my “orange feathers” and challenging him. It was a very unique encounter. After a few more shots I left him alone with all the females.
Cattail on Purple
May 1st, 2010This is another photo that I took out at Westwood Nature Center of a cattail. It reminded me of the cattail photo I took almost a year ago with some red bushes as the background (you can see that image by clicking here). For this image, the purple color is from some flowering crabapple trees in the background. I love to reference other artworks from time to time.
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May 1st, 2010This photo was taken shortly after my five year wedding anniversary, and it reminds me of marriage. I hope you like it.
Mary Kay’s Bridal Grand Opening
April 30th, 2010Anyone who is planning a wedding knows that there are many tasks to create the perfect day:
- Finding the dress of your dreams
- Booking a professional photographer
- Choosing a wedding cake
- And the list goes on…
That’s why it’s so convenient when you can go to one event and accomplish multiple tasks at once, plus it doesn’t hurt to get free Hors D’oeuvres, gift bags and the chance to win prizes and drawings. Mary Kay’s Bridal Grand Opening Party is this weekend! Check out their new location and learn about the services of other wedding vendors, including the engagement and wedding photography of Jesse Valley Photography (JVP).
Invitation from www.marykaysbridal.com
As mentioned above, JVP will be there with sample wedding albums and to answer questions about wedding photography. There will also be a drawing for a free engagement session and 11×14 wall portrait ($255 value). Below are a few photo samples.
To see more engagement portrait samples, click here.
To see more wedding images and get additional wedding info, click here.
My Photo in an Alumni Art Show
April 29th, 2010Through May 14, you can see the following photo, which I made while traveling along the North Shore, in the Student & Alumni Art Exhibition at the Worthington campus of MN West Community & Technical College. It was on this campus that I sold my first fine art photograph, and it is also where I had my first solo art exhibition.
The closing reception is Friday, May 14 from 4–6 pm. Stop by and enjoy the artwork!
Earth Day • Photo of the Week XXXVII
April 22nd, 2010Happy Earth Day!
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April 20th, 2010I love the scent of lilac blossoms, and I can smell them now as I’m posting this photo of some purple lilacs bursting into bloom. It’s amazing how scent can bring back vivid memories…both good and bad. For me, lilacs are the smell of Spring, which has come early this year. Happy Spring!
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April 16th, 2010The weather has been so bizarre (but certainly lovely) this spring in Minnesota. On a recent walk with Lisa and our dog Toby, I photographed this lady bug hanging out on some newly emerged maple leaves.
