Something new and exciting...

This has been a long time coming... and now it's time!! I am excited to announce my new photo blog... Jessica Bateman Photography. I am finally getting the ball rolling with my photo business and I am so very excited! Be sure to stop by the new blog and take a look around. Also be sure to scroll down to the bottom and become a follower. I am so excited for my latest post... you don't want to miss this one, so be sure to take a look! I took photos for three adorable girls, it's a must see.

If you know anyone in the West Lafayette/Lafayette, IN area who is looking for a photographer be sure to tell them about Jessica Bateman Photography :) 

My friend Kim Davis designed my logo and I love it! Didn't she do a great job? Thanks Kim for all your help!

Just about 2...

I have too many favorites from this session!! I got so many great smiles from this little guy! He was on the move through the whole session and we had a blast.

I have never met a child who likes sports and balls as much as this little guy! He loves football :)

On the move!

I just love these running photos, cute!

Don't let these pretty green pictures deceive you :) It was surprisingly cold that morning, and windy! We stuck through it though and had a ton of fun. Every picture was worth being out in the cold!

Zane

This little guy is just too cute! I love his outfit, his hair and his big blue eyes. He didn't want his photo taken.... but I still had fun with him and surprisingly we got some cute shots.

I Heart Faces- Week 15- "I Heart Desserts"

This week's photo challenge is yummy :) Be sure to check out I heart faces website to see everyone's entries, and to submit your own! I had a few photos... and I finally chose this one. I love taking pictures of food, and I love to eat... so it just works. Enjoy!

Who doesn't love chocolate??

Beth, Gabriel, and Ivan

I loved this session, and I loved this location! I also loved that we did it early this morning... what a perfect time for photos. This family was so easy going and they had so much fun together. They weren't camera shy one bit and that made my job so easy! I loved it all so much that I've been glued to the computer editing these photos all day.... well not ALL day....

I have to start with my favorite photo.... this is the moment that I just wait for during a session. Look how much they love their little boy, so sweet!

I also have to end with a favorite, I LOVE this photo... look at those beautiful eyes! (and his cute shoes :)) What a sweet moment.

Thanks so much for such a fun session! 

Clegg Botanical Gardens

I was in heaven today! I took my kids to the Clegg Botanical Gardens and we had a blast. I was born and raised in Utah and I miss the mountains, trails, and just enjoying nature. Escaping to the mountains is not something you can do in Indiana, but this was wonderful! My kids loved every minute and my 3 year old Evan just hiked up those trails like a pro :) It's good to see that in him. After we hiked all morning I got down on my hands and knees and snapped some photos of the flowers.... it was worth every grass stain :) I decided that I need a macro lens... that would be fabulous! I might be going back tomorrow for a photos shoot, but I am not certain yet... if not tomorrow then definitely soon. 

Fix-it Friday #49

I had some fun today with i heart faces' Fix-it Friday. I edited the photo slightly and then had fun with Pioneer Women's Actions. Here is what I did...

Original:

In Photoshop I adjusted the levels just a touch and then sharpened the image slightly. Then I used the clone stamp to remove the lint on her pants. Then I added some actions :)

 Colorized PW action...

Fresh and Colorful PW action....

BW Beauty PW action...

I really love this photo... such a cute little girl posed just right! I didn't feel that it needed much done to fix it. The thing that I noticed about it was that the focus is on the doll rather than the girl's face. It's always good to focus on your subjects eyes :) That is why I sharpened it a touch and I think that helped a little. It was also fun to add some actions. Which is your favorite? I can't decided... but I do love a good black and white photo :)

Spring!

I am just as anxious... if not more...as my kids are for summer to be here! I love Spring and the excitement it brings. I am also so happy to see the blossoms popping out :)

Today I took photos of my daughter (she is 20 months old now) and I was sad that I didn't have a cute umbrella or another fun spring "prop." Then I remembered our little watering can and it worked perfectly and I got some fun photos that I am so happy to have.....

Spring.... thanks for coming back! You are more then welcome to stay for a while.... we are glad that the snow is finally gone for good :)

I Heart Faces- Week 13- "Dramatic Black and White"

As soon as I saw the theme for this week I set this photo aside. I feel that this photo is dramatic for a number of reasons.... the lighting, the angle, the kiss, and the edit. This theme is so fun and I can't wait to see everyone's photos over at i heart faces. Check it out!

Kim, David, and Molly

This is a continuation from the post below... be sure to check it out! I am so happy with how these photos turned out, this family is just so fun!

Thanks Kim! I just love these, thanks for letting me take your family photos!

Molly

A couple weeks ago my little sister, Bethany, came to visit and we were able to do a photo shoot together! It was so fun to have a photog friend to shoot with. I will definitely miss having her here.

I am in love with so many of the photos from this shoot! I decided to do a separate "Molly" post just because I love so many of the photos of Molly. She just loved being in the center of attention and Bethany and I just loved her cute smiles. I will be doing a family post as well so stay tuned!

Favorite...

I love how this edit turned out :)

Beautiful eyes!!