Birthday Bash!

Check out this birthday bash giveaway with Sylvia Cook Photography, I've entered....have you?

Fuzzy Peaches! | Chickasha, Oklahoma Family Photographer

I'm not the photographer that screams "SAY CHEESE!", I never have been and I never will be....But when the youngest boy in the "J" family yells, "FUZZY PEACHES!" on his own....I just can't resist. Sometimes it just works out :).

I had the honor of shooting the "J" family last weekend while all 18 of them were together for a very special day... their grandmother's birthday. I understand how hard it has to be to get everyone together at once but they did it! They were such an amazing family....so cooperative and well organized (a photographers dream). Unfortunately the light didn't cooperate so well....shooting in direct sunlight is a nightmare for me but we made it work; and might I say I'm very happy with the outcome... :)

Following is a sneak peek of what I have done so far; I still have a ways to go!

I'm sure this won't be the last post of the "J" family - keep your eyes open for a part 2!

Please enjoy!

Above: Aren't they just adorable!

- Jessica =)

Something to Think About | Chickasha, Oklahoma Photographer

I thought this was interesting.

Have a wonderful weekend!! :)

- Jessica =)

A Look Back | Chickasha, Oklahoma Landscape Photographer

My post these days are seeming a little bare ;). I just wanted to share some landscapes I've taken over the past couple years....

Above: This was taken at a secluded location near Echo Lake at the bast of Mt. Evans in Evergreen, Colorado. I just love that little golden spot shining on the rock from the sun :).

Above: This was taken a few weeks ago just outside my home in Chickasha. The colors were so amazing, I LOVE sunrises here in Oklahoma! :) That's the biggest thing I missed when we lived in Colorado....being able to SEE the sunrises and sunsets....it doesn't get much prettier than this.

Above: This one as you know if featured at the top of my blog. It's my favorite panoramic landscape I have taken.... I'm not sure why lol! I just love how that jet trail arches over the mountains like a rainbow. This was taken outside of Aspen, Colorado in May 2009 - My 3 year anniversary (he was so sweet to surprise me with a weekend in Aspen; although we didn't spend much time in town, mainly exploring places like this!).

Above: This photo was also taken near Echo Lake in Evergreen, Colorado. It may not be the best photo I've ever taken but the roots give it so much character! :)

-Jessica =)

Expect Changes | Chickasha, OK Photographer

Expect to see some changes around here in the next couple of months! I'm having issues losing some integrity and color to some of my images when I upload them to this blog so I will be pulling images from previous posts off and trying a new technique. For a photographer this is BAD, it doesn't show the full extent of your talent....we'll see how it goes!

I've made tons of changes to my website over the past couple of months, let me know what you think, I LOVE feedback!

I updated all of my pricing for 2011 so visit the "Investment" page to see more. :)

Currently until spring comes I'm limited to offering only Saturday and Sunday appointments, it's a bit chilly but don't let that stop you, book your appointment today!

jessica@twosticksphotography.com

I hope everyone is off to a great start to 2011 - I know I am!

- Jessica =)

New Year | New Me

I've always had a obsession with food. Ever since I was little I was ALWAYS hungry. If you don't believe me, ask my mom! lol. I had always been pretty thin through high school and then I started dating my now husband, Dylan. He made me feel comfortable in my own skin, which is AWESOME but I let my guard down and ate what I wanted. I've gained and lost so much over the past 6 years it's ridiculous! This past year I've gained around 40lbs due not only to the fact that I ate pretty badly but also health issues. My New Years resolution (like so many others) is to lose every bit of that and keep it off! It's definitely a struggle for me but it feels different this time....I feel so motivated. For the last  week and a half I have been watching what I eat but only slightly; I started my actual calorie diet on the 1st and haven't broken it yet. I'm addicted to Dr. Pepper and I have not had one since and my head is POUNDING!!


I'm using SparkPeople.com to help me with this journey. It's such an amazing site, you can track your calories, find recipes, view other peoples progress, and the list is really endless! Hopefully it'll help keep me on track. I'm so tired of feeling so sluggish all the time; I even tend to lose my breath during a photo shoot and that's SAD! What's crazy is during the 1 week I was only watching my soda intake and a little of what I was eating I was already down 1 lb! This morning I get on the scale and I'm down another! I know 2 lbs isn't a huge deal but it helps motivate me more and more! Losing weight feels so much better than anything tastes! I know I can do this.....

I'm sorry there are no photos in this post....I guess it doesn't really have to do anything with TSP, just personal. =)

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

-Thomas A. Edison

- Jessica =)