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 =)



Just be Quiet! | Chickasha, Oklahoma Family Photographer

I recently had a family shoot with a co-worker and good friend of mine, Summer. We had a blast, although it was FREEZING outside; but they (and my hubby) were great sports!

Here are just a few from the gazillion we took that day....

I'm noticing lately that for some reason when I upload my photos from my computer to my blog they lose a little integrity and color....I'm going to have to do a little investigating!

- Jessica

Tooty's Christmas | Chickasha, Oklahoma Child Photographer

Yesterday morning I got to do "Tooty's" second annual Christmas/Fall photos...It's taken us a while to find a break in each other's schedule to even make this happen! =)

"Tooty" is little Makayla, she's such a little Diva! But when she's done taking photos, she means it.... Kendra and I both know this so we always try to work quickly and bribe her with cakes and cookies. We always manage to get some adorable shots of the beautiful little girl.

I love when it comes time to do Makayla's Christmas/Birthday/Halloween/whatever other occasion we can use as an excuse photos. This means I get to practice studio portraits! Although I still don't have the equipment I LOOONG to have I can still rig something up and be fairly successful ;o)

Please ignore the disgusting orange logos they have on their shirts ;o) haha.

The Beautiful 'B" Family | Chickasha, Oklahoma Family Photographer

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph Daniel and her stunning family. You could just see how much in love the two of them were and their kids were just adorable! I can only hope that I get the opportunity to photograph their family as they grow and create an even stronger bond with one another.

Please enjoy a little sneak peek!

-Jessica =)