If you like honest, real moments, I'm your girl

A little miracle occurred at our house. My seven year old came up and asked if I would do a “photography session” with him. Huh? Really? You’re asking ME to take pictures of YOU? None of the usual running away to hide as soon as the camera comes out? Um, hello. I think the answer […]

This week over at iheartfaces, the weekly contest theme is hands.  My entry is an older image from a couple of years ago, but still remains one of my very favorites.  Such a sweet, sweet connection between this little one and her great grandmother.

I have recently decided that I will be posting an faq at random times on my blog. Now, before you roll your eyes and assume I think I am a photographic genius who feels the world wide web should be flogged with my opinion, hear me out. The truth is that I get emails daily […]

Dear Sunshine, See how you shine through Lis’ hair and it looks so beautiful? I miss you dearly. I am going stir crazy in this grey, cold mess we call winter. I can’t wait to see you this spring. Love, Me Images taken in a modeling shoot with Lis…Fall 2009.

I imagine a lot of people think I am reserved and a bit on the quiet side when they come to my blog. Not a lot of words. Not many stories.  Not a lot about my personal life. However, when you meet me in person, you wonder how you could have thought that since I […]

Um, wow.  WOW. I am blown away at the amazing response to my contest!  Honestly, you ALL rock…every single one of you who particpated…whether you referred or became a fan. I could ramble on, but I’ll get to the part that you all want to know…the winner! After all of the sorting and counting and […]

Here I sit…in the middle of a Michigan snowstorm.  I’m wishing desperately for summer when I come across this image from last summer.  Oh my goodness…I LOVE it so much…it just makes me so very happy.  I’ve worked several times with these two and they ROCK.  Literally.  This talented guy is the lead singer for […]

He’s 8 months old.  He’s 19 pounds of chubby perfection.  And he’s mine. Hello Beckham.

I finally jumped on the bandwagon and started a Jean Smith Photography Facebook page.  Not  sure why I resisted putting my business on Facebook for so long.  Maybe because it’s just one more thing to add to the plate of things that never seem to get done.  I gave in, I did it, and I […]

We go back.  Way back.  As far back as I can trace my Michigander citizenship…2007.   One of the coolest families EVER. We’ve been through blood, sweat, and tears taking extended family pictures, getting married, and having babies.  You know…the biggest moments in their life.  And no, I wasn’t really there for ANY blood…or the actual […]