Meg Jenson

I felt like I was in the candy store of W***y Wonka during this photo-session. This family comes up with such a variety of photo locations. Last year they did pictures at their neighborhood playground. This year they did them at Sweet Pete's Candy Store. A family friend had gotten their photos done at Sweet Pete's as well. So their photos were our inspiration. [ 288 more words ]

W***y Wonka Candy Store Family Pictures - Meg Jenson I felt like I was in the candy store of W***y Wonka during this photo-session. This family comes up with such a variety of photo locations. Last year they did pictures at their neighborhood playground. This year they did them at Sweet Pete’s Candy Store. A family friend had gotten their photos don...

Taffy making Sweet Pete's Candy Store

Taffy making Sweet Pete's Candy Store - Meg Jenson We took a taffy making class at Sweet Pete’s. We made blue strawberry taffy. It had a lot of citric acid for an amazing sour kick. The first class we took was a blow pop class which is no longer offered. They gave us the recipe for the taffy and it’s just sugar, water, corn …

Laid-Back Beach Photos- Atlantic Beach Florida

Laid-Back Beach Photos- Atlantic Beach Florida - Meg Jenson A laid-back, intimate beach wedding just reaffirmed to me that I love beach people. They are so easy going and know how to have a good time. I was deeply honored to photograph this wedding. Aside from the officiant, only family members were present at the wedding. Two families became one. What bette...

We swam with manatees in Crystal River, Florida. My in-laws took us in January 2018 on a very cold day (high was 40 degrees). A cold day is the BEST day to see the manatees. I think it also helped that we did the tour on a Thursday. Manatees come from the ocean to the natural springs to warm up. The springs are a constant 72 degrees year round. [ 565 more words ]

Manatees Swimming- Crystal River - Meg Jenson We swam with manatees in Crystal River, Florida. My in-laws took us in January 2018 on a very cold day (high was 40 degrees). A cold day is the BEST day to see the manatees. I think it also helped that we did the tour on a Thursday. Manatees come from the ocean to the …

This little lady is so lucky to have two older brothers. She has a built in fan club ready for her. The oldest was especially helpful. He is so big that he was able to hold baby sister all by himself. He did so ever so carefully. We talked about all of her adorable features and were able to just stare at her. [ 329 more words ]

Little lady, two brothers- Lifestyle Newborn This little lady is so lucky to have two older brothers. She has a built in fan club ready for her. The oldest was especially helpful. He is so big that he was able to hold baby sister all by himself. He did so ever so carefully. We talked about all of her adorable features …

This delightful picnic took place at Memorial Park in the Riverside area of Jacksonville, Florida. This picnic basket was used for this couple's engagement session and an anniversary session. I love that they incorporated a prop that has seen their family grow. Plus, it just gave a cozy feel to all of these spring time photos. Every age has different challenges with photographing them. [ 238 more words ]

Family Picnic at the Park This delightful picnic took place at Memorial Park in the Riverside area of Jacksonville, Florida. This picnic basket was used for this couple’s engagement session and an anniversary session. I love that they incorporated a prop that has seen their family grow. Plus, it just gave a cozy feel to all…

I told mom she looked like a beautiful mermaid at the beach for these maternity photos. These maternity portraits were taken at Washington Oak Garden State Park. Even though these were taken in the summer there were still beautiful flowers. Look at the height of the roses compared to the children. They are the tallest roses I've ever seen. The weather played with us all day. [ 300 more words ]

Mermaid Maternity Portraits I told mom she looked like a beautiful mermaid at the beach for these maternity photos. These maternity portraits were taken at Washington Oak Garden State Park. Even though these were taken in the summer there were still beautiful flowers. Look at the height of the roses compared to the children. T...

Trying to play catch up. Who knew that there would be so much diversity in the Florida beaches within a few hours of each other.

Whenever I am asked for location ideas for family beach photos in Jacksonville, I always mention the rolling hills of Guana State Park. There is a small parking fee but the beach is generally less crowded and there are no homes on the beach. The lack of homes makes me think I'm on my own private beach. The park rangers close the parking lot right before the sun sets. [ 324 more words ]

Rolling Hills- Family Beach Pictures Whenever I am asked for location ideas for family beach photos in Jacksonville, I always mention the rolling hills of Guana State Park. There is a small parking fee but the beach is generally less crowded and there are no homes on the beach. The lack of homes makes me think I’m on my own …

I love summer because I get to spend more time with my family and more time at the beach! More from this session will be coming soon. What fun plans do you have for summer?

These photographs were centered around the concept of a family party decorating Easter eggs. These photos were taken right before Easter. I loved everything about the photo-session. Since this was an extended family session, there are countless combination of photographs I could take. I asked ahead of time what photographs were important to capture then went from there. There were the grandparents, their three children and one of the daughter's husband and their two girls. [ 340 more words ]

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Decorating Easter Eggs Jacksonville Florida These photographs were centered around the concept of a family party decorating Easter eggs. These photos were taken right before Easter. I loved everything about the photo-session. Since this was an extended family session, there are countless combination of photographs I could take. I asked ahead…

These family pictures were taken in Atlantic Beach, Florida. This cute mom's family lives right near the beach (close enough that she could show me their homes right before we took pictures). She literally grew up going to this very beach. She always wanted family photos at the pier in Atlantic Beach. She talked about four different backgrounds at the beach that were special to her. [ 384 more words ]

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Family Pictures Atlantic Beach Florida These family pictures were taken in Atlantic Beach, Florida. This cute mom’s family lives right near the beach (close enough that she could show me their homes right before we took pictures). She literally grew up going to this very beach. She always wanted family photos at the pier in Atlantic Beac...