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    What does BEAUTI mean to you?

    beau-ty (n.pl.) Any of those attributes of form, sound, color, character, behavior, achievement, etc., which give pleasure and gratification to the senses or to the mind. Something excellent of its kind.

    BEAUTI is more than physical attractiveness. BEAUTI surrounds us in many forms.

    BEAUTI portrayed inside and out. BEAUTI at every age, in every stage of life. BEAUTI of this incredible world we live in. BEAUTI of emotions and feelings of the moment. BEAUTI that cannot be put into words.

    Discovering. Cherishing. Capturing.

    Thank you for checking out my blog, feel free to look around and add a comment or send me a note. Sharing life’s BEAUTIs from my perspective…enjoy! Jenelle

*Cody + Laura* Engagement

17 May 2010

Pink pants.  Her hot pink pants.  One glance into the court where she was playing squash and she’s had his attention ever since!  That was when this country guy met this city girl.

I had a blast photographing their engagement session, capturing the positive, happy spirited couple they are.  A nice mix of laughs, gentle + fun teasing and romantic snuggles + moments.  And I’m so glad that we have warm weather again!  Even the first time I met these two they were so open and honest about their relationship, I think we entertained everyone in the coffee shop!  He managed to talk her into buying her first pair of cowboy boots just for their photo session, and brought along flowers and other props that are special to their time spent together.

You two are sweet and fun, it’s awesome to have met you both…I am looking forward to photographing your wedding day in September!

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10 June 2010 - 12:25 am

Uncle Bob and Auntie Em - Gorgeous!! Loved them all! They are so unique!

20 May 2010 - 7:51 am

BEAUTI - Thank you for your wonderful comments!!

18 May 2010 - 8:50 pm

Auntie Terry - Absolutely awesome pictures of two young adults obviously in love – brought a tear to my eyes! Thanks for sharing them with us!

18 May 2010 - 1:42 pm

Laura - So cute guys! I think my favourite is the 6th one with Laura on the log and Cody standing.

18 May 2010 - 11:50 am

Melissa - Love the water locations! great job!

18 May 2010 - 10:25 am

Mom - Colorful, original, fun, loving, meaningful, and very picturesque! Can’t wait for the wedding photos!

18 May 2010 - 9:24 am

Cody & Laura - Hmmm I thought I commented on them last night but I guess it didn’t work! Thanks once more for the awesome night…it was alot of fun! The pictures look amazing :D

18 May 2010 - 9:00 am

Daysha - Great work Jenelle!! love the location, gorgeous couple, amazing shots!!

17 May 2010 - 10:50 pm

laurie - cute couple….. lots of GREAT photos Jenelle!! love your locations too!!

*Prairie Crocus*

26 April 2010

Our spring weekend at the farm really felt like spring when we went for a drive out in the pasture and found crocuses, usually the first flower to bloom in the prairies.  I love finding signs like this that winter is over and spring is here!  I couldn’t believe how tunnel visioned I got as we were driving and I’m hoping to catch a glimpse of light purple in the grass because when I looked up there were so, so many little clusters of pretty, delicate crocuses.  Growing in the same area of the pasture we used to always look in as little girls.  But this time I didn’t run home with a handful to put in a vase.

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*Exploring…At The Farm*

24 April 2010

Whoa, the last few weeks have FLOWN by!  A lot keeping me busy, both with photography and personal.  Which is great but I haven’t had a chance to blog!

We took a few days off around this past weekend and went out to visit my parents and sister’s family, visiting friends along the way.  It was great but never feels like we get away for long enough to fit in everyone we’d like to visit and everything we would like to do.  I will just add tho, the only bad part (long story short version)…on the trip home I managed to get a massive goose egg + cut on my forehead.  Yah, really brutal, but funny at the same time.  Something I really, really hope will not happen to those of you that have sessions coming up!

I love springtime at the farm.  Warm, sunny days.  New calves running around.  Grass turning green.  Farmers talking of getting out in the fields to plant.  That spring freshness in the air.  And the anticipation it all brings for summer fun!  I went springtime exploring in the pasture…

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6 January 2011 - 11:43 am

Nona - Hey I like these farm photos!! Good shots of rare angles of the treasures!

11 August 2010 - 12:18 am

Aunt Lynn - Cool pictures Jenelle…I will have to show Jared the old cars! I am viewing all your pics…very beautiful and good wedding pictures! You are an amazing girl! Cute pictures of Daysha’s kids @ the farm….aren’t they just so cute :) !

*Gluten Free ~ Cheesecake*

2 April 2010

Eating gluten-free has been a part of my life for a few years now…and I’m happy to say I don’t find it a hardship.  It’s not a hardship because I feel so much better than I did eating gluten.  And there are so many gluten-free options available now that can be substituted for the regular foods.  Anyhow, I am asked often about my gluten intolerance and my favorite recipes, it seems like more and more people are developing this sensitivity.  I thought I could occasionally share a recipe and tips here.

Dessert is probably the most challenging, I find anyhow.  I came up with this cheesecake crust from parts of a couple recipes, the almonds add such a nice flavor.

CHEESECAKE CRUST:

  • Combine 1 cup gluten free flour mix and 1/4 cup brown sugar (or cane sugar)
  • Cut in 5 Tbsp cold butter
  • Stir in 1/2 cup nuts (I chopped up slivered almonds)
  • It doesn’t need to be precooked but I did for just 10 minutes at 350.

(The gluten-free flour mix that works great in my baking experience is: 3 cups white rice flour, 1 cup potato starch and 1/2 cup tapioca starch…or there are lots of conveniently pre-packaged flour mixes available)

And I have to add a couple shots of the yummy blueberry syrup that we love to use in our tasty, purple-tinge whipping cream!

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*Baby Victoria*

24 March 2010

While we were becoming more tired of airplanes + airports with 22 hours travel time, there was excitement at home of this sweet little baby girl being born.  We met her hours after we landed, just a day old!  I went back a week later to photograph her, so tiny and precious and loved.  Our youngest niece.  Congratulations!

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26 March 2010 - 11:08 am

Kelty - So cute! And TINY! WOW! Super pics, and for sure you can come practise on us! Great shots.

25 March 2010 - 11:31 pm

Janelle - Thank you so much Jenelle, the pictures of our new daughter and other 3 rug-rats are adorable.

25 March 2010 - 1:26 pm

Keala C. - Absolutely amazing!!! Love all the shots, frames, etc. I’d love for you to photgraph us one day! :)

24 March 2010 - 4:03 pm

Michelle - Beautiful, beautiful…wow. Want to come do us?

24 March 2010 - 12:33 pm

shauna - Very very good :) Love them you did a really good job and have improved!! I really really like the baby toes an all of the kids kissin the baby looks so adorable!
Good job and janelle your lil babies are super cute!
xoxo keep up the good work!

24 March 2010 - 11:55 am

Daysha - wow, these are amazing!! i love all the poses! very cute, and the ones with all the kids turned out well! amazing, once again!