Jenn Carver Blogs About Photographing Children (Revised)

The following is excerpted from photographer extraordinaire Jennifer Carver's blog today. All of the photographs shown in this post are hers as well!

Today brought such an exciting surprise to my front door. My first copy of Ginny Felch’s new book Photographing Children, in which a few of my images were published! First of all, before I go any further, I must say that before I was even approached to participate in providing photographs for some of the sections in her new book, I was well familiar with the book “Photographing Children."

I remember a few years back when I finally made the decision to start my own business and start this new adventure behind the camera, I had purchased her first book. I had gained so much clarity, so much inspiration and direction.. Its been sitting on my desk ever since, and there are many days when I still go back to it as I evolve as a photographer.

What's wonderful about this book is that it has something for everyone, and is current with many of the trends going on in photography. It's not only great for the pro photographer, but is also great for the parent trying desperately to capture all those tiny precious moments of their children. It is such a great read and I have no doubt that this book will make the best sellers' list just as the other one did.

In addition, when Ginny contacted me, not only was I flattered and humbled that she choose a few of my images for the book, but when I heard who some of the other artists were.. words cant explain, how excited and honored I was. To be included with some of the greats such as Mary Schannen from Melange Photo, who continually makes my jaw drop everytime she posts a photo! Shana Rae from Florabella Collection: I could not live without her incredible action and textures sets, not to mention her beautiful photography. There are also some new artists that I was not as familiar with such as Melanie Johnson and Valeria Spring as well as so many others!

Ginny, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this and for all the encouragement you have given me personally and through this wondeful book.. Congratulations!

Here are a few images of mine that were chosen to be a part of this incredible project! Thank you to my sweet little clients without whom this would not be possible.

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