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Announcing: Nova Scotia Photography Sessions | Summer 2010

11.05.10 – 12:13 pm

Farewell to Nova Scotia, you sea-bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me?

I’ve been a desert dweller for almost eleven years now. And although I’ve come to appreciate and respect the desert and her rugged yet delicate beauty, my heart and soul will always belong to the sea. My roots go deep there, and it’s the memories of my summer trips home that sustain me over the long, hot, dry months in Arizona. It’s Nova Scotia that has my heart; it always has and always will.

There is something about creating art in a place this is so much a part of me– the images from home have more of me in them than any of my other work. And so I am thrilled to offer my second year of Nova Scotia Portrait Sessions . I plan to expand this segment of my business into an annual event that will allow me to spend even more of my summers in the rustic country house along a windy country road on The Bay of Fundy.

At home, where I belong.

Nova Scotia Photography | Custom Portrait Sessions | Summer 2010

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

For you city lovers – we’ll have some high style sessions in down town Halifax, taking advantage of the amazing architecture and lots of hidden spots for great urban portraits. Break out your fabulous wardrobe and those rockin’ heels – and we’ll create your very own model moment.
If country livin’ is more up your alley, join me in Cheverie. We’ll explore weathered barns, rocky shorelines and fields full of covers and wild strawberries. Dress down for a causal shot, or break out the bling for a cool juxtaposition of modern meets rustic style.
Upgrades (including our fabulous Modern Art Session Albums) and special Nova Scotia Session pricing available. Complete details will be sent upon booking.
Don’t forget our referral program – refer a friend and you will receive one additional free full resolution digital file ($150 value) with each booked session.
Sessions must be paid in full at time of booking. Pre-paid upgrade collections will also receive additional discounts.

Please visit The Jeanette LeBlanc Photography Facebook page for more details and to RSVP. Become a fan before you book and earn a special bonus after your session! If you are interested in booking a session or want more details – just fill out my contact form and I’ll be in touch!

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Janis -

sigh* the lucky Nova Scotia people!!
if I have the moola, I’d come to Nova Scotia for you to take pictures.
Enjoy, I can’t wait to see what gems you produce!
Julie -

What a great opportunity!! I am sure you will have great success with these special sessions! That image is just lovely!
Kathy Scoffield -

I want to come!! Sounds amazing! Beautiful work!!

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Where on earth have I been? {crazy busy phoenix wedding photographer}

05.05.10 – 3:37 pm

Yes kittens, I’ve been MIA again. I know, I know – it’s not exactly a surprise. Despite all my good intentions and my frequent promises, it seems I am an inherently bad blogger. I think I’ve had “Blog. Just Blog, Dammit!” on my to-do list every day for the last several months…and if you look at my posting record you’ll know just how well that is going for me.

So where have I been? Living in crazy-busy land – that’s where, and somehow this blog seems to be the first thing to slide. It’s been go-go-go for months now, culminating in four weddings+one charity brunch+ a one year old session in downtown Phoenix in an eight day span last week. Whew. Who knew wedding photography was an endurance sport?!

I’m starting to realize that it’s not going to slow down any time soon. I’m also admitting that I’m unlikely to get caught up in the foreseeable future (do you know I have weddings from last year that have not been blogged? Last year, people!). So, instead of waiting till I invent a time expansion machine that miraculously converts each day to 48 hours while simultaneously maintaining my sleep needs at a solid eight hours (how you like that run on sentence?) I figured I’d better take the opportunity and splash up a few random images while I have the chance.

Here’s just a slice of my life over the last few months – weddings, weddings, weddings (both my own and second shooting for the amazing Justine Miller and Keri Doolittle at amazing Phoenix wedding venues like Sassi, Firesky, Wigwam as well as Oasis Ranch in Tucson), miles upon miles of location scouting, gorgeous seniors, three beautiful girls under the age of three (with tutus! and ice cream!), glorious glowing mama’s-to-be, edgy urban fashion shoots in downtown Phoenix, crazy-cool families, spunky-silly- up-for-(almost)-anything engaged couples, fiesty photographers/branding gurus, off camera flash on the roof of the Orpheum Penthouse and the most knock your socks off beautiful mother-daughter combo I’ve ever laid eyes on. And of course, just enough downtown, urban, grungy, junkyard shots to keep me happy.

Collection of wedding and portrait images from Jeanette LeBlanc Photography recent client images from Jeanette LeBlanc Photography, Phoenix Wedding Photographer

By Jeanette LeBlanc | Posted in children, engagements, families, fashion, maternity, weddings | Tagged phoenix children's photography, phoenix engagement photography, phoenix fashion photography, Phoenix Photography, weddings | 29 comments Add a Comment

MereMortal -

These are mind-blowing. Amazing.
Can’t wait for mine.
Keri Doolittle -

Bunch of beautiful shots you got here lady!!
Emily Ruth -

Stunning. I can’t wait to see what magic you will work in our session!
Mani -

Does it sound ridiculous to say that I am soooo proud of you? I don’t care. Because I am. You are amazing, my love.
.-= Mani ´s last blog ..One True Thing =-.
allison -

Gorgeous! I love the mom and daughter with the car.
.-= allison´s last blog ..DRINKS + THE PARK DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK PAGE =-.
Dognbird -

What an expressive collection. Love the way you captured all the quirks!
.-= Dognbird´s last blog ..A Warm Hearted Pennsylvania Wedding =-.
Holly Marie -

So creative and REAL!
wendy b. -

The color in your photos is amazing and beautiful. Wonderful work!
Jennifer -

Wow! You win the prize for most variety! I love all of these!
Kathleen -

wowza! what a stunning array of images – each one is amazing!!
Janis -

feast for the eyes!
and a reminder for me to take some pixs of my girls in their tutus, before they are outgrown! ugh, I hear you about not having enough time, time flying by too fast…
April -

Beautiful pictures and amazing style!!!
Lori -

I can’t even begin to pick a favorite, so many amazing images here!
Jen Mahoney -

Wow, amazing images! You rock everything, but especially the urban grungy stuff!
Jennifer Lauren -

I am in love with all of these, but the flower girl at the end had me cracking up! Beautiful work!
Jennifer Breton -

These are so amazing, Jeanette! I think the wait was worth it!
Justine Miller -

You are super I hear you on the getting behind on blogging, I need someone to do it for me, lol I can’t wait to shoot with you again!
Sandie -

Absolutely awesome!!!
Jana Kunz -

Beautiful work!!
.-= Jana Kunz´s last blog ..They Grow Up So Fast! { Twin Cities Multiples Photographer } =-.
Rhonda Stark -

gorgeous stuff here! love the attitude of the girl with the ice cream cone .. and of the little flower girl .. too funny!!
Lori Wood Habiger -

Absolutely in awe of your talent!!! Each and every one is a work of art. WOW.
Desiree Hayes -

All of these images are SUPER SUPER awesome! You rock, my dear!
Michelle Kane -

What a beautiful collection of images. Your work is so intriguing.
Jane Photo -

Hey! I’d rather not wait so long next time, cause these are totally fab! Every one in its own way.
Kristina P -

Some really great stuff here girl! Makes me wish they were all blogged so I could see them big! LOL! I hope all those clients got them some large prints, especially that car one! omg fantastic!

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Just a ‘lil tease…. {phoenix family photographer}

15.03.10 – 12:00 am

Some may call me biased, but there is no doubt in my mind about a few important things…

I have super cool clients
My super cool clients have awesome-cute-adorable-full-of-personality kiddos.
My super cool clients and their awesome-cute-adorable kids are seriously stylish folks.
My super cool seriously hip clients and their awesomely cute adorably stylish kids are head-over-heels, to the moon crazy in love with each another.
The whole entire downtown area makes for one crazy inspired phoenix family photographer.
I am one seriously lucky, super blessed, awesomely grateful photographer.

End of story. No argument. That’s just the way it is.

Here’s a teaser of Saturday’s family photo session at Heritage Square (a great spot for phoenix family photography). Obviously – this picture doesn’t show you what the parents look like…but will you check out those crazy beautiful kids?!

As you can just imagine, Mom and Dad are also supermodel gorgeous. What you can’t tell from the photo is that they are also beyond sweet and gracious, totally chill and talented artists to boot. But don’t just take my word for it, you’ll have to check back later to see for yourselves…

By Jeanette LeBlanc | Posted in families | Tagged arizona, downtown Phoenix, family, heritage square, phoenix, photography | 27 comments Add a Comment

Jennifer -

What a cute picture! I have to agree, they’re stylin’!
Lori -

Love the attitude in this, so spunky!
Christie Adams Photography -

How fun!!! They must be thrilled!!
TaraMc -

What an adorable family. They definitely have style!
Alicia -

Rockin! Can’t wait to see more, love this
PamN -

This is FABULOUS! How cool and modern! Please tell me they got it as a huge canvas – custom art like this is priceless! What a statement it would make in their home; a beautiful family like this is clearly their priority!
Jana Kunz -

Love the personality of this image
giovanna -

Bautiful! They are full of personality!!
Amy -

LOVE it!!!!
wendy b. -

You’re right … beautiful kids! Love this photo!
Lori Wood Habiger -

Awesome! This would look great huge and over a fireplace or sofa – as much art as portrait.
Dognbird -

Fabulous composition! Can’t wait to see more.
.-= Dognbird´s last blog ..Time for Rebirth, First Day of Spring =-.
Desiree Hayes -

What a fun fantastic shot!
Carson -

great shot. Im new to the area, so its great to find out new places to shoot. Looks like an awesome location.
Patti -

Love it!
Sabrina -

That little girl right smack in the center of the photo is fierce! Top model material I imagine you had loads of fun during the shoot.

This photo is so unique!
Melissa - Skidmore -

Impressive photo. It’s so natural. Taking kids photo is really a challenge. You have to play and work with them. You are doing great on this. keep it up and best regards.
Karen -

wow!I love the attitude. It’s cool. You must have lots of fun during the picture taking.
Karen´s last [type] ..100 off Wedding Packages
Karl@portrait photog -

Great photo there. Nice job. Keep them coming.
Julie -

I love the look on their eldest little girl’s face. Tyra Banks would have given that a thumb up!
Ginny -

I agree with Julie. I like her on her shot. She poses like professional models do.
Jenny -

The girl in the photo showed her potentials. She might be next America’s top model. I also like their gestures. So natural but with great impact. Keep up the good work.
Sarah -

The effect is so perfect with the scene. They look so witty.
cathy -

I like this post! i agree also with Julie. I like her on her shot.thanks for sharing and keep it up!
steve -

Nice capture and i like their style so natural but with good impact.thanks for the share, well done!
Justin @business sec -

Haha.. I don’t get their style?? A family who doesn’t have face?? hehe lol. Well. This is great perhaps they have their own explanation why they choose this.

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Julianna

05.03.10 – 2:36 pm

When my first daughter came along I recorded her life in agonizing detail. Every breath, every burp, every cry was documented for posterity. Album after album was filled with snapshots of her eating, bathing, crawling, walking, drooling and sleeping. Like clockwork we schlepped to the mall every single month to get her portraits taken. This was pre-doula career, pre-photography business. Heck – for the first nine months of her life, I didn’t even have a car. It was just Bella and I most of the time, and I quite imagined that the rest of the world found her as fascinating as I did.

Of course, I promised myself, I’ll do exactly the same for my second baby. But by then I was working as a doula, running a non-profit, and had been bitten by the photography bug. I didn’t write too much, I have not printed a single snapshot past the six month mark, and you’d better believe I didn’t take her to the mall for portraits (the horror!). As far as historical records are concerned, Julie has suffered a fate that has befallen many a subsequent child – complete and utter under representation in all known forms of family memorabilia.

Ah –such fodder for mommy-guilt.

I was the first born, not just in my immediate family, but for both sets of grandparents and great-grandparents. First of my generation, I accepted all the focus and attention as my due. I didn’t think too much about how little time my busy mother had to log the delicious and mundane details of my sibling’s existence. But now that I’m a mother of two, I’m sure that she did. Obviously, I cannot make up for almost four years of benign but undeniable neglectful behavior toward my role as family historian, but I can start now.

This is Julianna Amelie Grace. Julie. Jules. Julianna-Bananna. My little Amelie. A girl with the most sparkly chocolate brown eyes, and the fullest lips. A girl with a mind of her own, and the volume to make her opinion known. My second daughter, my old soul. Always my teacher, her lesson surrender, her spirit full of conviction and her heart bursting with love.

I was going to tell you all about her, but then I figured I’d let her do the talking. So, in the format of my own ‘about’ page on {peace.love.free}. I gave her the questions and let her fill in the blanks. (My additions are in italics, the rest are her words)

About:
4 1/2 . Silly. Sweet. Impertinent. Fun. A force to be reckoned with. Leo. NOT a morning person. Quintessential girlie-girl. Cuddler. Kisser. Dancer. Music in Her Soul, Her Bones, Her Spirit. Messy. Loud. Screamer. Whiner. Crier. Wants to Be Carried. Lover. Back Rubber. Generous. Alpha. Make-Believer. Tightest Hugger. Hair that forms massive dreads about two hours after brushing.

Likes:
Lucy, Frankie, Sadie and Maggie (our dogs), Things in my room. Princess things. Mama’s High Heels. Barbies. Going on a Bear Hunt. The Treat Table at Fresh-n- Easy. Caesar Salad and Carrot Cake at Paradise Bakery. My Soft Princess Blanket. Dress Up. Playing House. Cherry Tomatoes. Rice. Lemon Cake. Chai Tea with Honey. Dresses and Skirts and Sparkly Shoes. Pink, Red and Purple. Dora and Sponge Bob.

Then she said “Actually, I love everything in the world, and I’m going to steal it all!” followed by peals of maniacal laughter.

Dislike:
Boy stuff. Cooked Tomatoes. Sticky Stuff on my Hands*. Green. Jeans and Leggings. Tennis Shoes. Boy TV. Spiderman. Tracing Letters at School.

*She can’t eat without a wet cloth napkin, and she wipes her hands after every bite.

Good At:
Tracing Letters. Making Art for Mommy. Painting with Mary. Makeup. Writing My Name. Helping Mommy and Mary Do Laundry. Helping Mommy Bake. Eating All My Food.

Not so good at:
Cleaning My Room. Putting On Socks.

Dream Of:
Being a Mommy. Growing Up. Doing work. Pushing Buttons on the Computer. Being a Princess. Having lots of Money in My Flower Bank.

Wish I could:
Fly a Unicorn. Turn things into pretty. Make everything beautiful. Have a rule where you can eat whatever you want.

Sweet girl – you turn things into pretty wherever you go. I love you.

By Jeanette LeBlanc | Posted in children, my family | Tagged children, julianna, my family | 15 comments Add a Comment

janis -

ugh, I guess you can say the photos of our kids are also pretty uneven in numbers…
But Jules… is gorgeous. just beautiful & delicious. I like the idea of flower bank.
xo
.-= janis´s last blog ..cards for cancer patients =-.
Keri Doolittle -

Oh my, that was so touching…yup, I am crying. I loved this post!!
Leigh -

She is such a gem, that one. Full of spunk and spark and magic.
She is beauty.
LOVE YOU JULES!
xo
Angela -

Oh my gosh! What a beautiful girl!! These pictures are priceless!
.-= Angela´s last blog ..TUESDAY SHOESDAY =-.
Dawn -

Well said Julianna. Hope we get to see you again really soon.
Michelle Huesgen -

She and Stella would have a smashing good time together…what is it about pink stuff? I swore my daughter would not be a pink freak…and she has turned out to be one much to my disdain…lol
Katecraft -

I adore your work. She is beautiful and sounds so sweet
Elaine Gates -

just adorable!
Jana Kunz -

She is adorable! Love her expressions.
Amy -

Oh I looooove these!!!!
Lina -

WOW, drop dead gorgeous!! Few more years, and then watch out
Desiree Hayes -

Love! She is adorable and I love your writing too!
Marie -

Love. What genuine and perfect expressions. So glad you shared these! We’re falling victim to second-kid underrepresentation too.
stephanie beaty -

she’s beautiful. soulful and plain adorable. you’re such an amazing mama J.
Kathy Scoffield -

How can she be that big already? She is just beautiful!!

Mixing Business and Friendship = Magic Making

19.02.10 – 1:57 pm

People say you should avoid mixing business and friendship. That there is room for tension and expectations that can make both sides of the equation problematic. It’s probably good advice, based on oodles of collected wisdom. But I’m glad I didn’t listen. In my experience – bringing together business, passion, and friendships creates a space for some serious magic-making.

I try to approach all my clients in such a way that we develop life-long relationships. I love to photograph a baby over the course of her first year, or to watch a bride and groom travel down the path of parenthood for the first time. Capturing the lives of my clients as their families grow and change is just one of the many things that makes this job way cooler than anything else I can imagine doing. Seriously, being a family, child and baby photographer is a damn cool gig indeed.

But when the people who hire me are also dear friends – seriously folks – it’s all just that much sweeter.

Yesterday Phoebe and Tamara came by for a visit, and I got to see just how much their babies have grown. Little Naomi has turned into the most smiley, drooly bundle of beauty. Asher – having never been little – is now one seriously big boy. He is crawling, pulling up and looking for the world like he’s going to be an early walker.

I had no intention of taking any photos, but then I happened to catch a glimpse of the four of them standing out in my yard, and I just had to run for my camera. Can you blame me?

Photograph of baby Asher and his mother by Phoenix Baby Photographer Jeanette LeBlanc

Photograph of baby Naomi and her mother by Phoenix Baby Photographer Jeanette LeBlanc

By Jeanette LeBlanc | Posted in babies | Tagged phoenix baby photogaphy, phoenix child photographer | 22 comments Add a Comment

allison waken -

Nope! Can’t blame you. Adorable, love that drooley baby!
Becky Earl -

Hey girl! These are so awesome! I LOVE #3. So adorable!
Kerri Jones -

Asher looks just like his daddy! Such awesome pics Jeanette… as always!!
Mary Marantz -

these are AWESOME!!
Heather Parker -

Love these ones!
Karen Byker -

SO FUN!! I totally agree about mixing business with friendship. It’s just so much more fun!
Amanda Williams -

These are a breath of fresh air…oh my goodness, that last one is just precious Wonderful job on these!!
Mindy -

These are so lovely! Your friends and their babies are gorgeous!!
Cindy -

Oh seriously adorable! I would love to have some images like this with my little ones!
jennifer adams -

omgosh these are all absolutely beautiful, I just love the connection and warmth in these!
megan parker -

I love all of them. The last one is so cute…what a precious smile
Lina -

What a cutie pie! Love the mommy snug shot. Gorgeous!
Tori Piercy -

I jut love these! So cute!
Lisa Holloway -

These are so special…beautiful shots Jeanette! I love the connections you captured, and that last one just makes me smile.
Cristina -

Such great emotional connections you captured. And the drooly baby made me smile BIG
Jennifer Boggett -

What adorable children! I love the one with the tongue! Great idea to capture this family spur of the moment. Beautiful work.
Beira -

It is definitely obvious why you couldn’t resist..and you definitely captured some precious moments. Adorable kids!
Jane Photo -

Ah, they’re total sweetiepies! You did a great job capturing them. I can imagine them big on the walls!
The Lil Bee -

Jeanette, your photos are absolutely beautiful! I just wanted to stop by and say hello…Sarah fwded me your site and info so I can put together your Feather Report outfit. I’ll put that together in the coming weeks and give you a heads up. If you have the iPhone app, I can upload it there for you, too:) Hope you have a great weekend!!
lauri -

Can’t blame you at all! Seriously sweet kiddos, and your work is gorgeous no matter how spontaneous.
Holly Marie -

Great eye contact. Love the drool shots!
Marie -

Beautiful! Don’t you have a great maternity shot of Phoebe in that sweater? Those would be fun to see side by side.

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