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  • Welcome to my Photography Blog!

    I am located in Johnston, Iowa (Des Moines area) and am excited to give you sneak peeks at some of my photography sessions and personal life. I specialize in HS Senior Photography & Lifestyle Family & Children Photography.

    I focus primarily in natural light photography and love to do sessions out on location or in your home. Artistic Lifestyle Sessions with natural expressions and a touch of posing here and there sum up my style of photography. I like to find out what you are all about before the session so that I can customize your session so that it's uniquely YOU!

    I'm right in the middle of the fun and energetic High School Senior Photography! I still have a few spots left. And the fall calendar just opened up for lifestyle family and children photography. Just contact me at -- jillVZphotography@gmail.com and we can set up a pre-consultation to set up your own custom photography session!

    I look forward to capturing your moments and helping you remember them big on your walls or in an album for a lifetime of enjoyment! --Jill VZ

    Feb 27 2012

    week 4: Treasure [shot of inspiration] 2012

    We’ve almost made it to the end of another Iowa winter. And even though this has been the most mild winter that I can remember, I still can’t help but treasure the memories of relaxing summer days combined with fun family moments. I fondly thought of the photos that I took of my nieces and nephews this summer as we celebrated the July Birthdays at my sister’s house in Urbandale. I love that we live so close to my 3 sisters and my mom and dad. We are fortunate to get to celebrate together many birthdays and events.

    Hope you enjoy some of the things that I treasure the most — FAMILY!

    To see what everyone else’s take is on our ‘treasure’ theme, simply follow the links until you end up back here.  Next photographer up is Tami Gookstetter in Tacoma, WA — with her take on this week’s theme.

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    Nicole Gerhardt - FUN!!!! These are awesome. I feel like I’m right there watching:)

    Lisa - I love these photos Jill! Awesome job capturing their expressions. Fun!

    Nicki B - Jill! What a fun and beautiful set of images! I love these so much. Your color here is amazing.

    Feb 13 2012

    week 3: Sweet [shot of inspiration] 2012

    Here is my take on the word “Sweet”. The best part about photographing lifestyle family shoots is waiting for “the sweet” moments to happen. As I was looking back at some of my fall shoots, this moment caught between these two brothers just took my breath away! So cute! I will do a full post soon, so you can see their adorable faces!

    To see what everyone else’s take is on our ‘sweet’ theme, simply follow the links until you end up back here.  Next photographer up is Tami Gookstetter in Tacoma, WA — with Butterfly Kiss Photography . Enjoy!

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    Tami - love it!

    Rebecca Patterson Photography - Love the tones and depth of this sweet image, just beautiful.

    Jan 31 2012

    week 2: Pattern [shot of inspiration] 2012

    Here is my take on the word “Pattern”. I love patterns and find them so many places as I’m photographing HS Seniors downtown Des Moines, Iowa. So many buidings and bridges —  patterns are everywhere!  I will have to show you more photos of this gorgeous senior in another post — Amber from Johnston High School.

     

     

    To see what everyone else’s take is on our ‘pattern’ them, simply follow the links until you end up back here.  Next photographer up is Tami Gookstetter in Tacoma, WA — with Butterfly Kiss Photography . Enjoy!

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    Lacey R - Jill, you are an incredible artist! : )

    Tami - Lots of patterns in the city! Love your inspiration this week :)

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