Jennifer Hopper Album Photography | Syracuse, Watertown Photographer

It's that time of year - the one time each year that I actually post on my blog. I'm not even going to make an excuse this time, I'll just admit I am terrible at keeping up with this. Except for when I have ten minutes before my youngest wakes up, and I am DYING to show off an amazing shoot.

Jenny is a super talented singer. She just finished up recording an album with her husband, and is now working on a solo album. When she asked me to take the photos for her album art I was sooooo excited! I mean, look at her. Can you believe she's had four children. FOUR!! We even had a super awkward moment while getting shots outside of a trendy new restaurant, because two guys kept banging on the window from the inside, trying to get her attention. Meanwhile... I was standing by like chopped liver with extremely messy hair (thankfully hidden by my awesome rePURPOSE headband.) I just can't compete with this woman!

We ventured to downtown Syracuse and found a few perfect locations for the look she was going for. And the light. Can we talk about the light? I would stop Jenny in one spot and take 100 shots of almost the same thing because I couldn't get enough. Good sunlight is an addiction in the photography world. 

Ok I'm done talking. These photos speak for themselves!

Jennifer Hopper - Album Art

4-14-16

Syracuse, NY

Hair + Makeup by Backwoods Beauty

The Best of 2015

Every year by December, I'm ready to quit photography. I am stressed, tired, my body is physically falling apart, I don't get to see my family, my house is destroyed, and I'm just done. I know many photographers feel the same way. September through December is for photographers what February through April is for accountants. Thank goodness for January. If it wasn't for this glorious month I would have quit this business years ago.

I've had two weeks off from photography, and now I'm rejuvenated and ready for 2016. But before I move forward, I wanted a chance to look back and bask in the great parts of the year that I was too busy to enjoy. By doing so, I've remembered why I love this job so much. I've witnessed some emotional and amazing moments, I've found beauty in locations that many would overlook, and most importantly, I have met so many amazing people who I now consider my friends. 

When you strip away the business end of things - my job is pretty amazing. I'm grateful to have these photos to remind me of this. So to all of my clients - thank you. Here are my favorites from 2015.