If you have followed any of the more personal entries here on my blog (i.e. my birth story posts), you will know that I have become passionate about women having ownership of their birth experiences as well as people helping them who only have the interest and well being of the mother and child at heart. So, it will come as no surprise to you that an organization like Purely Motherhood speaks to me and captured my interest and attention.

Purely motherhood is a group of women in the Saint Louis area that provide natural whole body support for women in all phases of motherhood, from pregnancy to menopause. Even those wanting to become pregnant. It is the first organization of this kind in Saint Louis. All of these wonderful women are mothers themselves in differing stages of motherhood and they have a passion for helping mothers excel in their quest for better health. So of course, when they asked me for some head shots to get them started on their new business, I was happy to oblige. Here’s a look at these wonderful women, go to the website: purelymotherhood.com to learn more about what they can do for you!

EMILY HECKER, DC, MBA, BS, CNC
Functional Medicine Specialist, Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Founder of Purely Motherhood. St. Louis, MO

ASHLEY NANNEY
Professional and Boutique chef, Owner of Feed Your Vitality. St. Louis, MO

JOY HOLDMEIER, CPT
Certified Personal Trainer, Instructor and Owner of Go Fit Mom! St. Louis, MO

JEN JESTER, IBCE
Birth Educatior and Doula, Owner of Birthwisely, St. Louis, MO

If you are a Mother or will become one, I strongly encourage you to look into the wonderful services these women offer. It may just be the perfect answer for you!

*Disclaimer* Business headshots are not a service I regularly offer.

Hi there! Doing some more backtracking on the blog today. Here’s a great fall mini session with the lovely Lauren when she was ten months! It has been one of the sweetest things getting to check back in with her every few months and watch her grow!

If you want to document the first year of your upcoming baby’s life, email me at jillianfarnsworth@yahoo.com for newborn package information.

Hello!  I’m having a contest!  The contest is all about my 2010 wedding photography clients.  Please “vote” for your favorite pictures by leaving a comment with the three pictures you like the most (one from each category).  Your comment will only count once on here, but if you want to double your vote, you can like the photo(s) on this Facebook album, click here.

BEST ENGAGEMENT

# 1…..Marcella and Mike

#2…..Cassie and Jeremiah

#3……Lindsay and Will

#4……Andrea and Pax

#5…..Sarah and Brian

#6…..Betsy and Shane

#7…..Kelly and Kyle

#8…..Ashley and Johnny

BEST BRIDAL

#1…..Audrey

#2…..Lindsay

#3…..Brittany

#4…..Cassie

BEST WEDDING

#1…..Cassie and Jeremiah

#2…..Christina and Tim

#3…..Lindsay and Will

#4…..Brittany and TJ

Okay, so you can vote for one in each of the three categories simply by leaving a comment at the end of this post.  The contest will end midnight on Tuesday, January 25th so please vote before then!

CONTEST UPDATE:

It was quite a close race, but voting is now closed and the winners are:
Best Engagement: Kelly and Kyle
Best Bridal: Lindsay
Best Wedding: Lindsay and Will
Congrats! And thanks to everyone who voted.

I think the holiday season has a way of bringing out the cook in me.  Or maybe it was the crazy low temps today that made me just want to turn on the oven.  Whatever the reason, I busted out my fabulous new magazine, 100 Best Cookies, and started on recipe #27.  Several cookies later (this girl doesn’t count), cooking was a decision I do not regret.

If you would like to try:

1  1/2    cups all-purpose flour

1/2    cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2    teaspoon baking soda

1/2    cup butter, softened

1/4    cup peanut butter

1/2    cup granulated sugar

1/2   cup packed brown sugar

1      egg

1      tablespoon milk

1      teaspoon vanilla

3/4   cup powdered sugar

1/2    cup peanut butter

2     tablespoons granulated sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda; set aside.

2.  In a large bowl combine butter and the 1/4 cup peanut butter.  Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

…Add the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar.  Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.  Beat in egg, mil, and vanilla until combined.

…Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer.  Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture.

…Shape dough into 32 balls, each about 1 1/4 inches in diameter.  Set aside.

3.  In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and the 1/2 cup peanut butter.  Beat until smooth, kneading by had if necessary. Shape mixture into 32 balls.

4.  For each cookie, flatten a chocolate doughball; top with a peanut butter ball.  Shape dough around peanut butter ball to enclose.  Place balls 2 inces apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Flatten with te bottom of a glass dipped in the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.

5.  Bake in preheated oven about 8 minutes or just until set and surfaces are slightly cracked.  Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.  Makes 32 cookies.

To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.  Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Let me know how yours turn out!

As we prepare for the impending move to the St. Louis area, I have reflected on the great experiences I have had with the Neosho crowd and the wonderful development of my photography.  I have enjoyed each session with all of you, and wanted to thank you all for believing in me and for your support!

When I first decided to pursue photography as a business, I had a vision of how I wanted my little enterprise to progress.  While all of your support has been invaluable, there have been three individuals whose influence has been my guiding light.  Jessica Hughes, Erika Dotson, and Dale Benfield have given so generously of their time, talent, and expertise….I don’t know where I’d be without them!  

I wish you all the best of luck, and we’ll see you in the big city!

These gals were some of my very first customers when I first started my photo business over a year ago.  Since then, Victoria got married and moved to Australia with her Aussie hubby.  Back home for a month long visit, she wanted to get together with her girls for some more picture taking fun!  These girls were so cute with their little boas and big smiles…

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life.  Quality photography is a must.  This month only, Jillian Farnsworth Photography is offering one FREE engagement session and one FREE bridal session to everyone who schedules us for their wedding!  Please pass on to anyone you know who will be tying the knot soon.  

All wedding packages start with:

• Two Photographers for the wedding day
• 5 hours of wedding day coverage
• a CD with full release

Here are some pictures of some of the great products:

Custom designed CD Case, with custom printed CDs.  On one CD will be your FREE engagement and FREE bridal pictures, on the other, the pictures from your wedding day.  

Here are photos by Jillian Farnsworth Photography …

Mini Engagement session gallery:

Mini Bridal Portrait Gallery:

Mini Wedding Gallery:

This offer is only good through the month of July.  Contact me for a complete price list and details on how you can receive this special.  Because I really like to get to know my couples, what they are about, and what their style is a bit better than I can on the phone or through email, be prepared for me to request a little get-together.  I look forward to hearing from you!

email: jillianfarnsworth@yahoo.com

or contact via facebook: www.facebook.com/thejage

As many of you know, I will be moving to the Saint Louis area in a couple of months.  Since the time I first announced this I have offered a special of $90 for a one hour session.  Several people have taking me up on this, like Racheal and Chealsea.  This session can be for any reason really, these girls wanted to do pictures in their dance costumes.  The pics turned out much more exciting than your standard recital photos!  Have a look:

As a side note:  The $90 session special (which includes a cd with full release) ends tomorrow, please contact me to schedule your session by then –  Even if you make an appointment for July.

I just wanted to kick off my blog and let everyone know what to expect in coming months.  I’m very excited about the future of both my family and my business and sharing both with you.  This blog is designed primarily to show everyone what is going on with my brand new wedding photography business, but will also include personal entries from time to time.  Most entries will be dedicated to recent photo sessions and won’t be super wordy.  I’m not much for writing, and when I do, I almost always run everything by my husband Paul, who is the businessman.  I hope you share in some of my enthusiasm for posts and pictures to come!