Fall/Holiday Mini Sessions! |Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Family Photographer| Bay Area

I finally made the decision to host two mini session dates to accommodate all of the inquiries I have had in the past month!  I anticipate these to fill up quickly and I don't have much weekend availability left for the year- so act quickly if you are interested!

25 minute on-location mini session
8-10 images in a private, password protected gallery
10% discount on any products/prints
$90 (pre-payment due in full to secure date, non-refundable)


Accessories (hair clips, hats, etc) will be provided by My Little Legs and I will have an assortment of props (generic and holiday) on hand if you like to incorporate them as well!
Also, your children are more than welcome to wear their Halloween costumes for the October Session; just let me know so I can bring the appropriate props!


Saturday, October 15
Livermore
3:30- Renata H.
4:00- Heather E.
4:30- Heather E.
5:00- Jill D.

Sunday, November 6 (wait list only)
Pleasanton
2:30- Renata H.
3:00- Kim K.
3:30- Stephanie H.
4:00- Jennifer W.
4:30- Jenny D.

JUST ADDED....!!!!
Saturday, November 12th
location tbd
2:00- Averi S.
2:30- Stacey G.
3:00- Nicole O.
3:30- Amy M.
4:00- Dana W.

Please note the following:
-maximum of 5 people
-no additional discounts/coupons may be applied
-high resolution cd with all gallery images available for purchase (additional $200 plus 10% discount = $180)
-all sales subject to 8.25% sales tax

Please email me (info@jennhoffmannphotography.com) with your top 3 time slots choices and preferred date (I will book in the order I receive your emails).  I will then send you a link to pre-pay.  Any sessions not paid for within 2 days of booking will be forfeited and possibly given to another client.

MY Family Photos in Hawaii| Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Personal| Bay Area

Back in July, we went to Hawaii to celebrate my Mom's b-day.  During our stay, I hired a photographer to capture all of us on the beach.  It is always funny to be on the other side of the camera, but I like that I am actually IN some photos with my family!
Here are a few of my favorites...

I requested a silhouette shot and I adore it...  I've already placed a canvas order!

Photography by Jim Dierking

A Hospital Visit| Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Personal| Bay Area

Derek has two emergency room visits under his belt before the age of 5.  This time he was pushed off a pretty high trampoline and broke his wrist (the first was when he slipped a few months ago and hit his head on a bench.  He ended up with 4 staples in his head that time).  It was really traumatic for him as he had to be admitted to the hospital and had surgery to repair the broken bones.

At first sight of his hand, I immediately knew I had to get to the hospital.  He was screaming in pain and kept saying "I can't move my hand"- which made me numb with fear.  I left Ella at the house we were at and drove him to the hospital myself (not quite sure how I did that).

We were immediately given an ER room and he was quickly drugged up on morphine.  One side effect that we were unaware of from the drug, is that it can cause itchiness.  So for the next 12 hours, I stood by his bedside and scratched his face, nose and many other body parts as he screamed out.  He couldn't itch anything himself as he had one broken arm and the other was tethered up with an IV. Not fun.

The next morning he was taken away screaming down the hall in to surgery (a mother's worst nightmare) and came out of surgery with 2 pins holding the bones together.
He's been on the mend ever since.  A week after surgery, he went back to the doctor to have a hard cast put on.  He chose his favorite color red and loved that he could ask people to sign it.

5 days after the cast was put on, I was taking his jammies off in the morning and as I slid the arm of the shirt off his arm I felt the cast slide down with it.  So back to the doctor we went and he ended up being re-casted.  This time he is now sporting a very pretty light blue cast.

He has about 2 more weeks (hopefully) left in the hard cast and then he will have the pins removed and will be placed in a brace.  We are crossing our fingers that he has no long term conditions resulting from this injury and that it will be a good story to tell when he is older.

Here are a few pictures taken with my camera phone and point & shoot...

not what you want your wrist to look like;
the surgeon marked his hand to identify it in surgery

waiting to be taken up to the children's ward

we watched a lot of tv

just before going in to surgery :(

waiting to be released

more tv

definitely the coolest part of the stay...
being wheeled out in a "race car"

Ella is 2! |Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Personal| Bay Area

Our baby girl turned two the beginning of this month.... where did the time go!?!?  She has gotten so much hair this last year, has become Miss Independent (her favorite saying is "I do"), is interested in the potty, started preschool, sings and dances along to Justin Bieber and can throw a tantrum like no other 2 year old.
There is no middle ground for Ella- she is either totally happy, funny and fun to be around or TOTALLY not.  But either way, we love her to pieces and are so thankful to have her as a part of our family.

Here she is the day of her birthday...

And blowing out her candles after dinner...

The "S" Family in the Gardens| Jenn Hoffmann Photography |Family Photographer| San Ramon, Ca

I met up with the "S" family on a HOT night; it definitely still feels like summer!  They have two sweet girls who liked gathering the apples and reading books!  Enjoy your Sneak Peek!

Peeking through the flowers at them reading a favorite book...

Congratulations! | Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Family Photographer| Bay Area

Random.org picked a winner!!!!  It was comment #39 from Ashleigh who said "I would be so excited to win this for my 9 month old twins! I liked everyone on facebook!".
If this is YOU, please email me at info@jennhoffmannphotography.com to redeem your BIG prize! Congratulations and thank you to everybody who entered!

"Get Ready for the Holidays" Giveaway! |Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Child Photographer| Bay Area, Ca

Before you know it, we will be wrapping presents, baking, singing fa-la-la-la-la and continuing on our favorite family traditions.  I, along with some of my very favorite vendors, would like to help you get a head start on your Holiday cards, decorating, gift giving and shopping (for yourself and others)!

Here is a detailed list of what YOU can win...!!!

Jenn Hoffmann Photography (that's me!) ;)

www.jennhoffmannphotography.com

http://www.facebook.com/JennHoffmannPhotography

A FREE weekday photo session (up to 5 people)

Three digital images

One 16x20 canvas

Value: $655 plus tax!

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Paperboxpress

Paperbox Press offers beautiful holiday cards, invitations and announcements, along with other fun personalized items and gifts!

www.paperboxpress.com

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/pages/paperboxpress/170983252725

50 Custom Double Sided holiday cards

Value: $100 (including shipping and tax)

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Savvy Styled Sessions

Creative, custom styling for professional photography sessions

www.savvystyledsessions.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Savvy-Styled-Sessions/152012434829547?ref=ts

Styling for up to 4 people

Value: $125 - $150

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Bekah Jennings

We paint festive banners that celebrate life. All of our designs are original. Every banner is hand stamped on heavy weight paperboard cards making them light yet durable. Want to know more about the life behind the banners? See my featured seller article here-

http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/featured-seller-bekahjennings-11191/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/bekahjennings#

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BekahJennings-on-Etsy/162394197122524

JOY to the WORLD painted banner

Each paperboard letter card is hand stamped with a green flourish, topped off with red lettering and then antiqued around the edges for vintage appeal. A subtle sparkle rhinestone punctuates each end letter card. JOY to the WORLD is strung on lovely green satin ribbon and phrase extends over 36 inches, with ample ribbon off each end for ease of hanging.

Sturdy enough to stand up to years of use, this banner is also light enough to be hung up with just scotch tape!

As you can see from the close-up photos, there are unique flaws that are a result of the process of stamping with paint; these enhance the vintage nature of this delightful banner.

Value: $21

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Fancy Stuff 

We make things to make your little ones just a bit more fancy!  We make tie-shirts that give your child the comfort they want and the style you want.  

www.facebook.com/veryfancystuff

www.jjw.net/fancystuff

www.etsy.com/shop/veryfancystuff

$10 gift certificate that can be used at our etsy shop

Value: $10

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Lilliana's

Handmade, boutique quality hair bows, flower clips, headbands, tutus, 

necklaces and more for you and your little ones.

http://shopLillianas.com

http://facebook.com/shopLillianas

Headband and set of clippies.

Value: $16

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My Little Legs

Specializing in adorable accessories for babies, toddlers, and children.

www.mylittlelegs.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Little-Legs/139274807798

$25 E- Gift Certificate

http://www.mylittlelegs.com/25-E-Gift-Certificate_p_181.html

Value: $25

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That's a prize package valued at almost $1,000!  And it all goes to ONE winner!

Would you like to enter to win?  Here's how:

- You must "like" all participating vendor's Facebook pages and then leave a comment on THIS blog post saying that they did so.  This will be entry #1

- For an additional entry, you may post to Facebook (tagging at least Jenn Hoffmann Photography for verification) and/or to Twitter (posting the Twitter link in the comment).  This will be entry #2.  (Here is a link explaining how to tag in case you are not sure- http://www.facebook.com/blog.php?post=109765592130 )

-Winner must be in (or willing to travel to) the San Francisco Bay Area (winner is accountable for all expenses related to travel).  

-The photo session must take place within 20 miles of Danville, CA on a weekday before October, 31st 2011.

Giveaway will officially start September 1st and run for 2 weeks ending on the 15th at midnight.  The winner will be announced on the 16th after being selected by Random.org and verified.

This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

To make it easy, here are all the participating vendor's Facebook pages (go slowly when "liking", as Facebook sometimes thinks you are spamming and will lock you out temporarily):

http://www.facebook.com/JennHoffmannPhotography

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/pages/paperboxpress/170983252725

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Savvy-Styled-Sessions/152012434829547?ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BekahJennings-on-Etsy/162394197122524

www.facebook.com/veryfancystuff

http://facebook.com/shopLillianas

http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Little-Legs/139274807798

Goldilocks | Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Child Photographer| Pleasanton, CA

I have had the pleasure of photographing little "H" for her birthday milestones.  Last year she started off the shoot with "a little sass"- but this year was totally different.  She was more than ready to pose in front of the camera and had even gone makeup shopping to complete her look (love the choice of lip gloss)!  She's grown up so much and reminds me of little Goldilocks!
All hair accessories were provided by My Little Legs

Fun | Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Child Photographer| Danville, Ca

I had the pleasure of meeting this sweet family tonight....  Mom requested mostly candids of the kids just being kids and having fun together!  And that we did- we (yes, me too) raced, played games and twirled (with beautiful fairy wings!)!!!  And tomorrow is big brother's first day of Kindergarten!  I hope it is a brilliant day!

Twins have always fascinated me...  look at how their steps are perfectly in sync with eachother!

Love both versions...

Little Princess | Jenn Hoffmann Photography| Newborn Photographer| Danville, Ca

This sweet little blessing came after two big brothers, so she is certainly the little princess of the house! Look at all of the hair Baby "K" has!  She was such a mellow baby to photograph, but I am sure she will be giving her brothers a run for their money very soon!