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I made it. 2011 marked year three for JL and what a year it was. Easily the toughest year of my life but arguably the best. Funny how that works. Through it, I’ve learned so much about my business, my relationships and myself and I know without a doubt that I am a stronger person. So get ready 2012 because you’re going to be even better!
This won’t surprise anyone who’s been on my blog in the past few months but it has actually surprised me. Less than 10% of the images you see below are digital. If you do the math, that means 90% of my favorite images from 2011 were shot on film. Which I must confess makes me pretty darn proud. If you remember from the longest post ever, I shared earlier this year that I really wanted to learn to shoot film but was terrified. I had no idea where to start and I was pretty sure that I wouldn’t be using it to shoot weddings anytime soon. And here we are eight months and 90% later. I have so many people to thank for this. Seriously, the number of text messages, direct messages and facebook messages I have sent in regards to film this year is embarrassing. But the whole process reminds me a whole lot of where I was three years ago when I discovered what I wanted to do with my life.
So if I could sum that all up in one post, what would it look like? I didn’t want this to just be a look back at what I did in 2011, but instead what I fell in love with.
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A selection of the images you see above were photographed while second shooting for Ali Harper, Kat Braman and Jason Mize.
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jenzie - absolutely gorgeous photos! I love your style, it’s an inspiration to me. What about your photos are organic? The general style or a printing process?January 30, 2012 – 7:56 pm
Fotograf ślubny Lublin - Really beautiful work
January 28, 2012 – 6:19 pm
jill - wow, just stumbled upon your work and i’m enchanted. so very lovely
January 16, 2012 – 11:21 am
Alex Workman - You are pretty much my hero! That’s all….January 12, 2012 – 4:33 pm
Beth - So many beautiful and amazing photos!January 10, 2012 – 4:03 pm
Ozzy Garcia - You’re very talented Jess, beautiful work!January 6, 2012 – 2:46 pm
Lieselotte van der Meijs - Dear Jessica,
I stumbled across your blog the other day and WOW! how fantastic your work is! I feel it in my stomach, you know the feeling when you see something that makes you happy, inspired and humbleJanuary 6, 2012 – 12:53 pm
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Kyle - I’m so proud of you Jess! For having a vision for your business and marching down that path fearlessly. These images are beautiful, and I’m sure 2012 will be amazing for you.January 4, 2012 – 4:07 pm
Diana Lupu Photography - I JUST discovered you and am blown away by your vision, talent, and passion. You are a true talent and an incredible photographer. I think I’ve just discovered a new favorite…
January 4, 2012 – 2:29 pm
Christine - so does this mean I can message you endlessly for tips and advice? hope so…
what a beautiful year! I am ceaselessly inspired by you and can’t wait to see where 2012 takes you..January 3, 2012 – 8:51 pm
Emily - Love your style. Film really does suit you… these are all just so lush, so beautiful, so serene.January 3, 2012 – 4:48 pm
Lauren Kinsey - I’m so grateful for you, friend! Great job in 2011, I cannot wait to see what the new year brings for all of us! Love love love your work!January 2, 2012 – 9:30 pm
Eric Yerke - So insanely gorgeous. You turned it up in 2011, and found your style. This feels so you Jess. Love it from start to finish. Here’s to another amazing year friend.
January 2, 2012 – 9:15 pm
Tenielle - Beautiful, beautiful images Jessica. Your eye sees such lovely things. So great to see another film shooter committing entirely. It’s paid off that’s for sure
January 2, 2012 – 7:44 pm
Debra Eby - Absolutely breathtaking. Your work is an inspiration to all of us. I can’t wait to see your journey in 2012!January 2, 2012 – 4:28 pm
Carly McCray - Absolutely gorgeous Jessica! I am on the same sort of journey myself. Loved your post.
Happy new year!January 2, 2012 – 4:02 pm
Dana Eason - These are beautiful Jessica! Congratulations on facing your fears so beautifully!
xoJanuary 2, 2012 – 3:07 pm
Katie - Wow!!!! These are so stunning!!! What camera/film stock do you use?January 2, 2012 – 2:23 pm
Sami Cone - Stunning! SO proud of you for following your dreams
January 2, 2012 – 2:13 pm
Alisa Greig - so great jessica!! congrats on a beautiful year!January 2, 2012 – 1:32 pm
Renee - Love your annual photo entry. You have such an amazing craft and I love how each pictures tells its own story and is so unique from the others. Congratulations on three years strong! Here is to many more!January 2, 2012 – 1:27 pm
Michelle Pijuan-Perez - Marveling at your images felt like looking at a beautiful dream. You have become an exquisite photographer Jessica. Lots of blessings for you in 2012.January 2, 2012 – 1:02 pm
jessica sloane - gorgeous post, my friend! these beautiful images are a testament to how hard you’ve worked. i’m proud of you! and so thankful we became friends in 2011… looking forward to more fun times this new year!January 2, 2012 – 12:46 pm
emily - absolutely breathtaking. film suits you. i DO miss being part of your fave images. 2010 was my year
January 2, 2012 – 12:44 pm
nicole - your photographs are so beautiful! i love the softness you bring to light!January 2, 2012 – 12:36 pm
Lizzie Metcalf - Jessica, the way you talk about how you felt pre-shooting film is EXACTLY how I feel now. You were my favorite digital photographer before (I say that, because I don’t like most digital photographers… Ironically, because I am one!) And now that you shoot film I love your work even more! You’ve inspired me to give it a try- with my little EOS 3 and FIND guide… I hope I’ll be fortunate enough to master it the way you did! xo!January 2, 2012 – 12:11 pm
Hannah Mayo - These are seriously so beautiful Jess. You and film are perfect together. Happy 2012!January 2, 2012 – 12:11 pm
Kat Braman - this is perfection Jess! love you and am so thankful that we have each other to go through this journey on. xoxoJanuary 2, 2012 – 11:52 am
Emily Anderson - Wow! These are so beautiful! I hope that year 3 for my business will look half as good as yours!
Congratulations on making the move to film!January 2, 2012 – 11:38 am
Rhiannon Nicole - Your images are so stunning, Jessica. I think you and film go perfectly together
January 2, 2012 – 11:00 am