Monday, March 11, 2013

Featured Photographer: Jennifer Priester from Jen Priester Photography

Jennifer Priester  - Jen Priester Photography - Facebook
Location: Auburn Hills, Ann Arbor, Oakland, and surrounding areas, Michigan



Sailor Beanie
Style of Photography/Specialty: I photograph mainly newborns and families. I recently branched out into weddings and love it!

Tell us a little about yourself: I am so grateful to have found what I love so young, and happy I can spend the rest of my life doing it! My husband and I got married at 19 and are approaching our 6 year anniversary. Married life is bliss and we are wanting to start a family in the next few years.

What type of camera do you use? I am a Nikon girl-not for any reason. It was the kind of camera I started with and so I stuck with it. I currently shoot with the Nikon d800 and d700.




Kelley Bonnet in Bark and Cloud
How did you get started? I got started on accident, actually! I got a beginner level DSLR and started taking pictures for fun. I photographed my first newborn session and fell in love. I knew that day that photographing newborns was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life! Then people started calling me, and the rest is history! I officially started my business in January of 2011 and it’s been an awesome journey!

What inspires you? Definitely Jesus. I became a Christian when I was 16 years old and my life has been amazing ever since. God is Love, and only wants good for us. I credit God with every good thing that is in my life. Other than Jesus, my husband inspires me, my family, and most recently, our new kitten who turned 1 in February =)

What is your most favorite photo you've taken? I have so many. I always say that my most favorite photo is the one I will take tomorrow. But I think I will make this one personal, and say probably the one I took of my kitty when we first got her at 6 weeks old. She is the coolest cat ever, and lets me take photos of her and do whatever to her. I took this shot on my own, which was funny. I had to hold her up, set my camera timer, hold her toy in front of her face so she would look, and hope it would work. It was worth it, this photo is hanging up in my home and still make me smile every time I see it!

What are your other talents/hobbies/interests? I also am a musician. I play drums, guitar, piano, and violin. My husband is the music director at our church and when he travels around I usually play with him-it’s so fun! I love to cook. I have lots of healthy recipes that I can even get my husband to eat as well. I love to read books, my favorite is definitely the Bible and anything written by Bill Johnson!


What is your favorite Devoted Knits item?
The Little Loves Stocking Cap. I love the tassel! 

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42 comments:

  1. Love this article! So inspiring to read other photographers' stories. Love your work, Jen!

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  2. Adorable! That bundled up kitty... ahh!! love it. Beautiful work, Jen!

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  3. Love the kitty photo! They are all gorgeous photos, of course, but that is just too cute! :) Thanks for sharing, Jen!

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  4. Oh my gosh, that kitty is adorable! lol.. thanks for sharing!

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  5. Beautiful work and I LOVE that kitty picture. So adorable! ♥

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  6. Amazing words, very inspirational. I love her images.

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  7. so so so darling!!! congrats to you & your successful venture! thanks for sharing your story!

    Xo!-

    kindly, hillary oeltjenbruns photography

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  8. Super sweet. Any item I receive from you is amazing! Gorgeous work by Jen as well!!

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  9. Interesting share & lovely work, Jen.

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  10. Always great to read about how other photographers got their start...it helps me know I'm heading in the right direction !

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  11. I love that you represent for Jesus Jen! It is very inspiring!

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  12. Awww love the kitten picture!!!

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  13. Great article!!
    It sure is nice to hear where others started from

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  14. Nice article and LOVE your work!

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  15. You both do awesome work, would love to win a hat.

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  16. so cute! i love her work :)-Lyndsey Wright

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  17. Love the cat love how after her first session she knew this is what she wanted for her life!

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  18. And I absolutely adore the kitty photo- so so cute!

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  19. Love the hat!!

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  20. I love Jen's photos and your creations!

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  21. I stumbled across you Facebook page not long ago and I am so glad that I did!! I have always had a passion for photography and am slowly starting to make it a business and not just a hobby. Hearing your story and seeing your images in very inspiring!

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  22. LOVE your work!! ~Amy Weir

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  23. As a new photographer, I love Jen's work and your props!

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  24. It's great to see someone so young do something so awesome!
    Go Jen :)

    Julia

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  25. love your stuff!! So classic and simple. :)

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  26. I just love these features - so nice to learn more about these amazing photographers that we see on your page!

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  27. Such beautiful props! and such inspirational photographs to draw from. i love to hear how people got started on their journey. gives me hope that i too, might eventually get to the level they are at! thanks for sharing :)

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  28. i love it such a great giveaway!

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  29. Gorgeous photos Jen. I especially love the cat! lol. Also, big thanks to Devoted Knits for hosting a fabulous giveaway!

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  30. always such a big fan of her work... even more of one now getting to know about her faith as well. love photographers that give credit to the one who gave them their talent!

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  31. Love your work Jen, and love Devoted Knits creations!! Jesus is my biggest inspiration as well! Thanks for sharing from your heart!

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  32. Thank you everyone-you are all so sweet!
    I love Jesus and give Him credit for all He has done-He is my best friend and deserves all of my heart :)
    Love you Trae!

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