Jodi Ellen Photography

This home is bursting with excitement and anticipation, for the arrival of a precious baby girl. :-)

Puppy Love

Who wouldn't be his Valentine?

No one can resist those tiny toes :-)

Such an awesome session! I have been photographing big sister M for two years, and she was so excited to introduce her little sister S. I couldn't get enough on M saying my name, she has the sweetest voice in the world! Thank you once again for welcoming me into your home.

Well helloooooo cutie face!

Hanging out (jumping :-)), on her gorgeous bed.

Dancing with ribbons. Simplicity. Beautiful.

Two Sweet Hearts

Lifestyle Session.

What better way to cuddle up on a cold Winter's day.

He could have sat there all day and played with his train. One of the best parts of a Lifestyle Session is that the kids are so proud to show off their favorite toys!

Percy pulls the mail on time...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw522GIskVc

Babies, babies, everywhere! I LOVED that most had not one stitch of clothing on, a true sign that they are loved and played with often.

So sweet and playful, hiding behind her curtains :-).

2012 Charity Model Search!

Jodi Ellen Photography is participating in the Charity Model Search to select America’s Cutest Kid and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)

Is your child America’s Cutest Kid? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! The prizewinners will receive a generous savings bond and gift cards!

Model Search Special:
$45 entrance fee includes one image submitted to the international gallery, 15% of your print order or 5 votes.

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org). The top 25 vote receivers will move on to the final judging round to determine the winners.

Grand prize winner and runners up will be determined from the 25 finalists. The winner and runners up are selected by photography experts. Schedule this special session today! Jan. 1st - March 15th

Charity Model Search 2012!

I'm so EXCITED!!! Ready, Set, Go, it's time once again for the NILMDTS Charity Model Search. This will be our 3rd year participating, and together we have raised hundreds for NILMDTS. Images must be taken between Jan. 1st and ends mid-March. Here is a special deal to get things started :-). To schedule your session and/or for more info. email me asap at jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com.
Session fee includes entry!

Valentine's Day Portraits!

Have you scheduled your Valentine's Full or Mini Session? Space is limited, email me for dates/times available.jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com Minis are $25/30min, are in-studio, and include a gallery of 5-10 edited images, and are limited. Session Fee is due at time of booking.

Tis the Season!

I thought I'd pause for a moment and step away from the Holiday craziness to share this image with you, sent to me by an amazing family. Nestled in an Organic Bloom Ornament Frame is an image from a 3m session. I have had the honor of sharing many moments with this loving family, Engagement Session, Wedding, Maternity, NB, 3m, and soon we will be meeting again for their son's 6m portrait session. What an amazing journey, thanks for having me along. :-)

I love receiving images displaying your images and products, please send them along to jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com

Thanksgiving Weekend Deals!

Now until Midnight Monday 28th

%10 of proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Door Buster :-):

First 2 orders will receive a complimentary 2012 Standard Portrait Session (restrictions apply)

First 5 orders receive an extra 10% off entire order.

Deal #1: 15% off Store Wide
Deal #2: BOGO Buy one Frame, get one 40% off (includes image)
Deal #3: Buy two Frames get one FREE (includes image)
Deal #4: For every $10 spent on Gift Cards I will add $2.50.
So, $20 = $25 $70= $87.50 $100 = $125 $200 = $250 and so on.

*email or message orders or for pricing. Invoices must be paid within 24 hours of receipt.*

Happy Shopping!

Get Bloomin! ;-)

Organic Bloom has announced their Holiday Deadline. Order by November 15th! for Holiday Delivery. You can ONLY purchase these beautiful hand made frames through selected Portrait Photographers, you will not find them in stores. Contact me for a price list, check out the Promos Gallery for styles and colors. Don't miss out!
Frames can be ordered separately or add on a print for 10% off the print price.

Our Halloween Fundraiser Was a Success!

Thank you to everyone that donated baby items, and money to purchase baby items for Teen Parent Connections Parent Pantry. I'm so excited to deliver all of these items next week!

Let's Help!

Schedule your mini session now to benefit a local charity!

Teen Parent Connection provides a continuum of comprehensive services designed to assist young parents in navigating both parenthood and adolescence. In fact, Teen Parent Connection is the only nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization in DuPage County providing comprehensive programs and services related to teenage pregnancy and parenting. In addition to parenting services, young parent participants are offered the opportunity to train as peer educators to deliver a strong pregnancy prevention message through prevention education programming offered to middle schools and high schools in DuPage and areas of Kane, Will, and Cook counties.

The Mission of Teen Parent Connection is to serve the community through education on the realities and responsibilities of teenage pregnancy and through long-term assistance to adolescent parents for their development of self-esteem, parenting skills, and empowerment towards self-sufficiency.

The Parents' Pantry is a place where Teen Parent Connection participants can shop for baby and personal items. You can earn "Baby Bucks" by attending Teen Parent Connection meetings, keeping up with your child's immunizations, and finishing school. You can then "spend" them in the Pantry in exchange for wipes, diapers, formula, and personal hygiene products.

Where do you and Jodi Ellen Photography come in?
I am offering special, limited, mini sessions during the month of October. Mini Sessions are NOT typically available and are being offered at $20 and a donation to the Parent's Pantry.

The Pantry is in most need of:

Diapers
Wipes
Formula
Baby food and cereal
Personal Care Products

I know I have some of the most generous clients in the world, and we can really come together to reach out to this organization and their young families.

Thank you,

Jodi

Trick or Treat!

Bring your lil ghouls in their Halloween Costumes or favorite fall attire. Silly, Dressy, anything goes! Parents come dressed up and join in the fun. This mini session
includes a free web-based Halloween Card for you to share!

Available Dates/times:

Thursday October 20th
11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm

Wednesday October
26th 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm

Thursday October 27th
1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 4:45pm

Email me directly, first come first served. jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com

Happy Halloween!

Urban Wheaton!

Cake Smash!

What is a Cake Smash Session and what do I bring?

These sessions are typically for 1-5 years, but if your older kids want to have some fun and get messy they are welcome as well. It does not have to be your birthday to enjoy some cake :-)
During a Cake Smash I will take a few images of your child in his/her street or party clothes. After that, Let Them Eat Cake! :-) Either in their clothes, diaper cover, jeans, onsie, bib, etc.
Bring: A change of clothes, wipes, and your Cake or cupcake, or cupcake cake. A word of advice, do not get a cake with red frosting or accents. Frankly, mixed with drool it looks like blood.

I recommend Whole Foods, they make some cute lil cakes.