Jodi Ellen Photography

Welcome to the world, cutie!

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Life is sweet in mommy's arms. :-)

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Puppy Love

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Who wouldn't be his Valentine?

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No one can resist those tiny toes :-)

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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.

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Well helloooooo cutie face!

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

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Dancing with ribbons. Simplicity. Beautiful.

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Two Sweet Hearts

Lifestyle Session.

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

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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

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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.

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

2012 Charity Model Search!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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! ;-)

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Cake Smash!

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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.

Family Moments At Cantigny Park!

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Gorgeous, loving, family. Such a pleasure to meet you and your little girl!

Urban Wheaton!

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From the beautiful gardens to the back lots of Main Street, there is so much our little town has to offer. Thanks for coming exploring with me, it's always fun to see you guys!

Sister's! and A Beautiful Mommy :-)

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I had the pleasure of another session with these three beauties. Always fun, and always adorable.

Belly Bump!

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Congrats to this beautiful couple! I can't wait to meet your little guy, see you in September :-).

Growing Family

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This is an image from the first time I met this beautiful baby girl, now she is going to be two and waiting for her baby sister.

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Ready To Be A Big Sister :-)

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Beautiful Early Evening At Cantigny!

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This young man was full of life and kept us on our toes and kept us laughing. Thanks to beautiful big sis for letting me sneak in a photo of her!

Summer!

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This was such a fun session, celebrating family and the summer time. It's always great to see you guys!

Summer Afternoon at Cantigny

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Last year I was lucky enough to play with C at his home for a Lifestyle Session. Last week he met me with his family at Cantigny to introduce me to his beautiful baby sister G, and what a pleasure it was. I look forward to watching them grow!

Wedding Moments - Summer 2011

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Happy 2nd Birthday Beautiful!

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A sunny morning at Cantigny, Wheaton. Doesn't she have the most gorgeous shaped lips?! What a doll.

Celebrating A Little Cutie Turning 1!

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3 Day Old Cutie!

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Can't wait to see you in 3 months!

2nd Birthday Portraits in the City!

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I love that he was so into his cars that he didn't notice the 100 zombies marching behind him in the 4th Annual Zombie March! :-)

Happy 3rd Birthday To An Amazing Little Guy!

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Belly Bump!

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You look absolutely stunning! Your hair looks amazing and you definitely have that glow ;-)Congratulation to you both and I can't wait to meet him.

Sweet Big Sister and Cutie Little Brother

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Time to Cuddle Up

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This One Just Makes Me Smile!

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A Little Rain Won't Stop Us ;-).

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Late Spring at Cantigny!

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1 Year Portraits!

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Magical Wedding Moments at Cantigny Park!

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So comfy. So adorable!

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Well hello there blue eyes!

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Sometimes you just need to take a closer look :-).

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Happy Engagement!

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These love birds are getting married in 2 weeks!

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They met a a Rock Band Party! :-)

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Standing in a mud puddle, and kissing your girl. Totally worth it!

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This was the very first picture we took, and it is one of my favorites. It was sooooo cold, but they dreamed of warm weather as that chilly Chicago (spring) breeze blew.

Cantigny In April! Happy Spring!

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An Incredibly Handsome Guy Turns 1!

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Two Beautiful Sisters Turn 1!

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Simply Baby.

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This may be my favorite style session. No fancy props, no fuss, simply natural baby. This beautiful little girl is 5 months old.

Celebrating M's 1st Birthday!

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From Maternity, Christmas, New Born, Baptism, 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, french fries, matchbox cars, and loose teeth what an amazing year+ it's been watching this wonderful family grow. This is a better world with all of you in it. Thanks for the drawing, it's beautiful and will be framed!

Easter/Spring Cards Are Here!

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Welcome Spring with cute cards to share with family and friends.
Easter orders are due on April 10th, let's get hopping! ;-)
Cards can be customized for any occasion. Anniversary, Birthday, Birth Announcements, Invitations, etc. Folder or Flat

Love these kids!

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Easter Smile!

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I'm Standing!!!

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Here are a few images from S's 1year Portrait Session. She was amazingly cute, and made some of the cutest little noises I have heard.

Happy Birthday!

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Family Portraits!

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They kept us on our toes, they know how to have fun :-).

Happy 1st Birthday!

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Spring!

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Looking for a Spring/Summer Session? Contact Jodi at jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com, spaces are filling up! AM weekdays and a few weekend dates are still available for Spring/Summer 2011.

Beautiful Baby Boy, 1 Week Old

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True love.

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Hanging out in the Belly Bowl :-). This bowl is a direct cast of mommy's pregnant belly. So great!!!

Brothers.

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Such A Sweetie

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Big Sister!

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With one of the cutest pouts I have ever seen :-).

And One On The Way!

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Thank you for inviting me to share this time with you.

Welcoming A Little Brother!

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Be one of the first 100 customers at the sale and receive a goodie bag with a coupon from Jodi Ellen Photography and goodies from many other fine businesses. I have donated 2 FREE Portrait Sessions to the raffle prizes, I hope you win! "

Sweet Pea Consignment specializes in:
Excellent condition boutique and name brand clothing items such as Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, Oilily, Gap/Baby Gap, TCP, Janie & Jack, Boden, Naartjie, Limited Too, Baby Lulu, and more! Some smaller label brands like Old Navy, Carter's, Osh Kosh etc, are sold either New With Tags or in Like New condition! Your little ones will look like you spent a fortune on their wardrobes but only you will know you saved a bundle!

Mention Jodi Ellen Photography and get in for FREE!!! That's pretty cool ;-).

March 11th & 12th, 2011
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Clarendon Hills

Visit http://www.sweetpeamoms.com for additional information, updates, and location.

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Here is one more from yesterday, because they are just too cute :-).

Sibling Valentine's Day Session!

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These guys kept me on my toes, but we were able to capture some quiet moments to focus on those gorgeous faces.

There is just something so perfect about watching out the window! Childhood memories and an endless curiousity of the world.

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Love Watching Them Grow!

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6M and Family Portraits!

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I absolutely have one of the best jobs in the world. What an honor to spend some time with this adorable, loving family. Doesn't this little guy have the cutest rosy cheeks you have ever seen?!? :-)

More Pics From This Morning!

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Future Heartbreaker

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Such a cutie! This was taken this morning and is a pre-sneak peak, this face just had to be shared.

Happy Monkey's Jumping On The Bed!

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Cutest Little Guy In The Cutest Little Bear Hat

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This hat is sized at 9-12m and is available for boy or girl sessions. For girls we simply add a bow, or leave it as is.

Pettiskirt and Pettitop!

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Ask to wear my new Pettiskirt and Pettitop during your next session. The top is a size 6, and is seen worn by a 4 year old girl. The skirt can be used with all ages, it will simply fit differently.

For additional Dress Up and Prop options, head to the gallery:

http://jodiellen.com/galleries/Public/DressingUp/Default.aspx

Happy Birthday!!!

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I think it's pretty clear to see, that she had a blast. :-)
Thank you for inviting me to share this time with you.

9m Portraits!

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It has been great seeing this little guy and his mom and dad, every three months. Next session, Happy Birthday!

New For 2011!

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Location: Cantigny

Congratulations To Our Fall Image Of The Season Winner!

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The winning family receives a free 8x10 Stand Out of the winning image!
Standout is the perfect contemporary mounting option that doesn’t require a frame to hang on the wall. They are available in sizes 8x10 - 30x40.
Please contact Jodi at jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com for info. and pricing.

Happy New Year!!!

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It's Time For Love!

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Contact Jodi at jodiellen.goldstein@yahoo.com for availability and additional information.

New Ablum Bags, Perfect for Display, Transport, and Storage!

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Classic Black or Classic Ivory bags are simple shantung
silk fabrics available with a Velcro bow closure. Bordeaux
creates mystery with its deep red shantung fabric and
raised black velvet floral design. Manhattan is upscale with its smooth white fabric and raised black velvet damask design.
Both Bordeaux and Manhattan are available with a black satin or velvet inside liner and a black satin ribbon or knot
closure. Serendipity is fun and whimsical with its steel blue color and raised chocolate brown polka dots. Lemongrass is
cheerful with a green, yellow, and blue striped cotton fabric. Both Serendipity and Lemongrass are available with a satin
or suede inside liner and a satin ribbon or grommet tie closure.

Family Holiday Portraits!

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Simple.Classic.Bella

A Late Fall Morning At Cantigny, Wheaton!

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Such a pleasure to meet you all, thanks for a fun morning!

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