56: Happy Mother's Day! | Jenn Terrell Photography

My mom is the biggest sweetheart. She raised me with love and acceptance. I knew that whatever I chose to do or be in life she would support that. She has just really always wanted to best for me and my siblings. Our dad died when we were pretty young and she suddenly had to raise three kids alone. She did the very best that she could. Things were not easy. We had to grow up pretty fast and she had to face a harsh new reality alone. I can’t imagine what she went through. Through all of it she made sure we knew she loved us. Now, she is so proud of each of us.

51: Greenhouse Engagement Photos in Bentonville, Arkansas | Arkansas Wedding Photographer

Part one of Joshua and Caleb’s greenhouse engagement photos was at Matkins Flowers and Greenhouse in Bentonville, Arkansas. Part two of their engagement photos was featured yesterday for day 50 of uplifting blog posts during the pandemic. It was a cuddly, in-home session with their sweet pups. Part one was equally adorable! We met up at the greenhouse and worked our way through each area. Joshua and Caleb cracked jokes and had each other (and me) laughing throughout the photoshoot.

48: Fayetteville, Arkansas Maternity Photos in a Greenhouse | Arkansas Wedding Photographer

Morgan and John are always amazing to be around! ❤️The chemistry and love they have together is a beautiful thing to witness. ❤️❤️❤️We did Morgan’s maternity photos a couple of years ago and it is still one that I love to look back on.

Greenhouse photos are some of my favorites! They really provide a lot of advantages to clients. There are great colors, a huge variety of plants and flowers and there is usually a greenhouse cat. You will see an example of one when you scroll down a bit. Nurseries like this one usually have a few different greenhouses with various plants in each. There are also some gorgeous plants outside as well. For sessions like these I like to move all throughout the property and get photos in each area.

46: Arkansas Greenhouse Photos | Bentonville, Arkansas

When she showed up for the session, she was wearing the PERFECT dress! The dress was purple and flowy and it just looked gorgeous on her! We walked around the greenhouse chatting, laughing and dancing. I had such a great time with her! The greenhouse was perfect too! So many varieties of flowers and plants. Each time we moved to a different area it looked like we were in an entirely different location. I will say, if you plan to check out Matkins Greenhouse make sure you have plenty of extra cash to spend because it will be hard to leave without any of their gorgeous plants and flowers.

43: Getting Motivated as an Artist | Jenn Terrell Photography

Every once in a while I will feel the need for something different. The need for something inspiring. I think most artists go through phases like this. This feeling is what sparks growth. It is yourself telling you, you need something different because you need to grow. You need to experiment. You need to try new things pertaining to your field. And Picasso himself said,” Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”

Day 37: How I Got My Start in Photography as a Career | Jenn Terrell, Arkansas + Florida Photographer

I love swapping stories with others about how they got their start in whatever they are passionate about. I remember when I was 15 or 16, I borrowed my sister’s point and shoot digital camera. My best friend and I got dressed up and I took pictures of her individually and us together. We had such a good time and felt so confident. I have no idea where those photos are now but that was so much fun. ❤️Then when I was 19 I bought a film camera from goodwill. I bought some film and my friend show me how to load it. I started photographing everything.

Uplifting Photos in the Wake of the Corona Virus, Day 35 | Jenn Terrell Photography

Today I am sharing some of my favorite bridal portraits. ❤️ These were taken at The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas last October. Kim was such an amazing bride! I loved every detail her and Adam curated for their wedding. It was such a beautiful day! The Crescent hotel has a gorgeous, moody, romantic, and emotional feel to it. I loved using various areas of the property to take photos. Kim’s dress and flowers were absolutely gorgeous!

Uplifting Photos in the Wake of the Corona Virus, Day 34 | Jenn Terrell Photography

I took a bit of a mental health day today so I thought I’d share a photo of a butterfly. ❤️ I took this photograph years ago after a wedding in Arkansas.

Uplifting Photos in the Wake of the Corona Virus, Day 30 | Jenn Terrell Photography

Y’all! It has been 30 flippin’ days since I first started physical distancing. I never would have imagined that this series would have lasted this long. I thought since we are 30 days in why not give you some real gems: photos of me as a kid. :D I obviously did not take any of these but here they are now existing on the internet. :D :D :D

A Virtual Couple Session with Chris and Hannah | Jenn Terrell Photography

This couple in particular is extra special to me. This is my brother and sister-in-law. They are the goofiest, kindest and most loving people. I visited them in Oregon a couple of winters ago and I had so much fun! They come to Arkansas from time-to-time to and it is always so great to see them. 💕I was stoked when they wanted to set up a session! Hannah showed me one of the major benefits of super long hair: the perfect split mustache (see below). 😎 I can’t wait until this pandemic is over and I can go get some tacos with them in Oregon. 💕

Here are a few from their virtual session on Friday.

Uplifting Photos in the Wake of the Corona Virus, Day 13 | Jenn Terrell Photography

This photo was taken of my nephew, Jamie, a few years ago. He was running around in his yard and I asked him to stop for one second so I could take his photo. He ran up to me stopped for literally one second, I snapped the photograph and then he ran off again. Looking back I am so thankful that I got this photograph. It is him in his element with a chocolate smeared face. A perfect little flare came into my lens as I took the photo too. Everything just came together in one amazing moment. 💕

Uplifting Photos in the Wake of the Corona Virus, Day 9 | Jenn Terrell Photography

If need an idea for something fun to do during this time of social isolation, check out these adorable photos from a few years back when Misty let me into her home to photograph her sweet family making Christmas cookies together. ❤️😍If you want to book an in-home session or cookie session for after this pandemic ends send me an email at connect@jennterrell.com. I am will be pricing them at half off so we both have something fun to look forward to after this pandemic ends. One hour sessions are $175 after the discount 🥰

Uplifting Photographs in the Wake of the Corona Virus, Day 2 | Jenn Terrell Photography

Uplift Blog Series: I wanted to help be a part of online positivity in the wake of the coronavirus and social distancing measures. I have had the honor of working with some amazing people who have such interesting and uplifting stories. ❤️I think now is the perfect time to share some of those. At first, I was going to put them all into one post but I think they are each so strong they deserve their own post and it will give me something to look forward to sharing with the world each day.

Throwback Thursday | Jenn Terrell Photography

I have zillions of old files on a number of hard drives dating back to circa 2009 when I got my first DSLR camera. I was shooting film before that. I used to photograph every. living. thing. haha My camera stayed in my purse and I photographed anything new or remotely interesting.

I wanted to finally put those files to some use and to look back and see the things I thought would make an interesting photo back when I had my little t2i canon rebel. I used that camera for seven years until the parts starting falling off of it. So I have decided to start posting roughly once a week here on my blog. I will re-edit or edit ( some of them were never edited and never saw the internet) in my current editing style that I have nailed down after many years. So this marks my very first throwback Thursday on the blog 😎

A warm and cuddly fall family session | Jenn Terrell | Miami Beach Photographer

Jack, the adorable toddler in the red shirt below, had his 6th birthday yesterday 🙌💖 His birthday party falls on my birthday this year so I thought I would post a blog about his family session today. 😊 I wish the entire family could all come to Miami Beach so we could celebrate together but this year I will have to settle for facetime as they all live a few states away.

A Bread Baking Extravaganza with Tam Nguyen at Oven and Tap in Bentonville, Arkansas | Jenn Terrell Photography

If you have ever frequented Oven & Tap Restaurant in Bentonville, Arkansas chances are you ran into Tam Nguyen. He is a well-known manager and server there not to mention he is a favorite among customers. Now in his spare time he has added talented bread baker to the list. Oven & Tap will also soon be selling his bread from the restaurant. For updates check Oven & Tap’s instagram and you can follow Tam’s instagram too!

A Romantic Rooftop Engagement Session in Little Rock, Arkansas | Taylar & Phil

Rooftops, puppies and romance = my favorite :)

Life is Fleeting | Arkansas Based Travel & Fine Art Photographer

Today, I messaged Denise so she could see her edited gallery and she gave me some very unfortunate news.

Unfiltered: A Portrait Session with My Mom | Arkansas Based Travel & Fine Art Photographer

I had a dream a few months ago that I was taking photographs of my father. My father passed when I was 12, long before I had my very first camera. In my dream I couldn't believe I had never thought to take photos of him before. I remember the lens I wanted to use in my dream. I carefully attached it to my camera and led him to his favorite spot on the couch by the huge window I used to look out of when I was very impatiently awaiting the arrival of my mom on her way home from work.

An intimate engagement session at Tanyard Creek in Arkansas | Wedding & Fine Art Photographer

I had been meaning to get over to Tanyard Creek to check it out as a possible location to do sessions so when Lydia suggested it for her engagement session I happily agreed.

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