Lemon Drops Photography:: Chris & Sarah = Married!!! (Washington Coast wedding photographer)

Chris & Sarah = Married!!! (Washington Coast wedding photographer)

Jenica Lemmons — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:08:53 +0000

This wedding was SOOOO much fun to photograph. Not only was it in a cool location, but it was my cousin getting married!!!

My cousin Sarah met the man of her dreams, Chris and they decided to get married on the Washington Coast in Oysterville, WA.

They are truly meant for each other and getting to be their photographer was quite the honor. Sarah is only a year younger than me, so we grew up playing barbies together quite often (don’t laugh, it was cool. LOL). I spent more time with my cousins as a kid than regular friends, so we’re all really close to one another.

Okay, I’ll quit boring all of you with my life’s details and

SHOW THE PHOTOS!!!

The cute little chapel in historic Oysterville. It was so quaint and perfect

Inside the cute one room schoolhouse where the reception was held. Absolutely ADORABLE place!!!!

Sarah, you’re so beautiful!

LOVE!

I love love. It’s beautiful.

So perfectly sweet.

(oh and that first shot I was hiding in the bushes. I got lots of strange looks from the bridal party for that one. Crazy photographers….)

My cousins, Becky, Angie, Sarah, and Mark. I made them “walk like ’sex and the city’”

it was quite hysterical!!

Okay at least we all thought so.

*swoon*

Sarah, you MUST print this as a giant canvas for your wall!!!!

okay? okay.

It was such a beautiful ceremony in the perfect little church.

Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Brown!!!!

Ashley & Kyle – Wedding Preview

Jenica Lemmons — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:28:30 +0000

Here’s a quickie preview of Ashley and Kyle’s September wedding. They were an absolutely GORGEOUS couple and the location at the Lewis River Golf course was just perfect.

STUNNING!

LOVE

perfect.

love these moments

{love}

Jenica Lemmons — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:21:43 +0000

I only have time to preview one quick photo before I head off to a rehearsal dinner for tomorrow’s wedding that I’m photographing.

This is the very first photo that caught my eye from Troy and Kaylyn’s wedding this past Sunday. I have hundreds of images, but this one just moved me. It’s always nerve wracking posing previews, wondering what people think of the photo. Will everyone love it as much as I do? So I’m throwing caution to the wind and posting what I love.

Congrats Troy and Kaylyn. I had a blast photographing your wedding. I will be posting your full preview this next week. Thank you for trusting me with your big day.

A day at the beach….

Jenica Lemmons — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:12:13 +0000

I met up with my sister in law for a play date at the beach with our kiddos (and our cameras in tow of course). K was in school, so it was just me and the boys. I wanted to get some pics of Mr. D for his first birthday. Course he was more interested in the sand than smiling at mom, but he had fun. Mr. I was in heaven with all the sticks to throw. It’s not often he gets to throw things and not get in trouble for it.

The flooding caused the entire beach layout to change with all the extra driftwood. It was calm and clear and a perfect day.

yes, he never stops drooling…. poor kid…

The “B” girls – watch out boys, they’re gonna be heartbreakers!

Jenica Lemmons — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:05:38 +0000

I did a quick mini session with these adorable girls out at their family property in Longview. They were brave little souls and endured the freezing weather just an hour before it started raining. Thankfully we caught the good weather and were able to do photos outdoors. I had fun processing these and they have a sort of vintage feel. It was a great session!

I hope you enjoy your preview…

and just for fun!

and a few cards…

Andrea – Kelso High School Senior 2009

Jenica Lemmons — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:54:22 +0000

I met this gorgeous gal out in Kalama for her senior photos. We got lucky with the weather and the sky was perfectly overcast (a photographer’s dream). We had fun hanging out on the alley ways of downtown Kalama. She was a dream to photograph. She’s absolutely gorgeous and her eyes are amazing!!!

I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!!

this one is my husband’s favorite. He wanted me to let everyone know that it was his idea to crop it like this. I think he did a pretty good job

Little J’s Family Photos… photography in Longview, WA

Jenica Lemmons — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:04:34 +0000

Here’s little mister J and his family. He’s one of my favorite little guys. He’s always so sweet and such a ham. I met up with them in Longview at their family’s gorgeous home. The backyard was perfectly landscaped and picture perfect. I loved this location!!

Thanks so much for letting me photograph your family.

I hope you enjoy your preview…

He’s just perfect!!!

this is my fav from the session. It’s little “J” and his Grandma. I just love their expressions!!

Studio Photos – The “G” kids

Jenica Lemmons — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:15:58 +0000

I met the G family at their house in Kelso for an in-home studio session. Normally I do outdoor photos for kids over six months, but after three days of non-stop rain, it just wasn’t going to happen! So we set up shop in their living room.

It was crazy trying to wrangle the three of them to get photos, but amazingly we managed. They seemed to have a good time, even though I tortured them with goofy faces and crazy sounds. All in all I think it was a success!

I hope you enjoy the preview!

“Just hanging around” – The G family

Jenica Lemmons — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:14:21 +0000

This family was full of laughs and full of fun. I met up with them at the usual spot at Lake Sacajawea here in Longview. We originally planned on meeting up at Silverlake in Castle Rock, WA, but the weather had other plans. We almost got rained out, but we managed to sneak in a session in-between rain showers. It worked out perfectly.

The G family was great to photograph. Their kids are hysterical. Their little boy is just a few weeks older than my Little D-man. He was so cute!! Their little girl’s spit fire personality reminded me of my middle guy. She was hysterical and always trying to get me to laugh.

Thanks so much for a fun session!

I hope you enjoy your preview….

Sometimes sessions are just FUN! – The “B” family

Jenica Lemmons — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:19 +0000

This family was hilarious. I think I had as much fun as the kids did. We had fun making silly faces at each other and messing around. We met up at Lake Sacajawea here in Longview at the Asian Gardens. It was fun running around and acting like nut cases. We got a few formal pictures in there, but for the most part I got lots of laughs and fun interacting shots. Those are the best ones, you know!

This session totally fit my style. Thanks B family for letting me photograph your beautiful family!

Hope you enjoy the preview…

More from the Hanson/Fitch Wedding…

Jenica Lemmons — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:29:45 +0000

Here’s more pics of the October 25th wedding here in Kelso Washington at the Red Lion Inn. It was a gorgeous wedding and the couple is so very much in love. I was happy to be a part of their very special day.

Congrats on your wedding!!

I hope you enjoy sneak peak #2.

To all their friends and family;

you can send them congrats wishes by writing in the comment box below!

Engagement session with a gorgeous couple….

Jenica Lemmons — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:40:56 +0000

I have to admit, this post has a few more photos than I normally show. I couldn’t help it… You take a great looking couple, perfect weather, gorgeous location, and you’re bound to get some good photos! I had a blast photographing them and I took WAY too many photos…

We met up at one of my favorite locations – Lake Sacajawea here in Longview. It’s fitting since they’re the outdoorsy type of couple. They wanted their engagement session to reflect their style. They’re totally down to earth and quite in love. It was so sweet. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding in May. I know it’s going to be just perfect.

Thanks for letting me photograph you and I hope you enjoy your sneak peak…

The real me…

Jenica Lemmons — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:23:08 +0000

So a photography forum I belong to challenged everyone to take a “normal” photo of themselves (no photoshopping, altering, etc. allowed). I didn’t zap my zits, I didn’t reduce any under-eye puffyness or reduce the black. I didn’t do my hair (well, I never really do my hair so that’s totally normal of me).

I DID turn them black and white just because it was a little cooler that way. These look so Myspaceish though. See look… I made up a new word.

*Myspaceish is defined as a “self portrait” done in a mirror complete with funny looks and fake smiles.

So here I am in all my baggy eyed, tired looking, pony tail wearing glory. I took these goofy pics late last night after not getting much sleep the night before. Okay, I’ll stop making excuses. THIS is what I really look like on most days…

ENJOY!!!

The D Family – lifestyle session

Jenica Lemmons — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:27:06 +0000

I met this family out at Willow Grove beach out in Longview. They were so happy and fun!! I had a really good time shooting and editing these. Just looking at them made me smile.

Their little boys were full of energy. They were hilarious to work with. Every time we’d try to get photos of the two boys together, they’d either run away or they’d refuse to look at me. It was quite funny!

In a “lifestyle” session I pose a little bit, but allow families to interact with each other so I can get those “real” moments. I LOVE the laughing, smiling photos more than anything else. I do formal stuff, but sessions like these are my favorite. It’s fun to capture people’s real personalities and see how they interact with each other.

I hope you enjoy this sneak peak of the D family…

Thomas – Kelso High Senior 2009

Jenica Lemmons — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:22:41 +0000

I met this young man from the Kelso High class of 2009 out in Rose Valley for his senior photos. He grew up out in Rose Valley and his family knows a lot of our family. It’s such a small town!! He’s a captain on the football team for the Highlanders. I graduated in the class of 2000 and it’s hard to believe it’s been nine years since I was in school there at Kelso High. My how time flies!!!

We had a good time hiking around near the Coweeman River. It’s a beautiful place. So quiet and peaceful. I’ve done a few sessions out there and it’s always such a nice background for photos.

Thomas was a great sport for having his photo taken for two hours. Thanks for putting up with me!

I hope you enjoy your preview!!

Terrific twos and the K family – Family photography in Longview WA

Jenica Lemmons — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:52:28 +0000

This little darling totally made my day on friday. She was the cutest lil thing!! Her parents dressed her in the most adorable fall outfit with these cute little bows. After a couple of weeks with working with seniors it was sure fun to chase around a two year old.

This little gal is so full of life, adventurous and a blast to photograph. We had a fun little adventure wondering around the gardens.

We met up at the Asian Gardens at Lake Sacajawea here in Longview. It’s one of the most popular spots to photograph and for good reason. It’s just gorgeous over there. If you ever get a chance to take a walk around it, I highly recommend it!

Thank you K family for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family. I hope you enjoy your preview!!

finally, my absolute favorite photo from the session….

“all I want for Christmas…”

Jenica Lemmons — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:26:56 +0000

is my two front teeth!!!!

My little girl lost her top tooth the day before yesterday. She was so excited and she kept running around singing the song. She lost her bottom teeth before summer, but had her permanent teeth grow in behind them so she never had a gap in her smile. This is her first time having a space in her teeth, so she is excited. She also gets her name on the “lost a tooth” board in her classroom at school.

She actually asked me if I would take her picture. I think that’s a first!!!

God’s beauty…

Jenica Lemmons — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:56:10 +0000

While at a family session in Kelso today I had a break while they were changing, so I took a moment to take some photos of these gorgeous flowers. The family had the most beautiful backyard and I could have spent all day photographing there.

Flowers aren’t something I normally photograph but it was nice to do something different for a change. I’m constantly in awe of the beautiful things that God has created. One of the reasons I love being a photographer is I am able to try to capture that beauty (even if only a small part of it).

These flower photos are for my bestest best friend, Angie. I miss her dearly and am sad that she lives so far away. I love you my long lost cousin. Hope to see you soon!!

Family session in Centralia…

Jenica Lemmons — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:57:57 +0000

I met up with a fellow photographer to do her families’ photos up in Centralia, Washington. It was a quick and fairly easy commute for me. She wanted pics of her and her family before her brother went away in the military (and they hadn’t had pics done in four years together.). I know what it’s like to not have photos when you’re always behind the camera. I have my family session this next Monday and I’m excited to finally have a pic of the five of us together. We don’t even have a single snapshot of us all together.

Anyhoo… this family was a hoot. I can’t believe how much fun they were. Normally when I do older families I get a good maybe twenty minutes with them. This time they were willing to do whatever. They were incredibly patient and well behaved.

I think they were well trained.

I had a blast and I hope they did too. Here’s some favs of the session…

Dancing in the sun…

Jenica Lemmons — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:04:34 +0000

My little guy dancing in the sun on Labor day weekend up at Silverlake near Mt. St. Helens. We went camping up there with our family and had a great time for a few days. We all got the rest and relaxation we needed and I think the kids enjoyed it even more than us old folks did.

I love to push myself with photography and experiment with lighting. The sun setting is my favorite time of day. Often I will schedule sessions at that time to get the beautiful light that only happens once a day. It’s such a beautiful time and the light just glows.

I’m sad that summer is winding down to an end. I love being outdoors and seeing the beauty God created.

Little Mister “J” – toddler session

Jenica Lemmons — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:46:14 +0000

I met this little guy at Longview Community Church right across from Lake Sacajawea. He was such a doll and had a fun personality. He warmed right up and gave me a ton of great smiles. He’s at that busy age of fifteen months where he wants to run and explore everything. I bet he keeps his parents on their toes!

These sessions are when I truly enjoy photography. It’s so much fun to try and capture the personality of a little one. It’s really rewarding being able to photograph a real smile. Thanks to the mom and dad for letting me capture this time in little “J”’s life.

I hope you enjoy the preview!