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It's a world of honesty, humor, curiosity, bewilderment and love.  It's a world of photography, families and relationships.  It's a world where people know me as Mary Jane, MJ, Janey, Jane-Dog, Sweet Pea and Princess Bottom...for I am many things.  I am a photographer, a wife, a friend, a daughter, a sister, a triathlete, a citizen, a believer...

Now, I am going to do that really annoying thing and talk about myself in the third person, so bare with me, it won't take long.

Mary Jane has a Masters in Photography from the prestigious Brooks Institute.  Mary Jane's work has been published nationwide, gracing the pages of wedding magazines ranging from Destination I Do to Your Wedding Day, as well as an industry leading photographers magazine, Shutterbug.  Her work is featured in many local publications, including Santa Barbara Magazine, The Montecito Journal and The Santa Barbara Independant

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 ...CATCHING UP... 
thu. november 20, 2008 (main)

For the past month I have been working soooooo hard - but I have somehow managed to get in a little fun as well.  I have a lot to report...some of it is happy, some of it is sad - but it all makes up my life.  I decided to make a nice numerical list in really no particular order. 

1.   I turned 30!  I didn't have a big blow-out party because I've learned that I get a lot more cake by having a lot of little parites.  See, the older you get, the wiser you get.  Here is me celebrating with Mark, Amy and Emily.  Then we went to see one of my all time favorites- Wynonna Judd.  She just sends me. 

 

 

2.  If you remember, I introduced our bird Seamus to you awhile back.  Well, you haven't seen or heard much of him lately because he is no longer with us.  We are not sure why he died, but we know that he is still singing his song somewhere.  We miss that little green guy.

3.  Have you ever seen grown "adults" play kickball? And I say "adults" lightly because I think we all loose about 18 years of maturity when we step out onto the field.  My shins throb after every game.  We almost made it into the finals - but we lost in the playoffs in the final minutes by one point!

4.  Here is a photo of the Shoot with Beckstead workshop that I hosted in Santa Barbara at DJ's Freedom House.  I am so thankful that it is still standing!  A good time was had by all!  Thanks David and Kass adn DJ!

 

5.  Mark and I are going to sign up for another triathlon.  Are we crazy?!?!?!  It's at the end of March.  Stay tuned for updates on that one.  I still hate swimming in the ocean - and we were just watching the DVD series Planet Earth - and if you've seen it - you know the scene I'm talking about with the Great White!  OH MY!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT - it is unbelievable!

 

6.  Isn't Asia Beckstead the darn cutest thing you've ever seen?

 

7.  Is weird that Mark and I still take self-portraits of ourselves before we go out?  I mean how many of these things do we have?  And we always have to take 2 because neither of us like the way we look when we're taking the photo.  You know, it's that "self-portrait face".  We all do it.  I am definitely stilll mastering the art of looking natural while taking my own photo.

 

8. Here is fun little slideshow that I did of my Phoenix trip.  Kids are such a hoot.  They cry, pick their nose, urinate, scream, whine, I happen to capture it all...but they are still just so loveable nonetheless - and for some reason or another the photos in this show made me laugh.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOW!!!

9.  I am thoroughly convinced that bananna gelato is the best thing on earth.

10.  We are headed to Michigan for Thanksgiving!  It's snowing there and I can't wait to pull out what few winter clothes i have and layer them on!  So FUN!  I love snow.

 

 


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 ...DAY #4, PART 2... 
tue. november 18, 2008 (main)

I can't believe it!  I will be posting my last two sesions from Phoenix...today...right now!  Whew...14 sessions later and yes, I still want kids...can you believe it?  After sifting through thousands and thousands of images, I started to see so clearly that sometimes the most imperfect images are really the best.  They are the images that make me laugh out loud...the images that make me want kids, the images that make families unique and wonderful.  I decided I am going to make a compilation of all of those images, as well as some behind scenes shots - so stay tuned for those.

Now, without further ado...

The Walker Family is one of a kind.  Lily has been one of my favorite subjects since my camera first laid eyes on her over 2 years ago.  It seems almost impossible to me, but she just keeps getting cuter and I can never get enough.   She calls the slideshows I make, "The LILY show!!"  But, this year, it's going to be, "The Lily & Eli Show" and it just doesn't get any better than this...!  

The Walker Family

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I was so fortunate to meet the Hansens this year.  Their little boy, Tyler is 110% boy.  He is the most active, coordinated 3 year old I've ever seen.  If he's not playing professional ball someday - I'll be darned.  He is so animated and has priceless facial expressions.  He definitely tired me out after he showed me everything that he can do.  Soccer, baseball, football, bikes, scooters, 4 wheelers, trains, etc.  It was a blast.  I think he and Lily should meet someday - they would be a hilarious pair.  

The Hansen Family

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 ...DAY #4, PART 1... 
mon. november 17, 2008 (main)

 

I photographed Lexi last year.  She was one of the chunkiest, jolliest babies I'd ever seen. She has grown up so much!  She loves, loves, loves her dog, Oli - they are like two kindred spirits.  I feel so fortunate that I get to see this little girl grow up.  

I mean, take a look at those cheeks people?!?!?!?

The Polachek Family

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I am so glad I meet the Crossland family this year.  They have two adorable little girls that braved the heat of day with me.   It was 2 p.m. and the Phoenix sun was doing it's thing. I was afraid the heat was starting to get the best of them - when...we found an OASIS!  Cool at last.   

 

The Crossland Family

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 ...KELLY & SCOTT... 
fri. november 14, 2008 (main)

It was so much fun photographing Kelly and Scott.  They are so easy to be around and they giggle when they look at each other and that is one of my absolute favorite things to photograph.  It's just so spontaneous and real - and it makes me laugh behind the camera.  

Kelly and Scott are getting married at the Santa Barbara Zoo next summer.  I can't wait!  I swear, only Santa Barbara would have the MOST incredibly gorgeous zoo. This zoo is a green, lush paradise with rolling hills and vegetation that looks straight out of an African jungle.  It is so beautiful!

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 ...DAY #3 - PHOENIX... 
thu. november 13, 2008 (main)

 I love seeing these families grow.  The first two families I've photographed for the past two years.  They both have little boys named Jack.  They are two very different Jacks - but they are each loveable and adorable in their own unique way.  The first Jack is ALWAYS on the move - it's hilarious trying to get the family photo done - it's almost impossible.  The 2nd Jack is so adorable and we think he has a little crush on me because he does whatever I ask and will even come up with his own creative poses.  It is hilarious.  They both have adorable little sisters too...

The Sebald Family

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The Spiekerman Family

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It was my first time photographing the Chamberlin Family.  They were such a joy and I love working with kids of all ages!

  The Chamberlin Family

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