The creative journey.

When you get burnt out...and are feeling empty...

Just take some time to regroup, refresh and get motivated to move forward using the steps you know to do. 

For me, I'm going to take some time away from the online world in many ways - and engage the real world around me for a while. I'm supposed to do morning pages (3 pages to just empty myself) ...and also do "dates" with myself to enjoy some time alone AND get creative. 

I'm excited and nervous about this journey - because I know it is life-changing - but I also tend to have this small resistance to change.  But if i can do this for my physical body - i can also do this for my spirit and mind.  It is time to grow up a little bit...and get moving. 

I'm excited for the journeys ahead...and how and when God will speak. :)

remember, go smile at someone today and give them a hug.  There is more to life than YOUR problems - talk to someone else and help & encourage them.  We all need to be interactive!

Peace out.

FAQ: Why Pink Hair?

What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

"Why is your hair pink"?

I used to blend in the background both inwardly and outwardly. I was bashful and fearful about finding out who I truly was. Would I be loved? Would I be accepted? When I started finding myself and what I loved, the pink hair only became a natural choice. Red was too "subtle" for me and hard to keep up. The pink however? EASY! I believe that if you are your own boss AND creative, your looks should add to what you do - not take away. You won't find me just "blending in" anymore. :)

Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

My photography and artwork stands out on its own as a high-contrast color & light filled imagery. I have been given a creative eye to see things that no one else can, including most clients who don't see themselves a certain way! I look into what is beneath and bring out the inward beauty that is there! My images tend to reflect YOU, my client. I am merely the vessel and photography is my tool! :)

See you soon!

Things, are about to get interesting!

Art show concepts.
New creative journeys.
Opening up the floodgates,
freedom is here.
There is a lot more coming in the last part of 2011, than even I know. :)

Stay tuned.

A new journey.

This week starts a new journey....

I'm beginning the book "The Artist's Way".....

I've read the intro....and begun a creative book, but not the morning pages yet....

Let us journey into creative freedom, together!

HOORAY!

go where your feet take you.

HIGHLIGHT REEL:

Here is my NYC highlight reel.

day 1 - i meet a little girl, and i mean YOUNG girl...with PINK HAIR! on top of the Empire State Building!!!!!

DAY 2 - In between our moments of Paul Mole & Central Park....we meet my friend, the designer around Astor Place...before we head to the "Too Much Light" show!  GRAND!

DAY 3 - shenanigans at the Brooklyn Ice Cream factory leads us to a ferry, that leads us to the fan meet evening, where I finally have more than 2 words to say to Chris Wink, after he (and all involved)  came to Dallas and made BMG happen for us down here on the Complex Tour.  I can't tell you the BMMB threads that were started BEGGING for 3 years for them to come.  This is me and the blue man.  And, so true - a founder of wiggling.

DAY 4 - after a quick stop at the Top of the Rock (fabulous view!) - we head over to lunch and then WICKED the musical with Aunt Mary.  A good time was had by all, remember - this is only a highlight.  After that? We went to Brooklyn again, this time Kingston Throop stop.  Holla at me yo.

DAY 5 - We start our journey to Liberty Island and Ellis Island - (i've never done both in one swoop)...Justin ended up finding some of his family in the manifests...while we explored the air conditioned pedastal tour AND inside the main building of Ellis.  It was a hot one.  And here I am, picking her nose.

DAY 6-  our tour ended with a quick walk down Wall Street to finally stop at Tiffany's jewelry store...and marvel at the bling bling and enjoying our final moments here.  Lovely day.  And this is me.

New York City, I owe you one more day.

I always leave there wanting more.  The last evening I was there was wonderful.  I made an emergency LAST MINUTE stop at Screaming Mimi's...and a last minute emergency stop to Blue Man @ the Astor.  In honor of my times going home...I stopped in to see the show one last time before leaving tuesday.  Ah, there is such a difference when you are seeing a fan show v. a regular show.  How I love both.  I love the over the top energy (minus the clapping during music)...of a fan meet show....and the stillness and wide-eyed fancy I get watching them by "myself" to embrace what is so blue that I love.  I love it all really.  I think if they were here in dallas i would spoil myself too much.  Thankfully, they are far away - and are a great delicacy to me...and a treasure beyond words.

15 years ago I stepped into this "off-broadway" show called Blue Man Group...that planted a seed...a seed that helped me to blossom into the artist i am...and into meeting the coolest people on earth that I can share random acts of blue man, and more futuristicly - wiggling. :)

Would you like to see videos? :) 

First, we start with pictures.

one person i've known since 2001....several since 2002.....2003....and on and on it goes.  Some people i met for the first time...and still didn't get to meet EVERYONE.  Much love to you all.  You are always in my hearts. 

some of us "older" fans from the BMMB - i met most of these folks in 2001 and on. 

To see what all I did in NYC - you can visit my album at www.pinklightstore.com - VACATION.
but really, is it a vacation if you run yourself tired? LOL!

I think it was amazing. and I honestly owe NYC one more day. 
I will go back sometime soon and do a few things that I had on my list, that I forgot to do. :)

I <3 NYC.

The Fly away.........................

a surprise to most..............
the couple spent their "get away" ...flying in a helicopter!

some teasers are up...........................more to come of course.

Let the DYE-ing begin.

I'm about to let myself embark on a creative journey....much like I take these journeys that are spiritual in nature...the creative journey is inter-connected as well.  I know that I'm meant to unlock more inside. :)  For now...this is what you get...from my creative monday....

blue DYE!!!

Taking some older shirts and giving them some more life.
I took a really really old bmg shirt...and turned it blue..and i'll probably sew it up the back too.
My art shirts kind of just absorbed the color - so it look like blue blobs. : )
my element tee turned out interesting...but i will probably put some art over it...and make it more interesting.
nice to have felt a little "blue" yesterday.

More to come as the unlocking begins. :)

take care Tuesday.

Random.

I have about 10 days til we leave for NYC. I'm way too excited.

This is something kinda fun................................a pendant..............still working on some ideas for this...we'll see...............................today is going to be a creative day.

I deem this CREATIVE DAY MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Documentary project.

I do have to say I'm very VERY pleased with the documentary process I am doing with my lovely friend Becky.  She is undergoing a physical transformation...and any of you that have taken on that task...(be it for life, 3 months, 90 days, what have you)...you know that it changes you inside too. Maybe you learn a new passion inside for helping others...maybe you learn how your decisions led you to a place of discontent.  Maybe you learn....it is not as EASY as you thought to make changes.

Whatever the task...I'm excited to watch the process, because we are always going through SOME kind of transformation...though, those in denial and just in existence don't understand it.  Comfort is their food.  I'm trying to embrace the consistency of change...and get used to NOT be comfy.  But sometimes, I just want to sit still and enjoy a "plateau".................but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. haahahah! 

I guess it is a double-edge thing - we want change, but we are in a plateau...or we are consistently changing...and then we desire that plateau. LOL! HAHAHAHAHA

anyways...........i can't wait to share what we've done so far....at the right time...
probably 2 months in....
and she will finish her last month....STRONG!

anyways....hope you are having a fabulous weekend!!!

Much love to you!

Jen

2 more weeks til NYC!!!

Ever been so excited about something you just can't sit still???
YEA, that is me.

It is a good thing I have various tasks, projects and thoughts to keep me occupied before my trip.  We have TWO weeks til we leave...and I had made a list of things I wanted to do...that I will be doing soon....this week is a deadline week for some contract work....otherwise, next week - I'll be more free to dive into some more creativity!!!!

I have some amazing energy bubbles that tend to surface when I think about NYC and seeing blue man group.  I'm so excited and so blessed by them every time I'm around them or the fans.  I cannot wait to get there and make memories.

So, where are YOU going this summer? :)

me in Las Vegas 2003 - @ the Venetian

My sincere congratulations....

to a new POWERHOUSE couple that got married Sunday. I was able to work it out to be there and shoot the wedding.  This wonderful lady has been such a big sister to me.  She has counseled me in times of need...she has helped me talk through things, given me wise advice.  I have enjoyed every moment of listening to what God has done in her life...and now, she is beginning a new chapter.  I hope to show you the whole story when they get their website up in the future.  They are going to do amazing things for so many people across the world. I'm happy to call her friend.

My best to Brian and Holly....

Art Creation.

A little blend for the couple for their prints & art for the wedding!
I actually really am proud of this one - there are various forms of art that come out...be it color...and textures that appear after working for a bit on them.  I'll post more as they come, but you can view their engagement photos in my gallery.

www.pinklightstore.com

Happy Independence Day everyone!

Love Jen

Book Release! AND a teaser bridal...

Last week was the great release of a fun book....
actually, probably a powerful book....The Supernatural You! 
I was able to do the headshot for Joel...and it was GREAT fun!

And for your photography pleasure....I went off to a venue I'm starting to work with...and I was testing out the scenery with a willing bride who gets married sunday!  Way way fun.  More to come, but for now...enjoy this little one!

July is FUN part 2.

Ok, so ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, JULY 23rd - I will be having some special artwork on the interactive photo & lyric wall.  You will have to go and find them...you know, like a scavenger hunt! :)  Try and guess...which ones are mine! :) 

To get your tickets to the show:

WWW.ARTLOVEMAGIC.COM

Right before that, I'll be celebrating the big 3-5 Birthday.  I really don't feel like my number.  I don't like those kinds of numbers anyways.  I am just loving life...in a big way.  I can't see myself any other way but happy and fulfilled.  There are ups and there are downs...but my HOPE never fades. :)

Would you like to see some previews of my art pieces? 

well, you'll just have to wait and see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

girlSHOW 2011

"Brilliance"

8pm - Midnite

LIFE in Deep Ellum

2803 Taylor St, Dallas TX  75226

July is going to be FUN!!!!

Ok, so I've been waiting for this action in July for a while....
I have a July wedding that is giving me that chance to grow, enlarge my experience..and be a little creative.  It may not look like it - but sometimes I put a LOT of thought into my sessions and SOMETIMES a lot of it is spur of the moment.  This engagement session I posted last...was one of those moments where I had about 30 minutes to analyze what I had already done in that space...and where I could test myself on some new angles.  I was able to do a few things I had not done before with a few fun results.

I tend to travel light...if you hadn't noticed.  I don't normally use a flash or bring studio lighting when shooting.  I will in some certain cases, but most of the time it is just me and my camera.

For this couple, we explored more of Fort Worth.  I got to hear a little more how and where they met...and learn that it was QUITE hot standing in the sun...even though we were only in the stockyards for maybe 30 minutes.  Shooting IN the sun was brutal - but I still was able to have some fun with wide shots and close shots.

I kinda (at their request) did a few option for them in various types of Editing.  AND there were a few that were just amazing as they were...a really nice portrait with great color and position. :)

I can honestly say I'm very very excited to get her bridal portraits going...and the wedding is coming soon!!!!!!!!!  Then after that, I'm off to NYC. :)

Love Jen

Engagement.

Itz getting SUPERLY hot here man!!!!!!!!!!
But, I made it through...and am posting a small teaser picture. ;)

Congrats to the bride & groom...cause their wedding is now less than a month away!!!!

There is nothing SUPER easy about walking in your purpose.

If you have dealt with ANYTHING, you have been fighting to find your identity and fighting to find your voice...and fighting to walk in your purpose. 

It all comes with a price, and a price most of you will not pay because "it is too hard". 

I keep paying the price every day.
Every week.
I keep moving forward despite all battles I'm facing.
When you KNOW who you are and more to the point, your PURPOSE...you will have to do some fighting.

A majority of my battles are very internal.
But once I reach out and really talk to someone, talk to God, talk to my husband about some things...I get a sense of accountability and motivation to keep going.  I feel very refreshed today, and not as stressed or worried.

I'm not going to sit here and say I'm happy-go-lucky every day of my life. 
To be honest, I get ticked off when people say "oh she never complains, she was ALWAYS this and ALWAYS that"...It is just not true.  Sure our grandmas and grandpas are like that NOW, but we ALL have fallen short...and be ok with that.
I just do not think it is realistic to paint this PERFECT life and this PERFECT person, because then we spend a lot of time trying to live up to that expectation - rather than living a very real, very open and very HONEST life. :)  THAT is the perfection I look for.  Those wonderful imperfections and weaknesses...where God makes us strong and comes in to help us.  Where we get a chance to change and grow....to make an impact in the atmosphere around us.  Oh, the possibilities!

I grew up having a picture painted for me.  (letz face it, most artists do have great imaginations) ...
But that picture was a lie and a false reality.
I'm still digging out the false realities of my life.
Digging into how God created me, who I truly am (not what someone else says)....
Digging into the things that hold me back and cause me to not be me.

Just get real, stop pretending. 
If you ever catch me saying something about myself that you know isn't true? Why not just call me on it every once in a while.  I fall into the same traps as most - thinking negatively about myself, or maybe painting a false reality of someone i "think" i am, versus my true actions.  These are the things i'm working on.  Doing what I say, and saying what I do.  I hope they match up one day.  I hope to keep staying true to my doing v. my saying.  If actions speak louder than words, then I hope that my future actions will continue to grow, perfect and become all who I am supposed to be.

I don't want to be afraid anymore.
I want to step out and be bolder and wiser.
I want to encourage others that need it.
I want to bring something to the table that NO ONE else can.

herez to becoming a REIGN maker.
and an image maker.

Letz grow.

Love Jen

Ring of Fire.

I didn't want to post any full-res stuff - but am having fun every once in a while with a creative whim....

so here are 4 images side by side....

 

ONE KEY to your life : Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually.

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ONE KEY TO SUCCESS: get surrounded by inspiring folks to better yourself - and then put it into action for yourself. Get a coach. Get an accountability partner. Get a friend willing to keep it real and tell the truth. THIS is breakthrough. The physical is only ONE part of you. :)

My life is different and my perspective is enhanced - because of the people I surround myself with. I surround myself with those that have overcome obstacles in all areas of their lives. So that I too, have hope to overcome my own obstacles.

This is SUCH a huge key to growth : surrounding yourself with friends that inspire you to overcome. For me, I'm inspired by women whom have had kids, but make time for themselves by enlisting in this program.

I am secondly inspired by PREGNANT women that make the efforts for themselves and their child within to not just make excuses "well because i'm pregnant, i can't this i can't that". I'm inspired by those that take the wise ways and take care of themselves so they can take care of others.

THESE are the people I'm surrounding myself with.
No matter their age or how many kids they've had. They overcome everyday.

I'm inspired by myself - to push past MY limitations.
NO EXCUSES. 

My most current results....with about 3 rounds of p90x - my weight & body fat stayed the same - but my TONE popped up.  Next up - a round of "Insanity" .  

I am 34 Years Young.  Picture taken 6/11/11

 

A picture to close my day.

Night-time last weekend's wedding :) <3

Another season comes to a close....

For me personally....
seasons do seem to run in 9 month time slots.

Almost 9 months ago I started my first round of p90x - and while on this journey I had been battling a lot of internal battles...bad habits had been formed...some friendships had to be re-evaluated.  I can safely say I'm through the muck & mire...and into a happier place.  I'm still tempted from time to time to think about things and various situations negatively - but I'm getting quicker about spinning it positively and accepting things as they are, not as I "dream" them to be.

Growing up it was hard to make friends...so trust me when I tell you - most times I see everyone as my friends.  But it is not always reciprocated.   That has been my battle.  To truly see people as they are...and what they are in my life.  Are they the friends that stick around?  Are they the friends that float in and out?  Are they the friends that just eventually exit my life all-together.  I'm the kind of person that never likes to push people out of my life...but sometimes I just had found myself separating from unhealthy things.  The more I separated, the better I felt and the less turmoil I had.

This was a good thing.

So here I am 9 months later roughly...and I'm more accepting...a little more forgiving...a little less angry...and still VERY motivated to make dreams happen.  I get frustrated from time to time, but I will pick my battles and when the need arises for my passion to speak, I will speak. :)

Thanks everyone for standing with me, even when I didn't see you.  Cause believe me, I have felt very alone.

I know that I am not.

Everyone have a great week...I'll post more as it comes. :)

peace.

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It is my pleasure to serve the DFW area...as well as many others across the US and abroad.  As time permits, I hope to serve more and more...with my creative gift....

Thanks for all the love & support!