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Welcome!

My name is Jennifer Mott and I am a photographer in the Toledo, Ohio area.  I love to capture memories from sweet new babies to the wedding day you dreamed of as a little girl...and kids and teens and everything inbetween!  Life moves so fast, it's amazing to watch how much my own three children change all the time.

Thanks for visiting, and I hope you enjoy my recent sessions!  Please leave a comment if you do!  And watch here for my latest news as well.

Jennifer Mott Photography will be closed March 5-11, 2010

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Double the Sweetness – Toledo Newborn Twin Photographer

Earlier this week, I got twice the baby fix…one of my favorite families welcomed twin girls and invited me over.  I was so excited to meet them and to have my first newborn twin session in a while.  I had so many ideas flying around in my head and I hoped to be able to capture just a few of the girls together. They took turns being fussy and getting fed, but finally I had them together and sleepy.  How sweet are they?  One looks just like big brother (and I think dad) and the other looks like her mom…it’ll be fun to watch them grow.  Check out the little smile!

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I always wanted twins when I was little.  I used to draw families, always with at least one set of twins.  Now that I am a mom, I am in awe of moms of multiples!

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Their little feet just killed me!

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And big brother, it feels like just yesterday I was there shooting his newborn pictures!  Now look at what a little ham he is!

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So great to see you all again!  Hope you’re getting some rest!

Heather Sullivan-Ear - Simply Stunning, Jennifer. You have an amazing gift!

Angie Pappas - Love the pics so far!! Cannot wait to see the rest...:)

Beverly - OMG!!!!!! They are so beautiful. I know the family as you know. You are the best!!!! Bev

Boudoir Babe – Toledo Boudoir Photographer

I’ve been saving these images for a while…R came in to get some shots done to give her husband a gift for their wedding day.  They got married in Vegas two weekends ago (during the same time I was there, I wish we had known a while back, I would have loved to be there to see them!)  Now that her husband has seen her images, I can share some with you too!  And watch for some more of R in the next few days!  We met up tonight for a trash the dress session.  She looked gorgeous and we found some amazing spots, I can’t wait to go through them!

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Isn’t she beautiful?  Not only that, but she has to be one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met!  It’s been wonderful to work with you R!

Beautiful Baby Girl – Toledo Newborn Photographer

Sunday I had a second session for gorgeous 3 week old baby C.  The session was a shower gift from grandma, who I had the pleasure of meeting last year on a trip here from her home in Vegas…so I was excited to meet mom and dad and C.  Unfortunately I must have flew past grandma on my way home and she wasn’t able to see the session like we hoped, but I’m glad to be able to show her a few online!

Sweet C was a little older than I usually try to shoot, but she was a cute little chunk who loves to eat…so as long as mom fed her in between poses she was good to go!

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Love her little smile:

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She has such pretty lips, I had to include them:

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And it pains me to put this next one on my site, but I have to admit it is sorta cute:

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It was so nice to meet you all!  More to come!

Kathy Jakubowski - Good Job Jennifer. She is just beautiful! I could be a little partial since I am her Gramma but...I don't think so.

Little Visitor from Chicago – Toledo Baby Photographer

Today (yes, I said today…I’ll explain in a bit) I got to see little H again.  I met him for the first time for a family session with his parents, aunt and uncle, cousins, and grandparents.  This time he was in town and came out to the studio to celebrate being just over one year old!  H was pretty serious for most of the session, we were thinking it was a combination of teething and the time change and travel.  But I was so happy to go through and find lots of smiles I caught in between the serious faces.  I’m so glad, he has the best smile, not to mention those gorgeous blue eyes!

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This face cracked me up, I had to include it!

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It was so wonderful to see you all again!

OK…I am not trying to be unfair, but I think if I keep trying to catch up on the blog I will never get back to the point I want to be at…where I am showing off a few images from each session right away.  I have not forgotten about all the sessions I have left from the past few months, but I will be mixing them in when I can.  For now I am starting fresh from my return from my conference.  I’m also making some big changes, which I’m working on when I can and will roll them out all at once…but I included a sneak peak if you’re paying attention :)

Rachel - Love the new watermark on the pictures!!

Kristi - Wow... those eyes are amazing! Great pictures.

Jennifer - Thanks so much girls!!!

Joyce - Adorable!

I’m Back! Vegas was colder than Toledo – WPPI Photographer

Yep, it was true and no fair!  You would think you could go someplace warm in the beginning of March for a working vacation and escape the cold weather!    Here’s a quick iPhone snap from my trip…and honestly I didn’t think to take too many pictures, I was so busy the whole time I was there!  This is at the NY NY right across from the MGM where I stayed:

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I did take some night shots with some local Photographers:  Sarah, Echo, and Jaylene.  I’m not sure if the pictures will ever make it off my memory card to the blog, but it was so much fun!

Highlights of my trip to WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International):

Hanging out with my husband and his friends that he rarely gets to see

After he left, hanging out with neighbor and WPPI roomie Sarah J

Finally meeting six of my friends from a small, close-knit group that has been discussing business and more for about 3 years now.

Meeting favorite newborn photographers Carrie and Britt and being up front for their wonderful presentation.

Being front row and one of only 35 to see my absolute favorite wedding photographer, Jose Villa, teach his masterclass. He was so nervous, it was adorable…and he had the best stories…and his images, while amazing online are even better in print.

Watching the judging of prints, especially when Jesh de Rox was arguing for images that made him FEEL even when they weren’t technically correct. It was all so entertaining and taught me so much.

Other inspiring photographers I got to see talk or meet around the tradeshow: Jasmine Star (and later got a hug when I saw her out walking, she is so sweet), Nichole Van, Audrey Woulard, Millie Holoman, Dane Sanders, John Mireles…so many of my favorites willing to share so much.

Meeting my goal for the tradeshow part of finding new products, especially albums that blew me away…can’t wait to get some samples

Going out and having fun, the parties, piano bar, dancing…I don’t get a chance to get out much :)

And the not-so-great:

The smoke everywhere…I changed clothes twice a day most days, and went out and bought more…my closet at the hotel smelled…my eyes were red every time I walked through the casino to get to the conference…thank goodness for the Ohio ban!

Lines…the popular classes would have lines start 2-3 hours before…but some classes only had an hour in between, so often it was impossible to get in a class you wanted to see.  And I skipped lunch most days so I could sit in lines.

The time difference…it hurt to come home after staying up late and then taking a red eye.  I should go to bed now to get back to normal, but I am so used to being up until 3 or 4 or 5 Toledo time.

Internet connection…wifi was only free in a very small area that was always packed and the AT&T 3G access was really bad.  I didn’t have the time to take my lap top to the wifi spot or spend enough time in my room to pay for access and my iPhone rarely connected.  So I have a lot to catch up on now that I’m home.

So…over all I am so glad I went, and I can’t wait for next year!  I have so much inspiration and new ideas, new products and software, and I can’t wait to get going with it all.

I have emails and calls to return, but the kids are out of school tomorrow and I am without a sitter so it may be a little slow getting to everyone.

Hope you all enjoyed the warm weather, I am ready for Spring!

nicole - next year is my year, i am SO going! that piano bar at NYNY is the bomb!!!

Jennifer - YES! You have to go next year!!