Goodbye to the old, hello to the new!

Hello friends!

I just wanted to let you all know that I will be no longer be posting on this little blog! I finally designed a new one that fits my personality and new direction! I made it for my photography, but I just don't want to separate the other things I write about from my business. It's all part of who I am. I never really liked having the real me here, and the professional me over there. My goal is to be honest and real about everything. After thinking a lot about it, I decided I should just post over there. (Plus I just love my new site. It's so much better than this one! Hehe. I get so happy just looking at it!)

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know so that you all to change the url to http://www.jenniferblairblog.com in your readers, if you want to that is! :) This time last year I never would have dreamed that you all would come along side me in this journey. I've made so many friends that have been a blessing to me! I am truly thankful for all of you. I am looking forward to sharing more of life with you all. I hope join me in my new adventures on my new site here.

Thank you guys for being such a blessing and an encouragement to me. I wish I could thank each of you in person.


Much love,

Jennifer

PS: I moved my google friend connect followers over there now, but I'm still working out a few things. I'm no internet/ blog guru! If any of you are having trouble with google friend connect, I switched to bloglovin' and I love it! It's so much easier to keep up with all my blogs now! If you have any questions about it, just email me!

Here is my new blog button!

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For the love of pinterest!

{all images via}

Ok, so I had to take a moment and confess my love for pinterest. I find so much wonderfulness there! It easy to get sucked into the “perfect” world you see there, but my goal is to simply use it for inspiration. I love to find ideas for sessions, poses, home decor and all sorts of other things. These are just a few of the things I’ve been loving lately.

Do you guys use pinterest? What do you use it for?

Saying no to "I can't

Have you ever felt called to something that you didn’t feel equipped for? I am certainly have, in fact I feel that way today. The past six months have been a crazy roller coaster of why, what if and why me. Uncertainty is my constant companion. I feel like a kid on a high school track team that suddenly was thrust into the Olympics. I’m in way over my head. It’s weird to say that God called me to photography, but He did. This is not something that I would have ever chosen for myself. Do I love it? Yes. Did I dream about pursuing it one day? Yes, but I never (did I say never?), NEVER would have attempted to do it like this. It would be small, not full time and slow. You see, I’m not a bold person. It’s not my strong suit. I take the safe roads, the ones where I know I can succeed. This is definitely not that road.


The rest this "me being raw and honest" post is over here.

Spotlight on sponsors

Hi y'all! I'm Jen and I blog over at The Arizona Russums. My blog is a place where I share my adventures as a newlywed living in a new state, the joys and pains of grad school, and little bits of home management advice and inspiration along the way. Mostly, it's an outlet where my I share about my faith in Jesus to encourage other women.

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This is me and my little corner of the internet. Mother Theresa once said: "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." I'm a city girl living in a small town trying to live and learn those words. Because despite what the title of my blog might lead you to think - more often than not I don't remember that it is Love that wakes me up every morning. So grab a cup of coffee (or your preferred beverage of choice) and come along for the journey. Join in on the conversation - even if you don't agree with me sometimes - and we'll learn together. 

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A lady and her gent, just a couple of sophisticated shut-ins living in Dixie. We're trying to focus our life on Christ and family, all while enjoying the ride that is life as newlyweds in a down economy. I like to blog about anything and everything that interests me, whether that's recipes, something design related, or whatever we've done the past weekend. I hope anyone who reads enjoys what we have to share. 

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Hello friends! My name is Natalie, and I am the potter and blogger behind NS Pottery. I have a heart for taking dirty clay and turning it into something beautiful and useful in everyday life. I strive to live for Christ every day, and hope that I can inspire others to do the same. On my blog, I talk a lot about my faith as well as my life as a potter. I hope you'll join me in my journey.

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The blog of a girl who is a lily among thorns. She gave up living for herself so that her Lover could live through her. She owes Him her life. I'm pretty much your ordinary girl with an extraordinary hunger for beauty, which can only be found in Him. This blog is pretty much a diary of of my life through His story. 

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Hello! I am Sarah and I am a photographer & designer, from Colorado! I love Jesus with all my heart! I am very close to my family & I love to bake! :) I have an etsy shop: which has my photo prints & other handmade items for sale!

I run a blog called, "on the brightside"… and it is a really fun way for me to document so many things… it is where I share my photos & designs… what inspires me… & little pieces of my blessed life! It really is such a blessing to me! I would love to have you stop by sometime…

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Hi, friends! I'm Ashley, and I am a wife, mom of two and a daughter of the King. I love creating, decorating and pretty things, and of those passions was born my etsy shop, The Poppy Chain Boutique. I make vintage inspired jewelry and accessories, including custom orders. I also blog over at Embrace the Space, where I share my sweet family, favorite things, creations, thoughts and photos. I've been so inspired by Jennifer's blog and I'm honored to have a glimpse into her truly beautiful heart!

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Hi, I'm Jen. I'm a wife to Josh and new mama to Earnest. I am a collector. Beauty is abundant and my aim is to uncover it. I love thrift stores, garage sales, libraries and other places where time and stories are tucked away. I love photography, writing, sewing and other domesticities. I love Jesus Christ. I am inspired by strong coffee, urban spaces, anything vintage, nature by the people that have gone before me and the people that are holding my hand along the way. I am inspired by redemption. 

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I am married to my high school sweetheart.  I live in downtown Chicago.  I work at a bakery.  I study communications at Moody Bible Institute.  Now, I blog.


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I'm Jen, and I blog over at Jennifer March. I love photography, fall, my dogs, and a cup of tea and a good book. I'm a student, a worker, and a believer. I write all about my life on my blog, as well as using it to try to make a positive difference in the world. Most recently God has led me to help those in extreme poverty, and I'm so excited to see where He leads me with this. I would love for you to come follow along on my journey with me.

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i'm perpetuating my own brand of individuality by combining the act of classy with the act of gangster, because when you're from where i'm from, you can do that. {okay, not quite.} i'm a twenty-year-old undergrad studying english lit and history. i love Jesus, reading & writing, and the color orange. i believe singleness is a gift even when it isn't easy, that faith is a journey, and that it isn't until i lose my life that i find it.

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Beka Fox. Mother of 2. Wifey to 1. My husband (aka-SUPERMAN) and I are in full-time ministry to a small-town in Iowa. We are directors to Master's Commission (http://floydmc.net)! I am a full time photographer & I love to sing & lead worship at my church. My blog is about Jesus, Family, my favorite things, & helping others. :) I enjoy meeting other people. 

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Hi! My name is Mary and I'm a graduate student at University of Florida! I am a student by day and well, a student by night but any time in between I am a craftaholic and blogger obsessed. I have found a passion in using my photography, crafts and new found love of writing to bring glory to and serve God so that He can become greater and I can become less. I strive to be an example of His love for me to others and hope that my blog will bring encouragement and joy to all who read it! 

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Hi there! My name is Breanne. I'm a young girl searching and discovering. I have a destination, but the journey is the beautiful part. As of May 31, I am a Mrs. to a wonderful man of God. I am a young wife learning how to live a Christ-centered life, and traveling the world with y husband Kendall. I am figuring out how to live with open hands and give my life to the least of these. We are trying to live overseas full-time but it has been quite a process. I journal about our life getting there and how Father is molding and shaping our hearts daily. You might get a glimpse of our daily lives with our new up Benaiah. I'd love to meet you and for you to join along with us!

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Hello beautiful ladies! My name is Erin and I blog over at Captivated by Grace. I'm a twenty-something Christ follower with a passion for life, love, and above all else, my faith in the Lord. I love to share the joys and beauty that can be found in this world, as well as the times that are not as beautiful and can be a bit more challenging. Let's face it...life is full of ups and downs. We just need to remember that God is with us through them all. There is nothing too big for us to handle together. I have been captivated by His beautiful grace! Come get captivated with me! 

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Hello friends! I'm Leigh and I write Very Loveleigh. I believe in turning off the television, opening a book, and wearing a smile. I am blessed to be called as a middle school teacher and live in a little house with a red door that I share with my husband and kitten, Moses. I love knitting, new friends, and above all, Jesus Christ.

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Hi everyone! My name is Heather, and I'm a graduate student in Pittsburgh. I love coffee, fall walks, and organization. I'm learning that little things can bring the most joy, and happiness is a choice. Join me over at Relevant Notes for my random thoughts and ramblings on life.

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This blog is my love letter to my family.
Sharing the immense love I feel for my three children and husband.

It is about enjoying the journey of motherhood.
Improving and strenthing our marriage and family.

Embracing the chaotic days and learning to laugh.

Documenting life's precious little moments.

It is my thoughts and things I enjoy.

My journey to making my life a better overall life.

Having faith and sharing experiences.

Showing that being a mom is the best job in the world.

Welcome to our story.

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Our little Christmas!

Our little Christmas together...over at the new blog...click here!

Merry Christmas

Christmas festivities over here.

A few Christmas memories...

“Go to bed kids! I don’t want to see any of you until the morning!” said my mother excitedly.

We had just finished our annual Christmas play, put on by all of us siblings. I was the producer, director, and I even acted in it. After many years of doing the same play, you’d think we could execute it perfectly. However, that was certainly not the case…at least not with a hyper, rambunctious, 6 year old brother in the house. He always managed to add his own “comedic” lines to the script. Still, as long as we finished the play with baby Jesus (aka my youngest baby sibling) in the manger and the wise men bowing before him, it was a success in my mind.

As my sister and I lay in our beds staring up at the Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling, we talked of the play and the presents we hoped to get in the morning.

“Aren’t you glad I convinced you to be Mary again this year Chelle?” I said patronizingly. She had wanted to steal my part as the Angel. It was my part since my mom taught us to act out the story when I was six. Obviously, I could not let that happen. “Yeah, I guess.” she said. “Do you think Mom and Dad will get us a golf cart this year?” We asked for one ever since we moved from the city to the country. All the neighbor kids were driving around in their golf carts while we were riding bikes. So not cool.

Suddenly a whiney voice interrupted our discussion, “but Mooooooommmmmmm, I have to gooooo peeeeee! Can I cooooome ooooout?” Of course it was none other than the fourth child, Luke. He was always getting into trouble, or candy…but mostly trouble.

To read the rest of this story visit my new blog here...

Meet my teacher...

This old friend taught me everything I know. Meet my teacher...

You can read more here.

New Blog!!!!!!!

Hello friends! I am very excited to show you my brand spankin' new blog!!!! I have been working on it for days and I am so thrilled so see how it turned out! I have been wanting to upgrade to a ProPhoto blog for a while, so this is really so exciting! Check it out here!

I would love for you all to go check it out and tell me what you think! It is now www.jenniferblairblog.com. I am pondering about just blogging from there after this month is over. Photography is as much a part of my life as what I write here, so I think it would be good to have it all in one place. What are your thoughts?

Loveknots Giveaway!

I am so excited about this giveaway today from love knots! Ashley is the sweetest, cutest thing you ever did see...and she makes adorable things! I actually have one of these scarves and I LOVE it.

To Enter:

Like Jennifer Blair Photography on Facebook, visit love knots and tell me which one of those adorable items is your favorite. 

Extra entries (separate comment for each):

Follow The Blair Affairs

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(leave a link in comments)

The winner is Valerie!