"What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories."

George Eliot

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My name is Jennifer Mendoza Stanelle. I photograph families, from newborns to great, great grandparents.

My goal is to create a portrait with you that captures where your family is in this moment in time, whether that is diapers, little league, braces, or beyond. My photographs are about you.

Visit my Portfolio pages for samples of my work. Keep in mind that if you choose to work with me, your photos will not be reproductions of what you see there. Your portraits will be as unique as your family. Just like you, my work is always evolving.

Follow me here on the blog (posts are below). You can also join me on Facebook or Twitter. In addition to photography, I am interested in being the best wife, mom, sister, friend, daughter and member of my community - locally and globally - I can be. I don't claim to be superwoman, by any means. It's a crazy juggling act in which I'm doing the best I can. Occasionally, I will blog about things that relate to those topics as well.

And to answer one of the questions I get asked most: You can call me Jen, Jenny, Jennifer, Mendoza or Stanelle. I get and respond to them all!

Photos of me by Elle Photography.

Gratitude

Posted on November 24, 2008

I am grateful for (in no order in particular)…

two beautiful healthy daughters
- an engaging, laughing, sleeping through the night, lashes down to her nose baby
- a smart, curious, creative, entertaining, independent, opinionated, stubborn, empathetic, loving little girl

the freedom to find work that is meaningful and the time to be with my family while I figure out what that is

proximity to extended family and friends – you’re all just a walk, drive, flight, call or email away

living where we know our neighbors and can walk to shops, food, parks and the river

my husband

the possibility of positive change in this country and this world

the internet…what would I do without it?!

relative financial security, especially now, at least for now

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
-John F. Kennedy


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