"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

(SCROLL DOWN FOR BLOG)

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.

Practice Makes Perfect : Rehearsal Dinner at Roswell Mill Club

Posted on May 20, 2009

20090417-_MG_7801sm

I so enjoyed photographing M&L’s rehearsal dinner at the beautiful Roswell Mill Club, in Roswell, Georgia. This facility is adjacent to Ivy Hall, both of which have been restored from a Civil War era cotton mill. Overlooking Vickery Creek and a park that includes a picturesque covered bridge (unfortunately not easily accessible in the heels all the ladies were wearing!), this is a part of town that I had not been to in ages and plan to return to with the family on one of our next trips up. 

20090417-_MG_7928

20090417-_MG_7741

They say you can judge how a man will treat his wife by how he treats his mother. Judging by how sweet this groom is with his mom and grandmother (below), I’d say L is in good hands.

20090417-_MG_7783

The bride got comfortable so she could go mingle with her friends and family.

20090417-_MG_7818

20090417-_MG_8026

The RMC is a beautiful venue both indoors and out, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the elegant room and porch.

Untitled-1

20090417-_MG_7829

There was a nostalgic slideshow at the end of the night with pictures of the couple from childhood up to their courtship. This is the mom and sister of the bride watching and reminiscing from the back of the room.

20090417-_MG_8111

20090417-_MG_8117

Thanks and best wishes to the newlyweds. It was a pleasure to spend the evening with your family and be a part of this special night on the cusp between your old life and your new one.



Leave a Comment








copyright 2010 Jennifer Mendoza Photography