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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.

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Little Cub | Jacksonville Family Photography

Posted on April 24, 2010

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Three things about this boy:
1. He’s got some of the biggest, roundest eyes I’ve seen in a long time.
2. He was a Cubs fan in the womb. At least, he better have been!
3. His family ADORES him.

I got to be a guest at his first birthday party and then followed up with a quick session at home the next day.

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7 Comments so far

  • vickie says:
    April 24, 2010 at 11:32 am - Reply

    thank you , thank you, thank you. these photos capture the love of this family and the love that evan gives out…. with those expressive eyes.
    Vickie Pestine (granma Vickie)

  • PamStevens says:
    April 24, 2010 at 12:11 pm - Reply

    What a joy spending time with Evan, and his entire family, helping celebrate his first birthday. These photos somehow show the very essence of Evan’s gift he’s brought to all of us…pure love.

  • Luann Bolander says:
    April 24, 2010 at 12:18 pm - Reply

    Absolutely Breathtaking. Your pics are so captivating.I love the fact that being so far away With your pictures I can watch Evan grow up. And I’m so luck that Grandma Vicky Shares them with me. They are a Great Family and I am Greatful to know them. Thank You. Luann Bolander

  • Melinda says:
    April 24, 2010 at 11:07 pm - Reply

    Absolutely beautiful!! Photography and the family! except for… cubs jersey?

  • Teri Frey says:
    April 25, 2010 at 1:22 am - Reply

    These pictures are a real treasure. The family is growing. Luv, Aunt Teri

  • Sue says:
    April 25, 2010 at 4:08 am - Reply

    He does have the biggest eyes, but what color are they, are they grey or blue? Wish I could be closer to enjoy the love that Evan brings to my best friend Vickie. Enjoy. And keep sending these lovely pictures.

  • Barb Hlat says:
    April 26, 2010 at 5:54 pm - Reply

    Hi Toni and Scott;
    what a little cutie pie; such a happy baby, and yes he does belong on the Gerber Baby Food Labels,the photo shots are wonderful. thanks for sharing
    Cruiser and Poochie’s Mom









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