My Life Lately Mon. May 23, 2011  |  my life Before I got pregnant, I told Jeff I wanted to get another puppy.  Acey has just brought so much fun and joy to our lives, wouldn't another puppy just double that?  It seems that in the past year, I've forgotten why exactly getting a puppy isn't necessarily the best idea for 1.... See the Full Post > 44 Appreciated Comments

Rachel & Nick in Edinburgh Scotland! Wed. April 27, 2011  |  will you I'm so excited to finally share this absolutely adorable engagement session I shot in Edinburgh, Scotland a few weeks ago!While I was teaching at Aspire in England, I met Rachel.  Rachel is the full time shoot stylist and support for Aspire, and to say she is good at her job is a massive... See the Full Post > 92 Appreciated Comments

Hung & Jen: Engaged! Tue. April 26, 2011  |  will you Yesterday I went up to Newport Beach to photograph a gorgeous engagement session for Hung & Jen!  Earlier in the week I was a little concerned that we would be shooting in overcast weather--now there is nothing wrong with an overcast day, unless you've got bright, sunny, bike riding... See the Full Post > 31 Appreciated Comments

England Day 2: The Royal Wedding (With A Twist!) Mon. April 25, 2011  |  i do The Royal Wedding.If I was a betting girl (and if you could bet on such things), I would wager the crown jewels that the Royal Wedding will be as watched as the Superbowl, or better!  I mean, when  you take a gorgeous couple, a royal court, the funds of an entire country, and the rampant,... See the Full Post > 39 Appreciated Comments

England Day 1: Alice in Wonderland Meets Snow White Meets Midsummer Nights Dream Mon. April 18, 2011  |  i do Sometimes you just know things are going to be good.When Aspire Photographer Training in the UK first contacted me about taking my JC/OC workshop abroad, my first reaction was to be nervous.  How would I get a location, styled shoot, models, etc. etc. etc?  One of the reasons I've not... See the Full Post > 40 Appreciated Comments

Crafting with Lauren: Feathers & Twine Tue. April 5, 2011  |  gossip Meet Lauren!  Lauren is the new behind the scenes person here at Jessica Claire! See the Full Post > 153 Appreciated Comments

So, how’s the house coming? Fri. April 1, 2011  |  my life The most frequently asked question lately is, "So, how's the house coming?". Well...here you go!It's been exactly one month since we moved into our new house!  I have to say, I am behaving NOTHING like the way I did when Jeff and I moved into our last place after our wedding.  We rented... See the Full Post > 27 Appreciated Comments

Ashley & Jeff: Vintage Glam Thu. March 31, 2011  |  i do,  shutterbugs Over the past two years, I've taught a number of workshops here in Orange County, and one of the parts I like best is coming up with a look and a feel for our shoot!  I've received a number of emails about upcoming workshops--besides the one I'll be teaching in a few weeks at Aspire UK, I do... See the Full Post > 54 Appreciated Comments

Maajed & Tahaane: For No Reason At All Sat. March 26, 2011  |  i do "So, why are you all dressed up and doing a photo shoot?", we were asked quite a few times over the course of this shoot.  The answer?  No real reason at all!  I met Maajed & Tahaane a few years ago when Tahaane was pregnant with their first child, Carolina.  We spent an... See the Full Post > 40 Appreciated Comments

Judith + Mike = Madison! Tue. March 22, 2011  |  people I was there for Judith & Mike's Wedding, I was there for their Maternity Session, and now, I'm so excited to introduce their baby girl Madison to the internet!Madison Judith, otherwise known as Maddie, is already wearing the pants in the family, even when she's not wearing pants at all!Whenever... See the Full Post > 31 Appreciated Comments