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

Black Swan/White Swan Thu. March 10, 2011  |  i do I saw the movie Black Swan.  Who didn't?  It's EVERYWHERE!  Even if you didn't see it in the theater, chances are you saw the gorgeous poster of Natalie Portman in her full on swan makeup.  If you did see it, you'll know that it was visually stunning--both beautiful and dark, and... See the Full Post > 111 Appreciated Comments

Life’s A Beach: Shoot On Maui Wed. March 9, 2011  |  i do Over the past few years, I feel like I've grown to be a regular in Hawaii, and in particular on the island of Maui. My two favorite places to stay and shoot are the Grand Wailea (where this shoot took place) and the Four Seasons Maui, where I've been fortunate to shoot quite a few times as well.... See the Full Post > 45 Appreciated Comments

Only A Mother Could Love Mon. March 7, 2011  |  my life Our baby girl Acey turned ONE year old yesterday!  We woke up and congratulated ourselves at having kept her alive for this long.  Perhaps we are ready for parenthood after all!Our Acey girl is an Old English Sheepdog.  We chose this particular breed for the personality, character,... See the Full Post > 68 Appreciated Comments

Stuff I Love: March Edition Thu. March 3, 2011  |  gossip Since this whole website is geared around "Stuff I Love", I figured I am way overdue for a new round of, well, stuff I love!  I am also going to throw in some stuff I don't love, just for good measure.  And because I can.  :)1.  American IdolI haven't loved American Idol this... See the Full Post > 118 Appreciated Comments