About Jennifer Johnston-Clark: Photography

I have been doing photography for a while now, and I cannot believe how lucky I am to be living my dream. I wake up every morning and pinch myself. I have the most fantastic, unique, and interesting clients. Every job I get is a new adventure, and its incredible. My life is an absolute adventure and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I love shooting the variety of life. Any culture, any religion, any sexuality. Everybody has a story to share with the world, ... and my camera!

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  • Archive: July, 2009



    General: Wedding Anniversary

    Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

    Two Years. Two Years Today. Two years ago at 2pm, Nico and I said the big “I do’s”. There was a lot of drama leading up to our wedding, the kind of drama that brings you to tears on your honeymoon and for over a year after your wedding…. BUT that is not what I remember about my wedding day. I don’t remember tears, or sadness, or anger, or frustration.

    I remember waiting for almost a full minute after the bridesmaids went down the aisle, to make my entrance, cause the music wasn’t up to the right part yet.

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    I remember gasps as I walked around the corner and people saw me for the first time. (I am gonna hope they were surprised and happy gasps lol)

    I remember I kissed and hugged Nico as soon as I got to him, I didnt care about what you are supposed to, I needed a HUG from my handsome man :)

    I remember kissing him three times in the ceremony.

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    I remember that when I sang to him, I started too high, and I sounded terrible on the high notes, but he smiled and loved it anyway.

    I remember that I could NOT stop smiling, not for a second during the whole ceremony. I also could not stop shaking.

    I remember Joseph (our ringbearer) asking loudly if they could go home, and all of us laughing!

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    I remember that most of the guests went to their hotels after the ceremony to get ready for the reception, however they forgot about family photos, and so … most of the guests arent in any LOL. Sounds sad, but really its just funny.

    I remember it poured with rain, and I went barefoot to the photo locations so my cute slippers wouldnt get wet.

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    I could go on. But I think we get the picture. No bad memories from that day. Not one. Because I married the other half of my heart, my soul. The other half of my life :) And really, how could there be room for bad memories on a day like that.

    I love him more every single day Im married to him, and I know that people say that all the time. But I MEAN IT. I register it in my brain on a daily basis. You think theres only so much you can love a single human being, but there is no limit, I love him more than there are words to explain it.

    So heres to 2 amazing years of love, life, dramas, pain, happiness, sorrow, tears, joy, amazement, soul searching, and cuddles. I want more baby, many more. Theres no one I would want to have this journey with, but you :)

    Love You, Happy Anniversary :)

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    Wedding Photos taken by Laurel C.

    Love Jen

    Portrait: And the cuteness continues….

    Monday, July 20th, 2009

    So Im halfway through these photos and I thought it might be nice to post some more on here for you guys to see :)

    This family was so fantastic. So open and lovely. And their kids were wonderful, and obviously loved each other so much. Not often you see brothers and sisters that seem so close and sweet with each other, awwww :)

    It was a real pleasure doing these photos, and hopefully I can some outdoorsy ones for them when the weathers a bit warmer!

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    Love Jen.

    Portrait: The Cuteness of Babies :)

    Saturday, July 18th, 2009

    Oh My.

    Look at the CUTENESS I got to photograph today :)

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    This is a sneaky preview, way more to come of this little one, and his whole family!!!

    Love Jen

    General: Grump and Yay

    Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

    Havent done one of these in a while lol, so here we go:

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    * Grump at miscommunication, lies, secrets, and selfishness. Thats a general grump at no one or no thing in particular… but all sucky none the less.

    * Grump at the fact that Stargate Atlantis has had its final season, sniffle. Why…. WHYYYYY????? Only 5 seasons, so not enough, haha.

    * Grump at the fact that hair ties keep eluding me. Unruly curly hair is not the best look ;)

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    * Yay to the fact that even the scariest problems in my life are really just creative and interesting things for me to overcome, to have a really unique and challenging life. I love a challenge, so I wouldnt have it any other way.

    * Yay to corn on the cob. Seriously. DROOL.

    * Yay to the fact that just thinking about my husbands smile makes me giggle like a school girl. Im sure it disturbs those around me when I burst into spontaneous giggles… but, I can’t help it ;)

    And just to share, another OLLLLLD photo of me and Nico I took with my old mobile hahaha.

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    Awwwww :)

    Love Jen

    General: Snap!!

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

    I love when they visit. Its chaos, its laughter, its mental. I looooove it.

    Cousins are fun :) And they make scones. And I eat said scones. And it was a good day. Hehehe.

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    I also watched Fifi and the Flowertots with the gorgeous gal below, sitting on my legs at the computer (yay for youtube). My legs died. Sacrifices must be made in the name of fun LOL.

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    Hey Jo, thanks for the yummy scones, and the company, and for not letting any of that nappy leakage get on the carpet. LOL. PS. Milo incidentally stains carpet…! How can I get candle wax off the carpet one night, and not 2 big splotches of milo the next? Hahaha life is full of challenges ;)

    Hope everyones having a fabulous week, I am :)

    Love Jen

    Party: Rugby, Maternity Undies, and lots of drinks!!!

    Friday, July 3rd, 2009

    So we had a great time at my sisters 30th on the weekend. Lots of laughs, drinks, and photo taking haha. It was held at Broncos Restaurant in Auckland, my sisters local favourite, her and her partner go there reguarly for dinner. Its a cool place, nice food!!!! Anyhoo, I was mostly drinking coke, so I was very much sober enough to take photos, as usual lol. There was some pretty funny moments I have to say. The conversation about maternity undies was especially stimulating. They also put the rugby on the tv half way through the party, so every male there had their faces glued to the screen lol. Everyone had a great time, Liz was happy, so yay!!!

    I thought Id take photos even though Liz said I didnt have to since the restaurant doesnt have the best lighting. Well… I took on the challenge, and didnt use the flash either… thought Id try without, ooo look at me mastering my camera haha. The photos were a bit noisy/grainy, but having no flash can capture the scene better in my opinion, so it was worth the sacrifice of super clear images on this occasion.

    I added the photos to my personnal facebook page, everyone got tagged, and the comments came flooding in. I dont think I have ever had so many comments on one photo album lol.

    Oh well… thats enough of my boring blabber, heres some of my favourite photos from the night:

    Thats right Liz… the big 3 0:

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    Liz and Mum:

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    And one of me and Nico (thanks for snapping it Jo):

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    And for anyone that cares, the entire night was shot at 1.8… except that photo of Nico and I. Now THAT was a challenge;) I love a challenge.

    Have a great weekend everyone.

    Love Jen