<![CDATA[Jen Jansen Photo - Blog]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:49:07 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Camera study - blackbird fly]]>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:24:25 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/camera-study-blackbird-fly.htmlOh blackbird, you had me at 'whole sprocket printing'.  This modern camera is an all plastic experiment in fun. 
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]]><![CDATA[Camera study - the brownie starlet]]>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:11:14 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/camera-study-the-brownie-starlet.htmlOh little brownie, you are so compact and sweet packed so perfectly in my bag.  Such a tiny package, knew a toy could pack such a punch?!
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]]><![CDATA[Milo, the wonder golden doodle]]>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:07:41 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/milo-the-wonder-golden-doodle.html
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Milo, an 8 x 10 tintype mounted to steel.  Fun fact about Milo, he is a smiling dog!
]]><![CDATA[Camera study - diana mini]]>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:16:34 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/camera-study-diana-mini.htmlWhat fun the Diana mini can be!  So versatile, the mini can be set up to shoot film or can be modified to make tintypes.  Want more info on the next diana mini tintype workshop?  Just fill out the form below, that will get you on your way!

    I'd like to join the next diana mini tintype workshop!

]]><![CDATA[Camera study - the voigtlander]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:36:36 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/camera-study-the-voigtlander.htmlI've been testing out my lot of old and toy cameras.  In an effort to share what fun loading and shooting a roll of film in an old camera, I have reconnected with the trusty (and heavy) voigtlander. 

Click the link and see the contact proofs from this camera study, as well as the whole series of cameras put to the test!


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]]><![CDATA[Happy birthday Abe!]]>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:20:14 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/happy-birthday-abe.htmlCelebrate Lincoln's birthday by getting your picture taken the same way!  You don't have to wear a period bow tie to make a tintype look timeless.
_Abraham Lincoln Tintype, 1/16 plate with a decorative mat, the reverse marked "Sunbeam Gallery, Over 81 Main Street, Rochester, N.J.". The original photograph was taken by Anthony Berger, Brady Gallery, Washington, D.C. on February 9, 1964. The photo was later adapted for the United States five dollar bill.
Gwenne, a tintype circa 2011
original tintype captured by Jen Jansen
]]><![CDATA[Etsy shop reopened!]]>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:47:08 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/etsy-shop-reopened.htmlHi camera crew and photo lovers out there!  I have reopened my etsy shop.  Check out the new wares for sale, there are a series of pendants currently featured.  I'll be updating the site as quick as my hands will let me! ]]><![CDATA[A Valentine's card shipped to your sweetie, and a polaroid transfer sent to you!]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:50:09 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/02/a-valentines-card-shipped-to-your-sweetie-and-a-polaroid-transfer-sent-to-you.html
_ You get one 5" x 7" Valentine to send to a loved one, and the polaroid transfer to keep for yourself! The polaroids are mounted to a heavy weight, 100% cotton rag card. The transfer is varnished and signed, and measures 4.5" x 5.5".  Purchase the cards from my etsy store, or come by the shop tomorrow from 11-3 and make a custom card!  1815 Main Street Suite B-10 San Diego, CA 92113.
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Valentine cards are always fun to make and send!  I'll be shooting Valentine's themed polaroids on February 4th and 11th from 11-3.  Come by, pose with the big felted heart, and personalize a card for your special someone!  The polaroids are $10 or 3 for $25 and come with a fun photo card that you get to decorate!  The polaroid transfers will also be available for purchase!
Make your own polaroid Valentine!

Saturday February 4th 11-3
Saturday February 11th 11-3

Jen Jansen Photo
1815 Main Street Suite B-10
San Diego, CA 92113

]]><![CDATA[My fridge gallery]]>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:53:44 -0800http://www.jenjansenphoto.com/1/post/2012/01/my-fridge-gallery.htmlWhy not cover your fridge with photographs?  As a girl, I remember my mom would save our school photos and display them on the side of the fridge.  I like to have photos of special times and people in my life on display thru out my house, and the fridge makes a sweet spot for all my photo magnets!  A mini gallery with easy hanging!  The picture below is my fridge, covered in button magnets, mini framed photographs, polaroids and prints.  Some of the buttons were made as wearable pins for birthday parties as favors and then turned into magnets, most of the mini frames were made custom just for the fridge.....what can I say?  I love photos:)  Want to make buttons for as favors for your birthday party or be just as nutty as I am about the fridge?  Contact me for more info!
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