Similar to our LPG Activity of the Month that focuses on different child friendly crafts and activities, our Goodie of the Month will primarily showcase various companies, charities and professionals in the child, family and or event industry! We hope you enjoy our new monthly "goodie" as it's a treat for everyone!
Without further due we introduce our first LPG Goodie of the Month:
Jennifer Klementti, is a talented photographer who specializes in capturing life's precious moments. LPG was delighted to experience Jennifer's work first hand as she shot our first photo shoot! In addition to her charming personality, she loves what she does and always makes her clients feel comfortable. Enjoy our Q&A with Jennifer and images of her work below!
LPG’s – Q# 1: Tell me a little bit about yourself and why you decided to start your own business?
Jen’s – Answer: I have always loved photography as a hobby, and it was through living abroad in Europe & studying language that I became enamoured with the camera as a tool of expression. I would always have my camera in hand while traveling through Europe. I loved to photograph the streets, people, buildings, cityscapes & landscapes. I found that the language of photography was not confined to words and sentences. Photography is a beautiful blend of art, intuition & poetic expression. After returning from Europe I attended Teacher’s College & then taught French & Spanish for 3 years at a secondary school. However, I still continued to develop my photographic talent & abilities. I decided to resign my position as a teacher, and drove out west to Victoria, BC to attend The Western Academy of Photography, where I completed a diploma in Professional Photography. I started my business in 2003, when I opened my studio in a beautifully renovated century home in the heart of downtown Barrie. Since opening my studio, I have been so happy to work with clients from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, New York, across Canada, The United States, The UK & New Zealand.
LPG’s – Q #2: What do you love most about your job?
Jen’s – Answer: I love the people that I get to work with. I love my brides & grooms, my families, the entrepreneurs & business people that I have the wonderful opportunity to photograph. It is truly so amazing to build a great relationship with all of my clients. I usually get to know many of my clients on a personal level, and I can share with them the joy of the journey of their lives...It is always an honour for me to be chosen to document the special moments in their lives! Many of my portrait clients will come to me for family portraits every 1-2 years, so it’s just amazing to build a connection with them & to see their kids as they grow. I often have long lasting relationships with many of my corporate clients as well, and it’s great to share in their successes and to produce images to capture the essence of their business from year to year. And, on top all of this, it is truly wonderful that my clients are so happy with the collection of images that we produced & they share that emotion with me...I love the tears of joy as I have presented the final collection of newborn images to a new mom, the hugs & the gratitude, and the excitement of my brides & grooms as they look through their custom designed wedding album...nothing could make me happier than to be able to give this gift of love to my clients. Really this is what photography is all about for me...I want to be able to celebrate the art of your life!
Jen’s – Answer: My visual style is modern yet classic, emotional & elegant. I always strive to produce honest, beautiful and real images for my clients with a fine art flair. Often my clients will tell me that I have truly captured the personality of their kids, or that I have captured the emotion of a moment from a wedding or event that will be cherished forever. My work portrays the vignettes of life with each photo telling a story. I love to collaborate with my clients so that I am best able to capture who they are. I have a very relaxed and natural approach. I like to have fun with it!
Jen’s – Answer: What makes me unique is the story & journey of my life, and the collection of experiences that made me the artist that I am today. What makes my business unique is that I strive to create the most inspired images for all of my clients, and that I collaborate with them to produce the art of their lives. It is my great attention to detail & my high level of personalized service that sets my studio apart.
Jen’s – Answer: My studio has grown so much, that I am currently looking for a larger space to accommodate all this growth. On top of the work that I produce for my clients, I have also been producing more personal work. It has been so busy over the past 7 years in business, that I did not have much time to continue producing my personal fine art photography for exhibition. My goal in 2010 is to get back on track and dedicate time to continue building my fine art catalog. I am currently working on my JKP Fine Art Website which will also be launched in 2010. I will be moving into a new studio space in 2010 that will also have a storefront boutique & gallery to showcase my fine art photography. This new studio space will also provide more options for my in-studio portraiture & client consultations. It’s all very exciting! My real estate agent & I have been busy this spring searching out the perfect studio/gallery space. Please check back to my blog at http://www.jenniferklementti.net/ over the next couple of months to find out about what’s happening. As well, for many years my clients have been requesting lessons & workshops. In the summer of 2010, I will be starting to teach workshops as well. I see myself in 5 years continuing to provide excellent products & service to all of my JKP Portrait, Wedding & Corporate clients, and adding even more amazing options & services. It will be an art-filled journey that I am looking forward to sharing with all of my amazing JKP clients, family & friends.
Jennifer Klementti Photography
Celebrate the Art of Life TM
www.jenniferklementti.com
