Linda Jackman Photography

Heart to Heart

Valentines day, what a wonderful time of year! I have been thinking about hearts and Love while working on a collection for this unique holiday. I was wondering about the different types of Hearts. Maybe you or someone you know can relate to one or more of these images.

Sparkly Red shoes make a heart in the snow when you wave them back and forth like windshield wipers. The two shoes become one heart all new and shiny.

Are you the perfect pair? or …. The perfect Pear?

Have you ever felt like your heart has been hung out to dry?

Or felt like love is just pouring down on you like rain in the spring time?

Or are you tied to your Sole Mate? One is all heart and soul? And the other a flip flop?

How about the heart that freely gives?

Does a true heart grow on trees and ripen with time?

Does your heart point you in the right direction? Or live every moment like its the last skate of the evening.

Do your actions speak louder than words?

Or is your heart cold as ice?

Does your heart want to capture every special moment and save it in your eternal memory?

Or are you fishing for a heart to call your own?

Humm, what about stone cold heart? I think I heard a song about this.

How about a magnified heart?

Undeniably, there is nothing in the entire world that compares to a…………

HUMAN HEART .

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Have a great Valentines day!

Love of a Life Time

Time with the family. That’s love for sure. I absolutely loved photgraphing this beautiful family. They came from out of state and wanted photos with snow. Wow! snow was on the ground and it was about 19 degrees out. I think I am still thawing out.

They did not complain one time. And they went along with everything. Then the next day it was beautiful and snow was falling. Go figure. The weather is so unpredictable.

I entered this one in I heart faces. This month. I think they are the most beautiful family and their realness was shining through, even in freezing temps.

A walk in the Park

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The sleigh ride

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Watching them Grow

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CUPID?

Well Valentines day is on its way. I thought I would kick off with something no one can resist.

I don’t know about you but I am in Love. What a sweetie pie! Just 3 weeks old and she won my heart.

Beautiful from head to toe!

I loved the angle of this. So I focused on her head and threw the rest out of focus, to give that dreamy feel to it.

FEET HEART

Don’t you just love baby feet. What a sweet heart ;)

EVERY HAIR HAS BEEN COUNTED

LOVE OF A LIFE TIME

A baby changes everything. For the good that is . I remember holding my babies and thinking, was there life before you? How we love them. As if we have known them a lifetime. And in return we get no sleep, a lot of crying, dirty diapers ect… Yet we love them with all we have. This is grand example of how deeply the LORD love us.

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Linda

I have some heart work that will be posted next week.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Well, it looks like Christmas is upon us. It comes whether we are ready or not doesn’t it.

Have you ever had year when you just feel like the Grinch? I have and this was starting to feel like that kind of a season for me. All of the hustle and bustle. I have to get this one that.

Who has ham on sale? Or should we have roast beast? Then there is the Christmas programs and family gatherings. Ahhh, they are oftentimes overwhelming.

And the meaning of Christmas seems to get burried under too many have to~s and should haves.

But like the Grinch there is one thing that can totally melt your heart. A Cindy~Lou Who. No matter how hard you try, you just can not resist the sweetness.

CAN YOU EVEN RESIST HER?

I was definately tickled with joy when she gave me this pose. Big~ huge Smile on my face…. Still smiling. If you have read my blog for very long, you know this is not an easy pose for me to get. But I have been trying and have gotten some pretty great ones instead. But until now, I have not gotten this one.

Now I will have to find a new challenge. j/k

As I was saying nothing like a baby to melt your grinchy heart.

If the first one doesn’t get you maybe this one will?

Not a creature was stirring…. not even a (super sleepy baby).

What a doll baby this little one was. A dream session. I put a vintage tint on this one. I thought it went well, with this adorable hat my friend Diana made for me.

Back to the babies melting your heart. Probably no baby could melt your heart like the one on the very first Christmas.

The gift of life given to the world. For God so loved the world :) He sent His only begotten Son.

I love the Nativity scene. A huge ice chunk fell off of my heart. The First Christmas. I wonder about it.

No waiting in long lines or encountering thecommercialization. How PEACEFUL it must have been. Wonder filled and exciting.

And what about the shepherds that came so far to see the new born King?

Hum, wonder how the conversation went as they walked to meet the King of Kings laying in a manger. Did they try to out run each other on the way?

And what about the Magi? And the Star? What was it really? Was it really a star or was it like the cloud by day and fire by night?

Do you wonder about these things. I find that when I do focus on the truly important things….. The Grinch heart of mine grows larger and larger.

Even if it seems dark and cold all around, And the world is trying to steal your joy. Your heart will stay warm and lit because of the First Christmas light. Darkness can not live in the light.

Star of wonder star of night, guide us to the perfect light.

Tidings of comfort and Joy!

Westward leading still proceeding.

Comfort and Joy. Star of wonder, Royal beauty light. Guide us by your perfect light. What a glorious time of year. A time to rejoice and be glad for the gift we have been given.

Can you imagine the smiles and surprise one all of those who found Him and received Him. And that Joyful heart still exists today.

All you have to do is answer the door of your heart when He knocks. And welcome Him in.

Is it any wonder God chose a child to change the world?

God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotton Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. nasb

I do hope that the last few minutes we have forgotten all of the hustle and bustle of the world and focused on what truly matters. This year perhaps we can make a conscious decision to focus on the real meaning of Christmas.

And just maybe, we can remember to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!

Merry Christmas my friend, I pray that yours is the most WONDER ~FULL time of the year!

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Linda

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~Two by Two~

Two by Two, I will walk with you….

This session~ in case you have not guessed was twin girls. I had Double the fun! A little tough at first to tell them apart. But as time went on, their personalities became evident.

There were several times I had to take a double take.

The special relationship that twins share, is surely hard to compare.

I am quite certain the closeness these two share will last a life time. How they look at each other and seem like they communicate to each other with out saying a word. They giggle and smile at each other, oh it just melts your heart.

The Secrets they must share.

MY SISTER MY FRIEND

The two girls were so painfully shy at first. But by the time they left, I think they felt very much at home. Especially after I let them jump on my sofa.

I must give a shout out to Mom and Dad~ (Bill and Ann) they worked double duty for this shoot I am sure. Super parents for 2 special girls.

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You Mirror My Soul

I put this in early for I heart faces.

The gaze between these two almost brings me to tears. Something I have always wondered about is how a twin feels about their sibling. Especially identical twins.

A little flare I think really enhances the mood of this encounter.

I have more from this session. I will post after Thanksgiving .

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A Joyful Noise

This session was in the fall when all the leaves were the most vibrant. This year I found the colors to be breath taking. This fall and this photo session certainly put a song in my heart.

Center left~there is a horse in the back ground. The colors just seem magnificent. Don’t they? I love how the cello and some of the leaves are the same color. This one is definitely going into my FAVES file.

Also In this one I love the intense look she has on her face. And the queen anns’ lace behind her. So nostalgic.

This next one: Wow, wow,wow. I was so tickeled with this. The children were performing. Because they love to sing and act. So as we are setting them up in front of the barn and they begin to sing and act.

No kidding! These 3 percherons horses come out to watch. I could not believe it. This was not planned. And then they just stood there watching the children for quite sometime. How amazing is that!!!?

It was a beautiful day and usually they stay out in the pasture where the grass is. This is what I call getting a Wink from God.

Well the Mom of these two beautifully talented children. Asked to have their photos done on this farm because she saw a previous shoot I did there and liked it. I am so glad she suggested this site. Heres to you Mom… great choice!

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Thankful for the Potters hands

Something I have been pondering lately are the hands and feet. What a gift! Just think for a moment all the places our feet take us or all the things our hands can do.

We are a masterpiece in this world of creation. So the first photo I would like to share is the ”Potter“. Amazing that He can take clay (dirt) and form such a wonderful piece.

The art that He fashions can be for much use for a bowl or a cup. Or the clay can be formed into a thing of beauty such as a vase. I would argue that they are equally important. As we are.

The clay does not tell the Potter what he wants to be. He just rests in His hands~ knowing the best is yet to be.

The Potter makes that decision in His own wisdom and hand. No matter what the Potter creates you can rest assure~ it’s the perfect piece, you will see.

When I photographed this potter. I noticed the ” V” that his fingers formed. And I thought just maybe it is for Victory. Victory ~ that He has completed the perfect piece.

Hands are so important in everyday life, as dear as the near things that move on our heart.

Like this Mothers’ hands resting on her unborn baby. I wonder if the tiny hands are touching back. The little unseen hands have fingernails and finger prints. Not to mention teeny tiny toes.

Our hands can hold flowers and feel a heart beating. What a magnificent part of creation are these! “The hands”. They serve their purpose and not anothers.

Content to be what they are. Ten little fingers so perfectly formed. I wonder if the Potter exclaims ” look at this masterpiece that I formed”! We also have hands to give or to take.

To wipe away the tears and hold each other dear. To lend a helping hand, to make a promise untill the end. That is the hand of a friend that we hold so dear. Yet, you can always be sure the Potter will never turn a deaf ear.

He know where your going and He know where you’ve been.

“Fear not ! For you are more valuable than many sparrows.” JUST REST IN HIM!

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Timelessness

Timelessness~ I have been thinking about this for some time now.

Some images just capture your attention and take you back in time yet at the same time~ they can be very contemporary.

Why is that?

And what is it about some more than others that make you go “Oooh”! ?

So I went through some of my images and picked out a few that could fit the bill.

This seems pretty timeless to me. But why? Hum. Is it the clothes? perhaps, but if you look closely…. she has crocs on,

but the dress works.

The parasol umbrella definitely packs a punch of old’en day attire. How about the backlight?

And the dreamy feeling of the camera flare and fog?

This could have been taken years ago….. only 2 people know for sure. Me and the timeless little Lady.

Another example:

Wow! He is darling isn’t he? Well this is another example of timelessness. Is it the hat? coat? or is it the train?

Perhaps it’s the pose?

Just maybe it is the bokeh in the background that gives it an timeless feel. Or maybe it is the muted colors.

I think it is all of the above. (except for the air conditioner. It gives a clue that its kind of new).

Look at one more with me please.

I do think the outfit and the peeling paint work it here. I did not alter the color, I think the setting was timeless in itself.

Yet the hat pushes it over the top. Not to mention the biting of the lip! (He does this kind of stuff to try and get my goat).

He is too much! ……. Yet, it works well. The true personality is revealed. This is what I love about capturing that moment in time.

The truth always comes out. And if you wait and watch you will catch something very special.

I photograph Vohn quite frequently… for at least 3 reasons.

1. He is a dream to work with. (after lots and lots of training)! I think it has paid off for me a hundred fold. lol!

2. I can try things out on the fam first to work out any technical details.

3. He is so stinkin cute. I can not help it when he is around.

I have to grab my cam in one hand, and him in the other and click 150 shots an hour………. before he grows another inch.

I do wish time would stand still for a little while, so I can soak up these moments in time.

One of the most important things I have learned is~ take photos of your children, even if you do not get them professionally done.

Snap all that you can. Because before you know it…. she/he is walking out your front door.

And trust me, just look at the pics you have already from one or 2 yrs ago. Wow…. look how little she/he was.

Time sure flew didn’t it? It has been wonderful spending TIME with you. Thanks for visiting my blog ;)

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Auction Pics

Well here they are! We have narrowed down to these few. I would love to have your opinion on?

1. If only 3 are chosen. What 3 would you pick?

2. Which one would you have put on canvas?

3. What sizes should be auctioned?

I do want to hear your opinions. This is for a great cause. PCA is a great school! There is a public auction held every year in Nov. The money is used to help support the school.

Thanks for your support. :)

#1 SURFS UP

#2 Sun Flower in the Storm

#3 Stand Tall

Mama and baby I think.

#4 Keeping Watch~ The Bald Eagle

I love that there is life in this old dead tree. This was taken in Alaska in 2006

#5 Wonderland

#6 Snow dancer

Can you see him? how fun this little guy was to discover :)

#7 Free bird

#8 After the rain

Well thats all I have for now. Oh and of course the Photos will be signed (at bottom) And the Water mark will be taken off. A watermark is needed so that my work is not copied and stolen. It is illegal to print or copy with out permission.

Let me know your thoughts.

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Sac~O~Baby

I love potatoes, baked, parsley, fried,especially mashed potatoes. That puts me in mind of Thanksgiving. What a great holiday isn’t it?

We have a tradition in our home for this special holiday. We take turns around the table, sharing the things we are thankful to the Lord for.

Usually something like……. My family, children, health, plenty of work…… some times its pretty heavy stuff. The kids chime in too.

You know the kids. They say things like “I am thankful that Christmas is one month away“, or “I am thankful my brother has to get a shot from.

the doc next week.” or “I am so grateful my sister lost her cell phone privileges for 10days”. Kids say the darnedest things.

Well I had a Mom and a Grandmother here today and I am pretty certain of one of the things they and thier family will give thanks for this around the Thanksgiving table.

I know they are so grateful for their prize pick from the “potato patch”!

So here is the little Sac~O~Baby.

He is 6 weeks old and as strong as an ox!

Sweet little deal here. huh?

Most of you that read my blog know how I have been hot on the trail of a certain pose for my newbies…… This is not the one, but it seems like every time I try~ I am THANKFUL FOR WHAT I DO GET!

Thanks for visiting my blog. And thanks to those of you who take the time to send me your thoughts. God bless and good night.

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