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    Hi! I'm Jenn Di Spirito. A wife, a mama to two littles under the age of 6 and a photographer who believes every mama needs a beautiful portrait with her little ones.

    As a mama I know how it is to put my kids and everyone else first and let myself fall into the background. I see it in my clients all the time, these amazingly beautiful women who don't give themselves enough credit. And I see it in myself too. So here, in this space, is my uphill battle to find the beauty in my own self.

    Oh, you'll find recent sessions and Jenn Di Spirito Photography events and information here too, but you'll also find my joy and struggles as I live to be the best mama I can be, recognize my own importance in my family and capture our everyday beautiful mess all at the same time.

3.12.13

beautiful baby smiles

Smile!

Somehow 10 days have passed since my last update. I shouldn’t really say somehow…. I know exactly how. The past two weeks have been a rush of events, babies, business inspiration, babies, multiple wind-up parties and games for my little’s hockey and soccer and then a few more babies. But even though it’s busy I have lots of plans for this little space on the web and I’m working on creating a little breathing room in my day to make that happen.

Today…. I’m spending my day photographing another beautiful little babe and his family. And if this rain lets up I’m looking forward to a walk (for Jim & I) and a bike ride (for the littles) after dinner. I’m having a heck of a time adjusting to the time change this go round but I love that we can get outside as a family after dinner again. What are you smiling about today?

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March 12, 2013 - 8:22 am

michelle - Oh wow. Photographing twin babes! What a challenge and what a beautiful opportunity to spend time with twice as much sweetness! :)

March 29, 2013 - 12:52 pm

rhonda - Jenn – that is a beautiful shot!!!!

(And on another note – I saw that you had Pink Sugar do your family pictures?? I am getting her this summer too and i am sooooooo excited!)

3.1.13

playtime

We’re on to Week 3 of the #mamaintheshot VancouverMom.ca instagram challenge. For the next two weeks we want you to snap you with your littles during playtime and post it on Instagram along with the tag #mamaintheshot. I really do love seeing all of you getting in your own photographs.

And a huge congrats to Jen C. who won the Week 2 and will be receiving a $100 Jenn Di Spirito Photography gift certificate and be entered into the draw at the end of the challenge to win a beautiful family session. For full details on the contest and what you can win, head to VancouverMom.ca

Today…. I’m getting ready to photograph a beautiful new boy and then another one tomorrow. There must have been something in the water nine months ago – 3 of the 4 babes born in the last week have been boys. I’m also so thankful that my grandfather made it through surgery yesterday and is doing well. A huge thanks to all of you who were praying for him and our family. Have a great weekend everyone!

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2.27.13

Mamalicious event with CoquitlamMommy.ca at Eccotique

Last night’s event was amazing! Style consultations, wine, a fashion show, fun hair styles, make-up lessons, mini-massages, lots of friends and laughter…. my list could go on forever. I know I told you earlier this week how amazing Meghan is, but now you can add event planner extraordinaire to that list. For all you beautiful mamas who had portrait sessions after your makeovers, I’ll be emailing you with a preview of your updated headshots in the next week or two.

The location was perfect too. If you’ve never been in to Eccotique at Coquitlam Centre, definitely stop in the next time you’re in the Tri-Cities. Their manicure/pedicure room would make the perfect spot for a girls night out or even an intimate baby shower if you’re looking to pamper the mama-to-be.

Meghan does these events a couple times a year and I’ll be sure to let you know when the next one is because you don’t want to miss it.

Today….. it’s Anti-Bullying Day today and yes, I was one of the mamas at the mall right before closing last night looking for a ‘boy’ shirt with pink on it and laughing with the other parents doing the same. I’m helping out with hot lunch at the school today and can’t wait to see all the littles in their pink. Tonight I’m being welcomed into the home of another beautiful mama to meet her littles and help choose outfits for her upcoming maternity session. I love what I do.

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February 28, 2013 - 4:43 pm

stacey - Sounds like such a fantastic event!! What a wonderful thing to be a part of!

2.25.13

inspirational mama: meghan

Earlier this month I photographed a very inspirational mama. If you don’t know her already, you should.

This is Meghan. Not only is she a beautiful mama who makes beautiful littles, she founded and runs the CoquitlamMommy drop-in group. This group is more than just your average mama’s group.  Every Wednesday afternoon Meghan brings in a thoughtful and relevant speaker to educate her group of mamas of littles under one year old. I’ve been tempted to try and sneak in to her events more than once, even though my littles are a little too old.

What Meghan does with this group is more than just give mamas an excuse to get out of the house and chat with others in the same phase of life. She is truly gifted at educating mamas and empowering them to make the choices that are right for their family.

And if, like me, your littles are a little too old to attend, she also runs in-depth weekend workshops, tackling skills and issues we all deal with – potty-training, sleep troubles and CPR to name a few.

Just in case she wasn’t busy enough, Meghan co-founded Mom Inc Movement, an organization devoted to helping mamas start, find or expand a business or career. They put on an amazing tradeshow and have tonnes of great resources on their website.

Tomorrow night I’m honoured to be photographing Meghan’s Mama-licious Ladies Night and Fundraiser event. Enjoy a night out with your friends while you’re pampered with spa services, wine tasting, a fashion show, makeovers and more. And, after your mini-makeover, I’ll be there to grab some new headshots to update your online look.  Tickets are still available (I think) and the money raised is going to Wheel to Heal, in support of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

This morning…. I’m off to coffee with another inspiring mama in business while our littles play. And congratulations to the mama of the beautiful boy born yesterday and the mama who’s going to welcome her boy today. Looking forward to photographing your newest additions later this week.

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February 25, 2013 - 6:30 am

Jean - Beautiful. And of course, beautiful photos! I especially love the outdoorsy ones — sitting on the crate.

Wow, what an awesome mama! Inspirational! xo

February 26, 2013 - 3:07 pm

Nat Nanton - Such a gorgeous family. And I totally agree: Meghan is SUCH an inspiration. Great photos Jenn!

February 27, 2013 - 11:14 am

Mamalicious event with CoquitlamMommy.ca at Eccotique » Jenn Di Spirito Photography - [...] and laughter…. my list could go on forever. I know I told you earlier this week how amazing Meghan is, but now you can add event planner extraordinaire to that list. For all you beautiful mamas who [...]

2.22.13

linked: comfort

Poor little bug. She’s had a rough run of it lately. She was down for two weeks with a terrible cough and, just as she was finally sleeping through the night again, woke up yesterday morning with a high fever. We’ve spent the last 24 hours cuddled together on the couch and it looks like we’ll be here for a while longer.

I find it hard to sit on the couch all day, doing nothing but stroking her back and sitting her up for a sip of water. With so much on my to-do list, missing out on a day’s worth of work means I’m going to have to squeeze it in somewhere else where there’s not much room for squeezing. But being a mama to these two littles is a good part of why I’m here so I’ll put the to-do list out of my mind for now and spend my days comforting her.

Each month I link up with some amazing photographer friends as we each photograph our take on the theme for that month. You can check out the links below to see what comfort looks like for them.

Amanda, Carla, Hanne, Heather, Heidi, Janet, Jean, Rhonda, Tracey and Tracy

Today…. it’s a pro-D day here and we had big plans for some fun adventures but it looks like we’re in for another day of cuddling on the couch for me and her and ipad time for him, which he’s probably more excited about than our grand planned adventures anyway. I’d also like to find a little time to work on the instagram post I promised last week. It’s coming early next week, promise.

Have you and your littles made it through cold season unscathed?

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February 22, 2013 - 6:59 am

michelle - I can’t believe how big she is. I love this shot of the two of you. It will be a treasure to you more and more as she gets older. I can hardly remember holding my little kids and wish I had more shots like this.

February 22, 2013 - 1:00 pm

Jean - So sorry to hear. Hate those days, but what a wonderful mama you are!

February 22, 2013 - 1:40 pm

Janet - Oh I remember those days, it seemed like they got sick like that on days when I had a ton to do. I would try to get things I could do while sitting by them, but that only lasts so long, and I can hardly read a book, because then I wasn’t paying attention to them.
But, like you said, they are the reason I am here. I would not have had it any other way.
I love that picture of the two of you, and I love your glasses!!

February 22, 2013 - 7:35 pm

tracy - what a sweet shot – even if she is a bit under the weather.

February 25, 2013 - 2:17 pm

Rhonda - That has been us around here too lately. Lots of comfort from momma. Hopefully the sickness is all gone at BOTH our houses soon!

February 25, 2013 - 9:01 pm

tracey - J, you always inspire me to put myself in photos more. No one else I know does it as much as you and I love that. I hope your little one is feeling better!
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