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April 6, 2010 :: 3:00 EST

Posted in Life, Love, Misc, Ramblings on April 06, 2010

It is such a huge day today. I didn’t quite picture it like this, but nevertheless here’s how it’s playing out:

I’m sitting in a Bruegger’s Bagels in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Corey is interviewing here and I’m typing frantically knowing that he’s going to call very soon to tell me to come pick him up. It’s 92 degrees here and he’s in a suit. I can’t leave him on the curb for long.

I’m thirsty. I want more Diet Coke. Bad. But, there’s not enough time to get up and get a re-fill. Everything is hinging on the time and there’s just not enough of it. I’d push it all back a bit – wait for a time when I don’t feel so frazzled, but I can’t stand the thought of waiting one more second.

Today is truly one of the most exciting days of my life. Oh, good grief … something just dawned on me. No, I’m not pregnant. I know so many of you are already planning my baby shower. We’re still waiting for that day … ; ) Until then, there’s another baby that has been born – so to speak. One that I have dreamed of for years and when all the pieces came together it was as if I had won the lottery. And, that’s just how I feel today. I have won the lottery.

I have never been so excited, so fulfilled and so incredibly terrified all in one breath. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before.

SO, WHAT IS IT ALREADY!?

It’s my passion for art and children and teaching and families and freedom. All in one combined package. I know. Incredible.

Click here and see for yourself. (stupid iPhones. If you’re on one you’ll have to wait until you get to a PC to check it out.)

It’s the reason my eyes look like this from the total lack of sleep I’ve been getting:

me_1and, yes. i really did just post this horrific picture.

Thanks for being a part of my life and this movement I feel so incredibly passionate about. I’d love nothing more than to hear your thoughts!

xo,

jc

  • Tresa

    This is SO exciting. I just sent the info to several “teens” I know. I don’t think they are ever too young to learn. Seanna and Caleb are 4 and have shown some interest, so Mommy and Daddy Easter bunny bought them a nice Canon point and shoot camera – it will be fun to see the world through their eyes and when they are 7 we’ll be signing up for FUN :o )
    YOU ROCK, JESSICA!!

  • http://www.megankathrynp.blogspot.com Megan P

    I got the e-mail tis morning, and i am so excited! i am almost 18, and i was planning on taking one of your adult courses this year, i just had one question though, what would be the difference between the teen course for high-school, and your adult course??
    Thanks!

    Megan

  • admin

    Hi Megan, the biggest difference is that you will be a part of a group of students that are your age. :)

  • caroline

    Love, love, love your new photography workshop site!!!! I am sooo proud of all you do. As always, you continue to amaze me!! Love you!

  • Marcie

    This is wonderful — so amazing and such a great idea. I forwarded it to my sister in law who has an 8 year old and my kids will definitely be doing (if they want!) when they are old enough!

  • http://www.amberduronphoto.blogspot.com Amber

    i’m 15 and completely passionate about photography, it’s a definite career choice. in fact, i even want to start doing some local sessions…

    so i am really REALLY thrilled that you are doing this! smartest.woman.ever! it’s just what i’ve been looking for! i’ll be saving up for may!

    you.rock =)

  • http://blissmamaof3.blogspot.com blissmamaof3

    Wow, what a great idea!! My daughter is 7 and very excited. Are the June and July courses the same or different? Do you have a syllabus somewhere and fee schedule, equipment list, etc.? We’re really excited!! Please give us the 411. My daughter has been helping me with my photography homework lately and now we can do this together. It’s going to be a blast!!

  • Jessica’s Bff

    Hey…newsflash. That’s what you look like after a photo shoot. :)
    Luh you SO much it hurts. (And I am SO SO SO proud of you, even though you look like that.)

  • http://www.davidstephenphoto.com David

    Feeding the baby 3am… So pumped! Nice work girl! Get some rest:)

    Talk soon,
    David

  • http://snapshotofalife.wordpress.com/ Karen T

    Jessica,

    I have always thought something likethis should be available for children and teens who have an interest in photogrpahy. Kudos to your new “baby” and I wish you ALL the best. I am going to look and see if my 14 year old nephew would be interested for a summer project!

  • Terrie West

    I love the new site and the graphic design you used. You have so much energy and passion. Just when we think we have seen it all you come up with something new and different. You and your ideas are so refreshing!
    Love, Terrie

  • http://www.kimjay.com Kim

    Totally awesome! Yay!

  • Lyndee

    You ARE amazing! What a GREAT idea!!! There’s going to be some lucky kiddos out there that will have their lives CHANGED forever, all because of YOU!

  • http://www.pobkephotography.com/blog Christine Pobke

    this is sooooo cool!!!!!!! GO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) you little entrepreneur you! love it. you are changing the world, one inspired kid at a time. congrats!!!! wishing you all the very very best! xoxo

  • http://www.parismillerphoto.com Tammy

    Okay, let me first say, you are beautiful so don’t take this the wrong way, but this looks like a bad celebrity mugshot! haha! I am cracking up right now! :0) I am super excited about your new workshops! I think it is SO important for young people to have access to something like this. I was always an A/B student, but art class is what I looked forward to everyday. I always leaned toward that kind of stuff. If I would have had access to a photography class, it would have been awesome! I’m sending this info to my little cousin who as she says is, “SO into photography right now”! Thanks for all your hard work & caring so much!

  • admin

    Ha, ha! You are probably right. I do look like I’ve been doing hard drugs more than I look like I’ve been missing out on sleep. ; )

  • admin

    Hey there! Sorry for my delay – I’ve been without the internet for the past day & 1/2. All the info can be found here: http://www.503photography.com/#/7-10-homepage/ (make sure to click all the squares on the left of the page for the details, syllabus, price, etc, etc). :)

  • http://www.jenniferharrphotography.com/blog Jen Harr

    Yaaay, Jessica….so exciting! Congratulations on this new venture…you’re the one to do it!! What lucky people…those that will be involved, your students!

    Best wishes on the interview process! Chapel Hill is where we landed for residency and fellowship, like I told you. I loved it there.

    We moved…in Texas now …”home.” ahhh.

  • jane booth

    Just saw this and got my fingers crossed that you land in NC. We moved to Wake Forest about 18 months ago…been somewhat an adjustment from Atlanta, being so rural, but so happy to be back in the area that Tom and I call home.

    Please let me know if you end up in the Chapel Hill area. Would love to have Brittany take your photog classes. I talk about you all the time! My BFF in Ga is in wedding and family photog, but is only doing it on the side now as she got a full time job after going through a divorce and being a single mom..

    Brittany seems to have a natural instinct for composition and some inate talent and I really want her to pursue it to give her more options as far as career. She is leaning toward music at the moment, vocal instruction or something along that line, but she has so much potential I don’t want her to limit herself to just one area.

    Keep us posted and we will continue to keep you in prayer.

    *And just as a side note…as far as your fertility issues…TRUST God…he WILL give you the desires of your heart…or something BETTER…but you have to let HIM have the control…and realize that it is in HIS timing…not ours. I am living testiment to this…after 2 miscarriages I got exactly what I asked for – but not until I was older. Believe this and realize that he knows your heart and loves you more than even your mom, dad, Jennifer or Corey. And his desires for you are based on What is BEST…and we really can’t predict what our future holds…HE CAN!

    Be sweet! You are an amazing, awesome, talented young lady – never sell yourself short!!!
    “Aunt” Jane

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