Best of 2013 Portrait Contest!

It's that time again…voting for the 2013 portrait contest has begun on Facebook! Here's a peek at all of the images that are entered:

You can cast your vote HERE! Vote by liking, commenting (one comment per person/per image please!), or sharing (make sure your privacy settings are such that I can see the share or any likes you get on it will not be counted).

1st place: $150 gift certificate toward a session or print order in 2014 

2nd place: $75 gift certificate toward a session or print order in 2014 

3rd place: $50 gift certificate toward a session or print order in 2014

(*exclusions include my immediate family and employees of Jen Madigan Photography, so that is why some photos may not be part of the contest!)

Contest will run until December 18th! Good luck!! :)

The H Family [Odebolt, IA Family and Baby Lifestyle Photography]

My niece Bristol first appeared on the blog at only four days old, and I returned to Odebolt to photograph her along with her parents - my sister BriAnne and her husband Colby. This little peanut has changed so much since I took her photos the last time, she is smiling and wide eyed, which is so fun to see! I adore this little girl, and I hope you all like this sneak peek!





















Bristol has a sweet cousin, on Colby's side - named Lyncon. They were born 3 weeks apart and Grandma wanted a holiday pic of these two cuties! Love their little outfits.

Josie: 6 Months [Iowa City, IA Child and Family Lifestyle Photography]

It was SO great to see Josie, and her parents Pattie & Benton recently for her 6 month session. This little girl is such a cutie pie, and it is always fun to see how my newborns have grown since I photographed them last!

Josie's cousins were in town, so we got a couple photos of them as well...and we can't forget Ruby (one of my favorite pups!!). This little family is the sweetest, and I can't wait to see Josie again at her 1 year session!

Pattie and Benton - Thank you both so much for a wonderful session and for inviting me back into your home for Josie's 6 month milestone. It is always great to see you guys, I hope you love the sneak peek!

Ellie: 1 Year [Coralville, IA Child and Family Photography]

I truly cannot believe Ellie is turning one soon! It just seems crazy, like I photographed her as a newborn just a few months ago! Time flies, I guess. :)

Anyways, Ellie's one year session took place at their home on a windy, rainy Sunday just over a week ago. This little peanut is SO darn cute, I can hardly stand it! I love all of her hair, and she was loving hanging out with her reflection in the mirror. It was pretty adorable.

Elizabeth and Eric, thank you so much for choosing me to come back and photograph Ellie's one year milestone!! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you guys better, and I hope you like this sneak peek!

Huxley [Fort Dodge, IA Lifestyle Newborn Photography]

My cousin Nicole and her husband Jordan welcomed an adorable baby boy named Huxley Charles on October 25th. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to photograph the little guy, I just love him!! He was a great model throughout the session, and hello - does Nicole not look fabulous? I can't believe she just had a baby a week earlier in these photos. She is amazing.

Nicole and Jordan - it was so great getting to see you guys, and for the opportunity to photograph sweet Huxley. He is perfect, and it is wonderful seeing you all so happy. Congratulations again!!































Huxley's grandma bought him this hat, it just kills me. Lol.