Family Documentary / Palo Alto, CA
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WASHINGTONIANS - There are three library levy measures on the ballot in next Tuesday’s statewide election to benefit @snoislelibraries , @seattlepubliclibrary , and @spokanecountylibrary. All are labeled as Prop 1 on their ballots, all fund core library operations, all are to renew or restore funding, and all need a simple majority to pass.
Libraries do a lot more than lend books. They offer free access to internet, computers, and wifi. They teach people how to use email, write resumes, and apply for jobs. They build community. As a mom, I regularly attended storytime with my kid, and we go every three weeks to re-up on books to meet summer reading goals. Did you know that our libraries offer help with homework, online tutoring for students, and adult literacy classes? Tax prep assistance, meeting rooms to reserve. All of these are free to us regardless of income, background, or immigration status. When funding is cut, branches close, have shorter hours, and fewer staff. The library that raised you can’t do the same for your kids.
Vote YES on Prop 1, and make sure your ballot is postmarked or dropped off by 8pm next Tuesday, 8/4.
Meanwhile, enjoy some photos I made for @snoislelibraries !
A sample of faves from the years that I documented the incredible community at @ritual.house.
In honor of @bethorton `s ninth album, to be released this Friday, here`s a photo I made at the @showbox on 5/21/2003, when she touring on her fourth. She`ll be at @washingtonhall206 on 10/3/2026.
Portraits of the dynamos over at Interior Design Studio @charliehellstern including Chief Comfort Officer, Milo! On the site of one of their projects, Vitus’ Belltown HQ. Charlie teamed up with @madebyshore for a branding and website refresh last year. I first connected with Charlie in 2020 for portraits at Loom House on Bainbridge. My stylist @ryannbrady_hmu and I fell in love with her style, humor, and confidence, and it’s been a treat to continue to work together.
In honor of the last old_fire_house_teen_center concert tonight before they demo and build anew, here is a throwback photo of @_thecatch before a show in 2005, taken by my sister. L-R, @carlynicklaus, @iluvrightnow, @therevalissa, and me.
Promos for @thelindywest new book, Adult Braces, back before the braces came off. Buy it, read it, form your own opinions and have IRL discussion at @townhall_seattle TOMORROW or go see her in Austin on 4/22.
makeup by @ryannbrady_hmu
hair by @jennyslay
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kristen mariejenny you’re such a badass.
Jenna ShouldiceGood god Jenny! I love you. So wonderful.
AnnaIf I was this mother, I’d be a hot mess of tears. So much beautiful everyday in these moments…thrones that flit past us right under our noses.
AnnaWhoops–meant to say THE ONES, not thrones! 😀
another jennylove these!! your perspective is so beautiful.
JennThose shots of the kiddos and dad by the window? O.M.G.
Arielomg, the squishy baby face here: https://photojj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15_Family_Documentary_Photography.jpg AMAZING!
geneohyou are the best at this.
PaulIncredible! Really.
brookeso good. yet again. looooove this way of documenting families.
MaryThese are so wonderful!! The ones of my dad at the table are my faves. And the one of the boy getting his shirt off… and the one of the kids in the mom’s lap.. and.. and… xoxo
Trèsors De LuxeThat was like watching a mini film…fun!
xx
ChloeI think that littlest cutehead is in love with you. He is adorable! Love him grinning through the window, having his top pulled off & him at the table. An amazing family documentary, Jenny. You are the bestest.
JuliannaLovely – I felt like I was there sharing these beautiful moments. I especially love the 10th, 11th rows of images + the bath series + the last image.
daniel usenkoJenny, you might be the only non-[undersaturated & low-contrast] photographer left in Seattle. You do amazing work. Kuddos for being different.