Jennifer Rodriguez-Cruz Photography » Personal http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net Blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:36:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 seashells, ocean breeze and cool sand between my toes | mini getaway http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/seashells-ocean-breeze-and-cool-sand-between-my-toes-mini-getaway/ http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/seashells-ocean-breeze-and-cool-sand-between-my-toes-mini-getaway/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:34:10 +0000 Jennifer Rodriguez-Cruz http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/?p=490 For those close to me, they already know my love for the ocean. I have had an incredible desire for it since I was a little girl…watching my favorite shows/movies set on Prince Edward Island. There is just something peaceful about the endless waters, stretching out far beyond the eye can see. I could stand in my bare feet, with the tiny grains of sand and water rippling between my toes forever…staring out onto the open sea, feeling the breeze through my hair and forgetting all the worries in the world. There’s just that endless ocean, nothing but dreams before me…nothing but beauty, peace and serenity. And because I don’t get to see it often, the visits I do get are amazing.

This weekend was one of the most amazing I have had. It started with my little girl appearing on Breakfast Television, modeling toddler fashion (thanks to vancouvermom.ca). I am so proud of her- she did so well, even though she was the most rambunctious of the group, I’d have to say she was super entertaining :)

But that’s not all, our weekend was full of events, so busy and so wonderful! Later that afternoon, my husband and I then renewed our vows before God in a tiny, tiny ceremony (when I say tiny, I mean no guests, just he and I, the pastor and the photographers). It was held at THE most beautiful chapel in the Fraser Valley…White Album Wedding Chapel, and photographed by the two amazing photographers that own the chapel, who have grown to be great friends of mine. It was simply amazing. So meaningful. So beautiful.

We had a mini getaway after, a second honeymoon, I suppose! We went into Vancouver and I stayed in a very nice hotel for the night, and the next day we explored the city, and walked along the beach in Stanley Park, collected seashells, took a few photos, and just enjoyed our time together.

]]> http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/seashells-ocean-breeze-and-cool-sand-between-my-toes-mini-getaway/feed/ 0 B&W vs. Color http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/bw-vs-color/ http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/bw-vs-color/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:04:32 +0000 Jennifer Rodriguez-Cruz http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/?p=427 I had this thought this morning. That I would write a post about black and white photos for the simple fact that I just adore them. Don’t get me wrong, there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t see a great color photo but there is just something about black and whites that always make me smile.

I came across a quote today:

“When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes.  But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! ” ~Ted Grant

To me, this is so true. A black and white photo just shows so much emotion…so much soul…

Taking the color out of a photo can also, in some situations take away some distractions, and focus more on the subject. That beautiful tear falling down a bride’s face as she walk down the aisle is just gorgeous in black and white! The distractions are gone, and this allows the emotion of the photo speak for itself.

Black and white images can also be just so strong and full of contrast. Take a colour photo and change it to black and white. The whole feel of the photo can change drastically. It is more moody; more powerful. Not only that, but a black and white photo to me is just so timeless. I do not believe a black and white photo can really go out of style. It has always been around, and still is. Picture a black and white portrait of you and your husband up on the wall 20 years from now…pretty sure it wont look as dated as a faded color photo, with all the distractions of your out-of-date clothes, right?

I realize that black and white photography is not everybody’s cup of tea…but maybe this post made you consider a couple shots in black and white? :)

Just a few of my favorite photos in black and white:


]]> http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/bw-vs-color/feed/ 2 When life was Simple http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/when-life-was-simple/ http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/when-life-was-simple/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:12:57 +0000 Jennifer Rodriguez-Cruz http://jenniferrodriguezcruz.net/?p=51 I woke up early in the morning- must have been around 7 O’Clock. The air was still cold and crispy- the furnace was still turned off from the night before. The house is quiet. Dark. Lonely. I make my way to the living room, find the trustee television- you remember when TV’s were made of that wood material- yeah that kind of TV :)
I turned on the TV, found my favorite early morning cartoon (which was most likely My Little Pony), grabbed my blanky, and stretched out on the couch, until the rest of the house woke up…

Ahhh….the joys of being 4 years old. Not a worry in the world! Life was so simple, no need to think about bills, work, school, maintaining the house or maintaining the car…completely stress-free!

Wouldn’t it be nice to be back at that age? Definately. But I wouldn’t. Because then I wouldn’t get to see my own little girl live through her own little adventures…life can be as stressful as it wants, because I still love every moment of it- my sweet little girl makes everything worth while…

Here she is all stretched out and relaxed- watching her own morning cartoons :)

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