Jen Swanson Photography

What I’ve been up to.

jenswanson — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:54:37 +0000

Well, lots of things. For starters, I’m helping organize a tattoo fundraiser for Charm City Animal Rescue. We’re still fleshing out the details, but I should be able to start advertising this week! It will take place on September 25, so mark your calendars!

Second, I am hoping to finalize my exhibit for Dionysus this weekend. The theme is “Farm to Table,” and on Saturday or Sunday I’ll be going out to One Straw Farm in White Hall, Maryland to photographize “farm stuff.” Then it’s print, frame, hang, sell(?)

Also, several of my photos of the Baltimore Basilica are available in the Basilica’s Gift Shop for $100 each. They are 11×14, matted and framed to 16×20.

At the day job, there is a LOT going on. Working on the magazine, annual appeal packet for ’10-’11, FY10 audit, and working on an opera concert in November.

Other than that, I’m just waiting for school to start at the end of August, and the annual Labor Day camping trip. Oh, and Beantown in October!

September Exhibit and Two New Galleries

jenswanson — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:06:02 +0000

Just got the word…I’ll be hanging an exhibit in the dining room at Dionysus in September! Stay tuned for details.

Also, last Monday I shot at Dr. Sketchy’s; and on Sunday I photographed another BCFD Hockey Team practice.

BARCS!

jenswanson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:19:16 +0000

It’s official! I’ll be photographing shelter animals for BARCS! That means I’ll get lots of experience photographing animals, and help a great cause at the same time! Plus the Sun recently printed an article about the woman who photographs the animals at the BaltCo Humane Society…so apparently it’s not bad advertising either. I’ve been looking for a way to help out there more often, but time is limited and this is something I can do once a week or so in a few hours, and finish it up at home. I’ll also be posting animals on Petfinder and a few other sites.

More Etsy Treasuries!

jenswanson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:53:57 +0000

Some of my photos have been added to even more beautiful Etsy Treasuries! Check ‘em out!

French Compass was featured in Amelia Earhart, and Olde Sea;
Indian Gourd was featured in I Got Lost; and
Silversmith’s Spoons was featured in … but-eh you see?

Fire and ice!

jenswanson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:40:44 +0000

Recently, through an old friend who is now a fireman, I learned that the Baltimore City FD has a hockey team. As an avid hockey fan, I was pretty excited to also learn that they were looking for a photographer to come out and shoot at practices and games. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. So yesterday, I headed out to the Reisterstown Sportsplex and met a few of the guys, and shot their practice.

Photo Shoot at Zeke’s Roastery

jenswanson — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:50:22 +0000

Zeke’s is a small batch roastery here in Baltimore. They started in 2005 by selling coffee at Farmer’s Markets in the region. They then opened a retail location at their roastery in Lauraville, and they now have a storefront/coffee shop just up the road from their original location. The original spot is now just for roasting. Yesterday, I took advantage of the holiday day off and caught my new friend Todd whipping up some wonderful batches of the most aromatic beans.

Etsy Treasuries

jenswanson — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:54:59 +0000

In the past few days, two of my photos have been added to three Etsy Treasuries…”Silversmith’s Spoons” featured here and here; and “Bottle Tops” featured here! Some of my more Etsy-savvy friends have told me this is “kind of a big deal” and may lead to being featured on the front page of Etsy. How exciting!!

Prints now available on Etsy!

jenswanson — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:17:38 +0000

I now have an Etsy site! I have prints available and will soon be posting a few matted and framed selections. Please check it out!!

My Etsy Site

Exhibit opening was a success!

jenswanson — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:27:51 +0000

I’m still in shock, but happy to report that I sold seven pieces at my opening on Friday! The exhibit runs through June 3 so I may sell a few more before all is said and done. About 50 people turned out for the show, and my friend Michele (aka: The Tiny Kitchen) catered the event complete with an amazing five-layer coffee/mocha/hazelnut cake! It was a lot of work, but worth it, and I’m looking forward to my next exhibit!!

My Exhibit Opening is THIS FRIDAY!

jenswanson — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:56:03 +0000

Click the image above to view the Facebook event, and to RSVP! I hope you can make it!