tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71001806681953471232024-03-13T18:14:25.008+00:00Jane Packard PhotographyJane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-53270249869222251302015-02-05T11:56:00.001+00:002015-02-05T11:56:12.733+00:00I've moved......Hi folks, I've moved. You can now find me at <a href="http://www.janepackardphotography.com/blog" target="_blank">www.janepackardphotography.com/blog</a>. Many thanks for your time & comments. XJane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-37788466704929297532013-05-24T13:36:00.003+01:002013-05-24T14:38:25.317+01:00Portraits by Jane<div>
I have a confession to make......I absolutely love photographing women. All shapes, all sizes, all ages. Helping them feel and look amazing inside and out.</div>
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How many of us enjoy looking at old photographs of our mothers, grandmothers and aunts? Photographs of them at a do or heading out for a night on the town. Perfect hair and makeup. They make us smile, right? It makes us happy to see them happy.</div>
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I offer women a contemporary photoshoot with makeup and hairstyling included. You will walk away from your session feeling beautiful and ready to hit the town. You will also have the most beautiful photographs of yourself to share with family and friends. Something you can leave behind to loved ones. Something that will make people smile and see how gorgeous you are inside and out.</div>
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-62060545765302826332013-04-17T13:09:00.001+01:002013-04-17T17:16:01.735+01:00Sisterhood Stories.......Beads & Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Before photography, making jewellery was my passion. Then kids came along and changed all that. You see I just couldn't find the time to do it anymore. Photography gives me instant gratification. The minute I take a photograph I can see it on the back of the camera. With jewellery a lot more thought and time has to be put into it. Also beads and kids can be a dangerous combination especially when my boys were younger and putting anything and everything into their mouths.</div>
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As a result of my jewellery making days I accumulated a lot of supplies from beads to findings, pearls to semi-precious stones. Over the years I have just kept these items but a few months ago I decided that it was time to sell them. So I set up an etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ICEBEAD?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">ICEBEAD</a>, and together with my photography skills I've set myself the task of photographing them. Here are some of the items I have for sale.</div>
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-63835302931574962502013-02-21T13:20:00.000+00:002013-02-21T13:21:19.380+00:00A wonderful surpriseA couple of weeks ago I entered a Facebook giveaway from <a href="http://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Scaramanga</a> (I have to thank Zoe for that). They have the most gorgeous leather satchels, journals, furniture and home decor. As my memory is not the best, I forgot about the giveaway and went about with my business.<br />
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Imagine my utter surprise when I got a message from my friend Andrea to say that I won the giveaway (I couldn't possibly repeat her exact words but you get the gist ;-)). I had won a gorgeous<a href="http://www.scaramangashop.co.uk/fashion/leather-bags/for-her/leather-travel-bags/vintage-leather-flight-bag-1/prod_18.html" target="_blank"> Scaramanga Vintage Leather Travel Bag</a>.<br />
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The lovely Carl from Scaramanga got in touch to let me know that the bag was on its way and I received it in all its glory a few days later. How excited was I!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A flock of birds in flight,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Which had suddenly flown</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">From a number of trees,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rose higher and higher</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like departed souls</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Borne by gentle breeze—</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Transcending the earth</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">And ever ascending toward</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">A place of eternal berth.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">~ Walterrean Salley</span><br />
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A new dawn, a new day, a new leaf, a new beginning. ~ Jane Packard<br />
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All the dogs and cats are well looked after by Drogheda Animal Rescue <a href="http://www.dar.ie/" target="_blank">www.dar.ie</a> but on saying that, they can't do it alone and desperately need the public's help. Fosterers and funds for vet bills, food, shelter etc are always needed but most importantly these dogs and cats need permanent homes, somewhere they will be well looked after and given the life, love and attention they deserve.</div>
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To help in some way I am offering special dog portrait sessions from Mon 18th Feb to Fri 8th March weekday mornings only. These can take place at your home, garden or at an outdoor location. Please contact me at 0872051892 or email me at janepackard@eircom.net to book or if you require more information. </div>
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-63393856787986233002013-01-09T18:07:00.005+00:002013-01-09T18:42:05.989+00:00Sisterhood Stories - New YearFirstly I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!!<br />
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As a new year begins we can't help but think about what this year is going to bring. Some of it will be completely out of our control for good or for bad and some of it is what we produce through our own planning. It's the planning and following it through we have control over.<br />
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I've thought about things that I'd like to do this year and I'm planning on making them happen. I won't divulge them all but one of them is to photograph sunrise and sunset more often.<br />
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This is a sunset pic I took mid-December 2012 on Mersea Island, Essex, UK. X<br />
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I miss you Dad xJane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-33114471111770972602012-12-12T13:47:00.000+00:002012-12-12T21:53:29.479+00:00Sisterhood Stories.......VeniceNo words today.....just images :-).<br />
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-30470823605059816002012-12-05T11:48:00.001+00:002012-12-05T11:49:43.617+00:00Sisterhood Stories......FriendshipWhat a fantastic weekend spent in Venice. You know as you get older you think its harder to make friends (well at least I did). In my experience this hasn't been the case. Photography has opened a whole new world of possibilities and friendships. I'm grateful to have spent the weekend with 30 wonderful and talented women. We laughed, we cried, we froze, we got rained on, we waded through floods, we drank, we ate and we talked......boy did we talk! Thank you ladies for making my weekend memorable. X<br />
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To continue reading the next story in the Sisterhood Stories series please go to my friend Siegrid Cain's blog <a href="http://www.siegridcainphotography.com/sisterhood-stories-dog-lovin/" target="_blank">here</a></div>
Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-85248093947664292672012-10-10T11:17:00.001+01:002012-10-10T11:23:01.208+01:00Sisterhood Stories.......The Sea<div style="text-align: center;">
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I love the sea. It appeals to every sense of my being. I love the sound of the waves lapping on the shore or crashing on the rocks, the smell and taste of salt, the view of vessels bobbing and sun shimmering on the water and how the sand feels on my fingers and toes.<a name='more'></a><br />
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It is my dream to live by the sea one day but for now I have to settle with living a half hour drive away. It's not far but there's nothing like waking up to it right on your doorstep.<br />
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I leave you with my images of the sea and all that it brings. I hope you enjoy.<br />
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For the next Sisterhood Story please go to Boo Marshall's <a href="http://www.elizaboophotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>.<br />
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-18355708846071503162012-10-03T11:22:00.000+01:002012-10-03T11:24:06.300+01:00Sisterhood Stories......Feeling under the weatherI could have written a nice cheery post today but the fact is that I have a sore throat and a stuffy nose and I'm feeling very sorry for myself.<a name='more'></a><br />
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This time 7 years ago I was just days away from giving birth to my first son. Little did I know the journey I would embark upon. Its not easy being a parent but the good times totally make up for the difficult ones.</div>
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<br />Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-37534560875570417222012-09-19T14:37:00.000+01:002012-09-26T11:51:16.377+01:00Sisterhood Stories - Meet Buddy...Drogheda Animal RescueI had been thinking for some time now about using my photography skills to give back. I noticed a couple of my Facebook contacts had liked the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drogheda%20animal%20rescue#!/DroghedaAnimalRescue" target="_blank">Drogheda Animal Rescue page</a> and I decided to do the same. When I saw the pictures it got me thinking how important photography could be to help place these animals in the homes they deserve to be in.<a name='more'></a><br />
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Buddy is a gorgeous 18month old male Dalmation/Lurcher cross currently looking for a permanent home. He needs lots of attention and plenty of room to run around.<br />
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He is very friendly but can be a little boisterous (as I found out :-)) so may not suit a very young family. He's also house trained.<br />
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Please go to <a href="http://www.elizaboophotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boo Marshall's Blog</a> for the next sisterhood blog post.<br />
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-86933216466876841132012-09-13T08:22:00.000+01:002012-09-26T11:51:27.368+01:00Sisterhood Stories ..... Creative Challenges<br />
When Isabelle Lafrance invited me to join Sisterhood Stories I thought great, this is exactly what I need. Then the self doubt set in 'What if my post sounds silly? What if I can't be as creative in my writing as the rest of the group?' Like most things in life it's a step into the unknown. For some it's a piece of cake, for others it's a nerve wracking experience. I am not a writer but I'll try my best and take that step. So here is my first post for the group....<a name='more'></a><br />
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Love it or loathe it Autumn is here. The days are getting shorter, there's a coldness in the air and the leaves change colour. For some it's the beginning of something new. For me it's a time for putting things into place, taking stock of where I'm going with my business and getting back into the routine of being chauffeur to my boys as they attend school and sports training :-).<br />
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I love our garden in the Autumn. Granted it needs a lot of care and attention but our garden and its contents has contributed greatly to my photography journey and for that I am grateful. It's been an inspiration and what's more I can go out any day and photograph something completely new. I mean the subject may be the same but the light and feel may be totally different.<br />
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The anemone below are flowers that I will never grow tired of photographing.D<br />
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If you would like to read more from Sisterhood Stories head on over to my good friend Boo Marshall's blog <a href="http://www.elizaboophotography.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.elizaboophotography.blogspot.co.uk.</a> A very talented photographer based in Norwich, UK.<br />
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Finally I'd like to say thanks to <a href="http://ilafrancephotography.com/" target="_blank">Isabelle</a> for the invitation X.<br />
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If you would like to purchase any images seen here that are not included in my <a href="http://society6.com/janepackard" target="_blank">Society 6 Shop</a> please contact me via facebook or email <a href="mailto:janepackard@eircom.net">janepackard@eircom.net</a>. Thank you.<br />
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Jane Packard Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975629734324011849noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100180668195347123.post-27465563618743465612012-06-28T22:24:00.001+01:002012-06-28T22:25:07.386+01:00Summer FlowersWell I don't know about you but I'm hoping that the last couple of days of sunshine are a sign of things to come over the summer. Excuses to visit the seaside, eat icecream and have BBQs are long overdue. Maybe this will be the summer they happen!<br />
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Ah memories of holidays past, well last year to be precise. No holiday in France is complete without a visit to one of the beautiful chateaus. <a href="http://www.chateauvillandry.fr/en/">Chateau and gardens of Villandry</a> in this case. Here are some images of the beautiful gardens.</div>
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Many thanks to Pam of <a href="http://www.pamhordonphotography.com/" target="_blank">Pam Hordon Photography</a> for organising the weekend. You did a great job!!<br />
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Here are some of my images from the weekend....<br />
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