Jacqulyn Marie Maisonneuve

New Website & Blog

2011-02-22T08:00:00.002-05:00

I spent the last few months working out new edits, creating new branding with graphic designer Brittany Roney and learning Squarespace. The finished product is my brand new website & blog. I am so excited to feature my wedding and food photography with my photojournalism work.

My new website & blog:
www.jacqulynmarie.com

Claire & Colin's Wedding

2010-10-21T08:00:00.003-04:00

Last Saturday I assisted Paul Morse, one of my bosses, on a wedding. Claire and Colin were married on a perfect fall day at St. John's Episcopal Church. Their elegant reception followed at the Meridian House. I really enjoy second shooting on weddings like this. I get to work with talented photographers, observe them working, and in this case; share in documenting one of the most important days in a person's life.

The Many Faces of Eva

2010-10-11T08:00:00.000-04:00

One of the many things I enjoy about working for other freelance photographers are their adorable dogs. Our current apartment is not really a good fit for a dog so I love any opportunity to play with other people's dogs. Here is Eva, a beautiful Golden Retriever. She's is a great subject to work with.

Summer Sailing

2010-10-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Life has been very busy. After graduation, a big move and many trips I finally have time to update my blog. These photos were taken on a sailing trip with friends outside of Philly.

My new favorite camera is the Instax Mini Instant Film Camera. It is great for trips like this because of it's portability. I also love the size of the images.

Alison Burnette & Leon Waddy's Wedding

2010-07-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

Alison and Leon were married at Baltimore's Aloft Hotel on June 26, 2010. I was honored to be a part of their beautiful day.

The End of an Era

2010-06-11T08:00:00.003-04:00

This photo was taken at Susan's house about a week before we graduated college. It feels so strange that it's over. We did it! Best of luck to you; Jason, Nick, Matt, Erika, Jenny, Michelle, Becca and Chelsea!

A Personal Refuge

2010-06-09T08:00:00.001-04:00

I've always wanted to document my own family but for so many years school and work kept me photographing near home. I finally got to Michigan recently and photographed my grandparents and their home. They've been married for 54 years and have lived in their home since October 1956. After I got home I found a letter my grandmother put in my luggage.

In the note she said,
"As a young bride it was a goal - raise the kids, pay the mortgage, have a stable environment for the family. Now in the twilight of my life it has become a refuge - to shut out the fast changing world. A place that always stays the same."

DC Yoga Week

2010-06-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

When I found out a massive yoga event was being held on the National Mall, near the Washington Monument, I was so excited. I knew it would make for some really visual opportunities. It was not only relaxing to shoot but really fun meeting so many people. The event included demonstrations of yoga, hula hooping, interactive acro-yoga and budokon.

Immigration Protest

2010-06-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

People gathered in Lafayette Square, near the White House, on May 1st in protest of Arizona Law SB 1070. The protesters also pushed for immigration reform.

Stillettos....Schnauzers.....Sparkles.....Oh My!

2010-04-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

I am a huge dog lover so when I found out about the Humane Society hosting a dog fashion show I jumped at the chance to shoot it. The big event was held at the Italian Embassy. The evening was filled with the who's who of Washington. I really enjoyed getting to see so many dogs and such beautiful fashion.

A Foodie's Favorite

2010-04-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

I've had the opportunity recently to photograph at local restaurants and bars for the Express. I've enjoyed new subject matter and am hoping to continue this type of work.

Apple's iPad Hype

2010-04-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

Recently I was sent out to shoot Apple's iPad launch. Although I was not shooting at Apple's bigger locations, such as New York City or Los Angles, there was a lot of excitement in the crowd.

DC's Famous Trees

2010-04-12T08:00:00.001-04:00

I've lived in DC for almost 3 years and I had not seen the famous cherry blossoms until last week. I went down to the Tidal Basin and shot the trees for Sipa, the French photo agency I am interning with. I really enjoy shooting things, such as the cherry blossoms, around town because they give me an excuse to experience the things I don't ever have time.

Cherry Cocktails for Cherry Blossoms

2010-04-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

Last week I had the pleasure of doing a shoot for the Express. I was sent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel's restaurant Sou'Wester, to photograph one of their cocktails. Their cherry cocktail is offered in celebration of DC's famous cherry blossoms.

Detroit: 44 Schools Slated to Close

2010-04-07T08:00:00.001-04:00

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager, Robert Bobb, announced on Wednesday, March 17th, that Detroit is slating to close 44 public schools in June. The decision came as Detroit fights declining enrollment and a budget deficit of more than $219 million. The 44 closures are part of a five year plan to improve education and student safety. Some schools are planned for demolition while others will be sold.

Photography Circles

2010-03-04T08:00:00.003-05:00

I spent last Wednesday photographing another photographer, my boyfriend Denny. We usually spend our evenings talking about our shoots and how they went. It was really great to actually be a part of one of his. We both were shooting for the Corcoran College of Art and Design (His Alma Mater....soon to be mine!). Denny photographed Susan Sterner and Kerry McAleer-Keeler, two professors at the college while photographed him for a Photojournalism brochure.

DC's Chinese New Year Parade

2010-03-02T08:00:00.001-05:00

I got to photograph DC's Chinese New Year Parade for the first time. It was exciting to see so many people come out for the parade. After the parade a lot of people stayed to watch firecrackers. It took about 45 minutes for the firecrackers to be set up. A lot of kids got bored waiting around for so long. Some people took advantage of higher views to watch the festivities.

Hilton Hosts Olympic Curling Expo

2010-02-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I had the chance to photograph at the Hilton Garden Inn. Along with being the official Olympic curling hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn offered a free curling expo. The event was open to the public and provided people a better understanding of the sport. People seemed to really enjoy themselves.

My Senior Thesis

2010-02-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

After 6 months of documenting Sidra, John and Martin-Lane I edited down all my images to 12. My story hung in the Corcoran's Gallery 31 for a week. Opening night was fantastic! So many people came to support Nick, Matt, Jason, Erika and I. After all the hours and hard work it felt wonderful to see it on the wall.

DC's Second Blizzard in Less than a Week

2010-02-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

After waking up to the wind whipping against my window I decided it was time to go out and photograph the city. It was easy to see why people were mainly staying inside. The weather report said the wind chill made it feel like 8 degrees outside. Even though it was extremely cold it was a lot of fun to photograph the city in a different way.

Final Thesis Shoot

2010-01-05T12:13:00.005-05:00

Today I am starting to print images for my thesis show next month. Looking at all of these images made me realize what a difference a few months make. Before I started my thesis project I barely knew what goes into our meat, the time it takes to grow pumpkins.... countless pieces of knowledge. Spending time with Sidra, John and Martin-Lane has taught me not only about food but how a family can work and live together in the same space, provide for themselves as well as those around them. I am grateful for all they have shared with me.

Thesis - Saturday Night Dinner

2009-12-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

Thesis - A Busy Long Night

2009-12-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

Simplicity

2009-12-04T08:00:00.001-05:00

As my thesis winds down its time to start editing for my show in February. As I look over the past 5 months of shooting I am happy and sad all at the same time. I am happy that I have gotten to know such an amazing family and had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time with them. I am sad to see all the images that wont make it past my computer screen. Only so many images can be printed for the show so they have to be the best of the best. It's hard to see images I really enjoy not make it. Above are two images that I really liked but won't be included in my show.

Thesis - 1st Home Lunch

2009-11-13T08:00:00.001-05:00

Grow....Cook....Serve

2009-11-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

I recently got to see how Sidra and John have put their work into practice even in winter months. Despite the weather getting colder they have found ways to continue to grow herbs inside. The herbs are growing very well and are already being used at the dinners and lunches.

Looking for Something New

2009-11-06T08:00:00.000-05:00

I spent part of Monday photographing Sidra at home. While she met with some clients I spent some time photographing some of her arrangements for an event. After having a very insightful talk with someone I felt refreshed with shooting. Although I don't photograph details very much they are something I want to include in my show. I felt this was a good opportunity to play more.

A Thesis Halloween

2009-11-04T08:00:00.002-05:00

I spent Halloween photographing Sidra, John, Caroline and Martin-Lane. It was a night filled with warm wholesome food, tons of white face make-up and more candy than anyone should eat. It was interesting to see how much Martin-Lane loves Halloween. For her it is a bigger deal than Christmas. Although this holiday is very important to her the candy is not. Being vegan she chose not eat most of the candy she collected. At the end of the night she gave most of it away to another child who was unable to trick-or-treat.

Thesis - Work & Play

2009-10-30T11:00:00.000-04:00

As I've spent more time with Sidra, John and Martin-Lane I've gotten to see much more than the meals they prepare. I've gotten to see their everyday life; including practicing for ballet class, homework and games of fig hockey, just to name a few. By photographing this part of their lives I hope to show people that they have fun and still have responsibilities just like anyone else.

Thesis - Weekend Wedding Flowers

2009-10-28T12:00:00.000-04:00

This weekend I was able to follow Sidra as she set up for a Sunday wedding. Since it was a weekend wedding Martin-Lane was able to come along too. It was interesting to see the moments shared between Sidra and Martin-Lane.

Thesis - Light & Moments

2009-10-26T11:00:00.000-04:00

As I spend more time with Sidra and her family I notice more things. Most recently I've been trying to capture small moments in their lives. Also, I couldn't resist beautiful light.

Growing at Scott Montgomery Elementary

2009-10-23T14:00:00.000-04:00

Recently I was able to photograph Sidra, John and Martin-Lane working with some students from Scott Montgomery Elementary School. They continue to take care of the pumpkins planted outside of the school. As part of the care, students helped apply coffee grounds to the soil. The grounds are an excellent source of nitrogen for the pumpkins. As usual the children loved the apples John & Sidra brought with them from home.

Thesis - Hard Work

2009-10-21T11:00:00.000-04:00

I've been trying to convey in my images the hard work it takes for Sidra and John to do what they do. On this day I could really see how tired they were from hosting a home dinner the night before. Some days, like this, are really hard for them but in the end its all worth while.

Home Restaurant - September 17th

2009-10-05T11:00:00.000-04:00

I had the opportunity to photograph another home restaurant recently. The people were different but the feel was very much the same. The home restaurant was filled with lively music, warm candles, savory food and laughter. The care that goes into each of their dinners is something very special and rare among dining establishments. It was so easy to see why people love coming to Sidra, John and Martin-Lane's home.

First Home Restaurant

2009-09-30T11:00:00.000-04:00

Recently I had the pleasure of attending my first home restaurant with Sidra, John and Martin-Lane. It was very warm and intimate with 10 people in attendance. The company as well as the food served made the night enjoyable.

The Effects of the Restaurant Industry

2009-09-14T11:00:00.000-04:00

This past week for my picture editing class my shoot focused on the effects the restaurant industry has on the local environment. I wandered around a lot of allies hoping to find a lots of bugs and rats but had no luck. On my last day of shooting I came across this scene of birds eating who knows what.

Day / Martin Wedding

2009-09-09T11:00:00.000-04:00

This weekend I had the pleasure of getting to help photograph Marisa Day and Jon Martin's wedding. Their wedding and reception was held at Marisa's family farm in Sperryville, VA. The farm has been in her family for several generations. It was a beautiful place to celebrate such a wonderful day.

Creating a Pumpkin Patch....

2009-09-02T11:00:00.000-04:00

I had the opportunity to photograph Sidra, John and Martin-Lane as they worked on one of their community projects. They have started a pumpkin patch at Scott Montgomery Elementary School and if everything goes well the students should have pumpkins come Halloween. When I asked John what he is hoping to teach the students, he said, "On one level just how simple food comes. On another level if you watch this thing come to life then you have more respect for life and the life of food and you won't take more. It's simple, you put seeds in the ground, you water it and it comes. It's nothing magic. On the other hand though its like wow, that's how it takes to grow a pumpkin. It's a lot of work. So you have a lot more respect for it."

Larry

2009-08-24T17:00:00.000-04:00

Recently I got to visit with some of my subjects that I photographed last year. Mark is a Marine who has seizures on a daily basis. Larry, his service dog can detect the seizure up to two hours prior to them happening. I spent a lot of time with Mark and Larry and wanted to come back to take some portraits of Mark's important dog. Their story can be found on my website.

Figs...Figs...Everywhere

2009-08-19T17:15:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I spent the day with Sidra and her family. Their fig trees have been bountiful with fruit requiring them to pick several days a week. Although they have had the trees for almost 11 years, their daughter, Martin-Lane, was excited with each new fig she found.

Honey Harvest at the Fairmont Hotel

2009-08-09T21:22:00.000-04:00

Last week I had the pleasure of witnessing the Fairmont Hotel harvest honey for the first time. Ian Bens, the Executive Sous Chef, worked with local bee keeper, Toni Burnham, to harvest the honey. I am looking forward to seeing the dishes in which the honey will be used.

Washington D.C. - The City of Sky Cranes

2009-08-05T19:22:00.000-04:00

Padres Batting Practice

2009-07-28T19:10:00.000-04:00

Friday evening I had the opportunity to shoot batting practice at the Nationals Stadium. It was exciting because it was my first time shooting on the field.

Second Thesis Shoot with Ed Bruske

2009-07-22T21:14:00.000-04:00

This week I was able to photograph Ed Bruske again. Since the last time I visited his garden has grown so much.

Fairmont Hotel Honey Bees

2009-07-18T20:30:00.000-04:00

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to work with Chef Aron Weber and Chef Ian Bens, of the Fairmont Hotel. As part of my thesis on sustainability, I will be looking at how these chefs are raising bees on the roof and using their honey in hotel dishes.

Thesis Shoot with Sidra Forman and Family

2009-07-14T17:29:00.000-04:00

This past week I spent a lot of time with Sidra Forman and her family. Sidra is a chef, writer, florist and gardener; just to name a few of the many things she does. I documented what their life is like as they prepared for a catering event at their home. Sidra and her husband, John, are dedicated to using fresh, local and healthy food; not only for their guests but also themselves.

First Thesis Shoot with Ed Bruske

2009-07-10T15:15:00.000-04:00

I started my thesis photographing a man named Ed Bruske. He is a DC resident who has an urban garden at his home, about a mile away from the White House. Ed grows fruits, vegetables and even flowers. I plan on working with Ed again as I explore how people, in and around DC, are making decisions towards sustainable living. How it is impacting their food, family and way of life.

4th of July in DC

2009-07-05T17:31:00.001-04:00

I had the opportunity to spend the 4th of July on my friend's roof. It was a really nice way to spend the evening.

A Corgi Portrait

2009-07-02T13:20:00.000-04:00

Recently I had the opportunity to photograph another dog for my portrait series. Her name is Pearl and she belongs to my boyfriend's parents. This series will soon be added to my website.

Assateague Weekend

2009-06-21T20:06:00.000-04:00

Last weekend I went to Assateague Island. I spent a lot of time on the beach and got to experience some of the wild ponies up close.

Dog Portraits - Take 1

2009-06-15T09:25:00.000-04:00

Recently I decided, along with my black & white portraits, I wanted to start taking dog portraits. My first subject is a poodle named Nick. Soon more will be added to my site.

120 Portraits

2009-05-29T08:42:00.000-04:00

Recently I began shooting with a rolleicord. I wanted to start working in black & white again. You can find more from this series on my new website, www.jacqulynmarie.com

A Lazy Saturday

2009-05-11T00:18:00.000-04:00

Getting far away from the city, Denny got to enjoy a real backyard and a cute dog.

Tatiana Sees My Junior Show

2009-05-06T10:20:00.000-04:00

Road Trip to Petting Zoo

2009-04-27T12:24:00.000-04:00

Tatiana's 4th Birthday Party

2009-04-18T22:52:00.001-04:00

Leaving School at 10 pm

2009-04-17T11:26:00.000-04:00

A Budding Photographer

2009-04-12T22:44:00.000-04:00

Pure Happiness

2009-04-09T09:18:00.000-04:00

Afternoon Errands with my Subjects

2009-04-01T14:06:00.000-04:00

More Time with My Subjects

2009-03-26T08:38:00.000-04:00

Eastern Market

2009-03-20T11:20:00.001-04:00

Discovery Space Launch

2009-03-17T00:17:00.000-04:00

Saturday Errands with My Story

2009-03-10T23:08:00.000-04:00

A Mother's Love

2009-03-04T12:44:00.000-05:00

I am continuing to work on my story about a mother and daughter. I am getting to see their daily life and the profound love Trudy has for her daughter Tatiana.

Wandering Through Dumbarton Oaks

2009-02-25T22:27:00.000-05:00

Making it Together

2009-02-18T17:32:00.000-05:00

I am just beginning a story on a single mother in the Army raising her 3 year old daughter.

Obama's Inauguration Day

2009-01-21T20:16:00.000-05:00

We Are One_The Obama Inaugural Celebration

2009-01-19T18:58:00.000-05:00

Harrison Chane gets a better view of the "We Are One" Obama Inaugural Celebrations, at The Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, January 18th, 2009. Chane campaigned for Barack Obama in four different states.

Qwen Brown, left, Dominic Gatson, center, and Dana Gatson watch the "We Are One" Obama Inaugural Celebrations, at The Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, January 18th, 2009.

Marine Finds Support in Service Dog

2008-12-19T21:02:00.000-05:00

Mark Gwathmey has fought in six world conflicts with the Marines. After his last mission in Iraq Mark was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. His TBI now causes him to have seizures, anxiety and a sympathetic nerve disorder. Mark received a veteran service dog, named Larry, who helps him through the struggles of every day life.

Ranger Rosary

2008-10-29T00:09:00.000-04:00

Lindsay Ringgold - Military Wife Waiting

2008-10-16T12:26:00.000-04:00

Pastry Chef Niel Piferoen

2008-10-06T10:33:00.000-04:00

Dick Costa - A Long Weekend

2008-09-18T17:24:00.000-04:00

MARC Train to DC

2008-09-03T23:34:00.000-04:00