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JenniferWestBrides.com = LIVE!

The new website is up and running!

www.jenniferwestbrides.com

Many thanks to all of the amazing photographers whose work is showcased on the new site:

Brianna Saban

Forever Photography

Sarah Q Photography

Ku Photography

Leah Muse and Whitney Lee for Whitney Lee Photography

Shannon Cunningham Photography

And don't forget to check out the new look of my industry site: www.jenniferwestmakeup.com

Still working out a few kinks, so be sure to visit often for updates!

Good Stuff: Hearts United for Animals

Apart from makeup artistry, I have an enormous ENORMOUS passion for animal welfare. As a result, I spend a lot of time researching how to be the most responsible and best possible parent to my canine boys, Sebastian and Dimitri (See links under "Good Stuff" in the left-hand column). Responsible pet ownership is the hot-button issue for me, much like religion and politics are for other people.

I all-too-often come across people and stories that make me lose my faith in humanity. I go from sad to frustrated to a raging madwoman when I hear about family pets who spend their entire lives outdoors, (puppy) millers, backyard breeders, animal abuse, etc. But then I will hear about how a dog's life was turned around - I will read about the volunteers who devote every moment of their free time rescuing, rehabilitating, fostering, and nurturing - giving so many animals a second chance at a wonderful life.

Below is an excerpt from Dulcea's story. If you feel moved by her story, please consider making a donation to Hearts United for Animals.

"At the age of 5 Dulcea lost both of her eyes and most of her teeth, but for the first time in her life she is happy and loved. Dulcea was released to rescue by a breeder who no longer wanted her. Her story is the most horrific we’ve known. Both of her eyes were badly damaged at the puppy mill. She was frightened and in pain. On the transport to release her to HUA the breeder dropped her. She ran away and could not be captured. She was on her own, blind and in pain in the worst of the December winter. For 13 days she was lost, cold, frightened and in extreme pain."

You can read the rest of Dulcea's story and about her progress at the following link: Dulcea's story

Please, please don't shop - ADOPT!

JenniferWestBrides.com

Bookmark it! There are a couple of exciting changes happening around here!

Firstly, the transition from 1 website to 2 is forthcoming. Very soon, I will be separating my industry work from my bridal work by means of 2 separate websites - my portfolio will be viewable at jenniferwestmakeup.com, whereas my bridal rates and services will be located at jenniferwestbrides.com.

Secondly, I am training a new member to join my team! So, do not despair - if I am already booked on your date, I will soon have a talented and enthusiastic artist ready to work your event. I will write a post introducing you to the new member as soon as we have all our ducks in a row.

Needless to say, I'm pretty ding dang dong excited!

Good Stuff: April Fool's Day!

The kind of joke that I can appreciate (and wish I had thought of!):