News + Events + Opinions

News + Specials

  • New Site: In case you haven't noticed there's a brand new website! More updates will be coming in the following weeks including new specialized sites and some blog makeovers. Aren't you excited??

  • Professional Development: Jessica started her 200 hour Yoga teacher training in Feb! She's very excited to share everything she learns through private yoga instruction, group classes and workshops.

  • $100 Websites! Using wordpress as the content management system for your website you'll be provided with a completely functional site with up to 5 pages that you can edit whenever you want. More details are available at the design site.

  • Free Senior Photo Session! Capture Life is now accepting Senior Reps who will get their senior photo session free along with the opportunity for free photos, gift cards and more. Check out this blog post for the details and a form to show you're interested!

Events

  • Wordpress Classes: March 11 3:45-5:45 at Porter Place This class is specifically geared towards wordpress.org users and will be an open forum format where you can come and get your specific questions answered. Please register in advance and provide your own laptop. The cost for this event is $25

  • Stampin' Up! Workshop: March 15 6-7:30 at Porter Place Come and create three different make and take projects and try out the Big Shot! To check out products in advance visit www.capturelife.stampinup.net

  • Shamrock Shuffle: March 20 5k Fun Walk/Run to benefit WYSP. More information is available at the UWEC website.

  • Spring Thaw: March 28 5k Walk/Run. Proceeds go to the National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation and UWEC Student Athletic Training Association. More information is available at the UWEC website. (FYI: I will probably not be attending this race as a crazy amount of birthdays and family events fall on this weekend.)

  • Internet Workgroups: Starting April 6 Join Jessica at Porter Place on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to get your tech questions answered. Jessica has extensive knowledge of wordpress, linkedin, twitter, facebook, blogger and many other programs. She will be on hand to answer your questions. Please RSVP for this event and bring your own laptop. The cost for this event is $10 - ask about discounted rates for Toy Groupe Members!

  • Spring Fever: April 10 A 6 and a 2 mile race taking place in my hometown (Altoona, WI) This is an Indianhead Track Club event and more info can be found on their website.

  • "Where Does My Body Fit?": April 20 The third Women In the Round event is an evening event held at the Florian Gardens. You can visit the Queen of the Castle magazine website for more information.

  • Women's Business Conference: April 29 Women's Business Conference Website

  • Eau Claire Marathon + 1/2 Marathon: May 2 This is sure to be a great route as Eau Claire is filled with beautiful scenery. If you're not sure you're ready for a full or half marathon they also have a 2 mile fun run. Details and registration are available on their website.

  • New Balance Girls on the Run: May 15 A 5k taking place in boyd park. Contact info can be found on the Indianhead Track Club race calendar. (I will also not be attending this race as I'll be busy getting married but I encourage you to take part as there's nothing quite like crossing the finish line.)

 

Opinions

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"Jessica is an amazing young woman with a mature attitude and work ethic. She consistent and creative. It is easy to work with and around her. She will provide you exactly what you hired her for and more. Jessica is not only a skilled photographer; she has numerous skill sets and a lot of imagination. Her technical skills and ability to balance life and work and while teaching with precise and clear explanations is quite extraordinary. I highly recommend her as a photographer or personal trainer. Questions? Feel free to contact me at 715.831.1633"

-Bobbi Jo Toy

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"I highly recommend Jessica for any photography assignment, She is very responsible and gets every assignment done before it is due. Jessica is a self-starter and delivers over and above what is expected of her. As a professional magazine, we are very demanding of our photographers, Jessica is one of our favorites. I know when we give an assignment to Jessica, it will be handled with the utmost professionalism, and the final product will be a wonderful and amazing work. Do yourself a favor and hire Jessica for any photography needs.

Jessica is a creative, thoughtful, and powerful trainer, photographer, assistant, and much more. If you need it done, Jessica would be who you would like to contact. On time, creative, professional yet friendly. I highly recommend Jessica."

-Shannon Crotty

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“I was Jessica's first client for website building. I was so impressed with how quickly the site came together even though she was new to web building. We had great communication and collaboration on getting it done. Not only did she have ideas for building the website, but also ways to bring clients to it. It was such an enjoyable experience.”

-Tiffany Coggins

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“Jessica is one of a kind in coaching help on the computer. I appreciate all she has taught me about social networking and know she will be there when I have more questions. I plan to hire her again.”

-Joyce Sobotta

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"I can vouch for the quality of work of Capture Life. The owner is very personable and thorough. She has many talents and resources available to her, and I'm confident you wouldn't be disappointed with her work on your memorable day."

-Justin Hamilton