Scouting shoots

I have had an insane August. The first week was spent being a romance author with RomCon, a romance reader convention in Denver. I’d like to say a quick note about the media here, since I happen to be a member. The treatment was ridiculous. Not a SINGLE outlet brought the story home beyond “It … Continue reading

Day one – PCH

A note about this project. Once again, I’m not saying much, we’re just calling this some portfolio work for now. But Derek and I have become good friends over the last couple years of working on my book, and we decided to do something new. More on that later. For now…behind the scenes. You can … Continue reading

The bird is the word…

Ibis and oil in Louisiana

Bay Junop and Caillou Lake

Bay Junop OIL

Lake Caillou – Where the sky blends with the sea… Around the bend…Bay Junop –

Makin’ friends

©2010 Jenn LeBlanc

Met a few new friends down here today:

Returning to the Gulf

I will be returning to the Gulf of Mexico August 4-10, one month after the original trip for Gulf Oil Coverage. There were some stories I saw, that I couldn’t chase, and some images I needed I was unable to get. So here I go. Here are a few of the images from the last … Continue reading

Thoughts on a disaster trip

1. Know who you are going with 2. Know how much crap to take 3. Never underestimate your budget 4. Always have a plan 5. Always be flexible with your plan 6. Know what you need and make sure you have several opportunities to get it 7. Be prepared 8. Be very prepared 9. Expect … Continue reading

Audubon Nature Institute, NOLA

One of two Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles on display at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans. The turtles are two of 112 rescued so far, and cleaned up from oil contamination from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Photo by: Jenn LeBlanc/Iris Photo Agency

Long Beach into Night : 3

Workers use shovels to gather and scoop the orange gooey mousse into plastic bags to be hauled to the local trash dump. Night operations on Long Beach in Long Beach and Pass Christian started July 7, 2010 and this was the third consecutive night of work in the same area. The workers are tired but … Continue reading