I come from an international background- my mom is Danish and my dad is from the U.S. I have lived in Denmark, The U.S., Japan, and Germany, and the question of where I am from is a hard one! I'm currently living with my (German) husband (read more about how we met and fell in love HERE!) on the border between Germany and Denmark with our two cute cats. I like to consider myself a global citizen- a human of the world :)
Throughout my travels, I have always enjoyed hearing other people's stories, connecting with new people, and learning what makes them smile! Now, as a photographer, I get to capture those stories and smiles, and it is a dream come true!
I preserve legacies through my pictures, and strive for my pictures to be genuine and joyful!
I have worked as a teacher in the U.S. and Japan, and absolutely love teaching. Although, I love learning equally as much. I believe we have so much to learn from each other in this world and that people's uniqueness is what makes life interesting (Read more about my philosophy on life HERE!)
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Wedding and portrait photographer, entrepreneur, blogger and cat-, peonies-, and dark chocolate lover.
meet my little
Family
Jan
The husband, professional jokester and in love with Jeanette and sunny days. Assists when he can, and is always a major BTS support!
The dreamer, photographer, blogger and designer. In love with Jan, her cats, meeting new people, good books and cozy rainy days!
jeanette
Joey
lille (prut)
The friendly red cat. Loves cuddling, food and hugs. Hates sharing food. Named after Joey from "Friends" because "Joey doesn't share food."
The small but mighty grey-striped cat. Loves meeting new (cat) friends, farting, sleeping in adorable positions, and getting her ears pet!
at the
Beach
I feel inspired by the beach. I currently live in denmark, a country surrounded by ocean, and i believe there truly is something inspiring about the places where water and land come together. I love the sound of the waves, the breeze, the sand.
reading a
good book
I studied english at university and love both reading and writing. You can often find me cuddled up with a good book and fuzzy blanket or with a journal in hand, jotting down my thoughts, ideas, or favorite quotes. I recently discovered bullet journaling and am in love!
on the couch
with a cat
My husband and I have two cats; Lille Prut and Joey, and they bring so much joy into our home! We might be borderline crazy cat people... I grew up with two dogs though and if you ask me whether I prefer cats or dogs, I won't be able to answer!
together with
my husband
jan and i have been married since may, 2016 and have known each other since july, 2012. in many ways we are opposites: he is an introvert, i am an extrovert. he loves the sun, i love the rain. but there is no one else i'd rather do this crazy thing called life with!
out and about
adventuring
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” -Mark Twain
enjoying
nature
being outside truly feels like a breath of fresh air! I love being active outside year-round! In the warmer months that means hiking and rock-climbing, and in the colder months skiing! My top three hikes include Harder Kulm, Angel's Landing and Cinque Terre!
creating
something
I love creating and lately my favorite way of creating has been crocheting! I might be an 80-year-old under cover . . . My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was 7 years old, and I fell in love! Currently my favorite things to crochet are dreamcatchers and lace ornaments!
dreaming about
Christmas
I gre up in a household where christmas meant "hygge" in every sense of the word. Candlelit dinners and caroling around the block. Rice pudding with cinnamon and elaborate christmas sweaters. My childhood home always looked like the northpole during december- and my love for christmas has stayed!
Salt Lake City, USA
Houston, USA
Dallas, USA
Frankfurt, Germany
Flensburg, Germany
Copenhagen, Denmark
Tokyo, Japan
the places i call
Home
Bora Bora,
French Polynesia
San Francisco, USA
New York, USA
Iceland
Greece
Bali, Indonesia
Australia and New Zealand
a few dream
Destinations
In Life
my philosophy
I believe in the good in other people - and in myself. I believe that we are stronger together than we are apart, and that there is enough room in this world for diversity and varied ways of living.
I believe that there is a greater meaning to life, and that love will always prevail. I am a perfectionist, but I know that there is beauty in imperfection, and I have learned that it is through this understanding that progress finds its way.
Below you can read a few favorite quotes that illustrate how I strive to live my life and shape my beliefs!
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we're all in this together.”
Brene Brown
I
“And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.”
john steinbeck
II
"stop chasing perfect, and start seeing progress"
JEANETTE MERSTRAND
III
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness . . . charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.
mark twain
IV
"TO LAUGH OFTEN AND MUCH . . . TO APPRECIATE BEAUTY, TO FIND THE BEST IN OTHERS. TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BIT BETTER . . . THIS IS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED"
RALPH WALDO EMERSON
V
"WE SHALL NOT CEASE FROM EXPLORATION AND THE END OF ALL OUR EXPLORING WILL BE TO ARRIVE WHERE WE STARTED AND KNOW THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME"
T.S. ELIOT
VI
photography
why i love
Have you ever looked at a picture and smiled remembering the genuine happiness you felt in the moment it was taken? Or have you ever teared up with sentimentality over looking at a picture of a family member or friend from a time since passed?
I have always been fascinated by the way in which moments are frozen into eternity through the capture of a photo and the way in which memories of significance then can be revisited through those images captured. I believe that the real power of photography lies in its power to preserve and capture precious memories as well as in the ability it has to evoke beautiful emotion.
Take a look through my lens to get a sense of my style, and if you think we would be a good match, I would love to get to know you and would feel honored to help capture some of those precious smiles, emotions, and memories of yours!
