I'm Jeanette, a photographer, a multicultural millennial, and a perfectionist trying to learn the joy of embracing average, while still dreaming big! On my blog I share all of my latest photoshoots, as well as my thoughts and musings on life and all of the ups and downs that that entails! Grab a cup of tea, a fluffy blanket, and cozy up with some of my blog posts! 

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"TO FIND THE BEST IN OTHERS. TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BIT BETTER . . . THIS IS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED"

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“IMPERFECTIONS ARE NOT INADEQUACIES; THEY ARE REMINDERS THAT WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.”

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"CHARITABLE VIEWS...CANNOT BE ACQUIRED BY VEGETATING IN ONE LITTLE CORNER OF THE EARTH ALL ONE'S LIFETIME."

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"TRAVEL IS FATAL TO PREJUDICE, BIGOTRY, AND NARROW-MINDEDNESS"

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A Sweet First Look Caro spoke Tom’s name softly, and when he turned around and saw his bride for the first time his eyes lit up with happiness. Caro and Tom got ready at the Steigenberger Hotel in Bad Homburg. Before their ceremony at the city hall in Usingen, they shared a first look. A […]

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October 21, 2020

Vicky and Aaron showed up to our session in Bad Nauheim near Frankfurt in the classiest outfit and with the biggest smiles with their sweet pup Tulum in tow! I told Vicky that they looked like they were ready for a brunch with the royal family in their outfits- and don’t you agree? The sun […]

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June 5, 2019

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Lena and Julian met while studying and have been together now for 10 years, and it really was so obvious during their session how well they know each other and how comfortable with each other they are! I really got a sense for the unconditional love that they share! It was beautiful to see them […]

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April 6, 2019

merstrand photo

Hi there friends! Is anyone else in need of a little reminder of spring, sun, and warmer weather on these short and cold winter days? If so, you are in luck, because today I am sharing Arne and Maria’s sweetheart session taken in the cherry blossoms of spring and the joy and their sweet love […]

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January 12, 2019

bryllupsfotograf

Hi Dreamers! It’s time for another engagement session blog post; Meet Susanne and Patrick! They met first when they were both studying for their masters at university, have been dating since 2011 and got engaged this year! They love the outdoors (a couple after my own heart!) and one of their favorite activities is to […]

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June 21, 2018

international bryllupsfotograf

Hi Dreamers! Meet Maria! She and her husband will be celebrating their 2 year anniversary this year and recently for the first time since getting married, she put on her wedding dress again and got in front of my camera to let me capture some of her bridal beauty! I absolutely love bridal sessions! Whether […]

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June 2, 2018

jeanette merstrand Photography

When Cristina and I scheduled her portrait session for the end of February, we had no idea just how windy and cold it would be, but this weekend a cold front blew down from the north, and it got FREEZING! We made the absolute best of it though and Cristina ROCKED the wind and we […]

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March 3, 2018