New Family Photo

We did what any photographers family would do at the holidays. We took a new family portrait. 2008 was a busy year for the Pfeifer family as we added Rachel, my new sister-in-law, and Izzy my new niece. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a Happy and Successful New Year.

More of Izzy's First Day!

I went back for one more visit today after a trip to Humphrey. She is just so pretty and was wide awake tonight! Can't wait to see her tomorrow!

Baby Izabella!

Brandon and Courtney has their baby at 2:22am today!! We are so excited to finally see our new little niece Izabella Noel. She weighed in at a healthy pink 8 lbs and she has a set of lungs on her! Watch out world! Everyone is visiting her today, so here is her big debut! There will be more posts to come!

Jason's First Hunting Success of 2008

So my husband is becoming quite the outdoorsman! He got his first buck with his bow this morning and he is so excited. He called me early this morning asking where I was as he tried to catch his breathe. I knew he had gotten his deer. Jason quickly asked me to come down with my camera, so I crawled out of bed, threw on some clothes and grabbed my camera. Once I got there he was grinning from ear to ear. It's now 12:30pm and he still isn't home. I would imagine Jason and his dad are doing hunterly man stuff. haha!

Harvest Kids Update

The Harvest Kids were so much fun! And we had a beautiful day for it! I love working with Dad and the sessions went perfectly. We had a wonderful turn out and I can't wait for our next theme this winter.

Our Last Day on Oahu

This was our last day. We went beach hopping again! The top image is a merged photo of Pali Lookout and the bottom image is of the rocky cove we snorkeled in. It was so great! What a refreshing trip! I hope to go back again someday and I will be working on a slideshow to post here on the blog for everyone to see. There are so many to choose from!

North Shore

We were on the North Shore all day Monday and we had a great time looking at the Hawaii landscapes. Bryce and his friend Jason were so nice to take us to some new beaches and hit the fun spots along the way. Thanks guys! We even hit the famous Matsumoto's for shaved ice.

Bryce and Traci's Wedding

Bryce and Traci had their wedding reception on Sunday and it was perfect. Their pictures were so fun and so smooth. I will have more images up when we get back home to work on them.

As for today we are headed to the North Shore and Pearl Harbor.

Traci's Tea Party

On Saturday Bryce's Aunties threw Traci a surprise Bridal party at a tea room in downtown honolulu. It was so fun and Traci was surprised. We were all asked to wear big hats a boas while we ate our tiny sandwiches and pastries. The tea was really good too! As for today Jason and I hit the beach for the morning, grabbed some lunch and now we are relaxing before we go to the wedding reception this afternoon. Oh and we went shopping in the international market. This area is filled with local vendors selling their goodies and we found lots of great things to bring back!

The Catamaran Sail

Last night was our sail around the bay and it was a gorgeous night! No jackets required!...Ever! The crew was really friendly and the music was a ton of fun! One of our friends tried to Cwalk and almost fell over. Luckily the he ran into the ropes. HAHA! The Hilton displayed some nice fireworks and the mai tais were so yummy! As for today we have no plans, so we will see where things take us!

More Hawaii

So I came across a lovely snack that is essentially spam on a pattie of rice and tied with seaweed. Now Jason and I love sushi stuff, but this is questionable. Apparently it's a huge hit here. Anyhoo, Jason had a great game of golf and I started a nice tan on the Ala Moana beach. Perfection.

We have arrived!

This is our view in the mornings from our room and Bryce and Traci Tanaka greeted us with leis at the airport! They are reason we are here! I get to photograph their wedding reception on Sunday!! It will be taking place at a country club right on the beach. Stay tuned!

Diamond Head Hike

Well we hiked up Diamond Head yesterday and it was worth the pain in the legs! Hawaii is amazing and I couldn't ever imagine leaving! It's truly awesome! Our flight was long and it took all day to get here, but now we are just relaxing today and hitting the beach. Jason is golfing at the country club with Bryce and his dad. Us girls are going to bake on the warm sand and get some lunch. Tonight is a cruise on Waikiki and fireworks from the Hilton. So keep posted! I will be uploading images throughout the week!

Ternus Triplets

Tim and Emily Ternus were blessed with three beautiful boys this summer and I was so lucky to be able to be their photographer for their first session! Thanks so much!! The session was surprisingly perfect! No tears or diaper changes! I can't wait for their next session for Christmas cards!!

Photogenic Winners

Taylor Wemhoff was voted as 1st place Lil' Mr. Photogenic by the Professional Photographers of Nebraska! Way to go Taylor!


Peighton Eisenmenger was voted 2nd place Lil Miss Photogenic by the Professional Photographers of Nebraska!!

This is the third theme of the year!! We will be photographing kids on October 17th for Harvest Kids! We will be out at the Keith Pfeifer Farm all day until 6pm for sessions. There are old barns, fences, and a golden corn field for sets. The session will be about 15 minutes long and images will be posted online the next day! And remember the first 5 sessions to book get a FREE 4x6 of their choice! Call or email today!

Jeff and Amber are Married!!

Jeff and Amber Wheatley were married on August 23rd and had a wonderful day for their wedding. Amber's dress is from Madonna's and the flowers were done by Floral Expressions in Norfolk. It was a beautiful wedding and I had a great time!

The Urban Kids Were a Hit!

I just want to thank all of you who came in for the Urban Kids theme sessions! They were so much fun and all of you guys were so cool! You will definitely be seeing this theme coming back every year right before school starts again. Have a great rest of your summer kids!

Urban Kids

Here is the new theme session for back to school! I will be in Humphrey on July 30th all day to shoot Urban Kids! It's another free session and the first five kids get a free 4x6! Spots are filling up fast, so call and book your appointment! The kids should be dressed in urban style clothing, which means, ratty jeans, tanktops, hats, or graphic tees! Feel free to bring a prop such as a skateboard! If these sessions fill up I will book another date in August!

Humphrey's Q125

My hometown recently celebrated their 125th birthday over the 4th of July weekend. It was quite the event! I was fortunate enough to be asked to design a series of logos for the event and it was everywhere all over the town! It was really cool see people sporting the tshirts and koozies all weekend! There were banners out on the highway and in the park. It was great! Then we participated in a parade with the two businesses sharing a float. It wasn't the most beautiful float, but it served it's purpose! Then I ran my first 2 mile run since my freshman year in high school! It was a gorgeous morning and I finished without stopping or walking!! All in all it was a great weekend. For more photos visit either Myspace.com or Facebook.com! Hope everyone had a great and safe holiday!

Water Babies and Kids

I will be taking appointments starting today! Please call with questions or to set up your appointment! Remember the first 5 sessions will receive a free gift!

Craig and Sara

Craig and Sara had such a beautiful day for their wedding! It was picture perfect for them! You never know with a Nebraska wedding in the summer, but the temps cooled and a light breeze came in! They were such a fun couple and they love to laugh! So my job was easy! The ceremony took place in a small country church and the reception was out at Craig's farm!

Dan and Rachel's Wedding

I have a new sister-in-law! My youngest brother Dan was married on June 7th and it was a beautiful day! If you want to view the images, just go to the client galleries and type in Pfeifer for the password.

New Division

I am going back to the classics! I was completely inspired by my cousins on June 6th, 2008. Their mother, Paula Wemhoff had passed away suddenly on June 4th and this family pulled through the hardest time in their lives. As I was listening to the priest at her wake, he asked the question, "Where do you pull your strength?" This family pulls their strength from their faith. They know that their mom will be taken care of and they know they must be strong for their dad. So about an hour before the wake the four kids came in to have a session done for their dad for Father's Day. They pulled through without any hesitation and gave the biggest smiles and I had a lot of fun with them. Being as amazing as they are, they knew how important a photograph was. These images will remain forever and captures their spirit. So I am starting a division of classic emotion photography. It's a simple session in timeless clothes and great expresssions and interactions. If are interested please let me know. A percentage of the sales will go to the Ron Wemhoff family.

Another day in Humphrey! It's such a great small town and you can get pretty much anything you need right here on Main Street! I went up to grab the mail and in walks my Grandma Dorothy. I was going to head up to her house to drop it for her, but we ended up visiting for quite a while! Then I headed down to our local grocery store to pick up some of their famous homemade bread and brats to take back home to Omaha tonight! Jason will love it! There is something so relaxing about this town. It's quiet and everyone knows everyone. It's a great escape everytime I come back! So I am currently working on our Special Edition sessions for the upcoming year, so stay tuned and check your mail for the next special! There may be water involved!!

Welcome to Jes Galaska Photography! I hope that you enjoy the site and if you have any questions or are interested in a session, please contact me! I will be updating the blog with new promotions and limited edition sessions, so keep posted to see what is up and coming at Jes Galaska Photography!