a day in the life | celeste jones

Celeste Jones

A Day In The Life with Celeste Jones

When I was asked to write about my own day in the life I thought…no one wants to see my day. I’m not that interesting. Okay, in my mind I am, but that’s in my mind ya know? My day in the life takes place on 12/21/12 and is a mixture of images captured with both my d700 and my iphone 4s.

Okay, so every morning this happens. I know I hit snooze about 3 times or more depending on how my night went. LOL

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

I’m always rushing to get myself ready and to make sure that my daughter is doing what she needs to do to prepare for school. That’s another job in and of itself, because she never has anything to wear and her hair never looks good. Her words not mine. She wouldn’t let me take pictures of her eating like the ones everyone else posted of their kid so just believe me when I say that she did eat breakfast.

This particular morning she needed something for the school party. So, we make a quick run to a corner store in the neighborhood.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

Okay, so now I’m back on track. I walk her around the corner to school. Talk about convenience!

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

After that I walk to a local imaging lab around the corner from my house. Can you believe that? I dropped some film off and then walk to work.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

If you follow me on instagram you’ve seen my images of people and sites around the city. I saw this older man walking his dog and had to grab a picture of him.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

Oh, I always take pictures of this bush on my walk to work. I don’t know why probably because I like flowers.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

Omg, I did all of that and made it to work on time to my daytime paralegal job. I’m showing off now. 😉

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

I probably should have did some cleaning before I took the pictures but if I had cleaned I wouldn’t be able to find anything.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

I’m such a creature of habit. Everyday, I have to go and buy my coffee at the cafe downstairs. Sometimes I get a chocolate chip cookie. Okay, I get a chocolate chip cookie everyday.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

Every Friday I go to Mikimotos for lunch. On this day I was on my way out to pick up my takeout order and found out that it was the same day as our holiday pizza party. I didn’t eat all of that food. I’m serious, but I did take it home.:)

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

I have a half day so I go and get my hair done at Bliss Elements. I love this place.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

After that I have to run and get my girl so I can take her to get boxes for me and her dad’s gift. They didn’t have the right size boxes, and she’s upset because I’m taking pictures. She won’t look at me now. LOL

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

This really did happen. She was covering her face so that I couldn’t take anymore pictures and fell asleep that way.

a day in the life with delaware photographer Celeste Jones

And then it happened to me. I actually fell asleep with my phone in my hand.

Thanks for following along.:)

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Celeste Jones

Celeste Jones is a hybrid photographer based out of Delaware. Her primary focus is photographing children being themselves. She really loves to photograph every moment of her daughter’s life so that she can remember the person that she was at every stage of her life. When she isn’t shooting with her DSLR or medium format camera you’ll find her capturing the world around her with her iPhone. She’s also a self-proclaimed reality tv junkie who loves Jelly Belly jelly beans (except for the black liquorice and popcorn flavor).

See more from Celeste at www.celestejonesphotography.com.

47 thoughts on “a day in the life | celeste jones”

  1. Love this Celeste!!! It is so great to see your daughter grow. You have such amazing images of her and she is an amazing model. I hope I get to meet her in person one day. As I have said before…I love your iphone pics – just beautiful!

  2. Thanks for that! As an ex-legal secretary (though my employers seemed to think I was a also paralegal, receptionist and accounting…), I must say good job on the multitasking with careers!

  3. I love this, Celeste! I always like to see where people are and where they work during the day. Is that creepy? I’m with you on the chocolate chip cookies, by the way. And? You’re gorgeous! 🙂

  4. I love seeing your day!!! You made me laugh out loud. And I’m envious of your city life. I love being able to walk everywhere.

  5. I loved seeing a day in your life Celeste! And how amazing is it that you get to walk from place to place- so jealous!

  6. Loved getting a glimpse into your day, Celeste! You had me giggling too… My teen would absolutely be covering his face to hide from me as well. 🙂

  7. sarah carlson

    Please tell your sweet girl that her hair turned out great – I love her curls! Fun read, Celeste!

  8. Celeste, you crack me up! I loved reading about you and following through your day. That last image of C- LOVE

  9. Ginger Unzueta

    Celeste,
    I love you and how real and fun you are. Your photography is beyond amazing –I can’t really even find the right words to describe it, but soulful and real, and I just love it. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend. Loved seeing your fun day!!

  10. I love your day! Its as exciting as mine is. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I love your desk at work with all of your wonderful photos.

  11. Celeste, I loved following you on your day. I had no idea you were a paralegal. The details make me feel like I know beautiful you better. And the last image of your daughter. THE BEST!

  12. Wait.A.Minute. Does your phone say 7:47?? You get to sleep until 7:47??! Seriously??
    Haha. I loved following along on your day, Celeste, and seeing where you work and where you go. You make me laugh. Your photography is so beautiful and real…just like you. ;-). Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your day. <3

  13. Thank you for sharing your day! I was inspired to know you have two jobs. I sometimes feel as if photography can’t fit into my life right now with homeschooling/full time mom/mother of a child with special needs, but I see you juggle both so well! It inspires me to keep on doing what I love and enjoy:-)

  14. Kristin Dokoza

    You are so awesome! I literally chuckled out loud while reading this — thank you for sharing a day in your life with us. I wish we lived closer, I truly think we would crack each other up!

  15. Celeste. Your day is seriously my favorite. I would totally love to hang with you while your daughter refuses to look at the camera!!! ;-D LOVE this!!!! <3

  16. Loved this Celeste!!!!! You are so darn funny and I too am a serious chocolate chip cookie fan!! Your daughter is killing me in these. LOL

  17. l can’t see my name above which is strange because l am sure l commented. Maybe only in my head though. Your day in the life had me snorting with laughter. So fun to read.

  18. This was great! I love your humor and honesty! 🙂 Beautiful shots. I also cracked up that your daughter was so over you taking her picture! My boys get that way…all the more reason to keep shooting – ha! 🙂 Great job!

  19. I loved looking at your day. It is always fun to see people getting good shots when just going about their day. Lets you know there is inspiration everywhere, everyday. Thanks.

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