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08.04.2011  |  Children  |  1 comment
The B. Family! {Jacksonville Family Photographer}

Tap, Tap. Is this thing on?

I have been neglecting my blog so much lately. Between wrapping up an AMAZING Wedding season, and editing and shooting portraits during the week I have been so busy I have just put blogging on the back burner. I’m headed out of town for a week for a serious, and much needed little vacay, so I thought I would fill my blog with portrait sessions while I am out of town! Without further ado, I present to you the B. Family. Love this family so much, for so many reasons. Little Ansley is 3 months old, I’ve been photographing this precious lady since she was in her Mama’s belly, and will photograph her every 3 months until she turns 1 year! I love to watch them grow!



Oh this photo makes me want a baby sister so bad!!!





 Remember to stay tuned all next week for lots of portrait session blog posts! And Brides! Lots of Brides coming up on the blog soon!!


And they lived happily ever after - Jenn
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Meredith and Aaron were married at The River House in a beautiful ceremony, and a SUPER fun reception! Meredith and Aaron, thank you so much for allowing me to capture your day.

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And they lived happily ever after - Jenn
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Ceremony: St. Lukes Lutheran Church

Reception: The Abbey and The Mezz, downtown Orlando

DJ: Our DJ Rocks (and she TOTALLY Rocked!)

Cake: Michael Anthony Cakes

Ice Cream Bar: Pure Magic Ice Cream

Floral: Dream Designs Florist

Planning and Coordination: The FANTASTIC Team at An Affair to Remember

Besides being insanely beautiful, and incredibly fun, Annie and Jeremy are first an foremost, best friends. Its obvious to anyone within 20 feet of this amazing couple. Their number one priority the day of their wedding was to marry each other. Forever. To know that they would grow old together. To know that they would always wake up next to each other, to show all their friends and family that they were becoming one. They laugh together, and love together and it was so amazing to be apart of their day. A beautiful ceremony, and a super, SUPER fun reception. The perfect way to spend they day. Annie and Jeremy. Your precious. I enjoyed every single second of your wedding day! Cant wait to watch your love story unfold!!!


 


 


 

Probably the most beautiful thing I have EVER seen at a wedding. 3 Generations of wedding dresses. Annie’s dress, Annie’s Mothers dress, and Annie’s Grandmothers dress. Amazing.

 


 

I wanted to use these barn doors to hang Annie’s dress, and I might have heard the words “Just leave out the animal heads..” Sorry about that Annie. I couldn’t resist!!

 

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While I hung with the Ladies, my fab second shooter Abbey hung out with the boys.

 


 


 

Annie and Jeremy decided to see each other before the Ceremony. Such a sweet moment.

 

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There was a Mustache Theme throughout the day, so I couldn’t leave them out of their blog post

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Since Annie and Jeremy saw each other before, we had LOTS of time during their cocktail hour to walk the streets of Downtown Orlando. And they got lots of time to just be with each other. Which doesn’t always happen at a wedding.

 


 


 


 


 


 

Annie and Jeremy’s Reception took place at the Abbey and The Mezz in downtown Orlando. Such a SUPER cool, swanky venue. Loved the NYC vibe it had, in beautiful Orlando.

 


 


 


 


 

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Annie and Jeremy had Pure Magic Ice Cream Company at their reception. They made icecream by freezing it with nitrogen. Super cool. So we had a little fun with all the dry ice.

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And they lived happily ever after - Jenn
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07.12.2011  |  Engagement  |  0 comments
Meaghan and Joe – Married!

Meaghan may be the sweetest person I have ever met. Patient and kind are also right up there with sweet on her list of attributes. Joe’s list pretty much looks exactly the same. When I photographed Meaghan and Joe’s engagement session I absolutley could not wait until their wedding day. So much love, so much passion, just pours through them. I knew they would abosultley be overflowing with it on their big day. I was not dissapointed. Meaghan and Joe, your ceremony was so incredibly beautiful. The vows you took, and the words you said to each other were so perfect. Just as you are together…just perfect.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 



And they lived happily ever after - Jenn
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Ceremony: Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church

Reception: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverside

Makeup: Makeup by Lilia B

I met Bethany years ago, on a super hot summer day, when she came through recruitment at my Sorority. I remember instantly one thing about her. She had this amazing, calm, peaceful spirit. It just sort of washed over you. She was beautiful, her smile lit up the room. This was exactly the same thing I felt when I watched Bethany walk down the aisle towards the love of her life. I also know everyone else in that sanctuary, including her Groom, Charles, felt the same way as well. I never thought Bethanys light could be any brighter, until I saw her with Charles. They are amazing. They bring out the best in each other, and they both shine because of it. Theres a giddy love, like school children mixed with an incredibly mature and deep bond. Bethany and Charles, thank you so much for allowing me to capture your day. It was beautiful, and a total party. Just like the two of you

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Bethany and Charles opted to see each other before hand, allowing a TON of time for photos. The Monsoon that rolled through Jax though changed our plans slightly. But we had a blast indoors anyways.

 


 


 

We decided to have a little fun on the escalators…


 


 


 

I mean, the happiness just pours out of them.

 

The sun decided to show up after the ceremony (Actually, it came out the minute Bethany walked down the aisle)! So we made the most of it.

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Since Charles and Bethany were staying at the hotel that night, there exit was a little different. And Amazingly cute.

Bethany had the kindest things to say over on Wedding Wire. Thank you Bethany, for your sweet words. And allowing me to be a part of your day!

“My husband and I REALLY enjoyed having Jenn as our photographer. She was responsive, easy to work and plan with, extremely talented, and a pleasure to have as part of our special day. She had no problems working with us as we were planning the wedding from overseas. She was also flexible with any special requests and able to work with us on the price. Jenn exceeded all of our expectations for a photographer. She stayed with us all day long until the very last goodbye– she really spoiled us! Additionally, she saved us by showing us how to cut the cake and how to toss the garter/bouquet! I am absolutely recommending Jenn to all of my future bride friends. She is the best! ”


And they lived happily ever after - Jenn
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