Meet Shannon!  Meet Shannon and her stunning bridal pics.  Meet Shannon, my new favorite person to photograph;) Shannon got married at Hotel Zaza and wanted to do her bridal pics there too.  Many thanks to Zaza as they gave us a room key to their stunning suites and allowed us to roam around the hotel and art gallery.  Shannon told me before the shoot…,”Jen, I only want a few ‘traditional’ poses and pictures.  Everything else, just be super artistic!”.  I’ve died and gone to photo heaven:) I used to work in a fashion studio as a stylist/ designer.  Sometimes we had shoots that we were able to just be creative and artistic with.   They are almost harder when you have SOOO many ideas and creative thoughts and no one to tame them down.  There just wasn’t time enough to shoot all day!

Shannon used to dance for the LA Clippers and wasn’t shy in front of the camera.  We had so much fun roaming around scanning for photo opportunities.  Hope you enjoy! The displays were tapestries and stunning to say the least.  This one was Shannon’s favorite.  So, she kicked off the fabulous Badgley Mischka’s and put on something a little light hearthearted. In the art gallery, there was a wall of white curtains.  Seriously?  Photo heaven!  I love to photograph a bride on white – not even sure why.  Everything just looks creamy and clean, smooth and vibrant!  I pulled a chair up to use the curtains as my backdrop.  She sat about 6 feet from the curtains so I could still see definition in the fabric.  The wall behind me was also white and was a perfect bounce.  No flash needed.  I also had a window behind me which gave me the little sparkle or ‘catch light’ that is so important in the eye!  Ahhhh, love:) Ever faithful bridesmaid!  Thanks for all your help!!

Meet Sarah: Actress. Dancer. Educated. Talented. Spiritual. Neighbor. Friend.  I met Sarah about 5 years ago.  She’s been away at college doing dance and theater and asked if I could do some headshot for her. After we discussed what she was looking for, we headed outside to a nearby location.  I used my 50 1.4 most of the time.  We wanted to make sure that she was the only recognizable subject in the photograph.  Then we came back and did a little studio work at my house.  I used a main light on her with a grey background sweep and a hairlight to give a little boost and bring her off the background.  I am totally a fan of both outdoor and indoor shots.  Outside light can produce beautiful creamy light and can give a healthy glow to your subject.  Inside or studio lighting is fun because you control the elements of light, which creates the look of the shot.

Sarah, you are absolutely beautiful in every way!  I loved this shoot.:) Good luck with your future projects!!  Enjoy ~ Jen

Gotta love it when you start out your wedding day with some love on your feet from Badgley Mischka.  Follow that with a stunning Pronovias wedding gown and dress a girl like Kerri!  Kerri was more than radiant on her wedding day.  She and Landon got married in a little chapel in McKinney, Waddill Street Baptist Church with a heartfelt little ceremony and headed over the The McKinney Cotton Mill for their reception.  Kerri’s wedding was another one of those that I went home with my face hurting because we laughed and smiled so much!  Seriously, when was the last time you came home from work with your face hurting from laughter?  I used to work at a fashion/ advertising studio in Dallas and we had a blast at work.  But, not like this work.  I’ve had my business for about 5 years now and I am still in love with it!  Probably even more so, since I have experience and wedding wisdom under my belt;)

Kerri wrote me a beautiful note after the wedding, which I have copied below.  She hadn’t even seen her pictures yet.  (Another beautiful note came after those)  I wanted to take the time to also write something about her…

Often times God will you us as his servant.  He will help you know where to be to lift someone’s day, boost their testimony of Christ, strengthen their commitment in life.  Kerri is one of these people.  A servant of the Lord.

Kerri, you have the biggest heart – and smile – and you radiate with love and laughter!  Your families, your friends, your faith are all beautifully connected together.  You are a shinning example of Christ and His message. Yea, I’m a little spiritual too – or maybe a lot;) I know you will continue to touch the hearts of those you meet – at work – at home – at church.  Thanks for letting me get to know your families and be a part of your most special day!  Much love! Jen

Hey Jen!

Just wanted to drop you a quick line and say thank you, thank you, thank you!!! FOR EVERYTHING! You’ll never know how much I appreciate you and your assistant.  I have been in so many weddings and can tell you right now, you are the best! From herding our families around for pictures to putting up with our crazy friends at the reception, you amazed me.:)SOOO many people have told me how much they enjoyed you being a part of our wedding! I’m gonna get a little spiritual real quick (haha). Jenifer, You can see God in your work and in your spirit. Your talent is so obvious and elite that only God could provide someone with such a gift.  It’s not easy to deal with an emotional, sweaty mess of a bride, but somehow you rock it all! I’ll stop being creepy now. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you.

I have decided to venture farther into the wedding world by becoming a wedding planner of some sorts (well, that’s the plan, we’ll see) so, hopefully in the future we will get to hang out again. Can’t wait to see our pictures!!! Judging from my bridals, I can only imagine how great they will be! (not bc of me, bc of you haha) Talk to you soon!

Kerri WEBB (so crazy!)

Landon – you look awesome! Look at Landon looking down at Kerri’s behind.  Hehe!  Captured it!;) First dance. Landon has some mad skills with his newborn niece.  She was only about 3 weeks old.  He’s a natural. Good job Kerri!
I love how the wedding party can make the reception a total blast!  Not sure why he was dancing for me infront of the camera.  But… I thought it was hilarious!  Kerri, me, and my assistant Tori – having a good time:) The night went very well;)

  • Jenny rSeptember 17, 2014 - 2:09 pm

    The guest table is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Where did you get it from? I’ve been trying for months to find one tha remotely comes close to it! Please let me know! :) ReplyCancel