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Victoria + Brian : Engagement

February 6, 2012 by Jensey 14 Comments

Many of you probably don’t know this, but I was born in southern California and lived there until I was about 4. We lived about 30 minutes from Disneyland, had annual passes, and Mom would take us all. the. time. I’m pretty sure the only thing I cared about up until our move to Memphis was that I ride on Dumbo and It’s a Small World as many times as Mom could stand it. I don’t think it was a coincidence I ended up working in Fantasyland. ;)

I know I’ve said it before, and maybe it’s ’cause the grass is greener on the other side, but I’m madly in love with Disneyland. I think my deep affection stems from the fact that when I walk the park, I have all these muddled childhood memories and emotions pouring in. It’s my favorite ever, and can’t wait to be back in ~102 days. But who’s counting?

Lucky for me, Nate loves it, too. I’m really hoping these yearly trips keep on comin’. Disneyland brides- Need a photographer? ;)

Until then, I’ll have to vicariously visit the park through these engagement photos we took of Victoria and Brian last September. Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World is like comparing apples and oranges. Disneyland wins, as far as I’m concerned, if just because they allow photographers in to do photo shoots. :)

*Sigh* I could shoot here every day of the week and twice on Sunday! My favorite.

When we met Victoria and Brian for their shoot, it was right around 3:30. On a Sunday. On Main Street, USA. You Disney readers know what that means! We weaved through the parade crowds and did our best to find hidden nooks and crannies not packed with guests. Did I mention it also happened to be the first day season passholders were allowed in the park since their blackout?

New Orleans Square- My favorite place in Disneyland!

My favorite “moment” from their session:

Oh, hello, there! :)

Thank you, 85 1.2, for making this scene so much less chaotic than it was!

Victoria, you’re gorgeous.

Victoria and Brian in front of what I’m convinced inspired my unhealthy fear of whales.

Loooooooooooooooove!

Part one of their charming Grand Californian wedding coming up next. :)

Photo of the Week

February 4, 2012 by Jensey 2 Comments

Happy anniversary, Carrie and Patrick. <3

Ashley + Jerome : Wedding

February 3, 2012 by Jensey 9 Comments

Don’t forget to check out Ashley and Jerome’s engagement session post from yesterday.

Jerome’s niece, Olivia, was the flower girl for their wedding day. She’s a bit of a spunky monkey, and I’ll forever remember the constant “OLIVIA!” yells throughout the day. As Ashley said numerous times, “It’s a good thing she’s so cute!” :)

Oh, Olivia. I think she should recreate this photo on HER wedding day! :)

Can you tell Maxine is one of our favorite wedding planners ever?!

Pretty bride. :)

Ashley made these- They turned out so cute!

While Nate was stalling Ashley with bridal portraits in the Grand Floridian lobby, I was out back photographing her surprise wedding gift from Jerome.

Ashley was so choked up by Jerome’s gift that she literally cried off her fake eyelashes!

While waiting for the carriage to pull up, I spent a few moments with Ashley’s best friends. I asked them what they thought of Jerome, and one of them said he’s exactly the man you’d want your best friend to marry.

I love that all of these groomsmen are Disney fans! They were singing every word to Can You Feel the Love Tonight, A Whole New World, and quoting scenes from movies with each other before the ceremony. :)