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Lorie + Jon : Recap

December 15, 2010 by Jensey 6 Comments

On most television shows, either before each episode or before the season finale or season premiere, there’s a “Previously on _____” part. Oh, come on, you know what I’m talking about!

Anyway, before I post the “season finale” of Lorie and Jon, “The One Where They Get Married” (Friends, anyone?), I find it necessary to start with:

Previously on the Root Photography Blog…

Lorie and I met and fell in love when we were babies! Seriously- This feels like it was a million years ago. :)

Before we knew it, these two guys plopped into our lives, and so began the 4 Musketeers! We’ve all had had our share of adventures, major life moments, and holidays together (like our Thanksgiving 2008 jowling photo, shown below).

We went to Paris, France together and made them do a portrait session with us. :)

We also visited Disneyland Paris!

Last fall, Lorie and I planned a surprise vacation to Tennessee with our boys…

… When unbeknown-st to Lorie, I’d been scheming with Jon to help him plan his proposal on the same trip! :)

This year, we had front row seats to watch Lorie graduate!

Then we all went on our biggest adventure yet… No, not our trip to Africa…

…But Lorie and Jon’s wedding there!

Woohoo! Tomorrow on the blog, our best friends’ wedding in Tanaza-freakin-nia, Africa! :)

Julie + Christopher : Wedding

December 3, 2010 by Jensey 9 Comments

I’ve known Julie since middle school and was completely over the moon when she asked Nate and I to photograph her wedding- In the US Virgin Islands! Julie and Christopher and their 25 closest friends celebrated their wedding at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas.

If I had my own version of the Sound of Music‘s “My Favorite Things,” somehow wedding gowns with buttons down the back would be in the lyrics. :)

Julie made our job easy. ;)

FAVORITE! :)

We definitely had to be a little creative with how we shot their ceremony- The island photographer was there, and despite Julie repeatedly telling her she didn’t need her services, she showed up anyway!

It started to sprinkle just before the ceremony was over, so they wrapped things up in the gazebo:

My next favorite- Julie, I think this looks like a perfume ad or something! :)

Gotta love the view from their reception location!

Christopher’s parents tore up the dance floor! :)

There may have only been 8 people on the floor all night, but this was the “danciest” reception I’ve ever seen!!!!!

Christopher, I love you!

Julie and Christopher, we were so honored to capture your day! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your adventure. We love you guys- Happy almost anniversary! :)

Lindsey + Derrick = Grayson

November 26, 2010 by Jensey 1 Comment

I had to share some favorites of newlyweds Lindsey and Derrick with their adorable baby girl, Grayson. :) Since Lindsey and Derrick opted to do a First Look and give us tons of time for photos, we were able to do a mini-family session with them.

The light from the Dixon Art Gallery made this wedding photographer a happy girl.