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Samantha + Quinn : Wedding Part II

July 25, 2012 by Jensey 1 Comment

Continued from Sam and Quinn’s Wedding Part I. :)

Sam and Quinn held their ceremony at Sea Breeze Point at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.

It was an emotional (and sweaty!) one. :)

Before we knew it, a huge storm began to move in. During group photos, my Mom texted to let us know there was a tornado warning in the Disney area, and it was hailing in Celebration! We raced through the group photos the best we could.

I do love the ominous background the storm gave us, though! :)

Sam was a total trooper through it all- We could hear the thunder rolling in and I kept asking if she wanted us to just make a run for the lobby, but she kindly demanded we keep taking photos. :)

Nate’s favorite. :)

My favorite. :)

More Sam and Quinn Posts!

Samantha + Quinn : Wedding Part I

July 24, 2012 by Jensey 4 Comments

We don’t hear stories like this too often anymore, but Sam and Quinn were high school sweethearts. :) Sam loves Disney and Quinn loves Sam, so the decision to have a Disney wedding didn’t come as a surprise to anyone.

Unfortunately Walt Disney World still doesn’t allow for outside photographers to shoot events in the park, so we were only able to shoot the wedding day up until the reception. I’m so honored that Sam and Quinn brought us along even though we couldn’t cover the whole day.

While I’m loyal to the Disney resorts, I have to say that the rooms at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort in Bonnet Creek were pretty amazing. Love the view from Quinn’s room!

Sam getting ready for their tea ceremony.

Sam and Quinn held their tea ceremony in Sam’s room at the Contemporary. I can’t believe this is only the second one we’ve ever shot!

Sam and her brother are incredibly close- When I found out he bought her wedding gown for her, I nearly melted! :)

Goooooorgeous!

The bridesmaid dresses reminded me of a modern day Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. :)

First look time! Quinn was so excited. :)

You have to come back tomorrow to see part II! :)

Past weddings at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn :

Brooke + Chris = Lucy + Eli

July 16, 2012 by Jensey 8 Comments

Brooke and Chris were one of our very first weddings. It’s hard to believe it’s been 5+ years and now they’re parents of twins! When Brooke first wrote us asking about scheduling a session with her two year olds, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was a bit, well… Scared to death! But when Nate reminded me how amazing Brooke and Chris are and assured me we’d be just fine, I started to come around to the idea. And then got really, really excited. :)

It’s always been my dream to have twins. In fact, on one of Nate and my first dates, I announced that if I ever had twins, I’d keep one and give away the other and have them find each other when they’re 12, Parent Trap style. Don’t worry; I was only a little serious. ;) The closer to maybe-parenthood I get, the scarier twins seem. I still think it’s a dream of mine, but after spending just a smidgen of time with Brooke and her sweet family, I can tell you she truly is Wonder Mom!

Enough talking- Meet Lucy and Eli. :)

They weren’t too sure of us at the start of the shoot!

Every time we do a family session, I get the urge to be swung like this! If there are any giants reading this blog, come swing me!

Chris adores these kids and can do some mad gymnastics with Eli. I think they need to open a father/son show! :)

Eli looooooves his trucks!

Super Mom!

Had to post these. :)

Brooke amazed me many times this shoot, but the biggest thing was her ability to hold both kids at once while reading a book and turning the pages. It’s a wonder when I walk and chew gum at the same time!

I love family photos like this. :)

Brooke had more surprises up her sleeve for the munchkins- Balloons!

What started off as fun…

… Got a little heated! I said this on their preview post, but this is sincerely my favorite photo I’ve ever taken! Brooke said it sums up her life right now perfectly. :)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris, Brooke, Lucy, and Eli, thank you guys for playing with us!!!! We really, truly can’t wait to watch you grow up! :)

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