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07-31-09

Jenna and Jon: Wedding

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Last weekend I had the pleasure of shooting Jenna and Jon's wedding at the fabulous Lehigh Country Club. It was a perfect day for a wedding, and it is always so much fun to be invited into a couple's world for one of the most important days of their lives. I absolutely love this job! It was great hanging out with Jenna and Jon for the day because they're the kind of couple that has a relationship that just works, and you can tell they were made for each other. Jenna is a self proclaimed Christmas FANATIC, so how fitting was it that they had their wedding on July 25th? Now she can not only go over the top celebrating the real Christmas in December, but she'll have an anniversary to celebrate each Christmas in July:) Here are a few images from their day:

I got to hang out with the guys before-hand, and I just LOVED this car that they arrived in:

Here is Jenna sneaking a peak at the guests during the ceremony:)

I always love couples' reactions right after they're pronounced husband and wife...

For some reason this shot caught my eye.....I just love the way her dress is flowing around her:

Admiring her new ring:)

Um, HELLO - gorgeousness! I feel like this shot should be in a bridal magazine somewhere:)

Love it:)

There's nothing overly special about this throwing the bouquet shot, but how much do you love the dress she changed into? I love the idea of having a cute knee-length dress to change into for the reception.....especially when it is as HOT as it is outside as it was for this July wedding - I know it looks like this is indoors, but it was one of those locations where all of the walls opened up to the outside. Quite toasty:)

These groomsmen were some of the most fun groomsmen I've ever met - they were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. They were all so much fun to hang out with for the day, and man, they had some crazy college stories:)

Congratulations Jenna and Jon, thanks for having us on your special day!

All images above taken by Tina Jay, copyright Wesley Works, LLC.

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Jess - August 3, 2009 - 6:30 am

Wow, you’re right that one shot belongs in a magazine! She looks gorgeous! Great shot Tina!

07-28-09

First “Sunday in Philly”

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So I have been thinking lately. Thinking about how my life is so crazy busy that I feel like I have zero down time for myself, much less time to just hang out and do nothing with J. Thinking about how life is too short to just work constantly, and how certain things need to change for my own sanity:) So I decided that every Sunday will be a no-working day (that was always my day to do a lot of editing and photography sessions), and instead J and I are going to do something fun in center city Philly. We lived in center city for about 3 years, and recently moved out of the city a few months back when we bought a house. Even though we lived in the heart of the city for 3 years, I think we totally took advantage of that, and didn't do nearly as many fun things as we could have. So from now on we're going to hit up the city every Sunday, whether it be just to eat out at one of center city's awesome restaurants, or to do something cheesy and touristy, or to just walk around the city and take it all in.

This past Sunday was the first of my "Sundays in Philly" - but unfortunately J missed the first one! So instead I headed into the city to hang out with Jaime and her parents who were visiting. There are a TON of awesome places to have brunch in the city, so we tried out Ten Stone, a restaurant we've never been to for brunch:)

Nothing like a little mimosa to get you going after an exhausting wedding the night before! I wish I would have taken a picture of my meal -- I had frosted flakes encrusted french toast stuffed with apples. French toast covered with sugary cereal?? Does it get any better?? It was delish:)

And here is a sneak preview of Jon and Jenna's wedding from this past Saturday - more to come from this fabulous wedding later in the week!

Wedding image above taken by Tina Jay, copyright Wesley Works, LLC.

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Jess - August 3, 2009 - 6:28 am

Ten Stone….I’ve been there with Nate before. Only, I was there for late night drinks instead of early morning ones I like your Sundays in the City idea!!

Lauren - July 29, 2009 - 9:49 am

I can’t wait to attend the 1st sunday funday after labor day If you haven’t been to Honey’s or Sabrina’s….I suggest those for brunch & they’re byob! Fab pics as usual

Jaime - July 28, 2009 - 7:32 pm

Yay for a fabulous sunday in the city! Too bad you didn’t take any awesome pictures of me this time

07-23-09

Lee: 8 days old

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Yay! Lee is finally here! It felt like Mary was pregnant for forever, but finally the time had come about a week and a half ago for Lee to enter the world (after about 19 hours of labor I believe - yikes!). Mary is my first friend to have a baby - and even though I can't believe my friends are starting to have babies (I'll be honest, sometimes I still feel like I'm 16 years old) - it's amazing to see her as a mom. Just from hanging out with them for 2 short hours, I can already see that she is a natural at it. So relaxed, and so happy:) I'm SO glad I had the opportunity to photograph him when he was just 8 days old! Whether he likes it or not, he'll be in front of my camera. A lot. :)

Now on to Lee - I love how smooshy babies are! Look at those cute little lips!

So small in Dad's hands:)

Just chillin' with Mary's plants:)

I love how Mary is looking at John in this one:)

My FAAAAVORITE! Lee's head fits so perfectly in John's hand! Love it love it love it:)

A few of mom and Lee:)

Congratulations again guys! You are both amazing parents already, and I can't wait to watch Lee grow up over the next few years - love you guys! Welcome to the world Lee!

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Jaime - July 25, 2009 - 9:16 am

Amazing job Tina! The family looks beautiful! I’m looking forward to you taking lots of pictures of Lee

Joan - July 24, 2009 - 7:16 pm

I love these pictures Tina! Mary must be thrilled with them. It’s a perfect way to begin to record your baby’s life. She looks absolutely gorgeous too, by the way. Best of luck to all of them!

Mary - July 24, 2009 - 4:36 pm

Absolute perfection! Both the baby and you, Tina! Thank you so much for capturing our new found love

Sarah - July 24, 2009 - 1:06 pm

Since I got to witness this wonderful photo shoot I couldn’t wait to see the pictures… and I love them. He’s so cute!!!

Lauren - July 24, 2009 - 9:36 am

Tina these are sooo good….he’s adorable! They look like those anne geddes pics, which I love ps. mary you look awesome!

Jess - July 23, 2009 - 9:14 pm

He is soooo adorable! Great pics; I really love the black and white (as always!)

Lindsay - July 23, 2009 - 8:50 pm

The one of Lee in John’s hands is breathtaking!

Gail - July 23, 2009 - 8:16 pm

Ahhh – these are so great Tina! I love, love, LOVE the one of the baby in front of the plants and the one in dad’s arms – but the first close-up is a fave!

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