Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

They met in a restaurant in the village of stunning sunsets and sunburns…Key West. Jennifer was on vacation with her family when she caught Jonah’s attention. She told me she tricked him into dancing with her to the song  “I want you to want me“  by Cheap Trick, and that was the beginning of their falling in love.  SO much in love, that Jonah, who was there visiting from Alabama, decided (after many months of consideration) to give up his life in Alabama and move to Orlando to be with the one girl he calls… sweetheart. Oh they have other names for each other… like smiley britches and handsome pants. Ok, that’s TMI, but I think it’s cute.

Jennifer is a stunning bride-to-be, sweet, and so much FUN! Jonah is a true Southern gentleman and will do anything for Jennifer. He is a little camera shy, but I love when they smile because they both have these amazing dimples and sparkly eyes that make you want to smile with them.  They are going to promise to love each other with all of their heart, January 2010 in a beautiful garden in Orlando and I get to be the one to catch those moments. Can’t wait!

We had a very overcast and thunderstorm threatening day during their session, but they were so accommodating and comfortable with each other, so we ignored the rain and I was able to catch some great moments!! There are too many to share, but these images will give you a peek at their story. Actually I loved that gloomy sky… It gave me a really nice background for their images.  Jonah, I know you would rather have been fishing that day, but if you bring your fishing pole to the wedding, I will do my best to get some shots of your “prized catch” and you fishing. Promise.

I love those boots!! Can you see that tiny ladybug that flew on to Jennifer’s hand? Aren’t they considered long life, and good luck in some cultures?

this is SO them… loving and comfortable with each other

“I’ll shine up my old brown shoes, put on a brand new shirt. I’ll get home early from work if you say that you love me” 

lyrics to their song, “I want you to want me” -Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick

“my gift is how I see life… my art is telling your story”