Inniswood Metro Gardens, Westerville Ohio

Class of 2015

Noel’s hair and makeup were styled by the talented Belle Cherie ~ Styles by Janelle

John and Sammy’s day was RED, WHITE, & BEAUTIFUL!  Their fun-loving personalities and love for life were evident throughout the day.  Jorgensen Farms was a lovely location and the perfect rustic/country setting for their day.

It was clearly the hand of God that held off the rain for John and Sammy’s ceremony!  Dark clouds were looming, the ceremony wrapped up, we snapped a few family pictures, and literally after stepping into the reception barn it POURED!  Thank you, God!  Then a rainbow, God’s symbol of a promise, shown beautifully in the sky!

Special thanks to Deborah Beachy of DG Photography for second shooting for me!  Your eye for detail completes the package!

The beautiful flowers were done by Doreen Toman of Olive Branch Floral and Interior Design.

Class of 2015

Drew and Brittany’s day was filled with love, fun, family and friends.  Drew and Brittany were so organized and didn’t miss a detail!  Here’s the story of their day in pictures…

Brittany’s hair and makeup were done at her house.  I love seeing her expression when her tiara was put on for the first time!

Months before the wedding Drew and Brittany had wrote letter to each other that were not to be read until the big day!

It was easy to see that family is important to Drew and Brittany.  Brittany’s grandmothers were her flowers girls…aren’t they the cutest flowers girls you’ve ever seen! 😉

Oh, beautiful Brittany…twirling in your princess dress!

Don’t forget Drew…he didn’t want to miss out on the twirling either!

The reception was held at Brookeshire in Delaware, Ohio.  Purple and orange colors were used to beautifully decorate the venue.  Even the candy bar had all sorts of sweet treats in purple and orange.

Drew and Brittany, it was truly a pleasure to be a part of your day!  I so enjoyed getting to know you over the last year.  You are a great couple and I wish you the best and the Lord’s blessing on your marriage.

Special thanks to Deborah Beachy of DG Photography for second shooting for me for the day!  As always, it was a great!

Class of 2015

When I think about Kristina’s senior session I think about the combination of her unique and beautiful features…deep blue eyes, dark curly hair, and a fair complexion.  More importantly, however, is Kristina’s inner beauty and strong faith in God.

Kristina is a senior at Shekinah Christian School and is considering graphic design as a possible career choice.  When asked what her favorite quote is she shared, “Always be joyful.  Never stop praying.  Be thankful in all circumstances.”   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Kristina’s session was the first of a new venture for Jessica Photography into styled senior sessions!  We’re partnering with Belle Cherie~Styles by Janelle to give seniors a fun and unique experience for their senior session…you’re only a senior once!  The “styled experience” begins with a consultation to discuss likes, dislikes, personality, clothing, accessories, etc….maybe even take a trip to the mall if needed!  Then, the day of the session Belle Cherie enhances the natural beauty with hair styling and makeup.  I feel Kristina’s session was a hit!

It was delight to photograph Tracy!  She is a senior at Jonathan Alder High School and loves to play soccer.  After high school she plans to major in biochemistry.

I had not met Tracy before the evening of her session, but something that stood out to me was that she is comfortable with who she is…I admire this in her.  To me she seemed to have an outward confidence, however she would say that her friends see her as quiet, shy, and yet driven.  No matter how others “see” Tracy, I believe the person that she is inside is summed up in her favorite quote, “Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect.”

Blessings to you in your future, Tracy!  Enjoy your senior year!

The evening of Pete and Deborah’s session was so enjoyable!  In fact, Jerry (my hubby) came along and we did dessert afterwards…an evening with friends!  In preparation for their session Deborah’s request was “artsy, whimsical, fun, editorial photos.”  You see, Deborah is a fellow photographer (DG Photography)…a very good photographer, I might add!  She wanted to update her business pictures and also wanted to get some new pics of the two of them together.  We went to the Scioto Mile in Columbus and the sun was shining beautifully for great romantic/artistic shots…as you’ll see Pete and Deborah are naturals in front of the camera!

Now, let me tell you a little about Deborah and our “history” together…. Deborah and I started our photography businesses around the same time and God allowed our paths to cross.  It has been such a blessing to walk this journey with her!  Whether we’re discouraged, excited, overloaded, have a new business idea to discuss, or need to learn something related to photography we can share with each other and truly understand what the other is going through!  And our conversations don’t always just center around photography…lately Deborah said that “maybe” a 20 hour road trip may exhaust our topics of conversation!! 🙂  Deborah has a special zest to life and a depth of character that is challenging.  Her desire is to delight God in all she does.  The way she views life adds a unique twist to mine!  She is not only a colleague, but a true friend!

Deborah’s flawless makeup was done by Belle Cherie…Styles by Janelle.

Scott and Brooke are MARRIED!!  Their day took place on a beautiful day in June.  They chose to take their portraits beneath the Bridge Street bridge in Dublin, Ohio.  I could try to explain all of the details from their day, but as they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” so I’ll let the pictures give you a glimpse into the “story” of their day.

Special thanks to Sarah Elizabeth Morgan for being my second shooter for Scott and Brooke’s wedding.