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I got the sweetest email from Andrea after the last post, saying the first post of photos from her engagement photography session made her cry at work. I told her not to worry; there was a dang good chance I’d make it up to her by crying at her wedding.
Honestly, I probably will. Yes, I’m the worse kind of cliche – the wedding photographer who will cry at your wedding.
Sometimes I get misty during the first look, other times I’m overcome by the emotion behind the vows. If you, your mother or your cousin Eileen happen to cry – at any point and for any reason – I’m almost certainly a goner. There is almost no chance I’ll make it through the father-daughter dance dry eyed (I admit it; I have a soft spot for Butterfly Kisses). Seriously, I’m a huge sap and I’m not afraid to admit it. However, I have persevered and I can now shoot straight through a veil of tears (patting myself on the back for this one – it’s not easy).
Andrea and Andrew – I hereby promise not to turn into a blubbering mess on your big day. I’ll keep it together. But when a couple loves each other with emotion this sweet and true – it’s awfully hard not to feel it too.
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We headed to my favorite phoenix junkyard to find some urban texture. There’s nothing like rusted metal to get my muse inspired.
I love these next ones so much because they clearly show just how much fun these two are!
And then these ones give you a hint of their romantic side….
Eegads, isn’t this building amazing? Every time I go to this place I find something new.
This one has a total silver screen, movie star look to me…the next Bogie and Bacall… My favorite engagement photo ever!
Andrew went back to the car to change, so I took the opportunity to snap these pics of the lovely Andrea. Honestly folks, next to no editing on these – her skin really is that perfect!
We even found some bales of hay – and Andrea had the perfect shirt to get a little country!
The way every good fairy tale photoshoot ends – they walk off into the sunset together….
Okay, you see now why these two deserved two whole blog posts?!
Somedays (like this one!) I swear that engagement photography sessions are my absolute favorite….I mean, with a urban backdrop like this and a couple as beautiful as Andrea and Andrew…how could I not be inspired?!
FYI: A2 are getting married at the amazing North Scottsdale wedding venue Sassi. I got to check it out with the couple a few weeks back when they went for their tasting appointment, and it is going to be truly stunning. So many possibilities for amazing photographs – I get giddy just thinking about it! If you are looking for a great Phoenix wedding venue, you should definitely add Sassi to your list.
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EEGADS is RIGHT!
I love them too! and I didn’t even spend any time with them outside of your blogs. Oh my stars.
Great job. I love your work. You can always tell when you truly enjoy a session (rarely don’t you from the looks of things…) and I don’t blame you for loving this location. BEST EVER.
From one cliche wedding photographer to another….
Dana
Jeannette- what GORGEOUS work you have here- some of my favorites of yours yet. So modern and urban, and yet so timelessy clean and well processed. When I look at other photographers urban work, I don’t see that all of the time – but of course you pull it off with the utmost class and perfection. Stunning!
BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love the processing, composition and the beautiful couple! Awesome work J!
Everything about this is so amazing. I wish I looked like her and I wish my work looked like yours!
OOOOHHHH….you’re good
Fabuloso!
You completely rocked this session!
Oh my! These are all so wonderful!! I would have a heck of time picking which big ones to put up on my walls!! Wonderful Job!!
What an amazing location and a gorgeous couple! Congratulations to them!
Wow, beautiful!! Your posing is amazing. I love the location and use of the doorways and buildings. Really fun!
Totally GORGEOUS! Love their connection, love the way you’ve captured it.
Love me some photos in the junkyard! You did great, and so cool you had cool clients to do it with.
You totally nailed this session. These images are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
These are fantastic! Love them all!
Oh my! These are GREAT! I have massive location envy girl!!! Seriously, this is some of your best work! You’re amazing!
Wow!!! Gorgeous couple, gorgeous pictures! They are going to have one heck of a time picking- they are stunning!
Such sweet and loving interaction here. Great captures.
Those just blew my mind! AWESOME! You show love and connection between people like nobody else does, superb! And i am sure having drop dead gorgeous couple makes your work even harder
What a gorgeous couple! These are simply stunning!
Hello! I am a photographer that lives about 3 hours southeast of you. My little sister is getting married in a few months, and she lives up in the Mesa area, and wants me to take her pictures. On doing a google search for great locations to take pictures in Phoenix, your site popped up. I have to say, I LOVE your work! Amazing! I am just in love with this couple too, gorgeous! I love doing rustic shoots, and I think this would be a perfect spot to do some of my sister’s bride and groom pictures. I know some photographers don’t want to share their information, but I thought since I am not in your direct market (and probably won’t be doing more shoots up in the Phoenix area), you might make an exception for me?
) PLEASE?! I would LOVE to know where you shot these photos. Any help you can give me would be SOOO appreciated! Thanks so much in advance!
oh man, you had MORE of this couple?!!!! i can’t even believe it. just like i can’t believe how cute her shirt is. you are just rocking your compositions lady. so much goodness.
Janette.. these are gorgeous! We really need to get together on something soon and rock it out
Where is this awesome location… or will you have to take it to the grave, lol 
These are fantastic! You ROCK!!!!!!! You can really feel their connection and your images are stunningly gorgeous.
P.S. I would take it to the grave.
I am a huge fan of your work and these are no exception. You captured thier connection beautifully.
These are stunning! Beautiful job ♥
I love this place. would you be willing to tell me where this is. I would love to take some pics of my sister and her hubby there! it is very them! i just love your pictures!!!
LOVE IT!
Which Junkyard is this? I’ve been to many..but never this one! haha
Definitely jealous of your locations..
You really shot their romantic angle quite brilliantly.. I think there is some real fire between this couple also which made these pictures come alive
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Wow! These are stunning!! Gorgeous couple and you captured them so beautifully. You work is AMAZING!! I am loving your blog. Such eye candy.
Great shots. Love the location too. I think it’s perfect for the lovely pair. You brought out in the photos how they love each other. Congrats.
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