When Jesie’s little sister got engaged all I could think about was photographing her. Of course, I was excited, but I also worried that she maybe met another photographer that she loved more. You see, Jesie’s little sister, Amanda, has a very special place in my heart. AJ, as we affectionately call her, was pretty much my first portrait session ever on a DSLR camera. When I started to get serious about photography, I bought a Nikon D50 and around that time AJ was graduating from high school. This was back when Jesie and I weren’t even really friends, just acquaintances. Not having a clue what I was doing, I shot her senior portraits. Years later they still hang in my house today with my other “what started it all” work.
You can imagine how thrilled I was to get the call about shooting her wedding. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know AJ and her wonderful fiancé, Nick, over the last couple of years. What I’ve learned is Nick is a pretty quiet farm boy. But he absolutely lights up around AJ. And he’s got this laugh… I don’t know where it comes from. But every muscle in his face wrinkles up and he gets the biggest, boyish grin on his face and just chuckles to no end.
AJ and Nick, I know how the Jerrolds do weddings. This one’s sure to be epic. I cannot wait. AJ, I think of you as my little sister too. I love you, I love you, I love you.
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Amanda, you are absolutely stunning! I love these next two shots of you.
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Rene your description of Nick couldn’t be more spot on! It’s a small world, isn’t it? Congratulations Nick, you couldn’t look more in love or happy!
Ahhh! What a beautiful couple :) Can NOT wait for the wedding photos :) Yay for the Jerrolds!
Love love love them! Cannot wait til the wedding! Cant believe that it is less then a month away! You are stunning AJ and can’t wait to see you on your wedding day!
Well, I guess I’m a little partial. I think Amanda Jerrold is the prettiest thing (inside and out) to ever walk the planet. I know. It’s a big statement. AJ, I love you so much and I can’t wait to watch you down the isle. I’m going to have the best looking nieces and nephews :)
I can’t believe what a small world it is. I went to Austrailia with Amanda about six years ago to play volleyball. I haven’t talked to her in about six years. Congrats Amanda!!!
Love these Rene! The field is so GORGEOUS!!
I love the photos of Amanda and Nick seated in the church windows. Thank you for sharing.
Simple pure beautiful!