Last weekend, we took a weekend trip down to Gulf Shores to spend some down time with Joel’s family. Would you believe that it’s my first time officially in Gulf Shores? I’ve been all down the coast of Florida, both the Atlantic and the Gulf, but had never visited the beaches of Alabama. I’m happy […]

“Marriages, like a garden, take time to grow. But the harvest is rich unto those who patiently and tenderly care for the ground.” ~Darlene Schacht I love this quote so much! When you get married, everything is a fairytale. You’re ridiculously happy and can’t imagine it getting any better. After awhile, you start to realize […]

Where to even start with this sweet couple or this wonderful wedding? Jessi and Daniel are such a joy to those around them! Their entire wedding day reflected their sweet personalities – it was a beautiful, classy celebration that created such a feeling of genuine happiness and love. I could list so many favorite moments […]

We had such a fun time with Luisa and Drew during their engagement session on Lookout Mountain! Not only is Lookout Mountain just absolutely gorgeous, but Luisa and Drew are one of the sweetest couples ever! I first met Luisa years ago as hall mates on Balcony at Covenant College. Long live the Balconians! :) […]

We’re really excited to introduce you guys to April. April and I first met when I was a college student in the beautiful mountains of east Tennessee. As a transfer student, I was hours away from everyone I knew – and university living was a little different from the community of the small Christian college I came […]

We’re sharing just a short little tidbit on the blog today! On your wedding day, turn off your phone. I heard the little gasp that slipped out right about now. And it’s okay. I understand. :) But think about it this way. You know how you’re chilling at night and decide to check your Facebook? […]

The first time we met Haley and Matt, we fell in love with their excitement for life and their fun way of telling stories about it. From mission trips and wedding day tornado prep to Matt’s proposal outside the Atlanta Braves stadium, these two kept us grinning the whole time. We met Haley and Matt […]

We’re sharing 3 tips for staying energized for your wedding on the J&A Blog today! It’s something that seems like common sense, but you will be surprised the intentional planning you need to do in order to keep your energy through the day. It’s easy to do little more than much on a bite or two […]

When Cierra and David asked us if we’d be willing to go on a little adventure with them, we had no hesitation saying “yes!”. On the two year anniversary of David’s proposal to Cierra, we met them at Little River Canyon Park in Fort Payne for a J&A Forever Session! Going on this journey with […]

It’s been a crazy, eventful summer for us this year! In between all of the weddings, engagement sessions, and other tasks that are involved in running a photography business, we like to explore this amazing world every chance we get! Earlier this summer, we headed out to Nebraska for AJ and Michelle’s wedding in Lincoln […]

There was a survey done a couple years ago that I happened to stumble across one day. It asked married couples to share their secret to a happy marriage. The results were fascinating. And the number one thing on the list? Talking. Really, truly taking the time to talk with each other. Not just a “How was […]

Angela and Kyle’s wedding at Meadow Creek Farm was filled with super sweet memories, some fabulous family and friends, and tons of gorgeous details! What more could we ask for? We liked Kyle and Angela as soon as we met them over coffee last year. They remind us so much of ourselves that it makes […]