July 25, 2014

Suzanne & Luke | Garden Estate Engagement

July 25, 2014/ Jennifer Blair

There is almost nothing I adore more than photographing love in the most beautiful places. This gorgeous afternoon with Suzanne and Luke at this magical Southern estate was no exception. They are so in love and perfectly at ease with one another. The blooming arbors of Jasmine was nothing short of ethereal. I could have stayed with these two all day and been perfectly content. I cannot wait to photograph their beautiful wedding this Autumn!

July 23, 2014

Sarah Beth & Graeson | Classic Ballroom Wedding

July 23, 2014/ Jennifer Blair

I am head-over-heels in love with weddings. Even though I just went on maternity leave a week or two ago, I'm already having wedding withdraws. The whole day fills my soul up with a magical energy that completely consumes me. Even though our first baby is due any day now, I wanted to re-live Sarah Beth and Graeson's day today. I feel so fortunate to work with such beautiful and loving couples that come alive when they are together. This couple is classy, smart and not to mention absolutely gorgeous together. I'd been looking forward to this day ever since their perfectly elegant engagement session last fall. Here are a few of my favorite images from their sweet wedding day.

July 11, 2014

Seaside Dreams | Bridal Inspiration

July 11, 2014/ Jennifer Blair

There are a thousand reasons to love the Summer. The cool sand, ocean blues and warm rays of the sun are good for the soul. A few months ago our team started dreaming of some Summer wedding inspiration by the seaside. Here's a little more about the inspiration behind this concept of the shoot:

When I think of Summer the first thing that comes to mind is the ocean. Perhaps its because I grew up minutes away from the shore. Regardless, I've always been enthralled by the dichotomy between chaos and calm of the sea. It is both fierce and gentle in an ethereally and haunting way. It evokes a beautiful sense of longing for the unknown and intangible. The ocean has always moved my soul deeply. I knew it would be beautiful to merge my love of the sea and wedding inspiration. When I found the dream-like coast of Fort Pickens, I knew it would be the perfect backdrop. Our model is a ballet dancer, beautifully using her talent for capturing emotion through movement. It is as if her love is out at sea and she waits for him. Looking out upon the waves fill her with both immense longing and peace. Our floral and paper designs pulled everything together in perfect simplicity. The watercolor on the paper suite wonderfully mimics the lull of the tides. Again, the model's attire reiterated simplistic beauty and the organic-feeling tiara added just the right amount of elegance. We hope you feel as we do when looking at these images.

July 08, 2014

Kara & Justin | Magnolia & Mint Wedding

July 08, 2014/ Jennifer Blair

I'm so excited to be sharing this beautiful wedding with you all today. I've been on this journey with Kara and Justin for what feels like a very long time. Their engagement session last summer in Oxford seems like an eternity ago! I knew from the beginning that these two were going to have such a beautiful celebration of their union, both tangibly and intangibly. The feel of the whole day was pure sweetness and romance. Kara is one of the most detailed yet laid back brides I've ever had the pleasure to work with over the years. The day they planned was perfection. One of my favorite moments was their first look underneath a canopy of old oaks. Nothing compares to that moment when the groom gazes upon his beautiful bride for the first time. It will never, ever get old to me! There were so many beautiful and timeless moments on this day. Here are just a few...

June 25, 2014

Sarah Beth & Graeson | Rosemary Beach FL Engagement

June 25, 2014/ Jennifer Blair

As I travel, I take note of all the romantic places I discover. I'm blessed to have one of them right in my backyard. (Give or take an hour!) The gulf coast of Florida's panhandle is home to the most gorgeous beaches. Jonathan and I went to the Caribbean islands on our honeymoon. We thought it was beautiful, but I think we've been a little spoiled by our gorgeous ocean views near home. I was so when Sarah Beth and Graeson decided they wanted their engagements at Rosemary Beach. Their family has a beach house nearby, so it was the perfect backdrop for their love! Sarah Beth and Graeson are like two peas in a pod. I don't think I could even imagine them apart! They are incredibly natural together, which only makes sense for a couple who has been in love a long time. I'm so excited to be a part of these precious highschool sweetheart's day this summer! Until then, enjoy these images of how gorgeous they are together!