SIMPLY WED: Amanda + Nick

Amanda + Nick's wedding was so fun to be a part of for a few reasons. First off the couple was really sweet and their bridal party was sweet as well. Second off because they sure know how to pick some awesome vendors that we had never worked with before. Let me just start off by saying when the ladies of Enchanted Florist showed up and started unloading basically an entire garden we were just in awe of the setup of this crew. They did such an amazing job and we loved the ceremony so much, which basically had enough flowers to fill a greenhouse. Then just when you think it can't get any better than that you get to try the food from Betty Williams Catering and you just can't get enough it is just that good. So good that we still to this day talk about how amazingly delicious their food was. Especially the mac and cheese. Betty Williams Catering puts your grandma's mac and cheese to shame. And well your grandma's cooking in general to shame. Because this southern homestyle cooking is just so damn good. So so damn good. (side note: while proof reading this blog post to Adrienna she is yelling in the background, "I STILL DREAM ABOUT THE MAC AND CHEESE.") And then you're thinking there is just no way this is going to get any better but then you try the cake. And its heaven. So good. So so so good. Beth Cremer Cake Art not only makes some crazy looking cakes (hence the pizza cake for the groom) but these cakes taste even better than they look. And then you're thinking okay but really there is seriously no way this is going to get any better now that I am in awe of the beautiful flowers and the delicious food and I have a stomach ache from all the food and the scrumptious cake but then while overseeing the reception you get to listen to the super awesome music of Emerald Empire Band. And then the entire day doesn't feel like work at all. That being said, yes we did do a lot of work to make sure the event ran smoothly, and we did sweat and we did organize the details and do our job, but the perks of the job are getting fed while on the clock and getting to listen to really good music. That being said, huge congratulations to Amanda + Nick!! And thank you for choosing Ivory + Beau as your day of coordinator!! Anyway, hope you all enjoy the pictures of the wedding taken by Jayne B Photography at the Charles H Morris Center!

{Vendor Spotlight} Jayne B Photography

I'm very excited to showcase my 3rd Photography Vendor Spotlight - Jayne B Photography! Back in August, while at the Elegance in the Park Bridal Show I met Jayne, who was nice enough to take a few pictures of my booth! You can see the pictures she took of my booth design here. Jayne is so adorable and has the greatest personality!! We share the love of Eco-friendly lifestyles, as well as, being very crafty and love DIY projects. Even though she is based in Atlanta, Jayne can easily come over to Savannah to work a wedding or do a portrait session & has already done a few in SAV already! 
I hope you enjoy our little Q&A and get to know Jayne a little better.....

Layla: Which are your 5 favorite images and why?

1) This photo was one of those unexpected gems. We were in the middle of Alabama, it was pouring rain for the first half of the bridal shoot. We did as best as we could and shot some inside portraits, then decided to risk it and go find a field. By the time we got there it stopped raining and this one was one of the first shots that I took in the field. It was just that moment where I knew I got something I was really excited about, after being totally stresses out by the storm. I have to give credit to the bride, who was such an awesome sport. (she actually lead the way into the field) Totally worth it!  
 

2) This shot is my new Jayne B Photography Facebook photo! I knew I found a special little spot when I was location scouting, I immediately saw it in my head and couldn't wait to get my shot! Then when I brought these two lovebirds to it, they just completed my vision perfectly.

3) To me this is the perfect wedding moment, everything about their day was a dream, and then we had this amazing light come down during their ceremony. ahhhh.... 

4) These two are photographic gold together. I chose this particular photo of them because I <3 the red door, & how they were having a little moment together, just after saying I do. You can just see the joy & excitement in her beaming smile.

5) This is one of those "ahhh.... lighting moments". We were in the right place and the right time! 

Layla: First, tell us a little about yourself, your blog, your background in the wedding world, etc
 

Jayne: We are Jayne B Photography! We are inspired by brides that want exciting wedding photos! We love creative brides with a vision and style! I have been shooting weddings since about 2007. I quickly realized this is it for me, this is what I want to do...everyday. Once I had this realization, I enrolled at a University in their Fine-Art Photography program. It was there that I gained my knowledge and foundation in art and photography (which I think helps out a lot). After this, I wanted to learn the commercial photography world so I enrolled in the most intense 2 year commercial photography program. Upon graduation I went into photographing weddings full-time and have been loving life since! : ) 

Layla: What inspires you?

Jayne: I am inspired by that warm fuzzy love feeling! : ) It is a pretty cool job to get to document a couple's wedding story. 

 
Layla: What do you use to edit? 

Jayne: I use both Lightroom and Photoshop to edit. If I had to pick just one I could do it all in Lightroom if I had too! I probably spend about 40% of my life in Lightroom.

 
Layla: Are you a PC or Mac girl?

Jayne: Mac all the way! I edit from my 24" I-mac! (ahhh I love this thing!!)  

Layla: Do you drink coffee, what's your favorite? or what is your weakness?? (chocolate, etc)

Jayne: Coffee??!! Yes, Please!!  I like it sweet, with loads of sugar!!! Other than that my weaknesses include cupcakes, candy, chocolate covered frozen bananas. I have a pretty huge sweet tooth! 

Thank you Jayne!!
Don't forget to check out her website at www.jaynebphotography.com or www.facebook.com/jaynebphotography