Upon meeting Julie and Nick at Panera (my fave meeting spot!) earlier this summer, I knew right away that their personality as a couple was very relaxed and comfortable with a little spice of fun! I was anxious for their engagement session because I couldn’t wait to capture such a personality. Julie and Nick didn’t disappoint.
They were snuggly, love-y and giggly throughout the entire session, which are some of my favorite emotions to capture while working with engaged couples. Add that to being pretty relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, which Julie and Nick totally were, and you’ve put the icing on my engagement session cake! π
Julie and Nick left the session feeling good about what we had captured and confident about what we will capture on their big day in November! Enjoy my favorites, y’all!
We started at WVU’s downtown campus since both studied at the university…
These are seriously part of the first 10 shots taken! Their personalities were evident right away and that’s exactly what I was hoping for. π
Julie standing on her tip toes to smooch with her man. Cute!
They blew me away with their kissing-in-front-of-the-camera skills! They made it look so romantic and dramatic. π
See! So romantic. π
I found a blue and yellow wall! Had to represent WVU!
Churches with red doors always make great photo locations…
All cute and giggly. π
After our stroll through the campus and downtown area, we decided to head to Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park where Julie and Nick wanted to whip out their unique and fun sides with a little vintage-inspired shoot…
Dancing at the train station…
I was warned I’ll be seeing more dance moves at the wedding. Apparently Julie LOVES to dance! π
More drama…
Julie got her dress at Goodwill and it fit perfectly! She even added her own little fluff petticoat underneath. I also enjoyed the white keds…very appropriate!
A colorful mosaic wall and lovely sunlight to end the session…
They are SO good at this!
Oh Julie and Nick, you were a breath of fresh air! I love your style and am so glad you were so comfortable in front of the camera…even if you were a little nervous. π You guys are totally gonna rock it on the wedding day! Thanks for a really great session!
Scenes and thoughts from deep creek
Well hey now! I thought for sure it had been more than seven months since I blogged last! Wish I could do it moreβ¦and plan to as soon as the new JFP website comes out.
Iβm not sure Iβm starting anything consistent here, just sharing some random thoughts and scenes from Deep Creek on this random Wednesdayβ¦
- Dani
Jessica is amazing and she made us feel so comfortable! Having her capture our wedding was like having my best friend with me for every moment! Jessica's photos are fun, whimsical, and sophisticated!
We are not a stoic couple and did not want posed (or trying-too-hard) photos! Jessica was able to capture our personalities and the elegance of the day! I can't stop looking at our photos!
- Jessica and brandon
The best decision I could have made for my wedding was hiring Jessica Fike as a photographer! I was in a wedding prior that she was a photographer for and seeing how organized and easy and strategic she was to work with is what convinced me! She makes you feel so comfortable and helps teach you how to pose and smile and look so natural! She keeps you on schedule throughout your day and captures so much emotion in her photos. She is worth every penny plus more!
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“Apparently Julie likes to dance.” You have NO idea. hehehe. π Also yes, they are always like this. ^_^ Congrats Julie and Nick!
Sooooo cute! I love it!!
Such “at ease” pictures…every one is so natural. So happy for you both….what God brings together………..
Their personalities were apparent by these pictures. Great job by all.
You two are SO adorable!! Great pictures!! π
Love these pictures…So beautiful
Julie and dancing go hand and hand. I cant wait to dance along in Nov!!! Love you both!
Toooooooooo much cute-ness!!!! Love them all!!! π π π