I first met Presley and Nathan when they came to Garrett County, MD for an engagement session in my backyard. They were a little more on the quiet side, but had no problem snuggling up in front of the camera, flashing a few pretty smiles and laughing in each other’s arms. Really, one of the prettiest sessions of the season!
A few months later, we met for their wedding. It was hot and we were sweaty, but it was a beautiful affair. Everything took place at the “hidden gem” venue, Benton Grove Bed & Banquets in Morgantown, WV. The sun shown brightly all day and Presley and Nathan were all smiles and very calm. Not only was their engagement session one of the prettiest of the season, but so was their wedding. I love how everything came together, and I love what I was able to capture…
This grand bedroom at Benton Grove always makes for beautiful getting ready pictures with the bride and her maids!
Cowboy boots! I love the hint of casualness that these added to the wedding day. 🙂
CUTEST RING BEARER EVER!!! He was a favorite for me. 🙂
And the flower girls! We were surrounded by cuteness all day!
I love this bridal portrait of Presley…
Presley and Nathan exchanged letters before the ceremony. 🙂
Benton Grove’s outdoor ceremony spot with a view of some West Virginia mountains…wonderfully decorated with handmade pieces from Presley’s grandma…
The best man gave the ring bearer a ring pop when he was asked for the rings by the officiant. 🙂
Such a favorite groomsmen picture for me!
More handmade goodies by Presley’s grandma!
Then Benton Grove covered reception area always looks so pretty! I love that it’s an outdoors-in kind of space.
One thing that I really loved about Presley and Nathan’s wedding was that I NEVER had to use a flash! The wedding took place in late August, so the sun set late. But the fact that everything was held outside really allowed me to use so much of the available natural light…even during the reception! That hardly ever happens to me, so as a mostly natural-light photographer, I was in heaven!
The GRAND Benton Grove!
Presley and Nathan agreed to some sunset pictures…and it was fabulous!! So much glow, so much warmth!!!
Nathan’s dad rounded out the evening by singing a song…
Presley and Nathan…thanks so much for having me! And for putting together such a beautiful day! I love what we captured together and I hope you’ll keep enjoying your pictures for MANY YEARS to come! 🙂
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 more…and plan to as soon as the new JFP website comes out.
I’m not sure I’m starting anything consistent here, just sharing some random thoughts and scenes from Deep Creek on this random Wednesday…
- 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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