Bright Lights and Love

"I know a girl, she puts the color inside of my world and she's just like a maze where all of her walls all continually change." -John Mayer


"Falling in love is the easiest thing anyone is ever going to do. It's the most exciting thing. the most powerful thing."



"Falling in love- there's nothing better, it's the best it ever gets." - One Tree Hill



Zach and Nicole are two remarkable people. I grew up with Nicole, we went to middle school together and I have memories of sleep-overs in my bright blue room. She recently moved back from California and now we have plans to have sleep-overs again in my "princess" room where we will make forts, drink wine and create new memories. Zach and I went to high school with each other, I would say we were acquaintances during that time. Now we're friends and I know him quite well. These two are great to see together both vibrant and full of life. Nicole is funny, spirited, and probably one of the most friendliest people I've ever met. She also loves One Tree Hill (one of my favorites). Zach is also funny a bit more sarcastic, very steady, and also kind. He is a fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. They both loooooooooooove snowboarding and I think that if they only could do one thing the rest of their lives it would be that. Zach and Nicole are a very dynamic couple and a lot of fun to be around!! Now I know some of you might be thinking that it is a little strange that I should even be writing a blog or taking pictures of them but again my favorite quote from my favorite book (right now) The Shack- " since most of our hurts come through relationships so will our healing. and I know that grace rarely makes sense for those looking in from the outside." I truly believe what the author is saying in that statement and my life and friendships are proof.


Zach and Nicole were a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera

so... we decided to go get a drink at the Brew Pub...

They were much more comfortable afterward :)


"We're going to get run over!!" "By all the cars?" - The Notebook

Zach and Nicole thank you for letting me photograph you guys!! You are both lovely!! xoxo Jess

A Story of Grace and Beauty

This beautiful woman is my sister. Her name is Abby and I love her dearly.

Her story reminds me of the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. A brief overview- Joseph was hated and envied by his brothers so they threw him into a well only to leave him there to die, however he was sold into slavery and became the overseer for one of Pharaoh's officials, Potiphar. Unfortunately Potiphar's wife accused Joseph of trying to commit adultery with her. He was put in jail for yeeeaaaars for a crime he. did. not. commit. Eventually long story short, Joseph ended up being second in command of all of Egypt. A great famine came to the land and Joseph's brothers were starving. Joseph was the head of the food supply in Egypt. Joseph's brothers traveled to Egypt to buy food from Joseph not knowing it was him because they thought he was dead. Joseph reveiled himself to his brothers in a private setting and there was much redemption, grace and forgiveness. Now I tell you this story because Abby's story although may not be the same as Joseph's is similar in that she has had struggle, triumph, grace and redemption. She is a fascinating person with an amazing personality- funny, hardworking, stubborn, and kind to name a few of her many traits. She is now living in her grace and beauty. She graduated high school, has a full time job, lives independently from our parents and has a boyfriend. His name is Mike. I've met Mike a few times now and he is a real genuine guy. He is the calm in Abby's storm and the two of them together are incredible to see. They both light up a room wherever they go...



They care deeply for each other and it is evident in how they interact with one another...




I am reading the book The Shack again for the third time and something the author said really stands out to me and I am reminded of his statement periodically when I see beauty and grace. The line follows "I suppose that since most of our hurts come through relationships so will our healing," and I see healing in Mike and Abby's relationship.



What I enjoy most about Abby and Mike are their fabulous smiles. You can spot both of them a mile away with their flashy expression... In the next few photos I asked them how they first met and this was their reaction to my question. If you know them and their story then you know why they're laughing, if you don't, well, I'll just leave it to your imagination... ;)



This next image is my personal favorite. Mike and Abby you two are beautiful!

And Biz I love you so much thank you for letting me capture a moment in time. xoxo Jessy.

A Hint

I have a sneak peek of my latest shoot!! My sister Abby and her boyfriend Mike.