Photography Style of T&J Studios

11.08.08

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Melissa and the bridesmaids had picked out different hair styles to wear their hair on such a special day. “The floor of the salon worked great as a backdrop.”

The red shoes and pearls have been very popular for 2008.

Diffused light lends a softening quality here in the bride’s room contributing to the light-heartedness of the moment.

Gift from Melissa to her groom, Brent:

Cause for celebration:

“Don’t you just love shots like these?!”

“Not only are the colors dead on, but it shows movement in the most understated way. YES!”

“Love the complimentary color scheme of this photograph as well as the contrast between angular cake and the organic letter ‘E’”.

Fruit Punch! “We are pattern-seeking creatures…”

“Laughter is contagious.”

“Love all those fun colors and the anticipation on all those ladies to catch that bouquet!”

10.25.08

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“A groom must start this day off right.”

“I love finding things at salons to showcase our bride’s details.”

A sweet text message from the groom, Brandon, to his wife-to-be (at the time), Melissa. How sweet is that guys…

“I like how the solidity of values of each field of this photo make it read more like a black and white image despite such a rich red presence.”

Perfectly done!

Jeff was with the guys as they got prepped.

I snagged this shot as Brandon looked over to see his bride for the first time. Jeff was capturing his face and I was getting those details that make up the moment.

“Beautiful colors feed the unexpected perspective of this image. Such a beautiful October day!”

Timeless..

Programs:

Candlelight ceremony:

Brandon’s wedding gift to Melissa: Silver Convertible Mercedes “Now guys top that!” She had no idea and was completely surprised. The story she thought was going to play out was a rental car for their get away car. Little did she know that it was NO RENTAL and hers’ to keep!

The wedding party road on the trolley to the reception.

So cute:

The mood created by the setting sun set was breath-taking. This was taken on the Terradyne golf course before going into the country club for the reception.

Melissa and Brandon’s first bite of cake:

friends:

Dollar dance:

10.18.08

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Molly started her day at a salon called Sola Salons around noon with her bridemsaids. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Sola it is a really cool place filled with lots of different individually owned salons inside. What was nice is that all the girls split up and had appointments at different salons inside the same building and all finished about the same time. This might be a great idea for big wedding parties.

After hair was done the ladies headed over to the church where they got in their dresses and make-up applied. Molly’s dress was a Maggie Sottero with swooped taffeta that draped across the bodice. The bridesmaids wore the classic black dresses that they all got to pick out their own designs so they can wear at a later date.

Molly and James had chosen to see each other before-hand and get all the pictures done. We did some pics outside and finished up the formals inside at the front of the sanctuary with family and wedding party.

The ceremony was a candlelight evening (6:30) event. After the ceremony the guests all grabbed bubbles and as the wedding party exited and made their way to the Party Express Bus.

Jeff hopped on the bus as I followed them to Kaupan High School to get some shots of James and Molly coming out of the school. They are High School Sweethearts. After a walk with with them kicking up their heels we were then off to head to the reception which was held at Airport Hilton.

Dinner was a buffet style including a couple of cheese fountains. As soon as the wedding party had their entrance announced by Complete Music Molly and James headed over to the cake table.

The wedding cake was absolutely gorgeous as a four tier, red roses and the letter “T” as their cake topper. The groom’s cake was awesome! It was a miniature scaled version of Fenway Park. Never seen anything like it! Shortly after the cake cutting the toasts began which were preformed by the best man, maid of honor and last but not least the father of the bride.

To follow up the toast by dad Molly and James kicked it up a notch with their first dance. They started out slow and then song scratched and their were about 5 or so songs put together where Molly and James danced to different types of dances all put together. It was very well choreographed. Jeff and I give you a two thumbs up. We have had 2 other bride and grooms choreograph their first dance and it is always is great to watch (document too). The parent dances followed along with the garter and bouquet. The rest of the evening was very relaxed with groomsmen wearing their tennis shoes and Molly her Converse.

We want to thank Molly’s grandma for hiring us and allowing us be a part of Molly and James day. We hope you stay in touch!

Tyff and Jeff

10.11.08

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On Saturday I headed to Carlee and Preston’s condo where the ladies all got their hair and make-up done and Jeff headed to Augusta where Preston’s parents live to document Preston and his guys get ready. When I arrived at the condo Carlee and bridesmaids were definitely in the girly wedding mood watching the movies “Little Women” and later popped in “The Wedding Planner”. One of Carlee’s friends, Sage, did the hair and they had two Mary Kay ladies come and do make-up. One of the Mary Kay ladies was on her 18th “PINK” car. The ladies all had brunch consisting of sandwiches, muffins, fruit and cookies.

After all the ladies had their hair and make-up done Carlee and good friend, Jacklyn (former bride of ours), went to Accent Bridal where they picked up bridesmaids dresses and Carlee’s wedding dress. Then it was time to head to Friends University where Carlee and Preston met, proposed and now got married in the Davis Hall building (most know it by the “clock tower”). Carlee slipped into her wedding dress. It was a Bella Design that had bead work throughout the dress and down the train and zipped up the back. It had a timeless feel to it and looked very nice on Carlee.

The bridesmaids purple iced violet dresses were T-lenth, strapless with a ribbon that came around the empire waist and made a small bow on the side. The flowers were clutches of violet roses with greenery and went well with the color theme.

The guys all wore purple shirts and green ties with their black tuxes. Carlee and Preston had decided to do pictures before the ceremony and have a private moment where the auditorium was cleared and we documented their WOWS… Preston’s dad had made a prayer bench and inside was a couple of books that Preston gave to Carlee when they saw each other. Preston had them hidden in the Prayer bench. We were able to get some really fun pics outside on Rose Plaza and the University lawn with the couple and the wedding party. After we finished up the family pics we got geared up for the ceremony. They made it very symbolic and had 3 pastors speak along with Preston’s grandfather who had a few words of kindness/wisdom to say as well.

After the ceremony guests pooled together outside of Davis Hall around the stairs and had bubbles that they showered Preston and Carlee with as they made it to the Trolley with the wedding party paired up following behind. Jeff rode on the Trolley with the wedding party and went to the Keeper of the Plains to grab some shots around sunset time.

Guests all went over to the reception hall that was located at Metropolitan Baptist Church and started to eat dinner. When Carlee and Preston arrived at the reception the wedding party made a tunnel for the couple to go through and make their way to the head table where they had plates filled with food for dinner.

Shortly after dinner and being able to visit with some of their guests they cut the cake and the wedding party delivered it to the guests at their tables. The visited with more of their guests and then had their first dance and then left to start their lives as a married couple.

We want to thank you for allowing us to document your special day. You guys were really great to work with and I felt a part of the family of friends having something in common, a Friends University alum. We both felt very welcome all day.

Tyff & Jeff

10.04.08

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“Nice and organized.”

The bridesmaids along with mother of the bride, Jeanne, met at the Mark Bell Salon at an early 7 a.m. to start on hair. Brooke from the MAC Counter came to the salon to do each of the girl’s make-up.

After the three sisters were finished with hair and make-up Jeanne took them to the church to finish getting ready as Jeanne went and got the rest of the girls at the salon. The church where the ceremony was later going to take place was held at the Cathedral. Abbey’s dress was classic with innovative style. It had beadwork on the top and throughout the gathered skirting. It was a one-piece, strapless, full A-line gown with a lace-up closure. She wore Delicious brand of shoe which were red in color and open toed. The bridesmaids all wore black dresses with black high heels.

“Caught in the moment”

The groomsmen got ready at the Courtyard Marriot Hotel. The groomsmen all wore black tuxes with tan vests. Abbey and Jonas had chosen to see each other before-hand and get all the pictures done.

“Angle and architecture”

Once the three ABC sisters (Abbey, Bryna and Courtney) were dressed they were to meet a limo out front of the church. The three sisters along with myself waited a few minutes then called to find out where it was. Even though the limo never showed up it worked out for the best and the father of the bride, Bruce, came and picked up the 3 ladies and myself in a 1957 Chevrolet antique black car with red interior. Absolutely was perfect to get shots of dad chaperone us to an area near the Courtyard Marriot Hotel. This ’57 is Bruce’s baby and mom (Jeanne) hasn’t even been able to drive it yet. I had him pull up on a brick street and we all hopped out of the car except Abbey.

We went and got Jonas and their first viewing and private moment was Jonas coming around the corner with a single rose and helping Abbey out of the car. Couldn’t have been cooler and sentimental. After going around old town including walking down to the Farmer’s Market we got shots of the wedding party outside and then headed back to the church. At the church we got shots of the families and then it was time for the ceremony around 2:00.

“Classic shot in many ways… Jonas driving his father-in-law’s 1957 Chevy is key”

After the ceremony Abbey and Jonas exited the church through a sea of people and made their way to the ’57 to drive away in “with Jonas driving”. Everybody was then off to the reception which was held at Newman University. Once everybody got to the reception the wedding party had their grand introduction by Ryan Funk with Absolutely Sound DJ Entertainment. The toasts were tear jerkers with both sisters saying something, best man and father of the bride.

“Awww…. aren’t they cute!”

Abbey and Jonas then did some of the traditions such as cutting of the cake, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, the tosses (garter and bouquet). They danced their first dance song as husband and wife to Louis Armstrong, “What a Wonderful World”.

“Sometimes things get a little crazy!”

“Dancing it off”

“I just love this silhouette of the couple.”

We really enjoyed working with both families and wish Abbey and Jonas a very long life together. Definitely stay in touch!

Tyff and Jeff