I met Jaye at a Rising Tide Society event this past summer, and was immediately struck by how cool she is. She's a central NJ wedding photographer who moonlights as a singing and guitar-playing musician in Nashville...really?! Talk about sharing the creative wealth with the rest of us! She has such a strong creative drive, and did I mentioned the beautiful photography? That ring shot? Just go check her out on Instagram to see what I mean. I promise you won't be disappointed.
One of the things I love about meeting other local creatives is the potential for fabulous collaborations. We will be working on some Christmas and Holiday goodies together soon, so stay tuned to both of our Instagram accounts to see what fun stuff we will come up with! Photographer meets designer...the possibilities are endless!
Want to know more about what makes Jaye, well...Jaye? Read on below for some fun facts, and feel free to oogle all of these beautiful images on your way down!
How long have you been in business for yourself?
6 years!
How did you get started?
I took photography in high school - then left it alone for a while and when I went to college I got back into it. I began photographing my friends and really enjoyed photographing people as my subjects - especially couples. From there I double majored in communications and photography and whenever I went to my photography classes my teacher would let me skip class to take photo workshops and learn the business aspect at the same time. Then I took off and found some amazing photographers that took me under their wing to guide me and interned and worked with them for a while!
What are your favorite tools of the trade?
My Canon 5D Mark III - anddd my Canon 50mm 1.2 Lens. Definitely my go-to lens! Also, I really love my Kelly Moore Bags! Great camera bag - and they don't even look like one!
What makes a good client? Do you have any favorites?
A good client is one who trusts me and my creativity. We get along and they truly enjoy my energy and passion for what I do. I love it when my couples feed off my energy when I'm creating their artwork. I get their emotions to come out and they laugh (mostly at me hehe) so when a client can just be loose and learn to laugh and let go and be comfortable thats when I know they're my client -- they trust, they let go and they're up for anything really - and we have fun while doing it. :)
If you could pick any job regardless of talent, (and not your current profession) what would you love to do?
Be a comedian or a radio personality.
Have a hidden talent?
Its not really hidden but I can sing and play guitar! I've actually written, recorded and copyrighted some music. Occasionally you can find me at some local open mics!
What gets you moving and grooving in the morning?
Coffee. Lotssss of coffee.
Favorite music to work to?
It really depends! I love music so much, lately I go back and forth between classical and just some mellow acoustic tunes.
What inspires you?
I love to make people happy and help others. I'm a helper. I'm a very passionate person when it comes to helping others and listening to them - I'm a really good listener :).
Have any guilty pleasures?
Cake for breakfast. ;-)
Favorite way to treat yourself?
Sushi. Cupcakes. Pizza. Just not all at once!
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Putting on that dress and adding a spritz of perfume, those cuff links, the tear-filled first look, the most special walk of your life, and the reciting of your "I do's". These are some of the most special moments of your life, and what better way to capture them and revisit them than in video form.
This is what W Beyer Creative does. They are a husband and wife team who are able to capture those moments and create one of the most special take-aways of your wedding day and special events. If you are living a moment you never want to forget, you definitely want to contact William and Allison and let them work their cinematic magic in creating the perfect video memories.
Check out this wedding trailer, and read on below to learn more about them!
I'm starting a new blog series that you won't want to miss! I'm gathering my favorite vendors in your area, and giving you a little behind the scenes peek into their business. If you've ever wondered what wedding vendors do each day, or if you want to know fun little facts that noone else may know...keep reading for todays vendor!
If you are recently engaged and have a million and one things on your mind, I've got one piece of advice that will not only lessen your stress, but make all those parties and celebrations actually exciting. You will feel SO amazing and confident, guaranteed!
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It's not! Enter...Randi Poilon of Styled by Randi.
You’re staring at your bling all day, still getting used to your new name (hey there, Fiancé!), and you’ve just set your wedding date for October of next year. Congratulations! Among all of the congrats, squeals, and spontaneous dance parties, the first thing that people ask is “Ooo, are you planning a Halloween themed wedding?” Um...no.
If you are a bride like I was, you love fall, but do not want to see pumpkins at your wedding. You still want to have the feel and overall fall aesthetic, but just need some inspiration to get you started. Well ladies, this blog is for you!
Click through to read more, and to get some FREE and fabulous mood boards to get you started planning your fall wedding!
PS: Don't forget to pin these boards, and head on over to our contact page to get started on your fall wedding invitations!
You've saved the money, reserved the venue and photographer, and even said, "YES" to the dress. The big things are taken care of (phew!) and you've turned your attention to the next round of details, wondering where can we cut back so we can upgrade our honeymoon flight to first class.
Wedding invitations may be entering your mind as you go down the list of to-do's. You've searched Pinterest and a few online shops, but haven't found "the one" yet, and are wondering if the investment is really worth it.
The short answer is, yes.
Here are three reasons why you should invest in your wedding invitations.
Beachy. Moroccan. Moody. Vintage. Bohemian. These were all of the words that were used to describe this styled shoot.
Are you intrigued yet?
Nicole and Bryan came to me from somewhere out in the social media wonderland, and I'm so darn happy they did.
Nicole has so much energy and excitement, and they were both SO in love. Nicole knew that she wanted an invitation suite that would accent her designer gown and gorgeous chandelier-filled reception hall when sending it to their over 300 person guest list! She knew she wanted pinks and maybe some green, and wasn't a fan of too much cursive.
The sun has set and the ocean breeze has chilled the guests, but the memories of Jen and Mike's wedding are still warm and fresh in our minds.
I had the amazing pleasure and honor of not only being a bridesmaid, but also stationer for Jen and Mike's New Jersey Beach Wedding. It's not often that I am so involved on both sides, but for Jen, I'd do anything.
Jump on in to hear more about their special wedding day, and to view some pretty pictures of the event!
Working in the wedding industry is a crazy, exciting, and very emotional thing. We get to be a part of the very best days in a couple's life, and it is an incredible experience to take part in. I've worked with and met many other members of the wedding industry, but the professionalism, enthusiasm, and passion that emits from Teresa from the very first email is what sets her apart from the rest.
Read more about Teresa, our project together, and why this was one of my favorite projects of 2016!
In an embellished ball gown, Joanne walks down the aisle to meet her soon-to-be-husband, in a church full of their friends and family. Their elegance and love is apparent as they say I do to each other, smiles as wide as their hearts.
We created a super elegant and jaw-dropping invitation suite with rich navy blues, blush and ivory accents, and rose gold foils as the stunning centerpiece...just click here to read more, and see the final suite!
You may remember me talking about a Valentine's styled shoot last year that had everything to do with Kate Spade. You can read about it here, and as you may notice, I was just a LITTLE bit excited about it.
I mean...did you SEE those inspiration boards?!
Well it's almost Valentines Day again this year, so it's fitting that I finally follow up with this today. In the post I mentioned that I'd show you the final products of this Kate Spade Valentines Shoot...