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February 23, 2009 // weddings
We shot a wonderful destination wedding in Pittsburgh this weekend and just wanted to give you a quick sneak peek of one of our favorites. More to come very soon. 

On the steps of Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh...

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Ulysses:

Jess & Nate, I'm so happy to see how wonderfully your new blog is shaping up. I know it must truly be an effort of love. From the tidbits I've been hearing, you had THE most awesome time there in Pittsburgh. And this classic photo teaser is proof of that. As always, fantastic job. Can't wait to see more! :)

(02.23.09 @ 05:30 AM)
lindsey:

so pretty! can't wait to see more.

(02.23.09 @ 06:46 AM)
Jenni:

Gorgeous picture! Can't wait to see the rest!

(02.23.09 @ 01:42 PM)
nicole ladonne:

How lovely!!!

(02.23.09 @ 09:56 PM)
Joseph Dallas:

Holy smokes that's gorgeous. Loving the lighting....that Nate can sure hold a light! :) The new blog is awesome!

(02.24.09 @ 05:17 PM)
Andrea@Tag7:

Oh, can`t wait to see the other photos. This one is so nice, the use of light is amazing!

(02.24.09 @ 10:58 PM)
ma:

oh so pretty; loving the new look and bummed I won't see you tomorrow night

(02.25.09 @ 03:51 AM)
blake:

I really enjoy your work... can't wait to see this set of images... beautiful setting, the bride and groom really look great! Love your shot of the bride and groom in the doorway at the colony club!

(03.02.09 @ 11:10 PM)
Dmitri:

Very nice image. love the lighting!

(04.09.09 @ 04:49 PM)
Piper Studio:

Great image!

(06.09.09 @ 05:56 PM)
Piper Studio:

Great image!
Best wishes from the team at Piper Studios, Wedding Photography Toronto.

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(06.09.09 @ 05:57 PM)
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Way back in December we were able to photography Ashley + Gene's fabulous wedding at the Colony Club in Detroit (one of our new most favorite venues!).  It was totally gorgeous.  We were also able to work with one our favorite planners/coordinators-Misty from Bells + Bliss.  She always makes things run smoothly and is such a joy to work with.  We also got to see the new Westin Book Cadillac as Ashley and her girls got ready there-so gorgeous! Can't wait for our first wedding there! Lovely spots to shoot all around the hotel!

Details:
Getting Ready: The Westin Book Cadillac
Venue: The Colony Club
Coordinator: Bells + Bliss
Dress: Reem Acra

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nicole ladonne:

Wow, Jess & Nate!! These are beautiful. I think my favorite is the reflection shot of the couple. Really hot composition on that one! Love your new blog by the way!

(02.19.09 @ 07:26 PM)
Ashley & Gene:

Jess & Nate- LOVE the new blog! It looks great. You guys did an amazing job with our wedding pics and we couldn't be happier with them. Thanks for being so fun and easy to work with. Now we need to find another reason to work with you again...

(02.19.09 @ 07:43 PM)
jessica:

thanks Nicole! I hope you can find a way Ashley! We loved, loved working with you both.

(02.20.09 @ 04:52 PM)
James McCormick:

I love how these are obviously winter time but they are not gloomy at all, which can be difficult to do. Well done.

(02.25.09 @ 11:57 PM)
John Lyons:

Jess and Nate,
New blog looks awesome! Congrats guys!
j

(03.02.09 @ 06:32 AM)
Shan Renee:

Absolutely stunning!

(03.06.09 @ 04:32 AM)
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Brooklyn Bride featured Kenan + Ro's wedding!

Check it out here:

http://bklynbrideonline.com/?p=2341

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February 17, 2009 // portrait


Back in September we were able to do a concept session for one of our favorite clients-little Rocco and his mom + dad. We wanted to call it our red dress session-the pop of the red against the green of the field.  We were after a true editorial feeling session. Aren't they the most gorgeous little family you have ever seen?

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Nate:

i love them-always up for anything!

(02.17.09 @ 08:02 PM)
lindsey:

Breathtaking!

(02.17.09 @ 09:31 PM)
Jen@Green Wedding Shoes:

Love the new layout! These photos are stunning! What a great idea for a concept.

(02.17.09 @ 09:57 PM)
Andrea:

We had such a great time doing this session! The location was perfect. Jess and Nate really captured some beautiful family moments with our little guy. Their work is ALWAYS amazing.

(02.17.09 @ 10:35 PM)
mary crow:

These are gorgeous!!

(02.18.09 @ 12:08 AM)
dusty brown:

love this new blog!! Great work Jessica.

(02.18.09 @ 01:14 PM)
Lisa P:

Hi Jess!

Really, really beautiful....

(02.21.09 @ 03:32 AM)
aruna B.:

holy crap those are BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the light in the 4th shot...so precious!

(02.23.09 @ 03:46 PM)
marie cox:

Jessica- These are stunning...so stunning. I hope they buy these as huge canvas prints because they deserve to be shown large.

(03.26.09 @ 07:09 PM)
Jennica Wallis:

OMGOSH!!!!!!!!!!! I've never saw such beautiful, serene pictures of a family like this before! WOW! I'm soooo inspired I don't even know what to say. Looks like a session from a high fashion magazine; I.E. Cookie magazine! :D

(03.31.09 @ 07:20 PM)
sarah:

wow, really beautiful photo session! I love the colours and the lighting!

(04.25.09 @ 11:38 PM)
Judy:

These pictures look absolutely beautiful. Everything looks so soft and dreamy.

(06.26.09 @ 07:14 AM)
Chocolate Rose:

These are too gorgeous! Great work.

(08.28.09 @ 06:52 AM)
boyd g:

Red Dress photos are spectacular. Especially first one with top view.

(05.12.10 @ 09:34 AM)
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February 5, 2009 // news
We hope you enjoy the look of the new blog! We thought it was time for an upgrade!

please bookmark this link:

www.jessica-johnston.com/blog

 Our old blog can always be found here:

www.jessica-johnston.com/oldblog


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ryan koral:

ohhhhhh shoooot! this blog is SICK! LOVE IT! congrats, you guys!

(02.18.09 @ 01:30 AM)
Aletha | Pearls Events:

Jess & Nate - the new blog is great - I love the navigation bar up top. Looking forward to following along here :)

(02.18.09 @ 02:22 AM)
Ben + Laura:

love the new look!

(02.23.09 @ 04:12 PM)
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