Today we’re talking about making a connection with your photographer – a true, awesome, makes-you-wanna-hang-out connection. Of course you should look at past work, reviews, packages and a few other things, but it’s absolutely imperative that you really, REALLY like your photographer. You need to truly think they’re pretty cool – and here’s why. See, […]

Let’s be real – when it comes to the world of planning your wedding there are always two categories to consider when selecting each of your vendors: full-time or hobbyist. Which do you choose? How do you make that decision?! Some couples choose to go strictly with one or the other, but a lot of […]

This portion of the article covers the three most common areas couples consider when looking for their photographer and will help you to better understand exactly what they entail.   Part 2: THE THREE P’s When searching for your perfect wedding photographer it is important to consider the “Three P’s”: Portfolio, Packages and Pricing. A photographer’s […]

Recently I was approached by Triad Weddings Magazine and asked to write the photo editorial for their Spring/Summer 2016 issue. I was honored to have been chosen and quickly began brainstorming just what to write about. There were literally hundreds of ideas that began to flood my mind, but I wanted something a little different… […]

Today is a pretty “monumental” day for JTP – it’s the 5th anniversary of the very FIRST wedding I photographed! Really – I can’t believe it’s already been that long. In some ways it feels like just yesterday… I hadn’t been in the “photo world” very long and I was determined that I’d need to […]

The JTP Photo Basics Class is here! March 12, 2016 – only $135! Don’t miss out! 

I’ve been working with some of the world’s greatest clients for quite some time now, and one of the things I “pride” myself in is an attention to detail. I tend to be far more detail-oriented than the average person, and that comes with it’s positive things AND it’s negative ones too. It tends to […]

From the moment we met, I knew that Liz and Brandon were not your “average” couple. They were more fun, and dare I say “quirky,” than anyone I’ve ever worked with. These two seriously enjoy having fun and picking around with each other. Their love is unique and one-of-a-kind… And I LOVE it!  During our […]

Just a couple of weeks ago I was able to spend time with Suzanne, Jeff and Miss Cassie while we captured engagement photos for these three. I love that they chose to incorporate Cassie, because she kept me on my toes! She was full of ideas, but she also was totally on board with everything […]

This wedding was a little different for me because I’m related to the couple – that doesn’t happen very often! The groom, Ray, is my uncle… (Well, he was my wife’s uncle first, but now that we’re married I guess I’ll claim him as my own. haha!) Ray and Lori literally have some of the best […]