Ned Jackson Photography Blog

I’m not sure where to even start with Natasha and Judson.  They really are remarkably fun and charming people.  Not to mention, they are absolutely two of the most open and warm individuals, and I really have enjoyed our new friendship- not to mention the delicious homemade peppermint bark that they sent!  Natasha (and I don’t think she’d mind me saying this) is a photo FREAK!  She has albums, upon albums, upon albums of pictures, which means – you guessed it – her wedding photos were slightly important to her.  No pressure, right?!  That being said, they both wanted to have a ton of fun with the pictures and I think we did.  I flagged just a few of my favorites from the day that will help tell the story.  Be sure to check out the slideshow at the end!

When the dress came out to be put on, these adorable little girls just couldn’t take their eyes off it!

Ok… sit down for this one.  I’ve tried to explain how impressive Natasha and Judson are, but get this… Natasha made all of her flower arrangements.  You got that right MADE.  Using preserved leaves she learned how to make them into flowers and made all of the bouquets.  How cool is that?!

A closeup to give you an idea of the amount of work that went into this:

Natasha’s mom helped her get her veil on just before the ceremony.  This is just as her mom finished getting it just right.

The ceremony took place in the quintessential New England white church in Newburyport:

My talented friend and second shooter Don Mamone captured this great angle:

Always one of the best moments of the wedding:

We took a moment to take a few fun formals in the church after the ceremony.

After the ceremony, Natasha left us generous amounts of time to wander through Newburyport to take pictures.  Fortunately the rain held off just long enough for us to have some fun!

From the moment Natasha mentioned that she wanted to have photos taken in Newburyport, I had this image in my head!

Don grabbed this great angle:

Love this one.

Heading back to the limo, there were just the biggest golden trees.

Lest you think these two take themselves too seriously, here’s a couple of my favorites that give you a glimpse into their personality:

Finally at the Hellenic Center in Ipswich, MA, we had some more free time to play!

Now – understand that this day was filled with scattered showers and ended up with a torrential downpour -  I think Natasha still doesn’t believe me that there was actually blue sky peeking through!

I thought this cake absolutely complimented the colors and theme of the wedding so well.

The final dip for a fantastic couple!

And last but certainly not least…. check out the slideshow (and keep double clicking if it doesn’t seem to open)

Natasha and Judson- thank you so much for letting me share in your beautiful wedding.  You are the first couple to ever give me a plug on your Christmas card – and for that – I can never repay you guys!  I have thoroughly enjoyed capturing these moments and I am so glad that we have become friends!

Also – special thanks to Don Mamone for making the trip from Dallas to help me out!

I’ve been looking forward to sharing this wedding for quite some time – I think you’ll know why as soon as you see how fun these two were!  Jen and Justin got married on what was supposed to be a cold, rainy Cape Cod October day.  Somehow, miraculously, the skies parted and allowed us to get some of the most fun and dramatic (wait till you see the sky!) images that I have photographed all year.  Not only did the weather cooperate, but Jen and Justin are two of the most expressive, loving couples I have had the pleasure to work with.

I tried to limit these to my favorite images, and ones that help tell the story – but you really need to check out the slideshow at the end to get the full effect!

Love the intensity as Jen’s bridesmaids helped her get into her dress.

This was Jen’s first glimpse of herself in the dress:

Check out the look on this flower girl’s face.  She was in AWE!  Adorable.

Have you ever seen a more proud father?!  This was the first time he’d seen the dress, much less his daughter in her wedding gown!

Jen’s grandmother must have known something…. she made this handkerchief for Jen’s father!  AND it matches the colors of the wedding… impressive!

Jen’s elegant bouquet.

This is my favorite from the ceremony  – I just love the bridesmaids peering around to catch Justin’s expression.

After the ceremony we snuck away for some shots down by the beach – since the weather was cooperating.  This one was in the trolley just before we got to the beach.

Check out these dramatic skies!

As I was taking the shot above – this random woman kept yelling at me that I was missing the shot.  I turned around with a quizzical look on my face, but then realized what she was talking about!  Check out this beam of sunlight pouring down from the skies.

Probably my favorite of the day – Jen was bound and determined to get in the water.  Growing up on by these rocks, she didn’t even hesitate for a second to climb her way down towards the water.  Not before playing for a moment in the winds.

She got in!

Justin eventually met her down by the water’s edge for this classic portrait.  Don’t they look great!?

Jen climbed right up the rocks – Justin had to jog around!

I loved the colors they chose for all of the dresses, flowers and ties.

Jen and Justin’s sister got a bit closer than I think either imagined – their earrings got attached together!  This shot is just as they were getting free.

Practicing for their first dance out on the deck.

My second shooter Eric caught this one of them leaving the deck.

How cute are they?!

I just loved this moment between Justin and his mom.

A wonderful exit to a fantastic wedding!

If you liked these images – you have to check out the slideshow!  Make sure to double click and keep clicking if it doesn’t work.

Justin and Jen – Thank you so much for being so welcoming and fun!  I wish you two all the best in the many happy years to come.  Also a special thanks to Eric McCallister for his excellent help during the day.