When it came down to our wedding priorities, photography was our top, after venue. I thought it would be pretty easy to find something to our liking, until we started looking online...that's when we were bombarded with cheesy, unnaturally lit and awkward photos. The cheese was unreal, and definitely not our style. If you're not genuinely smiling 24 hours a day, why do all your photos have to be of you smiling? Sometimes I'm not smiling, and I like that to be captured too. We love photos that capture authentic moments and it seemed that was hard to find. That's when I found Love+Wolves Co. Im not sure how I came across it, but I'm sure their unique company name got my attention. Welp, Jake IS A MF GENIUS. My new husband and I are not natural in front of a camera...we are quite awkward. But Jake somehow was able to take THE BEST photos ever. He just walks with you, talks to you, and then BAM, he takes a photo that later comes out to be the best MF photo ever. Even if he made us pose, he didnt force us to be fake. Not only did he capture us wonderfully, but his photos also beautifully captured the environment we were in. Every photo seemed like it came from a different scene of my favorite movie. Every photo is a piece of art. Well-captured, well-edited, unique, fun, and simply amazing.
Jake was also one of the people who was there for me almost the entire wedding. I was an emotional wreck. Things went wrong. People were nowhere to be found. Except Jake. He was like my wedding angel/therapist/friend/bartender/comedian/etc. When I needed a cocktail so badly, he got me one. When I needed a moment to myself and away from everyone, he made it happen. When I needed to laugh, he cracked a joke. I am forever grateful.
I also hired Jake's wife, Ash, and her team to do hair and makeup for me and my bridesmaids. I also work with my husband, so I was ecstatic to find out Jake's wife did HMU. Well Ash and her team made us look AMAZING. It was not overpowering, and really came out beautiful in photos!!! Ash also has this presence about her that is very calming, and just a beautiful soul. Im not sure why the hell I was such a mess, but I think i was on the verge of having a break down. Ash helped keep me calm by talking me through it and just shutting it down.
My husband, who is super down to earth, calm, and collected...well he had a fun day, but for me, who is an introvert with high anxiety and unmanageable stress, that day was a blur and kinda like a dream. But when it all came to an end, the thing that made me so happy is that we not only have the MOST amazing photos to look back on forever, but we have also found great friendship in Jake & Ash. They are the best people who deserve everything great in this world! read more