John and Mel \\ Wedding

John and Mel asked if I would help them out and be an additional photographer for them on their wedding day. I graciously accepted and was happy to help them out.

Their wedding was great and was such a blast for everyone who was there. The ceremony was more of a worship service than anything which made it that much better. It was great that John's dad had the opportunity to marry them. They have such an amazing family, full of laughter, joy, encouragement and Alabama. (You'll see what I mean.)

Please take some time to look through some of my favorites from the day and I hope you find some you like, especially you John and Mel!!

Below: No... the men of this family don't look anything alike, do they?

Below: One of the ring bearer's decided it was nap time half-way through the ceremony. Couldn't have been more adorable though.

Below right: Right after their first kiss as husband and wife. I feel like this picture shows off so much of Mel's personality.

Below: I LOVED THIS. They had a table full of candy. Green candy to be exact.

Below right: There it is... the Alabama cake. Apparently this is a tradition of sorts within John's family. Way to keep it going John! Oh and ROLL TIDE!!!

All in all it was a great day and I am honored that I was able to be apart of it. John and Mel, I hope you find some great shots that you love!

- Jake

New Facebook Page \\ Personal

J.FORD Photography has a brand new Facebook page. You will be able to find the latest photos and news from J.FORD Photography on this page, as well as here on the blog.

Be sure to check out and "like" the new page HERE or click on the image below.

Interning with Andrew Bryant \\ Personal

This summer I've been interning with Andrew Bryant. Andrew recently posted a blog featuring yours truly. Check it out HERE or click the image below:

Carson and Rachel \\ Wedding

Well, well, well... it's about time eh!? I am so happy to finally be able to post these pictures for you. Be ready to see a lot of photos because I just couldn't choose which ones were the best of the best so I just picked a ton!

Carson and Rachel are married now and was a joy that is. They are some of my great friends and I was so honored to be able to photograph such an important day for them. They're wedding was great, tons of fun, and there were lots of pears. You see, they are the perfect pair (pear), would that be perfect pear then? Who knows...

Without further ado, I give you Carson and Rachel and their pearfect wedding!!! (Lame joke???)

Below: Rachel gave Carson a group of letters on the morning of their wedding that she had written him during their dating relationship.

Below right: This is one of my absolute favorites from the entire day.

Below: Carson and Rachel decided to do a first sight. This was my first time photographing a first sight and it was just priceless. Carson was blown away by Rachel.

Below left: Rachel's dad did the ceremony and what a great ceremony it was. It was really special to Rachel and Carson to have her father marry them.

Below: These are probably two of the most amazing, hilarious, absolutely priceless dancing photos that I have ever taken. While I was processing and editing, I would sit on these photos and just crack up. Thank you Rachel and Katie for being so great!

What a great day it was for Carson and Rachel and everyone that was able to take part in it. I am so happy of proud of Carson and Rachel and I cannot wait to see how God uses them for His glory.

Thank you so much Carson and Rachel for allowing me to photograph your wedding. I hope you find some photos that you absolutely love and adore.

Also, a big thanks to Justin Mahood who filmed the wedding as well as their engagement session.

As always, let me hear what you think! Thanks and God bless.

- Jake