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Welcome to the AJP blog!

Don't let the company name fool you. Andrea Jae Photography is actually a pair of best friends who strive to create fresh images and fun experiences for the people who invite us into their stories.

I'm Andrea, the main blogger, life sharer, and laughter lover. Renata is the detail shooter, pray-er, mother (of two!), and sanity keeper. We shoot every wedding and session together and wouldn't have it any other way.

Over the past year, we have come to realize that our first love is not photography. It's love. The reason we throw ourselves into our work is because photography allows us to communicate love tangibly. Through our pictures, we strive to share love and tell its story. We are the people who believe that love can actually change the world. We want to tell people about it. Photography enables us to do so.

Feel free to use the menu bar to find out more about us, see our work and say hello! Thanks for joining us in this little adventure we are so blessed to be on.

Andrea & Renata

Heather & Matt :: Annapolis Wedding

02.12.2010

I met Heather in college and immediately liked her.  She seems shy and quiet on the outset, but really, she’s down to earth, fun and super sweet.  Graduations came and went and a couple of years passed.  We were so excited when we got an email from Heather, announcing that she was engaged!  I knew that any guy that Heather chose would be her perfect compliment - and she found it in Matt.

Heather & Matt’s wedding day was sweet, low pressure and relaxed.  Full of friends and family and plain old happiness.  We loved every minute of it.

To see a bigger preview of their wedding, click here for the slideshow!

Heather was so relaxed and just soaking up the day!

Finally in the dress!

About to get married…

Renata always gets those sweet ceremony shots:

And it’s official!

Sweet cake topper:

Bubble send off to the reception!

We love it when there is enough time scheduled for more bride and groom shots…especially at night!

My favorite:

Paul’s On the South River (which has since closed) had just decorated for Christmas and the atmosphere was amazing.

First dance:

Heather and her dad’s dance started with a nice, sweet song…then they busted into Jump On It!  Amazing!

Being toasted:

And a sweet moment at the end of the night…

To see Heather & Matt’s wedding slideshow, click here!

Heather & Matt, we loved getting to spend time with you and capture your sweet wedding.  Enjoy the images!

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by Andrea

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Saturday - February 13, 2010 Heather - lovely!

Melissa & Ryan :: DC Wedding at the Newseum

02.10.2010

From the moment we met Melissa & Ryan, we knew they would be one of our all time favorite couples.  How did we know?  Was it their sincere personalities?  Their relaxed demeanor?  Their immense love for one another?  Or their confidence in us?  Well, yes, yes, yes and yes.

We say it all the time: the best part of our job is meeting the people.  People like Melissa & Ryan who come with giving hearts, beautiful lives and genuine smiles.  We couldn’t have had a better time capturing their special day.  (And many thanks to Ashley for tagging along!)

To see Melissa & Ryan’s slideshow, click here!

We started the day off at the Hyatt, where Melissa was getting ready.  Thank you, Melissa, for my first in-person Monique Lhullier gown experience.

Stunning.

What’s a gorgeous bride without a handsome groom?

Melissa & Ryan got married at St. Sophia’s Cathedral in a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony.

Love this shot that Renata caught:

Married!

After the ceremony, we headed downtown to Federal Triangle to shoot portraits.  It was gorgeous!

I think this shot might be my favorite of the entire season:

Their reception was held at the Newseum, on the top floor, overlooking the city.  It was decked out beautifully and the view was awesome.

First dance:

After bridal party toasts, Ryan took a moment to toast his new bride.

At their engagement session, Melissa tried to explain to me what the wedding might be like.  ”Ever seen My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding?  Yeah, it’s kinda like that.”  Ashley caught this awesome shot:

I’ll end with one of my favorite candids of the season: Melissa & Ryan with Melissa’s grandparents.  I think it perfectly sums up the feel of their wedding and the type of hearts they possess.

To see more of their wedding, click here for the slideshow!

Melissa & Ryan, we truly wish you nothing but happiness and all the best.  We loved, loved, loved spending time with you and are blessed to have met you!  Enjoy the images!

Posted in Slideshows, Weddings

by Andrea

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Saturday - February 27, 2010 maria - absolutely gorgeous!!

Thursday - February 11, 2010 Jamie - Love love the pics! Melissa is beautiful and the pictures are fantastic!

Thursday - February 11, 2010 Melissa Nelson - Andrea and Renata- WOW! We love all the photos and the slideshow. Thank you for being so fabulously talented!

Thursday - February 11, 2010 Kaley - Drea, my friend, you have outdone yourself- truly. Monique Lhullier! Gadzooks!

Wednesday - February 10, 2010 j f n - Drea! Ah-mazing shoot. From beginning to end. (My fave is the one with the grands. So perfect.)

Carolyn & Tim :: Baltimore Engagement

02.04.2010

As I’m finally getting around to posting this engagement session we shot in November (sorry, Carolyn & Tim!), I’m remembering the feel of the whole session.  There’s something so classic about Carolyn and Tim.  Looking through the images again, I’m so struck by the colliding of classic, fun and love.  I’d say that’s a pretty good description of the two of them!

We shot down around Federal Hill and the surrounding area, right at the prime time for fall colors.  Carolyn & Tim were naturals!

Mmm, gotta love Federal Hill Park!

Renata grabbed this one on a whim!  A little different from our normal style, but I love it!

Catalog models, anyone?

Work it, Carolyn! :)

I love this next series - so fun!

And I’ll end with the location gem of the year:

Carolyn & Tim, you two were so fun to shoot!  Can’t wait until your wedding!

Posted in Engagement

by Andrea

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Sunday - February 7, 2010 Emily Abril - Beautiiifulll!!! Love it!

Friday - February 5, 2010 Tara - I am getting remarried to Ben. Soooo, I'd like to book you for my engagement shots soon. No one else knows about our 2 1/2 year renewal of vows... but that's it, I am doing it so I can absolutely take advantage of you and Renata. That is all.

Friday - February 5, 2010 April E. - Andrea, Your pictures are outstanding. You and Renata are amazing! I will be looking at pictures for the next 45 minutes now!! :P I am just getting into photography and starting to drool over the next desired love in my life...a new Canon Rebel T1i....*drooool* Any advice for the beginners??

Thursday - February 4, 2010 janaiha - ahhhh! loved the pictures on the pier.

Four score and seven years ago…

02.03.2010

…we had a vibrant, exciting, breathing blog.  Today, and over the past couple of months, the blog has become merely a portfolio.  This is sad to me!  And completely my fault!

Remember back in April when I promised daily blogs?  I’m not sure how long that lasted, but it wasn’t long.  I am sorry.  This is my official apology.  We are still here, we are still excited about photography and life and we are trying to get back into the swing of things!

Currently, my life revolves around my ever increasing waist and ever decreasing calendar days to my due date.  I certainly don’t want to inundate you with baby paraphernalia, especially since we are wedding photographers!  But, it may happen my friends.  Just being honest. :)

Over the next two months, we’re going to be making some big changes.  A NEW website, a NEW blog, a NEW logo.  Whew!  It’s a little overwhelming just to think about.  I am not promising daily blogs.  BUT I am promising to bring back TMI Tuesdays (remember those?) and perhaps a Living Room Session or two.  And if you love us, you will leave us suggestions that you may want to know about in either of those two blog features. :)

This week and next week, be on the lookout for 3 wedding posts and an engagement session!  And because this IS a photography blog, here’s a little something to drool over:

Posted in Personal

by Andrea

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Thursday - February 4, 2010 janaiha - wooo! TMI Tuesdays! can't wait =)

Wednesday - February 3, 2010 Ashley Davis - Another FANTASTIC photo! I'm looking forward to working with you lovely ladies soon! :)

Randa & Kareim :: Washington, DC Engagement

01.29.2010

I love a great match.  When Renata and I first met Randa, the three of us sat in a Starbucks and just chatted.  Like old friends would.  Comfortable, fun, relaxed.  A great match.  On the day of their engagement session, we met up in DC and we met Kareim for the first time.  We got to observe how he made Randa laugh and how the two of them got lost in each other.  A great match.

Many thanks to Maria for referring Randa & Kareim to us, as she will be a bridesmaid in their wedding!

We started in Federal Triangle, which has become one of our favorite places to shoot.

Work it, Randa!

We headed over to the WWII Memorial as the sun was going down…gorgeous!

I think this one is my favorite:

Randa and Kareim, we can’t wait for your wedding!  Thanks for a great session!

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by Andrea

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Monday - February 1, 2010 maria - YAY! they're just radiating happiness and love...you + renata captured them perfectly! beautiful shots. i love all of the 1.2 yumminess :) can't wait for may!!