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Trashin’ the dress | TTD Photography

Annette and Tim’s trash-the-dress shoot was amazing.  Ok, except for the hordes of rude drunk people covering every square foot of beach…  (If Annette and Tim had been out-of-towner’s, I would have died of embarrasment at the impression these people would have left them, it was that bad.) We made light of the situation, claimed a small patch of beach, cracked…

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Danielle + Joe | Charming Manchester Wedding

Danielle and Joe are two completely sweet people that I’ve enjoyed getting to know better as a result of being their wedding photographer.  I was honored when they chose me to photograph their special day.  As Danielle and I became closer, over the months leading up to their wedding, we both quickly realized that we had…

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Jamie + Chris | Irish Hills Wedding

Ahh, Jamie and Chris.  Where do I begin!  Jamie is a very recent graduate of OSU (Congratulations Jamie!!), and is now a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  Chris is a U.S. Marine and is also finishing his masters in Civil Engineering.  Two highly motivated and ambitious people, who fell in love in the most romantic way. …

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Tim + Annette | Wedding Bliss

  If I had to pick one, -eh, ok, two words to describe the overall ‘vibe’ of Tim & Annette’s wedding, I’d choose laughter & passion.   I remember at one point during their wedding day, my cheeks & stomach muscles literally ached from smiling and laughing.  And every time I asked Tim and Annette to pose…

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Jamie - June 11, 2011 - 5:46 pm

You are so amazingly talented. Annette and Tim, what a wonderful wedding! I look forward to so so so many more memories together. Love you both, and Jenn I love you too! :-D

Annette - June 11, 2011 - 9:41 pm

Thank you Jamie!!! She is fabulous isn’t she! :)

Annette - June 11, 2011 - 9:45 pm

So Jenn… Does that mean we will see you for a beer later? LOL! I am equally as happy about the friendship that has emerged from our sessions together, Tim and Neil can talk guns and we can totally go ride horses :) We could have not asked for a better person or photographer to share our day with. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 100 times over! You and April did amazing!!! Looking forward to the memories we share from now on!

Jennifer Bates - June 12, 2011 - 7:38 am

Beer anytime! When you stopped by a Friday or so ago, I came to that realization. xo

Jennifer Bates - June 12, 2011 - 7:39 am

Thank you Jamie! xo

Winter Day-After Shoot

When I first met Shelby and Neal, I asked them, like I do every couple, “So… tell me how you met – tell me about the proposal!”   I LOVE hearing about every detail.   I settled into my spot on the couch and listened as Shelby began painting me a colorful picture of how their love unfolded, how Neal pursued her,…

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Sam + Dan | Hidden Lake Gardens wedding

What a b-e-a-utiful wedding this was!  You may have read my earlier BOUDOIR post on Sam.  As beautiful as she was during her boudoir shoot, she made an even more gorgeous bride.   Sam & Dan’s wedding took place during the Oh These Irish Hills Festival this past Saturday at Hidden Lake Gardens.   The people that put…

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Wedding Bliss

Megan has held a special place in my heart for the few years I’ve known her – in fact, her whole family is pretty special to me.  For anyone that attended Hailey’s 16th Birthday Party, Megan was one of the 16 honorees.  Saturday I had the honor and privilege of photographing her marriage to Jason Young.  For all…

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Dana - May 24, 2010 - 3:56 pm

Stunning shots Jenn!! Love the bridal party on the steps…the couple will be thrilled.

Steve - May 25, 2010 - 7:21 am

Simply stunning pics. I may just divorce my current wife just to get remarried again to have you shoot my wedding!! Incredible!!

jennbates - May 25, 2010 - 9:08 pm

LOL – thanks!

jennbates - May 25, 2010 - 9:11 pm

Thanks! Yes, Megan definitely wanted that ‘Western’ sepia look for a few of these types of shots. I haven’t even sifted thru all of them yet but I think she’ll be pretty tickled with the finals. We (the bridal party) were an hour late to the reception! he he

linda - June 1, 2010 - 9:31 am

Oh my gosh!! They are some of THE best pictures I have ever seen of a wedding. I, too, love the shot on the steps. Outstanding job. (And congrats to the lucky couple).