TJ + Steph | Engaged
Smithfield Portrait Photographer
Engaged ~ April 30, 2010
When I scan through images right after a session…. or 4 days after a session, depending on how behind I am…I use a method I like to call “5 starring”. I scan through the images and “5 Star” the best of the best! This has become a commonly used phrase around my house and I even have some spectators that like to watch this process! After scanning through TJ and Steph’s images from their Smithfield engagement session this past Sunday, I ended up with over 450 “5 starred” images!!! Are you kidding me?! Yes, they are THAT photogenic but NO, I do not normally edit almost 500 images for an engagement session! I then had to go back and was forced to be selective. I hate having to choose!
Tj and Steph are one of those couples that I met and immediately knew that their session was going to be awesome! How could it not be?! Look at them! They’re gorgeous and they’re in love! Perfect combo! The way Steph laughs and smiles at TJ is so sweet and genuine and I loved spending the afternoon capturing that! As we walked and talked, they explained that they had actually met on their VERY FIRST night at college. What are the chances?! TJ and Steph both attended JMU and within their freshmen year they met, fell in love, and started a friendship that has grown into a lifelong relationship! They have a beautiful relationship I cannot WAIT for their wedding this summer! It’s going to be here before we know it and it’s going to be fabulous!
TJ and Steph, thanks for swatting gnats, climbing through weeds in heals, and trusting me with your engagement session! Love you guys!!
THANK YOU STEPHANIE! She climbed down to this location in heels!! Wasn’t it worth it?!
So fierce, I love it! I need to get tips on how to have an amazing “model” face like Steph’s before MY wedding! Jstar would be so impressed!
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nicalaws: ( November 22, 2010 1:19 am ) This is my other favorite... Absolutely breathtaking! Love your work, Katelyn!!!! :)
Kate: ( May 21, 2010 1:40 pm ) Such pretty pictures! Love all the different backrounds
Tom Murray: ( May 15, 2010 12:06 pm ) Awesome photos...looking forward to the wedding!
Erika Cox: ( May 10, 2010 10:57 pm ) I saw your pictures.....very pretty! Love, Erika
Jessi: ( May 10, 2010 10:31 pm ) Loved every one of them! Can't wait to see you guys in July! Love ya! :)
kortni: ( May 10, 2010 10:30 pm ) I loved them. I thought they were perfect in every way!! Love ya Steph(:
Jerry: ( May 9, 2010 1:06 pm ) Official comment #46: I must admit, these are fantastic shots!
Mom: ( May 9, 2010 1:03 pm ) Great pictures! Cute couple. I've never seen a picture of Stephanie where she wasn't smiling. They are amazing.
Leslie: ( May 5, 2010 6:59 pm ) somehow i missed these..idk how! but theyre so good!! theyre so cute!
caroline: ( May 5, 2010 1:28 pm ) cuuuuute!! golly day you do a great job! i loved the ones with the brick wall and on the pier (of course!)
Dad: ( May 4, 2010 9:39 pm ) I luv the beautiful scenery. Oh and you two too......
Jasmine*: ( May 3, 2010 12:03 pm ) You're right...I'm SO impressed!!! :)
Spring: ( May 3, 2010 11:26 am ) These are amazing!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I love how you use all these cute houses in the background... is there any significance to them or are they just cute houses?
Allison: ( May 3, 2010 11:19 am ) Very cute couple!!! I love the last few with that adorable blue house!! Awesome job.
Wesley: ( May 2, 2010 10:31 pm ) Prettiest pictures ever! Can't wait for the weeding!!!!!
Julianna: ( May 2, 2010 8:32 pm ) Soooooo cute! She is adorable!
Sarah: ( May 2, 2010 1:34 pm ) BEAUTIFUL photos!! I love them all!!
Richard Allen: ( May 2, 2010 7:49 am ) Beautiful pictures but I was surprised to see you had your mouth closed in some.
Girish: ( May 2, 2010 5:02 am ) Fantastic, fantastic and more fantastic ! Great photographs, expressions and real real nice candids. I would really like to read your workflow about a shoot, specially the poses, candids, and tech information like f-stops etc. Can you share that, please. Real fan of your photography
rita campbell: ( May 1, 2010 11:12 pm ) You are really a cute couple,looks like you are having fun . They are great pictures!!!!!!
rita campbell: ( May 1, 2010 11:08 pm ) They look so happy and in love. Looks like you had fun GREAT PICTURES!!!!
Felicia: ( May 1, 2010 8:14 pm ) this pictures are GGGgorgeous!! i love the colors and the gardens are beautiful.... :) i cant wait for the wedding photos!! love ya!
Douglas: ( May 1, 2010 7:19 pm ) I like the vivid colors and amazing landscapes. These are well shot pictures! Goos pics Steph.
Brooke Huley: ( May 1, 2010 1:38 pm ) Yay for couples meeting at the beginning of their freshman year at JMU!! (That's how I met my husband!) :) Another great shoot!
Amanda Hilborn: ( May 1, 2010 10:37 am ) these pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!!! what an adorable couple! :) great job k james! <3
katie g: ( May 1, 2010 4:19 am ) i realllllllly mean this as a compliment and i know it sounds lame but i think in some pictures this bride to be looks like kristen from laguna beach.... sorry! i just had to share my thoughts sooooo pretty! i love her simple dress and brown/tan shoes she has such a cute smile and my favorites are of her lovebug kissing her neck :) ! haha
Lynn: ( May 1, 2010 3:15 am ) Wow, these all are 5 stars!!!! Beautiful!!
Beverly: ( May 1, 2010 1:49 am ) A very classy shoot! I admire your tasteful photos, Katelyn! There is something pure, but still sexy about your shots! Stephanie, you are a gorgeous girl--love the hair cut and the outfits you chose! :)
Alice Owens: ( May 1, 2010 12:12 am ) Oh my gosh.....absolutely georgeous.....awesome work once again Katelyn!!
sheri burns: ( April 30, 2010 10:16 pm ) These are absolutely gorgeous! Truly captures the love. I can't wait for the wedding, those pics will be spectacular!!!!!!
Mo: ( April 30, 2010 8:15 pm ) love this session! the lighting looks so beautiful! great job!
Bobbie Brown: ( April 30, 2010 6:50 pm ) LOVE these - all of them are amazing!
Stephanie: ( April 30, 2010 3:47 pm ) They are so adorable!!!
Britne: ( April 30, 2010 3:35 pm ) I really really love these pictures. This couple is so amazing! I love the grassy area ones...what a great spot! Beautiful!
Anna: ( April 30, 2010 2:59 pm ) they are such a cute couple :) awesome job, KK! you're soooo close to being DONE with school and being a "full-time" photographer! YAY :)
Catie: ( April 30, 2010 2:22 pm ) loved all of those shots. the woods, so pretty, great job capturing the light and both of their personalities! so cute!
em: ( April 30, 2010 2:05 pm ) love love love them. what a cute couple! she's adorable. Great pictures KK! =)
Katie: ( April 30, 2010 1:09 pm ) OH MY GOSH!!!! THESE ARE AMAZING!!! You did SUCH a good job. I am quickly becoming a huge huge huge fan of yours!!! Loveeee that amazing location in the trees. So green and beautiful and the light was stunning!
Katherine: ( April 30, 2010 12:58 pm ) I love these! SO cute and personal. :) :)
Patti Allen: ( April 30, 2010 12:54 pm ) They are beautiful pictures! Great Job Steph and TJ! And of course the photographer!! I love the ones in front of the different houses.
Alex: ( April 30, 2010 12:25 pm ) Michael's Narnia looks more like the field in Twilight to me. I especially LOVE the one with the sunlight radiating onto Step and TJ! Oh and the first one after they changed outfits is so classic and sweet, they look so in love. Katelyn you always amaze me. These are wonderful!
erin: ( April 30, 2010 11:54 am ) Your pictures are amazing! I LOVE looking at your blog. . . these engagement pictures are simply fabulous!!
evelyn: ( April 30, 2010 11:31 am ) katelyn these are so beautiful! your angles, the lighting, just everything. each day i'm amazed at your talent. keep it up girl!
Shannon: ( April 30, 2010 11:23 am ) I love her smile!! and that black dress is gorgeous. Awesome job KK!
TJ: ( April 30, 2010 11:21 am ) I never thought taking pictures could be fun! They look great Thanks for all the great pictures!
Jessica: ( April 30, 2010 11:05 am ) I haven't commented in a while, but these are GORGEOUS. Absolutely love the locations and the cute/dressy photos and then the change to a big more casual. And she does have an *awesome* model face. :) Great job, Katelyn!
Sam: ( April 30, 2010 10:39 am ) SO PRETTY!! I loved all of them! My favorite were the ones in the field. Nice serious face Steph ;) I love you both!
Hilary Tebo: ( April 30, 2010 10:08 am ) These are beautiful! You have chosen a wonderful photographer and I know you will be happy with all your photography needs! Beautiful JOB!!
Michael: ( April 30, 2010 9:57 am ) I really liked the pics in Narnia...And the one with the piece of the American Flag....and is that little house for sale, because I would like it. Great Job, Great Couple!!!
ashley: ( April 30, 2010 9:52 am ) awesome pictures and looking so in love and happy together! cant wait for the wedding!
Steph L: ( April 30, 2010 9:24 am ) YAY! Thank you Katelyn! They look awesome! I was very excited to have this as my morning "wake me up." See you in July! Thanks again!
Cati: ( April 30, 2010 7:51 am ) First comment! :D Something good about being up at 5:45 AM on 5 hours of sleep....... these are only some of the BEST photos yet!!!!!