The journal

Wendy and Loi are a couple that when planning their wedding, challenges kept being thrown at and thrown at… But after three years, everything eventually aligned perfectly for these two, and they were finally able to make their dream day happen! We are so happy to have been there every step of the way for […]

One of the trends we will always support are bridesmaid boxes. What better way to ask your friends to spend time and money on your bachelorette, bridal shower, and bridesmaid dress/outfit than to give them a personalized gift on the front end to show how much you appreciate them? Whether it’s a pretty robe they’ll […]

Today we’re doing things a little differently here on the MJP blog… instead of sharing beautifully posed, curated couple’s photos or perfectly placed details, we’re displaying our favorite candids! From first looks with Dad, to Grandma tearing up as you walk down the aisle, we want to show how we capture every precious moment of […]

We met Sami and Andi back in October of 2021 for their glow-filled engagement session at Casa Rondena. At the time, they didn’t have a wedding photographer, and we were chomping at the bit not only to be able to visit fun-filled Chattanooga (we love to travel!)… but also to work with this super fun, […]

Now that we have the big-ticket items crossed off the to-do list, like “Get engaged,” let’s talk details! Sure, you need to book vendors and send invites. But don’t forget to take care of yourself! You only get to do this once, and it’s the best excuse to treat yourself. So where to start? Shoes. […]

We seriously can not express how amazing the weddings we had in 2021 were. Could it have been that everyone was ready to have the best party ever after 2020? Maybe. But all in all we are so grateful for each and every couple we captured and as we wrap up the year, we just […]

Cinderella and a Dentist walk in to a bar… this is how Alex + Ross’s love story began on Halloween night in 2017. They both received invitations to a party and at the very last minute they both decided to go. I bet they are so glad they did! From Alex herself: “Maybe it was […]

As you can see from the photos below… it takes a lot for us to look this good! Each year, we love to share our behind the scenes photos. Every wedding from January to December requires test shots, and our favorite part about that is coming up with new poses, making funny faces, and overall […]

We met with Chris and Brooke this past summer for a glass of wine to really get to know the couple for a little bit before we started their session. Talk about a great start! After that, we swept them away to start shooting around the beautiful grounds of Casa Rondena. The grapes were the […]

Back in August of 2020, we met Jordan and Brett for their engagement session in New York City… Talk about a dream! (See their stylish e-sesh HERE). To give a quick recap, the duo met in NYC on Hinge, working across from each other in the financial district. Their first date was after work before […]