Bryan & Jessie Tie the Knot | Salem, Oregon Wedding Photographer | Yellow Arrow Photography

I have known Jessie for about 25 years. We grew up going to the same charming elementary school where we hung out on the play ground wearing our older brother’s No Fear t-shirts and Quicksilver sweatshirts that were waaaay to big for us. Jessie is one of the very few people that I have known in my life where I’ve always been able to be my 100% nerd self and feel confident at the same time. We moved on to middle school and experienced the awkward years of puberty, boys, make up, wearing those awful shorts for volleyball, and mimicking the Spartans from SNL. We thought quoting lines from Wyane’s World was cool and didn’t understand that the song “Crash” by Dave Matthew’s Band was super inappropriate for us to sing at lunch. High school came along and Jessie was just as sweet. As we grew up, life happened…meaning time passed quickly and we didn’t see each other as much. But, I find that she is one of those people that you can come back together with and still feel like you did when you were 7 years old, 12 years old, or 18 years old. She is a gem. One of a kind.

So, when she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was seriously honored. Spending time with Jessie again has really been awesome! And honestly, she hasn’t changed. She is still goofy, beautiful, kind, and whitty. I don’t know Bryan very well but I know that if Jessie picked him for the rest of her life, he must be pretty awesome.

I really wish both Bryan and Jessie the best and I pray that you experience more love and friendship than you ever thought was possible as you grow together in your marriage. Thank you so much for asking me to capture your special day. Hope you guys enjoy this sneak peak!