Allison & Jake chose The Reserve in Longview, TX for their special day. The Reserve has a rustic, charming atmosphere and Allison & Jake’s Wedding was the perfect fit. Family and friends gathered for the outdoor ceremony timed with the setting sun. The resulting images were absolutely breath taking. Following the ceremony was the reception, aka the party, held in the beautiful hall. The decorations were superb and the complimenting colors made the captured images extra special. Thank you Allison & Jake for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

Introducing custom  greeting cards by Jamye Perelli Photography. These cards are printed on premium paper, die cut, come in many stylish shapes, and when combined with a special portrait created by Jamye become a truly unique greeting card that will delight all who receive it!  LIMITED TIME OFFER!  Studio Family Portrait Session
One Set of 25 Premium Custom Holiday Cards $159.00 A $279 value.  Limited number of sessions available at this price.  Call today to reserve your spot! 903-887-3830  *Some restrictions apply. Good for studio sessions only.  Includes up to 4 people.   Additional fees for location shoots or additional people over 4.   May not be combined with any other offer. Expires 12-1-2011

I very much enjoyed shooting Valerie and Wade’s wedding recently but struggled designing this album for them. The struggle was only due to the fact that I was trying to stay within the confines of the page capacity of their 40 page wedding book. Try as I might to make this design work inside of 40 pages this wedding album screamed to be 50 pages so I just went with it. Once they saw the design they agreed that it had to be 50 pages. I gave them a good deal on the upgrade in page count and this custom design is current in Italy at our book maker being custom bound and printed.

The images from this wedding are a beautiful  testament to the love between these two.  Valerie and Wade were super easy to photograph.   Valerie’s very large family was well organized and Wade’s clan was a joy to work with as well.  The resulting images speak for themselves.  Thanks Val & Wade for inviting us along on this beautiful occasion. It was a pleasure to be part of the merriment!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony: St Jude’s Catholic Church
Reception: Cedar Creek Country Club
Florist: Capt B’s

I can talk all day long about lighting, color calibration,  f-stops,  iso  and post production techniques but any good photographer will have a strong grasp of the technical stuff and an artful eye to make it all come together.  So what’s left…the connection between photographer and subject.  I want to know your motivation behind wanting to do the session if the first place. If you have ideas for your photo shoot I want to hear them. I want to lend advice when you need it. I want to take my time photographing you and even more time putting together your final images and creating custom products that show them off.  I want you to trust that I will do all of this to the very best of my ability and create something that is uniquely you.

Case in point – The Lilly family:

I first photographed them while they were pregnant with their first child Cade. Tiffany knew that I photographed weddings but did not know much about my portrait work. She took a leap of faith and commissioned me to photograph a maternity session for her.  I suggested that Tim, her husband, take part in the session.  I did that first session in their home.  We spent a couple of hours shooting their maternity session and the images were spectacular. As we worked together I could feel them relaxing and getting into the process. By the end of the session they were comfortable enough with me to suggest doing some beautifully intimate shots in their bedroom, bare chested (covering up the naughty parts of course and no you will not see them here on this blog These are images I am sure they do not share with just anyone but cherish none the less and will look back on as the years go by with even more fondness.

From that beginning I have since shot two family portrait sessions and a newborn session for the beautifully photogenic Skyla.  These subsequent sessions have been done in the studio and again in their home. Each time I photograph them I feel more of a connection which of  course has a positive impact of the end result. Tiffany and Tim thank you for trusting me to capture your growing family. I look forward to more sessions down the road and seeing what wonderful image we can create together.

Testimonial from Tiffany Lilly:
Jamye has done many family sessions for us and we have been more than extremely pleased with how the pictures come out. She is very patient and professional with our young kiddos and has a knack for catching fleeting moments on camera. Jamye has really outdone herself with our latest session and highly recommend her for any occasion that you would like for her to capture.

We know you have a lot to do so we want to make the process easy as possible! Join us for a “power lunch session” for only $99. Take images, instantly review the session, select your image order, and be out the door in under an hour! To schedule an appointment call Jamye Perelli Photography at 903-887-3830.

This offer can not be used in combination with any other promotion or discount and is only valid Mon-Fri. during the month of March 2011.

This is the Wedding Album Design for CJ & Susan.  Their wedding was  at Elm Wood Gardens in Palestine Texas with a very fun reception to follow on a party boat on Lake Lewisville.

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I loved spending so much time with the same people and getting to know them just a bit better. Both couples scheduled plenty of time for their portraits. It is such a pleasure to be able to work in an un-rushed manner. It allows everyone to relax and allows me to be creative and give my clients a large variety of fun portraits. My advice to bride’s and grooms planning their weddings. Always schedule ample time for your wedding photography…..you will not regret it in the end.

Okay sorry I got a little side tracked there. Ashley & Susan planned a joint wedding reception on a large party boat on Lake Lewisville. What better way to set the mood for your reception then watching the sun set as you float out for 4 hours of dancing, fun, laughter and some very touching moments. Let me just say there was not a dry eye in the place during the toasts. Yes, even me who witnesses similar exchanges on a regular basis had to hold back a few tears.

Ashley and Scott and Susan and CJ your wedding ceremonies and reception were beautiful, moving and just a while lot of fun. Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

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You can see all of the images from both wedding ceremonies and the reception here. http://pictage.com/905212

By Judy Esslinger of It’s YOUR Time, Travel 903 432-3304 (Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist)

The joy of your engagement need not have a stressful following. Traditional weddings can cost a fortune and your guests came because it’s the two of YOU, not the event. In a few hours it’s all history. If they attended a destination wedding however, YOUR guests would enjoy a wonderful wedding and a great mini vacation as well. They can drink if they wish and not have to drive home. They will speak of it for years to come as the best wedding they ever attended because it was about them too.  What’s better?  YOUR cost and stress is usually reduced. Why not relax on the beach with your family and friends while all the preparations are done. Why not be totally relaxed on your wedding day as it will make for a spectacular wedding night!  Request guests do 3 nights (resort minimum) and the wedding party 7 nights or more. Guests wanting more than 3 nights should arrive earlier in the week than the wedding couple so guests spend 2 nights while the couple “establish residency” in that country. The 3^rd day is the wedding day and night and the 4th day on is just the couple. This can be an Anniversary renewal ceremony or celebration too.

Decide on your setting such as sunset on the beach, a morning garden wedding, a wedding chapel on the resort, and many other choices. Then, choose the destination such as Jamaica, Mexico, Florida, Las Vegas, a cruise ship, Hawaii, Bahamas etc. If your wedding guests are all adults, choose an all adults or couples resort such as Sandals or for family gatherings choose a resort such as Beaches. There are even outrageous weddings available such as undersea in the Caribbean in Scuba gear, on a glacier in Alaska, on a ship at sea, Las Vegas Weddings and more.

While the resorts often have good photographers and videographers, this is your special day. Use them for photo packages while on your honeymoon, lounging around the pool, etc. But on that special day, why not have the best in wedding photographers who are willing to go on location. Jamye Perelli Photography offers spectacular wedding photography. This is your lifetime event and it should be the best you can afford. If GREAT live music for your reception is desired on location, Jayme’s husband Dino is the best.

Consult with It’s YOUR Time, Travel to choose destination packages to fit your budget. We will create a page on our website with all the details so your party can refer to it for updates and call us to secure their travel. Instead of traditional wedding gifts, guests can purchase resort appointments for hair & nails, island gift certificates, candlelight dinner on the beach, spa treatments, excursions and more directly from us. We will include a card for them to present to YOU. In the Caribbean, you can even rent or purchase a “heat friendly” wedding gown and man’s apparel.

YOU have found the NO more Bride or Mother “zilla” zone.