Cole and Maria by Jamilah
I don't know where to begin about my amazing friend, Jamilah. We met in middle school and became tennis partners in high school. Jamilah, is the kind of person that always has a beautiful, happy smile spread across her gorgeous face. You can't help but share in the joy that radiates off of her. After not seeing each other since our high school graduation, we were able to reconnect through the miracle of the internet and facebook.
Jamilah's been a big supporter of my blog from the beginning of my fashion escapades and I was able to help her navigate some tricky blog layouts. Being both a full time teacher, professional photographer and newly wed in Florida, Jamilah has a very busy schedule. So I was incredibly honored that she and her husband, Dave, wanted to spend a hot July evening, of her vacation time visiting family, to take some photos of Cole and me.
Every time Jamilah posts new photos on her blog, I am stunned speechless. Each wedding, graduation, engagement (you name it) has such a personal touch that you feel like you know the people she's capturing. I seriously can't get over how amazing of a photographer she is and how lucky I feel to have been able to work with her. Again, Thank You So Much, Jamilah! You are the best.
Now for her incredible photos...
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Yours,
Maria these are absolulty beautiful!!
Hopefully one day I'll get some nice photos of my boy & I.
xo
Oh, wow! These are great! I feel like she really captured the essence of who you and Cole are (as I interpret through your blog). Thanks for sharing with us!
Ok, these photographs are absolutely stunning! I love the vintage tones and you two are the perfect couple! :)
Luv, Friend in Fashion
www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
X
I love these pictures. She is so good at manipulating natural light. Amazing!
thegirlinthepaperdress.blogspot.com
Whoa these photos are stunning. You and Cole are a beautiful couple! I adore these photos and you're both so photogenic and radiate so much happiness that warms my heart. I love what you're both wearing. Very cinematic :)
Oh how lovely! That one where you are looking over your shoulder is absolutely stunning!
-Kelly
Sequins & Shadows
Just beautiful. Hate off to the photographer, these are wonderful. I love that black dress and the last picture is my favorite. So natural and warm.
thequeenofwanderlust.blogspot.com
wow, she is wonderful! what great light too! i hope you frame some of these especially the one of you and cole on the bench giggling... you two giggling in the grass and LOVE the one of you looking back while holding his hand...what great moments!
wow. such beautiful photos. and such beautiful ones on her (Jamilah's) blog! (this linking on blogs to other wonderful blogs = my most favorite way of finding things these days. I love that feature - keep it up!)
Such beautiful pictures! I'm definitely going to check out her blog.
-Weezy from http://beautysimplistic.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous shoot! She truly is a talented photographer! These pictures are just lovely :)
♥ Leia's Delights
WONDERFUL!!!
The last one is adorable! You look like teenagers who met only 3 days ago!
omg you are such a cute cute couple! and lucky to have such a talented friend- i'd love some photos like these of me and my bf! you look sooo pretty :)
Well done Jamilah! Absolutely beautiful. The last one is my favourite. Looks like a moment was captured.
Anthea,
Embracing Style
simply beautiful!
The Attic Find ♥
These photos are phenomenal! You and Cole are such a beautiful couple and you look incredible, Maria. And of course your outfits are perfect.
What a talented lady!
X
What gorgeous images: I particularly love the last one!
Oh my, all the pictures are gorgeous, but the second one is just perfect, a vision of you and Cole that it's so delightful!! It's just a awesome photoshoot session, congratulations to Jamilah!
Xoxo,
Libs
I love these photos, Maria. Jamilah did an excellent job capturing your personalities, and each photo is stunning. I think it's a cool idea to take couple photos during different parts of your relationship -- it'll be awesome when you're both older and you can fondly remember this time. :)
Wow, she is so talented! Mind you, it did help that she had such fantastic and beautiful models like you and Cole.
Thanks for sharing these with us, I now feel like I've gone on a magical adventure picnic with the two of you and I never want to leave :)
Much Love,
Norah xxx
Oh wow these are gorgeous. What a wonderful talented friend you have. Must check out her blog.
I love the one of you both and you are looking back.
xxxx
These pictures are amazing! Jamilah did a great job!
It's nice to see you and Cole on pictures together. You two make a beautiful couple.
What a beautiful set of photos, Maria. You must have them framed!
B from A plus B
These are so lovely and natural. Really brings out your characters! Beautiful locations too!
What beautiful photos of you and your honey!!! My fave is the last one!
She is very talented!
Such heartwarming photos :) I love the one of you two laughing!
Amazing photos! I adore your face when you smile, you transmit just happiness.
Wow! These pictures are very beautiful and pretty. I love the outfits especially the gorgeous floral dress.
She really has an amazing talent to capture relationships in her photos. I love the pictures, especially the last one. You two are such a lovely and also stylish couple! :)
so, so beautiful! xxx
Oh Maria, You are so very lucky to have such a talented friend. The photos are everything photos are supposed to be. :)
awww you guys!!!!!!!! I melted seeing these. I love them and see that dept of love between you both in these shots.Your friend (love the name Jamilah by the way) did an amazing job! Your hair is cute!!!!
Oh Maria! Now it was my turn to get teary eyed! Thank you so much for the sweet & kind words you wrote... it truly made my day! And of course, it was more of a treat for me to have captured such a cute couple =)
I'm happy we were able to reconnect via the internet!
And how humbling to have read so many sweet comments about my work! Thank you everyone! What a fantastic Monday it is...
xo
~jamilah~
Maria, these are STUNNING! You guys look like you're so in love! You make an awesome pair :D
These are just utterly gorgeous photos! You friend is seriously talented!!
Wow! these pictures are so beautiful!! you two are such a cute pair ^,^
Those pictures are great! It's nice to see some of you and Cole together.
These pictures are unbelievably sweet and lovely. I especially love the first one and all the ones of you and Cole together.
That's amazing that you managed to reconnect with an old friend. That's a good feeling.
Christy of Dress Rehearsal
These pictures are so beautiful! I just went to her website and saw the rest. She is talented!
oh my goodness my heart just melts looking at these. They are so beautiful!! You guys are adorable.
fabulous photos!! both of you are so photogenic!! :)
As always, WOWZA!!! I run out of compliments for you, Maria, but each time I am blown away by what you create.
these pics are great! i especialyl love teh 3rd, teh 6th and the last pic- Bravo Jamilah! :)
These are such darling photos! I love it!
Ya'll look so gorgeous and in love. Amazing pics!
Ya'll look so gorgeous and in love. Amazing pics!
I really love the photos of you two, you look truly happy together.
Those pictures are gorgeous! You both look wonderful!
Those photos are amazing...you look like such a classic beauty!
That 3rd picture is amaaaaazing! She did a great job.
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xoxo
Che'Lyssa
Maria, these are so absolutely gorgeous! You and Cole look amazing together! Wonderful !
These are so beautiful. You too are soooo cute!
Wow, she has an incredible talent. Her photos are stunning. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
these are too good. good enough to hang in your house! love them!
Such beautiful pictures that makes me grin! :) The love between you and ur husband is just so luminous :) Bless you!
Wow, what a beautiful shoot! Thank you so much for sharing, your blog is so inspiring. xo Lina
Wow, these are amazing photos!
Daisy Dayz Home
Too bad Jamilah isn't in California! I'm moving and getting married there soon (it all depends of when I'm granted my K1 visa). I'd love to have her take my wedding pics :(.
You have such a lovely blog!
I come here quite often (: Kisses from Portugal!
-Mélancclie
These are glorious! I'm sure you'll treasure them forever. You and Cole are a lovely couple.
Teenagers in love -that's what you look like. It's so sweet.
Spectacular photos! You two look great! I love your outfits too...especially the floral dress. :)
These are such lovely photos of you both!