Jillian + Sal
October 30 2011
Galloping Hill Caterers
Union NJ
****Fresh out of college I came back home to NJ to look for a "photography" job. It was 1993 and I was young and excited to put all my talent to use....then I found out there weren't too many glamorous fashion photography jobs available. I even found myself at a local studio for an interview were they tested me to see if I could spot the little tiny dust spots on their clients prints...a very humbling experience. Why do you ask I give all this information and what does this have to do with Jillian and Sal's wedding????? After the "dust spot" interview. I picked up the phone book and turned to the page for photography studio's. I called the first one listed and got an interview that day. Jillian's father Ralph was the owner of that studio :) He gave me my first big photography job which is where I stayed until I opened my own back in 2000. Ralph & the other owners had faith in me and I ended up shooting over 250+ weddings for his studio, for that opportunity I have always been grateful. That was over a decade ago...and when the time came for the first of his three daughter's to get married he called me. I was flattered. I hope I did you proud Ralph.
Back to Jillian and Sal!!! :) It was one of the last beautiful October "fall" days of the season and well you actually had snow on the ground. It happened to be a record breaking fall snow storm in NJ the day before. Did you guys flinch?? Nope, not even for a second. You put on your winter boots and headed out the door. It really doesn't matter what the weather is on your wedding day when you are in love and ready to start your lives together does it? ...rescuing one dog after another...
PS: Jillian's face book page says it perfectly:
working crazy hours,
playing with my dogs,
laughing at my dogs,
being with my Sweetie,
all that makes me happy.
Jillian and Sal I wish you a lifetime of all that makes you happy!!! Keep up all the good things you do for all the sweet animals that cross your paths they are lucky to have you and you are lucky to have each other.
~ your friend Kris Rupp
Me & Ralph ;)
Thank you to my super photography team of Barbara Wentzel and Vanessa Seixas. You guys are the best!!
Love the photos and the story you wrote at the beginning. You're not only a great photographer but you've become a writer, too!
ReplyDeleteRalph made a wise choice when he hired you. Loved the pictures in the snow with the bridesmaids wearing their boots. Nice picture of you and Raph. Love, Mom xoxox