Monday, January 31, 2011

Abby's Bridal Portraits | Greenville Country Club

Abby and John tied the knot just a couple days ago here in Greenville, SC. Just a few weeks before that we shot some awesome bridal portraits at the Greenville Country Club. I was surprised at all the beautful backdrops there were inside the main clubhouse! Beautiful red walls, awesomely huge windows, and of course, a very beautiful bride. Congrats Abby and John!!

Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits


Greenville Country Club bridal portraits

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Sushi Making Night!

Trying to make small talk during our engagement session, I brought up that I'd tried making sushi a few weeks ago. To my surprise, Luke and Sarah had said they had tried it as well! A few weeks later, there we were, sitting around a table with enough homemade sushi to make a few sumo wrestlers full.

And now, a few months later, sushi making night become a great past time! These guys are so much fun to hang out with and definitely know how to roll some rockin' sushi! Here are a few pictures from our last sushi making night!

Home sushi making supplies
Step 1: Cut up everything!


Home sushi making supplies
Step 2: Reward yourself with a glass of Chateau Jones!


Making sushi rice at home
Step 3: Make the sushi rice!


Making sushi at home
Step 4: Lay Nori on bamboo mat, squish on the sushi rice


Making sushi girls at home
Step 5: Watch as beautiful women take care of the rest!


Making sushi rice at home


Rolling sushi outtie at home


Cutting sushi rolls at home
Step 6: Cut em' up and eat!

Sushi making night!




If you like sushi, I HIGHLY recommend making some yourself! Not only is a lot of fun, its also WAY cheaper and in most cases fresher!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Bride's Choice Award Winner 2011

Woohooo! Just got word that I have been awarded the 2011 WeddingWire.com Bride's Choice Award for 2011. This award goes out to the Top 5% of all wedding photographers for a given area.



"J. Jones Photography stood among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year."

I'm pumped to be on the list for South Carolina in 2011!  Thank you past brides (and future brides) for your awesome support and glowing reviews!!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

North American International Autoshow Pictures | Detroit Auto Show 2011

Most car guys (yea, I fall into that group) have always dreamed of going to what is arguably the biggest and most extensive car show in the world, the Detroit Autoshow (or technically the North American International Autoshow). Well this year my dream finally came true.

I got to spend the early part of this week working at the 2011 Detroit Autoshow. Working the show definitely has its benefits, the biggest one being able to get in before the show is open to the public. Thats right, no one stepping in front of the cars right before you press the shutter, no crying kids, no stupid people posing in cars they will only dream about owning someday. Working the show does have its downsides as well, mainly being you constantly get asked where the bathrooms are. I don't blame them though, it took me a good hour to find them too! My bladder was pretty happy when I finally did!

So if you didn't have a chance to checkout the show in Detroit this year, hopefully these photos will highlight what you missed (technically, as of this writing, the show is still open). I highly recommend it for any car guru, gearhead, or anyone that enjoys seeing state of the art automotive design. Enjoy!

Detroit Autoshow 2011 Mercedes Display
Mercedes had a pretty awesome display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ford Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Audi Display
Lovin the new Audi R8 GT (and pretty much anything at the audi booth)


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Lexus Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Mercedes Display
The new Mercedes SLS


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Mercedes Display
The old Mercedes gulwing


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Bentley Display
Yup, thats a Bentley!


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Lexus Display
Lexus LFA anyone?


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Lexus Display
It deserved another shot...


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Maserati Display
This was probably one of my favorite cars there, the new Maserati Gran Turismo S


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ford Display
Ever seen those ken block videos? Yup thats the car!


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Dodge Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Maybach Display
This Mayback was probably the biggest "car" I've ever seen! Ridiculous!


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Maybach Display
The back seat room


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Hyundai Display
I was sold after sitting in the massaging rear seats of the new Hyundai Equus, only $310,000 less than the Maybach, and pretty much the same features set!


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Smart Display
The other end of the automotive spectrum


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Tesla Display
Tesla Roadster, the only electric car I wouldn't mind having


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Audi Display
Audi R8 V10 GT


Detroit Autoshow 2011 VW Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Porsche Display
Hello potential next car


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Lexus Display
LED overload at the lexus display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Mercedes Benz Display
LOVE the matte finish on the new Mercedes E-class AMG


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ford Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Cadillac Display
CTS-V Race Car


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Audi Display
Brand new Audi A6 (If you couldn't figure it out by the picture)


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ford Display
Mustang Racing at the Ford Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ford Display
The real thing, a boss mustang 302 running at 120MPH on the dyno... man that thing sounds incredible!


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Chevy Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ford Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Porsche Display


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Mercedes Display
Tennis ball colored Mercedes SLS E-cell


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Subaru Display
New Subaru STI


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Ferrari Display
The lone Ferrari at the show


Detroit Autoshow 2011 Audi Display


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