Many of our readers know that we were excited to take a trip to London and Paris in January. The trip was part vacation and part work-related. During our time in Paris, we had the unique privilege of being photographed by multi-award winning photographer, Jerry Ghionis from Australia, who had asked us and our traveling companions, René & Melissa Tirado (also wedding photographers), to model for his European workshops. What an amazing opportunity to be inspired while being photographed, and the whole time taking in the wonders of Paris!
For the next week or so, we’re going to share with you one picture per day from our fashion shoot in Paris. These took place over the course of two very intense but completely enjoyable days of shooting. Hopefully these images will give you not only an idea of the passion and romance that can be found in this incredible city, but also convey just how stylishly playful great photography can be.
We’d definitely love to hear your comments on the photos. So please click on the “Comments” icon immediately below this entry, and give us a shout! 🙂
Our first photo was taken on a fifth-story corner balcony of our hotel. It was very windy and quite chilly out there, but we were so excited about this start to our sessions that it really didn’t matter. As I gazed out towards the Arc de Triomphe, the wind provided a bit of movement to Jenni’s hair and fur stole. Jerry asked us to adopt a little attitude, ignoring and yet feeling drawn to one another at the same time.
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Click image for larger version. Photo courtesy Jerry Ghionis, XSiGHT Studio
Ulysses - Hi there, gang! We love reading the descriptions of your impressions of the photographs. Love, tension, glamor, moodiness… each a separate impression and yet all seen in one photo. You’ve got to love it! We sure did. 🙂
Jerry is a master at what he does. Hanging with him, along with a crew of other fantastic photographers in Paris was exhilarating.
Eddie: we want to make Italy one of our next stops. But we can’t yet decide which city! We may have to get your help on this.
Mary Ann: I heard the awesome news about your baby! Man, that is so exciting to hear! We want to photograph you guys and the baby. I’m really sorry we may not be able to shoot a maternity session for you with you guys all the way down South. But let us know if you’re going to be up here before the delivery, and we’ll try to schedule something if you like! We have lots of great ideas.
Liz, thanks so much for the referrals. We love shooting out there in Massachusetts. It’s like a second home for us. And if we got to see you guys again, all the better!
Jamee: You and Jeff were so much fun. Where can we find couples JUST LIKE YOU!?? If you know them, please send them our way! We’d love to meet them and talk to them.
Thanks again, everyone. There’s a lot more to come. Keep your browsers pointed here each morning. 🙂February 15, 2007 – 4:09 PM
Jessica Johnston - ohhhhhhhh this is just so yummy-the light, the pose, everything!!
you models, you.
🙂February 15, 2007 – 12:38 AM
Jamee and Jeff - Happy Valentines Day! You two look so vintage in these photos! I love them!!!! The romance, the intrigue, the chemistry…magnifique! (I can’t spell in French, sorry).
Just passed your info along to a friend who lives in MD. She and her fiance are a great couple and I think your style and their’s will be a great match.
Our 1st anniversary is coming up, almost 365 days later and we still vividly relieve our wedding memories in your artwork. Thank you, thank you, thank you.February 14, 2007 – 9:14 PM
Cory - Happy Valentines Day to you both! This picture is amazing.You are both so natural and look like professional models. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see the rest.February 14, 2007 – 8:29 PM
Jenni - Thanks everyone!! It was WAY too much fun taking these. Paris was amazing. Wait til you see the rest … 🙂February 14, 2007 – 4:12 PM
Eddie and Ryan - You two are amazing. Who knew that you guys could work behind and in front of the lense! Breath taking photo and it has such a vintage classic feel. I love it. I’m glad to hear that you guys had an awesome time in Europe – dont you just love it here! (even though I envy you since I haven’t been to Paris yet). Keep the photos coming!
CiaoFebruary 14, 2007 – 1:17 PM
Marie & Sal - Jenni and Ulysses, you too look absolutely magnifique! We felt the rapture in you both. The beauty…the strength…completely sexy!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you both!February 14, 2007 – 12:11 PM
Liz Kalenowicz - Happy Valentine’s Day! It was so great to see you two in PARIS!! Love the picture! A co-worker of mine (Michelle)just became engaged Friday and I had given her your card. Perfect timing!!!
I attached your posting to her in an email and just finished looking at Lauren and Justin’s wedding pictures with her. I hope she chooses you because you both made the day relaxing, beautiful, and memorable!!! Thanks again for the terrific photos!! LIZ KFebruary 14, 2007 – 11:00 AM
Erica Geraci - Jenni,
YOU LOOK GREAT! I love the building behind you both and Ulysses, you look as handsome as ever. 🙂
Thank you for sharing.February 14, 2007 – 8:49 AM
Roseanne - Jenni, you are SO Glam! A real natural and I love the background. Oh, yeah, and Ulysses, your profile looks nice too.February 14, 2007 – 8:12 AM
Carol - Stunning certainly IS the word for it. How wonderful you two were able to have time “on the other side of the lens”! You are very special people! Thank you for sharing.February 14, 2007 – 8:00 AM
Leslie & Felipe - Stunning… We can’t wait to see more!February 13, 2007 – 9:58 PM
Jill - Awesome pic!! Love the drama of it!February 13, 2007 – 8:07 PM
Eric L - Wow!!! Jenni, you look gorgeous in this picture, Ulysses I barely noticed you where there, heheheheh (joking).
Please keep sharing!February 13, 2007 – 8:06 PM
Amy and Doug - What a striking photo! Jenni, you look like Selma Blair! So when do you start your professional modelling careers?!February 13, 2007 – 8:04 PM
Mary Ann - wowee! what a fabulous picture of you both! you look like professional models, and i love the subtlety of the drama between the two of you…very romantic!February 13, 2007 – 7:49 PM
Teddi - WOW!February 13, 2007 – 7:12 PM