Jennie & Joe: Part One

When I started thinking about the One Love Project, one couple definitely came to mind. That was Jennie & Joe. I've now had the chance to "work" with Jennie on a few projects and just love her bubbly personality. And watching her with her husband on a past shoot, inspired me to tell the stories of couples truly in love.

In order to really get to know the couples I work with, I like to ask a few simple questions. I feel that it not only helps me, but it also is a fun way for the couples to connect. Jennie & Joe decided to answer them separately and compare answers like The Newlywed Game. After reading their answers, I want to hang out with these two again, they are a riot.

Jennie & Joe have been together for 8 years. Apparently, there are two stories they tell people about how they met. One version, Jennie describes as "geeky" and the other is their "cute" story. Geek version: They met via Yahoo Personals and spoke for 3 weeks before meeting. Cute version: They met at a supermarket, when Joe knocked over a Cheez-It display with his backpack and Jennie burst out laughing. Joe was immediately attracted to Jennie's smile (and who could blame him!) and Jennie jokes that it was his acid washed jeans that drew her in(totally need to see a pictures of that!).  Whatever story they tell people, it's clear that these two still have the same connection they had when they first met.

Just look at how these two look at each.


Jennie and Joe have a ton in common. They both love the beach, mozzarella sticks, enjoy shopping for their home, their cat Jiminy and they even drive the same car. Most importantly, they both answered how much they care about others.

As similar as they are, I love the contrast in style. Here is Joe, casual in jeans and sneakers. Jennie, all dolled up in a dress and heels. Check out those gams! (Note the dirt on her heels was from the two of them climbing a tree in previous shots!)

I will throw my two cents in. They both have a great sense of humor. We had a blast walking around Newburyport and taking advantage of the signs that we saw. There was never a dull moment.