An elvis mask, a knife from 1974 and true love.

Sarah and Josh.  Married.

There are those people who you just have that feeling about.  You know, the ones you just know are good people.  Sarah and Josh are these people.  Inside.  Outside.  All sides.  Beautiful, good people.

They’ve been together for many, many years.  And, finally, they have one love shared by two hearts.

Your day was gorgeous and a perfect depiction of your love for one another.  Thank you for opening your hearts and letting me capture it all.  Much Love!

I love her smirk. A little look to see her wedding gown being tied up her back. Just lovely.


Now this girl knows how to look stunning in a gown!



I’m super duper excited when a couple sees each other before the ceremony. Sarah and Josh wanted plenty of time for photos and to enjoy their day, so we trampled the streets of Troy, finding all the good crevices of the city. Oh so fabulous!



Roberta’s idea. I dig it.


So we are having a grand time in an alley when I hear a train. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to shoot a bride and groom with a moving train. As soon as I hear it I yell, “let’s go”. This pregnant girl ran so fast, let me tell you. I wanted to find this train! They probably thought I was a loon when I yelled, “just stand there and make out”. I got my shot. The one I’ve been waiting for. Crazy or not, it was SO worth the sprint!

I think they are laughing because they just realized their photographer is a loon.

Sarah, you are STUNNING!




Ohhh, how I love the purple shoes.



This unique little shop was gracious enough to let us use some fun masks to complete this shot. LOVE!



And I love the alleys in Troy!


Along with this hilarious bridal party.

I love this shot. Check out Sarah’s sister in the back. Hehe.

Just stating the obvious. This rocks.







This is all Josh.

This little man wants to grow up to be just like his Uncle.



Here comes the bride.



Roberta captured this.  This right here is priceless. A proud proud grandma and a tired tired little ring bearer.






All the hottest photographers sit at table 31. Yeah, I said it!




This was the knife Sarah’s parents used to cut their cake back in 1974. Sarah and Josh’s names are engraved beside her parents…and her father says her sisters will be there someday too. How neat.

Beautiful details. A treasured locket with the couples name.


Ha. Sarah’s sister-in-law wants nothing to do with catching the bouquet. That beverage was much more important!

But Sarah’s sister makes the BIG catch!



Okay, I love my clients! Especially when they include me in their special day. Check out this AWESOME mad lib and “Crystal Jo Foto” shout out!


We had a rockin’ good foto booth! Thank you to Tasha for running the “booth”. You can find these hot photographers right here at table 31. 🙂


Oh for fun. Some behind the scenes…

Hey, what’s an f-stop again?

Roberta, she’s flexible. Crystal Jo, she’s just cool. And pregnant. See Pixie popping out?

Here’s Tasha. Rockin’ your socks off.


A surprise slideshow for the couple. Their wedding pictures!


To view the gallery of ALL the wedding images when they are ready, click HERE. You will be updated via email when the gallery is ready.  Yay!

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Crystal Jo

Crystal Jo is an Ohio-based wedding and lifestyle photographer, dreamer, believer and lover of life.

57 Comments

  1. Caron anderson on January 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    These photos are priceless. What a beautiful couple



  2. Megan Zugelder on January 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Looking at these amazing pictures bring bring me so much joy and I am reminded of this beautiful wedding and beautiful couple! I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family 🙂



  3. Megan Zugelder on January 9, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Please ignore my awful typo: *brings

    The Leffel teachers would be so disappointed that I didn’t proofread my work 🙂



  4. Jennifer and Brad Kitta on January 9, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    I love, love, love the photos. I absolutely think you captured true emotions in all of the pictures…I am sure that you both will love looking back on these and seeing moments you may have missed! Congratulations!



  5. Bradley R. Zirkle on January 9, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Very nice Pictures!



  6. mary zugelder on January 9, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Amazing pictures of a beautiful wedding!



  7. annie friend on January 10, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I am absolutely amazed by the brilliance of these photos! LOVE LOVE LOVE them! what ingenuity and creativity! (and Josh & Sarah, Congratulations!)