So the news is out. This tiny nugget of joy that we have kept close to our hearts has been shared to the world ...OK I know the entire world doesn't know (or care), but at least OUR world knows. Our whole life is being disrupted in a few months and if you had asked me if I was ready for this 5 years ago, hell even a little over 2 years ago, I would have said "NOPE". That's the funny thing about not getting what you want when you want it - it tends to makes you want it more. I always try to be as authentic as possible in how I communicate with any audience, although typically it looks like images of beautiful people in some of the happiest times of their lives, but this story's happy ending (or beginning) started right here in this picture. I have no idea why I took this picture that day, but I did and I'm so glad I did. It reminds me of this journey we've been on...

You know that time period between Christmas and New Year when you don't know what day it is or what you're supposed to be doing? For me it is a time to recharge and reflect back on the year... and stay in my pajamas while soaking up the last few days of decorations and twinkle lights. 2017 was a jam-packed and wonderful year for JDP - 25 weddings, a mini session marathon benefitting the Atlanta Humane Society, countless hours in the car, two winter storms, three rainy days, two wedding dogs, eight church weddings, six outdoor ceremonies, almost 300 friends standing beside the bride and groom, and thousands of images delivered to to be enjoyed by the countless family and friends that made these wedding days so much fun. 

Almost two months ago Morgan and I left a rainy Atlanta and headed to Santorini with Roger and Wendy (my fabulous in-laws). Well technically first we hit up the club lounge (HEY-OH, free pre-flight bourbon and snacks!), then flew to Paris... then Athens. THEN Santorini. Needless to say we were exhausted when we arrived but once we stepped foot inside our apartment, I literally jumped up and down and squealed like a school girl. The entire trip was jump+squeal worthy and I'm so thrilled to FINALLY be able to share it with you. Normally I'm the worst at blogging our adventures (still have a blog draft from Hawaii I haven't finished), but we have SO many friends making the trip for anniversaries and honeymoons this year that I had to share our experience! If you're planning a trip to Greece and have questions, feel free to reach out! Special shout out to my favorite travel partner, Morgan for capturing AWESOME shots and videos with his drone!! 

If you've fallen in love with Greece or you want to be able to daydream and pretend you're there, you can order prints for your home here.