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Breanna + Nate {Engagement} San Luis Obispo

Nate is part of some close family friends of ours and we just had the pleasure of meeting beautiful Breanna. We caught them half way on their trip to Disney Land!  We had fun just hanging out around SLO together; Cruising  streets just blocks from my house, the mission down town and finishing up in Shell Beach.  Nate was always a youngster in my eyes, but seeing him now, with a family and fighting for his country shows the man he is today.   Looking forward to being part of a beautiful wedding and seeing some of my favorite people!

Featured on Wedding Chicks

Our Roaring 20’s styled shoot was featured on Wedding Chicks blog! Check out the feature HERE.

If you want to see all the photos from the styled shoot on our blog, click HERE.

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The Knot 2014 Best of Weddings Winner!

BACK to BACK to BACK!  Bride’s have voted Photography by Jay C Winter to win The Knot’s Best Of Weddings Photographer award for the Central Coast the 3rd year in a row. This award is becoming increasingly harder to win each year, and the JCW Photography team is excited to know that the wedding world views us in such high esteem! An abundant amount of thanks to all our couples who took their personal time to share their thoughts and feelings about our company; Your reviews always play a huge role in us winning.

As always, we see this as a motivator to continue with a quality of service fit to win such awards.

See you all in the 2014 season!

Check out some of the reviews that helped us win

Robison Family [Los Osos]

Meet the Robisons! They are good friends of ours, and have had new beautiful babies born recently. Enjoy their family photos!

Featured On Style Me Pretty

One of the most elegant weddings we captured this season was featured on Style Me Pretty Little Black Book today! Mark + Carlotta decided to make the Maderas Golf Club the backdrop to their wedding in Poway.  Beautiful colors and a fun, lively group made it a great day to be a photographer! You can check out the entire feature HERE! 

 

Photography: Photography by Jay C Winter | Videography: NR3 Video Productions | Wedding Cake:Sweet Cheeks Baking Company | Event Planning: A Diamond Celebration | Hair: Breanna Glibbery | Band: The Mighty Untouchables | Bridal Gown: Demetrios Bride | Church: Saint Gabriel’s Church | Flowers and Decor: White Wedding Day Events | Golf Club: Maderas Golf Club | Makeup: Annabelle Janaban | Photo Booth: The Foto Box

 

 

Corree + Chris [Paso Robles Wedding]

Corree and Chris were married in Paso Robles at the beautiful Lago Giuseppe venue. The forecast said there was a 0% chance of rain that day… and the weather had something different in mind. It was a beautiful misty morning, which cleared up just in time for their sunny ceremony. Their beautiful florals were done by Flowers by Denise (who also was our florist for our wedding!). Right after the family portraits, the skies opened and it was a downpour for the rest of the evening. Their coordinator Brooke Higgins with All About Events, as well as the amazing owners and staff at Lago Giuseppe came through in a pinch and put together a perfect tent to cover the reception. Corree and Chris laughed and smiled through it all. Nothing could stop their happiness on their long-awaited wedding day. The mud on the trim of Corree’s dress and ballet shoes were proof of the fun that was had that night.  Congratulations, you two!  What a memorable night it was!

Jenna + Derrick’s Pasadena Engagement {Kate Keating}

Derrick and Jenna are people we have gotten to see here and there over the past few years, so getting the chance to shoot their engagement and wedding is an incredibly special treat for me. They are two of the sweetest, most fun-loving people I have had the pleasure of working with. I cannot wait to be a part of their special day this summer! – Kate

Melissa + Travis [San Luis Obispo Wedding]

Melissa and Travis were married at her family’s beautiful home, surrounded by vineyards. Getting married in their backyard added such a personal touch to their celebration!  They had each of the members of their bridal party stand on personalized tiles for the ceremony. Their Firestone beer station was epic! Unfiltered DBA, Wookey Jack, Pivo Pilsner, and 805, all on draft! To top it all off, they had Cowboy Cookies delivered, and Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab brought all the fixings for delicious ice cream sundaes! Their awesome DJs were from Kramer Events, and her makeup and hair were done by Kendra. Such a fun celebration, and an awesome couple. Congratulations Melissa and Travis!

 

Featured on Style Me Pretty!

One of our favorite weddings this year was featured on Style Me Pretty California today! This was one of our favorites because it was held at one of our new favorite venues: the gorgeous Willow Heights Mansion, and with some of our favorite people: Jasmine and Edan. Be sure to check out the whole feature HERE

 

VENDORS: Photography: Photography by Jay C Winter | Cinematography: Wedding Moments HD | Flowers: The Petal Company | Invitations: Rachel Hanson Designs | Ceremony Venue: Willow Heights Mansion | Reception Venue: Willow Heights Mansion | Shoes: Alfani | Event Planning: Deluxe+Design+Decor | Hair: Amanda Peters at Le Jardin | Officiant: Galen Peterson | Wedding Dress Boutique: J’aime Bridal

 

 

 

 

Gatsby | 1920 [Inspiration Shoot]

We are excited to share with you our latest Inspiration Shoot with an Art Deco/ 1920s flare!

We had such an awesome time being part of this shoot! Upon entering the gates of the Kaleidescope Inn, we were transported by all the lush glamorous details that embody the era of the 1920’s. This styled shoot was definitely high style! From glitzy Gatsby allure to the clean geometric detailing of Art Deco, Zest it Up helped create magic through their design, catering and boutique rental pieces. Playing such a huge role in the feel and look of this shoot, we were charmed by Zest it Up’s talent and how easy they were to work with.

Our bride and her bridesmaids were first made-up to look the part by Sammy Williams of Sammy Williams Hair and Makeup at Bluebird Salon. Perfectly coiffed and picture ready with a pop of bright red lipstick, our ladies were set to celebrate.

The mood was established right from the beginning by the handmade invitations and menus created by Saskia with MOOI Weddings. The beauty is literally in the details, embellished with bits of gold thread, small feathers and vintage buttons to reveal our bride’s stylish personality to her guests. To purchase these invitations for your own wedding, visit her Etsy site here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/174406995/great-gatsby-wedding-invitation-set-20s

We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we enjoyed taking them! Not sure if you’ve heard of the song “Booty Swing by Parov Stelar, but we would recommend listening to it while viewing the photographs. Here is a link to the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xsoCki4pTk

The newlyweds pulled up to their reception in a vintage Model A in cherry condition from Hello Central SLO. The motor humming and the paint job gleaming, their entrance had massive star-quality!

Our fabulous couple and their party were served up some razzle-dazzle by candlelight in the garden. Zest it Up set the table in rich browns, golds, bronzes, silvers and the jewel tones of peacock feathers for decadence. Chelsea with Blissful Blossoms emboldened the drama by adding vibrant pops of gold, red, magenta and clean whites in a sumptuous floral runner for the table-scape. Even the the chairs were dripping in strands of pearls. One of the accents of decor was a vintage 1920s candlestick-style phone also provided by Hello Central SLO. It added the perfect touch to all of the other vintage rentals.

After dinner it was time to party! Crystal chandeliers, a full bar and decadent hors d’oeuvres of potato crisps with smoked salmon, mascarpone and cavier and duck confit on toast points with blackberries. The bride and groom manage a moment before cutting the stunning cake from Sugar Daddy’s Bake Shop. Then the night was turned over to the jitterbug and celebrating like movie stars at a party in the Hollywood Hills. True 1920’s drama and opulence…and a super great time for a photo shoot!

Also, a huge thank you to our wonderful models, Paden, Michael, Chad, Erika, Kendall, and Clayton! We certainly couldn’t have pulled this off without you guys!