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These are the Bright Lives.

An Addition to The Joneses

You heard right, The Joneses are expecting number two! Stay tuned for more news on the new addition to our family. In the meantime head over to the Faces of Straight Edge blog to check out how Ray will be documenting the pregnancy and birth through pictures.

A Snow Day With Friends

Snowball fights and unusually mild winter temperatures made for a great day of photographing friends in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

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Happy Holidays from The Joneses

Well we’re sitting in about two feet of snow here in New York City and while it came a day too late for a white Xmas I still appreciate the effort.

I hope your holidays are filled with love and family and that you take the time to reflect on what’s meaningful in your life. I have already begun my own re-prioritization.

The Joneses wish you a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year.

Each year we put together a fun holiday card. This is the one we sent to friends and family this year.

The Lazaros of Springfield, Va.

Rachel and David Lazaro live in Springfield, Va. with their beautiful daughter Ava. They also happen to be my brother and sister-in-law. The Joneses took a trip down to the D.C. area last weekend to visit and update the Lazaro’s family pictures. The weather was frigid but we were able to endure and catch some nice evening light and special moments before heading back inside to sit by the fire and eat popcorn.

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Megan & Jamison Take the Plunge in DUMBO

Megan and Jamison planned their wedding for the weekend before Halloween but they didn’t let that stop them from infusing their wedding celebration with its fun. From the black and red color theme to the wax fangs and inflatable instruments there was never a dull moment. Bright Lives (+ Meghan McInnis) photographed all around DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass for you out-of-towners) on a perfect fall day with beautiful light falling on the Manhattan skyline in the background. If you haven’t been to Galapagos Art Space, it’s a great unique venue right on the water near Fulton Ferry State Park which sits in the shadows of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. I also have to give a shout out to Corvette and Jenn (my wife) from Graceland who rocked the hair for all the ladies. Check out these pictures from Megan and Jamison’s awesome day!

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