You’ve not been writing lately. Much at all, actually. I visit your blog looking for material to read AND pretty pictures to look at. Please come back.

Sincerely,

Me.

Okay, Im sorry. Here’s the scoop, I actually TRIED starting a new blog. That’s right, I was cheatin’ on ya. My new blog WAS called Rachel Is Running. My thought behind it was that I wanted to blog my running and dieting adventures but I updated it twice.

Oh yes, TWICE!

Rachel has been running, but not since last Saturday. To be VERY honest its way too hot out there right now and Im finding that to be my main excuse. But then I drive down the road and see these ripped, dedicated people, running and sweating the crap out of themselves, and I feel Ive failed.

Eh, their nuts, I say to myself. Yup…diagnosing their mental health issues made me feel much better about not getting my run in those days.

Today is a new day and we are NOW 12.5 weeks away from the half marathon and the farthest Ive gone is about 4 miles. I need to get back to work. Starting, again, today Im rededicating myself to my fitness and Clean Eating plan. I will continue to update THIS blog on my running adventures so that you can all be with me as I kill myself to run this half marathon.

I took my before picture about 2 weeks ago. I think I’m actually fatter than that photo right now. Ive been indulging in these DELICIOUS brownies I made on Sunday, which Ive since made ANOTHER pan. Yikes…want me to post the recipe?? huh?? do ya?? okay, I will…..

THANK YOU BETTY’S

One package of Betty Crocker fudges brownies
One package of Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie dough (found next to brownies)

Prepare brownies as directed on the box. Pour into 9×13 greased pan. Set aside.
Prepare cookie dough as directed. Spoon cookie dough into brownie mixture and smush SLIGHTLY.

Bake that for 35-45 minutes in a 350 degree oven, let cool for ONE HOUR.

Then, OHHHH THEN….make the Ganache…

12 0z semi sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 oz butter

Melt the butter on medium heat, add whipping cream, heat JUST until boiling point. I wait til I see a couple little bubbles and then remove.
Pour the butter/cream mixture onto the chocolate chips (in a glass container) and wait 20 SECONDS before touching.
Stir until smooth and pour on top of brownies.
Then AGAIN, chill for one hour.
Indulge.

http://www.bakerella.com/thaaank-you-betty/

There is the link in case you want better directions

I leave you with this:

(Photo by: Bakerella)

And then with this….

What???? I love working out…AND Brownies….

Happy Thursday folks!

Shooting Lisa’s baby bump shoot was the first time I’d ever felt a baby kick in their mama’s stomach. It was one of those feelings that was shocking, surprising and “oh my gosh, she just KICKED ME!!!!” I loved every minute of it and it reignited my baby fever! My 5 year plan might be minimized a tad 

Nicole and Brian have seriosuly grown to be apart of the Jacobus family and I couldn’t be more excited to have such wonderful people in my life. Nicole is constantly upbeat and possitive and Brian is calm and HILARIOUS!!!!! They make such a cute couple and will make beautiful parents, inside and out.

This should be an advertisement for J.Crew’s summer straw hat!!

Stacey and Noah decided to do a “first look” to get a majority of the images done before hand. I love when couples meet before hand because you would be surprised at how calm it makes everyone. We hopped on over to a small park before the ceremony and then shot quite a bit around the church. We were fairly limited to all the places we could go due to the sun being so darn bright!

After the ceremony in Logan Stacey and Noah held their reception at The Vault downtown Columbus! We took some more time around Columbus to get some more portraits of everyone. Im not much of a graffiti wall shooter but this little alley way was right where the limo dropped everyone off and I took advantage of the beautiful fun colors!!

Sometimes they’re a little shy. But it can be OH SO CUTE!

To book a summer session email me at contact@jacobusphoto.com!

All photos found courtey of Pinterest…

Jenessa was a bridesmaid in a wedding we did a little over a year ago! She remembered our work, became friends on Facebook, and she’s been stuck with us ever since. I loved “meeting” her and Marcus for the first time. I could have sat there for hours and chatted about weddings and fitness (They own a gym together! Be sure to check out Shred Fitness!!). I actually have had 3 ladies who Ive shot boudoir for that used Marcus as their personal trainer!!

I like to think I have the coolest couples ever. It seems like every bride and groom I work with its so easy to see us being really great friends!! I know I say that a lot but its true and I think its really important to have that connection with your clients!!

Check out this totally fantastic couple, I just love them:

xoxo
Coming Soon

My heart is full. My happy cup is over flowing with love. I cant tell you enough how much it meant to me to be with you on your special day. The experience alone was worth a million bucks.

I remember the first day we met, Mariko. You knew little English yet we communicated to the deepest level. You showed me the beautiful bond you and Dan have for each other and the joy you both brought to one another’s lives. I could see in Dan’s eyes that he wanted to hug you forever and never let you go. You were shy at first but loosened up through out the shoot. You learned what it meant to be SASSY and I will always remember teaching you that word for the first time…cause’ GIRL, YOU ARE SASSY! I remember the deer that were only 30 yards away and you watched in amazement and slight caution as Dan explained to you what they were. Im sad to think that your wedding day has come and gone for I could have photographed you all day long…and I totally tried!

Dan, never lose your passion for Mariko. Its refreshing and adoring watching you love her. You hold  her tight in your arms with no intentions on letting go. You two have a connection that is beyond words and very little does my photography show the deepest desire you two share. Im honored to have captured so many great moments between the two of you on your wedding day. I look forward to sharing more moments as your family grows within the years.

xoxo,

Rachel

Mariko had me about to ball the entire time during the ceremony!!

Dan’s affection for Mariko is undescribable. He always looks at her with lovingly eyes…

“I wanted everyone to get to meet Mariko. And if you’ve already met her I want you to meet her again because I always say you just cant get enough….”- Dan Burkhart

Girl is SASSY!!!

Work it Mariko!!

I love romantic classics:

These bottom two series WILL be hanging in the our gallery soon!!!!!!

I wish I could have taken this home with me. How wonderfully beautiful and detailed the Japanese handwriting is!!

Dan gave a speech in Japanese. I had no idea what he was saying but there was laughing and cry:

But mostly crying….

Short North Piece of Cake did a BEAUTIFUL job!

Umm….Jared’s ring shots blow my mind…..Im lucky to be married to a creative dude:

Photography: Jacobus Photography
Cake: Short North Piece of Cake
Ceremoy: St. Marys in German Village
Reception: Taylor Mansion
DJ: Columbus Pro DJ’s (Jeff F.)

Meredith and John decided on doing a “first look” which is perhaps one of my most favorite things a bride and groom could do. A first look is when the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony. We create a fun and suspenseful situation where the grooms back will be towards the bride as she walks out and has him turn around to see her for the first time. Im usually in front of the groom capturing his reactions to her walking up behind him and its so neat to see a groom get kind of nervous and anxious. The moment when she has him turn around emotions just fly off the charts. There’s laughs, cries, excitement and love. A lot of couples say that even though they see each other before the ceremony it doesn’t take away from the emotions running through them as they walk down the aisle. Doing a first look is great if you’re short on time between the ceremony and reception or if its going to be dark after the ceremony.

After Meredith and John had their first look we popped all over the place to take pictures. Goodale park, Short North and then some around the hotel. The wedding day couldnt have gone more smoothly and the bridal party was so much fun to work with.

Mark Dantzer is by far one of my favorite DJ’s to work with! If you’re looking for an AMAZING DJ and someone you can trust not to be cheesy or too “DJ-ish”, he’s your man!!!!

All In Bloom did an amazing job on the flowers! They were so beautiful and I LOVED the peacock feathers!!

The ceremony and reception took place at the Columbus Athenaeum.

We took this time to upload our images from the day to have an extra backup and refuel our bellies. I leaned up against the wall next to Jared and let out a large sigh. Sigh of relief and relaxation. He took my hands and placed them on his shoulders in an attempt to give me a hug. He knows me well and knew that I looked like I could use a big comforting hug. In his arms I felt security, love and intense passion. A faint slow song started in the background of the reception for light dinner music and he took my right hand.

We giggled and fell deep into the moment of our little slow dance in the back room. No one around but us, engulfed into each others arms, slow dancing and falling more in love with each other in every moment.

Complete Happiness.

The faint sounds of lawn mowers remind me that we should probably mow our grass soon. With all the rain this past week its been impossible to get out….but why am I talking about grass? Back to weddings…..

I cant remember the first time I met Cyndal. Ive known her since we were like 5 years old. Cyndal has always been a beautiful girl and has always been very sweet. When she emailed me about wedding photography I was beyond excited! I love weddings where we go into them knowing the couples pretty well. It creates an easy-going flow to the day and you go beyond just being the “wedding photographer” to being the “friend with a nice camera who takes pretty pictures”.

That’s one of the reasons why I pour my heart and soul into my blog posts and Facebook. I want my couples to know me to the deepest level. My likes, dislikes, my bubbly personality, and the love I have for Jared and photography.

When all four of us got together for Cyndal and Ric’s engagement photos it was a really good time. We got to know the love between the two of them, we got to know Ric’s goofy personality and we got to experience making new friends.

Cyndal’s Aunt took a moment to give Cyndal her Uncle Dave’s wedding band to wear around her bracelet. He passed away just a couple of months ago in a tragic accident:

I love Dad’s look in the background:

Seriously? I caught them in little moments like this all the time. WAY TOO CUTE!!!

We got in late. The air was thick and muggy. I took a deep breath and filled my lungs with the sweet Carolina air. I smacked my lips. Salty. The fragrance brought back a rush of childhood memories of playing on the beach with my little sister. Did I say playing? What I meant to say was Hannah chasing me around the beach with some kind of squid, baby shark or slippery ocean creature in hand. I giggled lightly to myself and blinked away the memory becoming conscience of the wonderful men in our family unloading our super stuffed car. We all exchanged hugs and kisses, filled our arms with luggage and headed into the house.

Wow. What a gorgeous home.

We found our surfer themed room and unloaded from the long day’s drive. After we were able to settle down and snuggle up I was ready to be wrapped up into Jared’s arms. Snoooooze.

I woke up to Jareds hands rocking my shoulders back and forth….”You ready to get up now??”…..huh, that is definitely not the normal way of waking up.

I slowly rolled over, rubbed my eyes, supported my upper body with my left forearm and peeled back the blinds. My eyes must have gotten as big as watermelons! I saw vibrant pinks, purples, blues and yellows shining from behind the sun rising over the boundless Atlantic Ocean. I hopped out of bed like a bolt of lightening, grabbed my camera and headed out barefoot into the chilly sand. Jared followed close behind with our cups of coffee.

Beautiful experience. In that moment of watching the sunrise holding my coffee in one hand my hubby in the other I began to recognize and appreciate the simplicity of our lives. Peaceful.

(Taken with the iPhone)