Jordan Brittley

St Louis Missouri and Destination Photographer

trying to earn love

June 18, 2013

I don’t want to be abstract with my writings today and I don’t want to be creative. I just want to write. I want to tell you that I have placed my hope in the works of my hands and my hope has failed. I have failed. Sometimes I find myself still trying to earn love. I try to earn the love of my sisters, parents, in-laws, friends and my husband. And I try to earn their love because I am ultimately trying to earn the love of God.

And I can’t. Because that’s not who He is. I don’t have to earn His love. His love has just always been there and it will always be there. So I don’t want to try to earn His love anymore.

I find myself trying to give myself a pep talk: “You have been set free from this life and nothing can separate you from the love of Christ… nothing you do and nothing you don’t do.” But I am in the habit of trying to earn His favor. I’m in the habit of thinking I can lose it.

So listen to someone who is struggling alongside you.

Nothing can set you from the love of Christ and there is freedom from this fear. So may we truly be set free today to dance and be the children of the Light. May we live under abundant grace and remember that we are dearly loved by the King. May we place our hope in Him.

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Coral + Poppy Red Inspiration Shoot styled two ways

June 17, 2013

Sometimes you meet people and it’s as though you are dreaming in the same sea of colors. This fabulous team of vendors was all of that and more. I am astonished by their creativity and their love for what they do. Tiffany and Amanda of Events Luxe were the designers behind this elegant inspiration shoot and wanted to show how a shoot could be styled in two different ways using the same color scheme. The result is breathtaking. The traditional part of the shoot included parasols in lieu of bouquets with an incredible detailed table setting…

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These lovely menus (and all other paper goods) were created by Julie of Ten Four Paper…

This incredible florals, including the floral parasol, were created by the fabulous Kelly Jurotich of The Crimson Petal. I know, I know, she is absolutely incredible.

The Palm House served as a lovely backdrop for all things elegant…

The modern side of the shoot included a Red centerpiece with nailhead trim, a DIY from Events Luxe as well as flower hats from The Crimson Petal.

Lovely hair and makeup by the LALO Salon…

Simply Elegant Bridal provided the beautiful wedding dresses which were just perfect for the shoot…

We are thrilled to have this shoot featured on Green Wedding Shoes!

A huge thanks to the fabulous creative minds behind this inspiration shoot:

Wedding dresses – Simply Elegant Bridal (modern lace – Olia Zavozina, ballgown – Allure Couture)
Tables & gold Chiavari chairs – Premier Rentals
Crystal Chiavari Chairs – Aries
Linens – BBJ
Blush flower chargers – BBJ
Bride: Sutton Lasater, West Model Management
Bridesmaids: Lleyna Hinton, Natalie Jacobsen.
Groom: Ron Pierce
Flowers – The Crimson Petal
Venue – Piper Palm House
Stationery – Ten Four Paper
Coral Settee – Finch Vintage Rentals
Parasols – Bella Umbrella
Hair and Makeup – Angie Lorenz, LALO Salon – Chesterfield
Photographer – Jordan Brittley
Designer – Events Luxe

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June 17, 2013 - 11:23 pm

Sarah Crowder - JORDAN! AMAZING!

For the Bride: Unique Food

June 11, 2013

One of the things that I love about my brides is just how unique they are. I love having the honor of photographing pieces of their personalities on their wedding day. And personalities should always shine through food! Layered Cake. Cupcakes. Tiramisu. Parfaits. Macarons. The list goes on and on!

John Paul and Gertrude had flaming cheese served at their reception and it was incredible. I love it when couples get creative and fun with what they serve and how they serve it!

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At Home: Peanut butter cookie recipe

June 7, 2013

I love to bake cookies. Quick and easy – and hardly any clean up! Well when my Miette cookbook arrived in the mail today I HAD to make something. I decided that a simple peanut butter cookie would be a great test for the genius of the book and I was not disappointed. I used 1/2 cup less peanut butter simply because I was out and added m&ms and chocolate chips. Yum.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup m&ms
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, on high speed, beat together the butter, granulated and brown sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the egg and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth and uniform.
4. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix in the m&ms and chocolate chips by hand.
5. To make the small cookies, roll scant 1-teaspoon portions of dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly and imprint the traditional cross-hatch marks using the back of a fork or a meat mallet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake in batches until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.

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backyard Buffalo MO wedding: Adam and Randi

June 6, 2013

Like a flower, she graced the outdoors with elegance. She held to her dad and walked beneath the sunshine, past her friends to meet Adam. They stood below the grand tree that overlooked the land which spread for miles and made promises of love to each other. There were childhood friends and new friends there to celebrate the two and it warmed their hearts to be so loved.

They shared a dance together. They whispered sweet things to each other. They giggled together. And then they drove into the distance together. Always together.