tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48961770401829045752024-03-13T00:58:44.769-07:00the JENAAE JACKSON blogA peak in the life of Jenaae Jackson.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896177040182904575.post-88882933217256372922015-02-23T11:57:00.001-08:002015-02-28T10:55:13.188-08:00The Making of The Wedding Expo<div id="yui_3_17_2_5_1424721071202_2670" style="color: #666666; font-family: proxima-nova; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; margin-bottom: 1em;">
Yesterday was the 2015 Jamaica Bridal Expo. I was invited to photograph the event from the setting up, to the actual event the following day. Here are some of the images I captured of the setting up. Stay tuned to see more images of the event.<br />
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It was super cool to see the venue start as absolutely nothing and transform into an awesome showcase of wedding vendors. From open space, trees, and bush to a magical, awesome, beautiful display of lights, people, and all things wedding!</div>
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Workmen working hard painting and preparing one of the display booths.</div>
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A major sponsor of the event, Smirnoff.<br />
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Recently I had the opportunity to visit and shoot in Costa Rica. Seriously, what an absolutely beautiful and majestic country! I can't wait to write about my experiences there. Post coming soon! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTO4W_NIzwEoM8wUlTK7N6yxfLNN5LNwxfyLw6hlTtDYpwCiUcQ6Xnq6DH_Sjy9J887P2AmC5EU1A9fadjLByDA3vPDLVe7efYTJf9Dmsyp83ummjkpE07XMZzBB8g8ouNgcsTg554qKLf/s1600/image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTO4W_NIzwEoM8wUlTK7N6yxfLNN5LNwxfyLw6hlTtDYpwCiUcQ6Xnq6DH_Sjy9J887P2AmC5EU1A9fadjLByDA3vPDLVe7efYTJf9Dmsyp83ummjkpE07XMZzBB8g8ouNgcsTg554qKLf/s1600/image.jpeg" height="281" width="640" /></a></div>
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<em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Written by <a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/blogger/70/maressa_brown" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e15440; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_hplink">Maressa Brown</a> on CafeMom's blog, <a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/love_sex/152083/12_wedding_rules_every_bride" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e15440; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_hplink">The Stir</a>. Via huffingtonpost.com</em></div>
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One year ago today, my fiance and I got engaged, and I remember that for a few hours after, we didn't tell anyone. We wanted to enjoy the glow on our own. In retrospect, I actually wish I'd taken even more time to keep the news to ourselves. Because it seems like as soon as one person knows, the advice (solicited or not) starts rollin' in -- from wedding magazines to websites, vendors to friends, and, of course, well-meaning family. Then, you start feeling like you have to learn the "rules" of the wedding planning road you're inevitably going to be navigating. Like the "proper" way to do this or the "right" way to do that.</div>
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But let's face it -- some wedding rules were made to be broken. Because they're annoying, pedantic, antiquated, or just don't fit you and the person you're about to marry, etc. Here, 12 wedding rules a bride should feel free to break or make her own ...</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1) Using "formal" wording on the invitations.</strong> This is one I was grappling with recently. Who says the invite being sent to your best friend Sally -- who just happened to marry Joe Smith -- has to be addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith"? As a good friend told me, there are no etiquette police at the post office! Trying to follow proper etiquette is one thing, but feeling like you have to address your closest friends in an impersonal, outdated way is another.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2) Wearing a veil.</strong> Hey, it's not for everyone.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3) Wearing a blusher.</strong> It's really not for everyone. I'm still not sure what to do ... (But because the unveiling can be an especially emotional part of a Jewish ceremony, I think I'm gonna go for it.)</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4) Having an equal bridesmaids to groomsmen ratio.</strong> No one's really going to notice or care if you have a gaggle of besties, and your guy only has his three bros. And a good photog can arrange the bridal party so your pics look awesome.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5) Putting the carriage before the marriage</strong>. It's not just celebs like Kim Kardashian, Kristin Cavallari, or Jessica Simpson doing it these days. Sometimes it just happens that you get pregnant before becoming a bride -- or you find yourself a pregnant bride!</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6) Sleeping apart the night before</strong>. In this day and age of most couples living together for years before they say "I do," no one says you have to spend your last night as a Miss without your Mister. If you're more comfortable being together, consider what my friend said she and her hubby did: "We slept together the night before our wedding, woke up, and said, 'Let's do this!'"</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7) Having "photogenic," designer shoes.</strong> Some brides totally freak out over having the right Louboutins, because someone's going to see them -- even if it's just the photographer! But every bride's priority should be comfort -- whether they're walking down the aisle in Jimmy Choos, Toms, or flip-flops!</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8) Wearing a white dress.</strong> Who say it has to be white? Or long? Or anything other than what you want to wear on your wedding day ...</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9) Writing separate vows or writing your own vows at all.</strong> You may want to write them together or stick to the traditional and/or religious ones.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">10) Skipping the "cheesy" traditions.</strong> Some brides get hung up on being unique and different that they actually pass on doing some of the things they would have liked to do. Do what you want!</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">11) Going on the honeymoon right away</strong>. Sometimes, airfare is cheaper a week or 10 days after your wedding. Sometimes, you have to do a mini-moon instead. Or wait a year for your big trip.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12) Having what most would consider a traditional wedding at all.</strong> If eloping or pulling a Zuckerberg or going to town hall is more your thing, do it!</div>
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“In the event of a slippery stage, sandpaper the bottom of your shoes.” Who came up with this <strike>nonsense</strike>? A well known pageant "secret" that totally does <b><i>not</i></b> work, and neither does duck tape! Rubber soles and a comfortable heel however = <b>comfortable, confident walk.
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With all the <i>chaos</i> going on backstage of a live television show production, expect (and plan for) the unexpected. From shoes straps <strike>failing</strike>, earrings <strike>breaking</strike>, to major dress <strike>malfunctions</strike>. Always have a plan B, C, & D. In fact, my evening gown.. was a <b>plan B</b>.
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Why I decided to where short hair? Well, why not! Approaching coronation night, many people had much to say about me wearing my naturally short hair to compete in a beauty pageant. Mostly positive, but some not so much. “You need pageant hair, you need glamorous hair” they said. I personally don’t believe glamorous or beautiful hair means long, flowing, big barrel curled weave; although big barrel curled weave is very pretty ☺. My natural hair is fabulous honey! When people have something to say about your hair, your body, the clothes you wear, whatever, listen.. take their advice for what its worth, but at the end of the day, do what you feel is best for <b>YOU</b>. Be <b>certain</b> and <b>beautiful</b> with all that you are, and <u>work it</u>!
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In regards to a certain Mr. Minister and his comments regarding my <b>#economybody</b>, and my *clears throat* <b>#BESTFIGURE</b>.. </center>
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I've accepted your apology and still wish you all the best ☺.<a href="http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/jenaaej/media/981636_574467849271662_1357636585_o_zps983d2ba3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 981636_574467849271662_1357636585_o_zps983d2ba3.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w542/jenaaej/981636_574467849271662_1357636585_o_zps983d2ba3.jpg" /></a>
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Overall, Gina Hargitay is a <b>phenomenal</b> Miss Jamaica World. I'm so happy for her! She’s wickedly intelligent, and stunningly beautiful inside and out. The girl is quite <b><i>incredible</i></b>. I wish her much success at the upcoming Miss World and hopes she brings home the crown!!</center>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896177040182904575.post-51646130390946745622013-08-06T17:30:00.002-07:002014-10-02T06:49:54.189-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">"Our deepest fear is not that we are <strike>inadequate</strike>. Our deepest fear is that we are <b>powerful beyond measure</b>. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.' We ask ourselves, Who am I to be <u>brilliant</u>, <u>gorgeous</u>, <u>talented</u>, and <u>fabulous</u>? Actually, who are you <i>not</i> to be?" -Marianne Williamson</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">One of my favorite quotes ever, and I believe many people can relate. Personally, more than I am afraid of total failure, I'm terrified of succeeding beyond my wildest dreams.There's a little part of me that feels that I just might not be good enough. But in the wise words of YouTube viral sensation <i>Sweet Brown</i>.. "ain't no nobody got time for that", life is too short. Just yesterday I was 16 years old, imagining where I would be in a few years.. and here I am, in the moments I imagined. I don't want to look back when I'm 25 or 75 and wish I would have started today. A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">s I fullfill my goals, and do the things I was once afraid of doing, that little voice saying "your not good enough" gets more and more quiet. If one shoots for the moon and disastrously fails, at least they'll be among the stars. So shoot for the moon. But don't fail. <strike>Failure</strike> is not an option.</span><br />
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