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Jessica Frey
February 19, 2012
It’s about time I got in front of the camera right?!?! If only so that I know what my wonderful clients go through 
Yikes, it’s nerve wracking picking out outfits, making sure your hair and makeup looks good – and so I did just that last week. I went to visit my good friend Stephanie in Ventura and she was kind enough to update my photos for me! I hope you like them, it’s so much easier being behind the camera for me!! Thank you SOO much to Stephanie Saul Photography!!
And then….I got all Tyra inspired as a joke. Um, a joke that turned out wasn’t half bad! I’m actually proud of my smizing in this one:
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Stephanie is also the creative genius behind Fab You Bliss – a blog about showcasing wedding photography, and a lifestyle blog with some amazing recipes and crafting projects! Take a look when you get a chance: www.FabYouBliss.com
Have a wonderful week!
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Freyday –
February 17, 2012
5 Things you probably didn’t know about Jessica:
I had so much fun last month doing this random Freyday post to help you get to know me better, so why not throw more out there!? Are you enjoying these or learning anything?
1) This is a fun one – I’ve stood on the Acropolis when I visited Greece, been to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, I’ve floated in the Dead Sea, I’ve walked in Red Square & seen Lenin’s tomb, I’ve climbed a pyramid in Egypt, but I’ve never been to Oregon. Go figure. Here are some photos from when I went with my mom – in 1996. Yes, it’s been a while but it was a trip of a lifetime!
2) I’m a really good skiier. We used to ski every year in Utah and Colorado and I love it!
3) In 8th grade I was a cheerleader & we went to Disneyland to compete in the national cheer competition you see on ESPN late at night…we got 11th place and since I was only 90 lbs I was the flyer who got thrown around!
***Sorry no photos of that!!***
4) I’ve been to Wall Drug Store 8 times. Who knows where that is?!?!
5) I’m a big fan of hang gliding! We went a few years ago to the Outer Banks in North Carolina and had an absolute blast! Don’t I look soooo adventurous?!
Have a great weekend everyone! I’m so excited to photograph Mallory & Joel’s wedding tomorrow!!!!
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tim lester
Wonderful memories and I do know the answer to Wall Drug……………..
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Jessica Frey Photography – Love Photo Shoot Giveaway!
February 8, 2012
Yes – thank you Ryan Gossling for your introduction Valentine’s Day is approaching and you can just feel the love in the air – or maybe it’s because I’m bombarded with a pink and red aisle at the grocery store and have good friends as florists and bakers – anyway, with all this love in the air, I wanted to do something to thank you all for following my blog, for supporting my dream and for always leaving such sweet comments on the projects and clients I’m working with!
To me, it’s a blessing that so many couples have allowed me into their personal space to capture moments of their unique love story. It truly is such a joy for me to watch/photograph people so madly in love that they forget I’m with them and just laugh/hug/kiss and have fun together! It’s magical – and it’s not just for engagement sessions! Yes, those who are newly engaged make for awesome oooie-gooie love sessions, but being a married couple of almost 8 years, I know it’s still important to update those wedding photos and I try to do something each year with my hubby (thanks to my amazing photog friends in the industry!) When was the last time you and your spouse took photos just for the fun of it?!
DETAILS>>>>>
Want to get your spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend/mom/dad a gift they’ll never forget?!
I would love to offer a Free Couples Session + CD - A 1 hour photo shoot for 2 either in Bakersfield, in Austin (March 10-18) or if you want to pay to get me where you are, I’ll travel (hello to my followers in Ireland and to Nina in Germany!!)!
This session plus online viewing of edited images and high resolution CD of those images is worth $450 – prints/travel will be up to you.
HOW TO WIN>>>>
1) Leave a comment in the FACEBOOK comment section at the end of this post below and tell us the following:
“My name is <insert your name here> and I what I LOVE about my <insert husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend> is when he/she <insert something here>!
EXAMPLE: My name is Jessica and what I love about my husband Eric is when he agrees to give me a foot rub after photographing a wedding!
**BONUS** If you’re the winner and you’ve:
A) Liked my “Jessica Frey Photography” Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JFreyPhotography
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B) SHARED this on Facebook (copy the sentence below and paste it as your status) :
Love is in the Air!! Win a FREE Couples Photo Shoot from Jessica Frey Photography! Enter here: http://www.jessicafreyphotographyblog.com/?p=5925
You’ll receive $25 in print credits!!
MORE DETAILS>>>>
You have until Sunday 6pm EST to enter and then on Monday’s blog post, I’ll announce the winner through a random number drawing! So, you get one comment and each comment will be numbered -I’ll then use the random number generator to pick the winner!
*This session is valid for 6 months and cannot be used after August 14, 2012*
*You may transfer this session as a gift and the session date/time will be based on mutual availability*
*I hold the right to deny this session should the winner become rude, difficult or ungrateful – this is supposed to be fun – just covering my rear!*
Thank you Matt & Ashley for modeling love for us, you two are fabulous!! LOVED this session we did earlier this year!
And Marvin & Phyllis – you two are soooo sweet!!! Adored our quick shoot and your cuteness
GOOD LUCK!!!
*If you don’t win or if you want to just purchase a session for your lady/man as a Valentine’s Day gift shoot me an email mentioning this post & I’ll hook you up with a deal!
Jessica@JessicaFreyPhotography.com
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Stephanie Young
My name is Stephanie Young and what I LOVE about my boyfriend Michael is when he makes me smile for no reason. <3 <3 <3
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My name is Carissa Hemingway and what I LOVE about my husband is his gift and love of music. I especially love it when he puts his gifts to work in our Worship team at Church! <3 Nothing hotter than a man who plays in God's band. <3 Oh this is random but IM PREGNANT! ok sorry for that, Im just too excited!!! (First baby!)<3333
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Leah
My name is Leah and what I love about my fiancé is simply everything.
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Alexandrea Garzaro
My name is Alex and what I love about my husband is that even after 6years of dating, 4 years of marriage and two kids later we are still each others best friends. We motivate, support & adore each other more each day. But this all wouldn’t be possible without the number one person in our life, GOD.
Thank you for the chance to work with you,whoever wins is truly blessed to take part in the gift that you have been given.
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Sara Porto
My name is Sara and what I love about my fiance Logan is how he always does the simplest things but they always mean the most to me… He will kiss me on the forehead and make me hot chocolate when I am having the worst day just to see me smile. He will sing to me in the car to stop a silly arguement. =) He will want to dance, play, and kiss in the rain just for fun. And the kicker… he ALAWAYS plays with my hair even if its for hours just to get rid of my migraines or just because. That’s big for me!! =) All these simple gestures that he does make me love him more and more each day! I could not ask for a better best friend/ fiance!! I am truly blessed!!
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Rachel
My name is Rachel Taylor and what I LOVE about my boyfriend is that he is my biggest comfort and support!
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LOL, I LOVE that Ryan Gosling picture!!
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Michelle
My name is Michelle and I love my boyfriend John because no matter how long he works at the fire station he always makes an effort to tell me he loves me and how much we mean to him
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My name is Lori and what I LOVE about my husband Eric is when he gets up every morning to work hard so that I may stay home to take raise (errr, rear) our sons!
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Eric Ferguson
And my name is Eric and what I love about my wife Lori is her infectious personality that she has! And of course, I love the fact that she has taken on the tough challenge of raising our boys at home. How lucky am I!
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BrendaIrene Rodriguez
My name is BrendaIrene and what I love about my boyfriend Patrick is when he reminds me how beautiful I am, and kisses me on the nose!
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Alicja B
My name is Alicja and I LOVE that my husband will listen to every detail of my day and pretend to care. I love love love that he is the most amazing daddy to our 3 year old!
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Victoria Ramirez
Hi, my name is Victoria and ONE thing that I absolutely love about my boyfriend is how strong and driven he is. He is all about making something of himself and DOING something to better our future instead of just planning it, he doesn’t make any immature decisions like I can sometimes, he balances me out..he is my rock<3
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Sabrina Willingham
My name is Sabrina Willingham and what I LOVE about my husband Mike is how he refers to our daughter & I as HIS girls!! I think it’s super adorable!!
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My name is Ginnie McMillan and what I love about my husband is how he balances being a working man, a husband, and a father. He is amazing at all three and doesn’t complain!
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Christina Enns
My name is Christina Enns and what I love about my Husband is that he can make me laugh when I feel like crying. He is an amazing father that makes his family his priority! And our first date and engagement were on Valentines day!
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Angela Huggard
My name is Angela and what I love about my fiancé Chris is how supportive he was when I was in labor, he was such an amazing coach I was able to give birth unmedicated to our son!
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Casey Hardy
My name is Casey and what I love about my hubby is when he sneaks back in bed every morning before he is off to work and prays over me and now our baby girl as well. He is an amazing man of God and it is a perfect way to start our day!
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Emily Minton
Hi, my name is Emily Minton, and what I love most about my boyfriend is how when I’m having a rough day he manages to act so silly in a way to make me laugh and forget all the troubles of the world. I don’t know what I would do without him. The last 5 1/2 years have been wonderful, even If some of it has been long distance. It’s been tough but we make it work and I know my life would be miserable if I didn’t have him to tell how my day has been or for him to tell me how much he loves/misses me.
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Marissa J Olivas
Hi my name is Marissa Olivas and what i love about my husband is the spontaneous romance that has arose in our relationship. He took this past saturady and made it all about be and ended it with a special candle lit dinner in our backyard with a fire and a tent with light and our favorite take out. it was alll so romantical. i couldnt believe my eyes. ive never seen a set so spectacular. i felt like i was one of david tuteras brides when he shows them their reception area for the first time. lol i just LOVE my hubby to pieces! <3
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Austin Portrait Sessions March 2012
February 6, 2012
Austin Photo Sessions: Engaged? Need Bridal Portraits? Graduating High School? Modeling? Had a Baby? It’s been 20 years since your last family photo?
Hi Everyone! Guess who has their Spring Break plans booked! I’ll be heading home to Austin, TX for a week….so, if you’ve been asking when my next trip is so we can get your photos done, here it is: I’ll be in the Austin/Blanco/Dripping Springs area March 10-18th – that’s 2 weekends and a full week. I’ve already got a few scheduled, so contact me asap if you’re interested and I’ll send you all the information and available dates!
All sessions will be an hour long and you may change outfits twice. Sessions are $250 and you may add on print packages, edited high resolution CDs and canvases! Email me for a pdf of all the information: Jessica@JessicaFreyPhotography.com
**Sharing is caring…..If you and a friend of yours BOTH book a session, BOTH of your session fees will be reduced to $200!
Have a wonderful week! Can’t wait for some breakfast tacos, real Tex-Mex and some Salt Lick!
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YAY! I know you’re going to have a fun trip. Sounds awesome. One of these days Kevin and I will have to make a trip out there…maybe while you’re there too
Oh…and I love the email feature when new posts are posted…brilliant!!!
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Freyday Fun
January 27, 2012
I’ve been wanting to do a ‘random things about me’ post for a while now, and I think today is the day! I will have some behind the scene photos of me photographing our Beauty and the Beast shoots next Freyday so make sure to come back for those….it’s gonna be good!
5 Things you probably didn’t know about Jessica:
1) I took Russian for 6 years – Middle School, High School and College. But don’t ask me to ever speak to a Russian – it’s been 10 years, so without much practice that skill is long gone! I can howerver write, read & speak you a poem I learned in 7th grade
1a) I lived in Russia as an exchange student for a month in 1996! Da!
Привет! Меня зовут Джессика
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2) I have a random obsession with Irish Step dancing – I hear the music and my feet just move on their own. I wish I had taken lessons!
2a) I may or may not have bought a pair of hard sole step shoes from Ireland and had them shipped to California. You know, just in case I ever get a chance to take lessons!
2b) I may or may not be on a first name basis with the band Sin Ri Ra at Nine Fine Irishmen in New York New York – Las Vegas
3) I’ve worn contacts for 17 years. Ug. Too scared to do lasik eye surgery, and without my contacts I’m completely helpless!
4) I LOVE, I mean LOVE playing basketball! I may only be 5’6″ but I’ve got a mean 3 point shot – and was a wiz at the freethrow line…..and I’ll box you out low and hard if I have to – Game of 21 or HORSE anyone?!
4a) My mom was a HS Varsity basketball coach, so I kinda had to start playing young – I adore the photos of me as a little girl with perfect follow through on my fisher price Dr. J hoop and foam ball! And here is my photo from high school – Go Lady Tigers!
5) I’m deathly afraid of pillow fights. But only because when I was 10 I was at a sleepover and my friend’s brother hit me with a pillow causing me to fall backwards….and break my arm!
5b) Full arm cast and a week later I was on the basketball court shagging balls and ended up breaking my thumb on my other hand. Double awesome for a 10 year old.
And if you’ve scrolled down enough, here’s a surprise sneak peek at our Beauty & The Beast – modern day inspired Wedding!!
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Join us on Monday and Wednesday for the full story of our photo shoot! Have a great weekend!!!
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Desirae Shigematsu
You are too cute in your basketball picture. Thanks for sharing.
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A Tale As Old As Time….
Wow. A few days ago, 4 car loaded with friends and props headed up through the rain to the Sierra mountains an hour east of Bakersfield…and had an adventure! The weather called for 1.2 inches of snow and when we all arrived to the destination, it was magical to say the least to see the ground covered in white…and for the next 4 hours, it continued. And continued. And continued. I’m pretty sure we shot through at least 4 inches of non stop sleet and snow!!
For those of you who saw the Snow White inspired shoot I did last month, here is my take on Beauty and the Beast! Today’s blog is full of images from our “Fairy Tale” part of the photo shoot….and the main shoot – the wedding inspired one, will be coming to you on Monday AND Wednesday AND Freyday next week! Check my facebook page for sneak peeks throughout the week though!
What you see here is a collection of items (outfits and props) from my house, from our model, Jessica’s house, and from good friends! I can’t thank everyone enough for their help, carrying equipment, props, picking up items, dropping off items – and making both of these styled-shoots a success! [Jessica, James, Pam, Dale, Amanda, Makenzie, Lauryn, Lauren, Laura, Tiffany Colleen, Sylvia, Stephanie, Jenae, Jerry and Shari]
We had an epic adventure as the snow and wind came down on us while Jessica & James assumed their characters
Enjoy this tale….
Teaching the Beast to read can be tough sometimes….
And last but not least…..Having fun playing in the snow!
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So cute! The Beast was perfect. Love the photo of the snowflakes on the snow. Beautiful.
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Oh my gosh, Jessica…this shoot is FABULOUS!!! (PS…I had trouble spelling that…haha!) I love it. And how fun that you collected all the props from your house and others. So great. I wish I could have come along. Next time you do something like this I want to come
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lol! I love the Beasts personality shinning through the camera! Jessica looks stunning! how fun and great job as usual!:)
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These look AWESOME!!! David was looking at these over my shoulder and says “Wow, he really is a beast!” I can’t wait to see the bridal ones
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Ah-mazing, Jessica!! My jaw dropped seeing these images…simply perfect! Can’t wait to see more!
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Micole Black
Thank you for sharing. I love the shoot. You captured some wonderful images! They look like they had so much fun!
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Love it. Belle was very pretty and James was hilarious. He makes a great beast
Love the fur shawl too..he, he. Great job as always. Can’t wait for more. -
[...] are combining again for a 3rd installment of Fairy Tale Photo Shoots! Snow White, check. Beauty & the Beast, check. With the absolutely beautiful pink almond orchards in bloom I knew I had to utilize their [...]
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Engagement photos in a forest – Logan & Sara
January 16, 2012
I love when engagement sessions concepts dig a little deeper…..how can I help showcase your love and what you two like to do though photographs? What makes you two unique? Those are typical questions I ask all of my couples, and it’s often tough figuring out the answers! I talked with Sara and they knew that for them, they loved the outdoors especially since Logan is a botanist (my new go-to flower/tree expert for sure!) and wanted to go somewhere different and surround themselves with trees. They originally schedule a January snow/forrest engagement session with me, and as the date got closer we all realized – um, there’s no snow! We decided to shoot anyway and ended up having a wonderful time in 50 degree weather in the mountains surrounded by fresh, clean air and beautiful trees (I was told what kind several of them were, but I quickly forgot – sorry Logan!). I had a blast getting to know these two as they hugged, posed, did their best Zoolander and laughed as I danced to Alanis Morrisette and AFI Anything to make you guys laugh! Thank you for a fantastic afternoon and congratulations!!! Enjoy your sneak peek at a few of my favorites, and Sara, HIGH FIVE on all of your outfit color choices!!! Your thought and effort into how everything would look together paid off! - Jessica
Congratulations you two!!!
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Jessica Frey Photography – 2012 Weddings!
January 9, 2012
Jessica Frey Photography Promotional video
Make sure to watch the last 30 seconds of the video…it’s my favorite and you are in for a special treat!!!
Are you getting married in 2012?! If so, Congratulations on planning the greatest day of your life!
This time-frame between Christmas and Valentine’s day is one filled with excitement for women, and especially wedding vendors….it’s the most popular time for couples to get engaged!! I love hearing about all of the sweet holiday/Valentine’s day proposal stories and how you’re planning to make your day special and unique to your love story It’s this time of year you’re attending Bridal Shows and quite possibly becoming overwhelmed at all of the different options that are now open to you because you’ve got a shiny ring on your left hand….and I hope that I can help alleviate some of that stress today. I received an email from Martha Stewart Weddings last week – and it had a ton of lists….questions to ask your wedding vendors. I was intrigued to see what was being put out there for you to use, so I figured why not go ahead and fill it out and put it out there on my blog for you guys to read! SO, although I have many more answers with more elaborate answers, here are 3 pages of questions you should ask your photographer – filled out in Jessica Frey Photography format….so enjoy, and if you are looking to book photography for a 2012 wedding, I’d love to hear more from you and see if we click! (pun intended…haha.) -Jessica Frey
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I hope this has helped some of you brides out there with those ‘go to’ questions for your photographer…and if it sounds like we might be a good fit, I look forward to hearing from you!!! Have a wonderful day, and Congratulations!
Email: Jessica@JessicaFreyPhotography.com Phone: 661.679.7355
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This is awesome! Great idea and really easy to send to anyone who has any questions on your services.
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Love the video. How fun!
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Freyday – Happy New Year!
December 30, 2011
Hi everyone!! I hope you all had a good break for the holidays – and a restful Christmas and/or Hanukkah! I can’t belive it’s the last Freyday of 2011! Where has this year gone?! It’s been a wonderful year full of amazing/awesome/kind/wonderful/fabulous clients! Thank you everyone for following my blog, my photography….and my life! Your support and comments are always a pleasure and quite often the boost I need on days where being a business owner gets a tad bit overwhelming! So, thank you again for all of your continued support!
I’ll leave you all today with the cover of the 2012 Bakersfield Life Vows edition – many of you will recognize it as one of my all-time favorite images I took this year of Jordyn out in our local almond orchard! It comes out in print tomorrow (Saturday) in the Californian. If you’re local – go grab yourself a paper and it will be inside the January edition of Bakersfield Life. For everyone else, they will be handed out locally around town and I’ll post the online version either here or on Facebook! *Also, you’ll find an interview I did alongside 3 other female wedding vendors – Fairy Godmother, Lady DJ, and Ladies & Gents Bridal! It was a fun experience playing the roll of photographer and model with these wonderful ladies, so check it out!!
Be Safe and enjoy ringing in the NEW YEAR Tomorrow!!! - Jessica
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How are you bringing in the New Year? Tell us in the comment section below!
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Jessica Frey Photography – Mentor Sessions
November 28, 2011
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle”
Hi Everyone! I cannot tell you how excited I am for today’s announcement! I’ve been hard at work this weekend developing a goal into an action – and the video below will explain what’s going on! After watching it, if I’m speaking to you – check out the website I’ve created for all the details and I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you to my industry friends and family for their support, and to Eric for working hard with me to get everything perfect for you!
FOR ALL THE INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VISIT:
www.mentor.JessicaFreyPhotography.com
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Jessica…this is FANTASTIC!!! I’m so proud of you
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I love you
and that video was awesome…but so are both Freys’!
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All of your pictures look GREAT! You look so pretty! LOVE all of them! Can’t wait to see you soon! xo
What a beautiful young lady