Joel + Janine | Virginia

Sometimes I’m nostalgic about college life. I don’t miss the nights where I felt like I was dating my textbook. Or my non-stop schedule back then. But after being away from college for nearly five years, I realize more than ever that those were special years, and I’m so grateful. I miss living on the floor below Janine in our dorm, with only a 30-second elevator ride separating us. Instead of the 298 miles between PA and VA. Joel and Janine are two super creative and genuine souls who tied the knot in October 2010. Janine is a designer, and Joel is a photographer for LU. They are some of my dearest friends, and I jumped at the chance to photograph them on a recent visit to VA.

They are the type of people who enrich your life when you spend time with them. They are loyal friends who put your well-being before their own. It’s my hope that their genuine spirits shine through in these photos.

And seriously, they could be J. Crew models!