JUST FOR FUN
STORY AND PHOTOS BY EDITOR RENEE CLANCY
I
rarely get a chance to photograph the couples that are featured in this publication. We are very lucky here at GWM to have so many gifted photographers that are willing to share their talent with us and loving couples that invite us and our readers into the most intimate day of their lives. I met Jay when I first started GWM in 2015, and he worked as an intern while attending design school. I was so grateful for his efforts and willingness to contribute to the magazine. Our paths crossed again recently, and when he spoke of his girlfriend Gabriella, his eyes lit up. There was a happiness I had never seen in him before, and I knew I just had to capture it and feature their relationship in this edition. HOW DID YOU MEET?
Gabriella: We met at school, but we were just friends. Jay: We were both into fashion, but I’m into fashion marketing and she’s into fashion design. We had a class together, and when she spoke I thought “Where is she from?”. Her Afrikaans accent was beautiful. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TOGETHER?
Gabriella: We like to go out and drink and try new bars. Jay: We love to eat too. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS THIS YEAR?
Gabriella: We want to start a fashion brand, so we’re starting to get that figured out with our branding. Jay: Yah, we’re excited about the process. Photographer: Renee Clancy Photography Location: Mesa Arts Center/Arizona
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