JD Land Photo

ng end product that nicely merged what parents want (elegant traditional portraits) and more artistic and candid style photos that I wanted. He was a great balance of flexible and directive, giving us a lot of ideas for the posed photos that turned out great. He was efficient and especially after the posed photos didn't interrupt the flow of the night at all. He was super professional, responsive, and easy to work with all around and a brought a great structure and organization to our day of events. He delivered a fantastic end product and I think his work is a great value for what you get. He even did an extra round of edits to fix something about my hair style that I didn't like after the fact at no extra charge. If you like the style of his portfolio on his website, don't hesitate to book him, you won't regret it. 10/10 would hire again!

kes documentary style shots throughout the evening that are just magical. So many of our favorite photos are ones we didn't even know were happening and we found out when we saw the finished products. He's very collaborative and is able to make adjustments as so many things are happening around him. JD is a terrific photographer and anyone would be lucky to have him at their wedding. He makes the already memorable experience even better.

pful during the planning process, and we appreciated the thoughtful questionnaires he had us fill out individually to learn more about what was important to both of us. The day of, he stayed calm and professional while keeping us as close to our timeline as possible when weather didn’t cooperate with us. After the wedding, he quickly gave us a generous amount of sneak peek photos to tide us over, and he got the rest of our photos to us exactly when he said he would. We absolutely love the photos. They’re full of all the emotional and love of our wedding day, while also capturing us as individual people and as a couple. And he made us look good too! We love all the big and small moments he documented, and our families were thrilled too. JD is easy to recommend to anyone, but I would especially recommend him to those looking for a photographer with a great eye who’s able to capture an event as it really happened.

rom our photographer allowed us to experience our wedding and reception without missing a thing. JD collaborated with other vendors and was always available to answer any questions or concerns. We also changed our day-of photo location last-minute and JD was able to adapt and create special shots without skipping a beat. If you’re looking for a photojournalistic approach and a kind, considerate photographer, look no further than Salt and Sonder.

spoke with several photographers before JD, but after my consultation I knew he would be the one for us. On the day of, he was laid back, comforting, soo easy to work with. All our nerves faded away and he managed to get tons of photos that we absolutely love. If you don't think you're photogenic or you're at all nervous about your wedding photos, go with Salt & Sonder, you'll be glad you did!

lities, we knew JD's photojournalistic style would be able to document the energy and celebration we planned as we saw it. And he killed it! Through meeting with us and discussing our needs, to explaining how the day would go and getting to know us, JD expertly handled the day and got everything we wanted and more. His due diligence in our relationships and what shots were special to us was next level. JD and his assistant Tara fit in perfectly with our wedding party and family as they joined us from location to location on the wedding day - getting amazing beginning to end captures of the day's little and big moments. We have watched the personalized slideshow he created and looked through our wedding photos many times on end - reliving our perfect day with each rewatch. We could not be happier with his work and would recommend him to anyone, especially those that stray from traditional wedding shots. Thank you, JD!!

credible. From our first communications with JD to our post wedding gallery delivery, every step of the process was smooth, stress-free and fun. The images from our wedding are beyond anything we could have imagined. JD captured our entire event in the most perfect, true-to-life way. They are everything we hoped for and more. "These are the best wedding photos I have ever seen" is a comment we have received on more than one occasion after sharing our galleries. I highly recommend Salt & Sonder Studio for your big day.

and needs and captured some really special candid moments that we'll treasure years to come.

y capture our wedding day. Working with him was an absolute joy. He is kind, fun, and extremely talented at what he does. He knows all of the best spots and angles to capture the best shots. It ended up raining on our wedding, but we didn't have any stress because we knew the pictures would still turn out amazing. The day ended up being perfect, and we now have the most beautiful set of pictures to remember it by.

ily are blown away with the photos. We cannot thank JD enough for all his talented work.

y professional, efficient and ensured that our entire love story came to life through his photography. He took time to get to know us as a couple and it showed in all of our pictures. Our photographs are timeless - beautifully posed and edited. We are SO happy with our decision to work with Salt & Sonder and 10000000% would recommend him !!

f. He stayed behind to make sure we got the family shot we missed earlier in the day and didn't miss a beat the whole day. He even helped mediate the other vendors to make sure we didn't feel rushed and made our day our own. 10/10, would absolutely hire again.

doing. From the first meeting, we knew we needed them to do our photos. We didn't want typical posed photos- mostly because they can be cheesy, but also I was worried about us looking stiff because neither my husband nor I are photogenic/comfortable in front of the camera. It was the best decision for us to go with photojournalist photographer. We barely even knew JD was around taking photos and that helped us relax and we have some amazing candids. Well worth the money- make sure you budget for an amazing photographer, like JD. Moreover, hire JD and you will have photos and memories you will cherish forever! Thank you so much JD and Salt and Sonder!! We loved working with you.

e family would be okay with this. He also helped to keep us on schedule very well, suggesting times for us to all get dressed and such. My husband loved his assistant, Tom, as well. He said the groomsmen had a great time with him. I highly suggest JD and his team!

exactly what I was getting. He responded extremely quickly the entire time we worked together, and even after the wedding, answering any questions I had. He also got my photos back to me in record time and they are amazing! His style is more candid, but he took gorgeous posed photos as well. My wedding day was really warm and he and his second shooter David were drenched in sweat, but they were so kind and professional despite the conditions. I cannot say enough good things – book Salt and Sonder NOW!

e Please Touch Museum. If you want a photojournalistic style, definitely book Salt and Sonder. He captures the most beautiful pictures and tells a story in truly a candid, authentic view. He is very professional and takes the time to get to know your story prior to your event.

the day and get pictures of my friends and family's experiences of the day as well. I didn't want a photographer who just pointed their camera at me all night. I will cherish JD's photos forever. He was so attentive to what we wanted and truly did an amazing job. Our portraits came out stunning and despite being a photojournalist, JD was still a pro at posing us and helping us take beautiful staged photos. But it's truly the photos from the rest of the day and the party that highlight the joy everybody felt at our wedding. He was very quick in getting us a sneak peak of our pictures and ultimately getting us the complete set! You will not regret working with him!!

the wedding album are the highest out there. He’s also very down to earth and accommodating. He really listens to what’s important to you and makes sure it happens.

n giving you the photos that you and your partner care about the most. He takes several hours pre-wedding to talk through what is most important for the flow of the day, what matters most to you, and how to make the day less stressful. On the day of, he was so calm and clear, and he and his 2nd Tom were fantastic at being true flies on the wall. The photos are GORGEOUS, and the amount of beautifully framed candids is really impressive. He totally captured the spirit, joy and love of the day. I would recommend him to anyone looking for organic and meaningful photos that tell a story.

t him we knew his hands off/ REAL candid/photojournalism was exactly our style. Fast forward to 2020 pandemic chaos, JD was by far our BEST and most accommodating vendor when it came to rescheduling our wedding, we couldn't be more grateful for his character and integrity during this time. When we finally got to have our 2021 NYE wedding, he and Tom couldn't have done a better job capturing everything from the most intimate and special side moments to the important formalities and the party. I 15/10 recommend Salt and Sonder Studios! We now have the most incredible collection of photos to look back on for a lifetime.

did shots that he captured without telling people what to do. He is all about telling your day how it happened. No acting. Jd also does family portraits and a good amount of couple portraits. He tells you exactly how to stand without feeling awkward. Jd has a great personality and is a very calming photographer. He really knows how to handle the day with the perfect timeline. Book jd now. You won’t regret it. He is the real deal. No cheesy sit on the bed photos with him.

d is not the best at smiling on command but he has a great natural smile that you have to catch in the moment. JD did just that with so many amazing photos! JD’s attention to detail and being able to capture the big and little moments of our day has meant so much to us and we will be able to keep those memories forever with these photos.

vid, and every time he was our first call. He was beyond accommodating in offering openings, was always available to talk and honored his contract to a T! On top of that, he was incredible engaged with us, learning OUR love story, our family history, things we NEEDED, things we wanted, and things we didn't. On top of being the nicest guy there is, his photos are amazing! Every. Single. One. He has an amazing artistic eye, so listen to whatever he says, and you will never regret having him capture your special day. 12/10 would recommend.

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r wedding day. We fell in love with his photojournalistic style, where the photos captured moments in time, locking in those memories forever. We decided to book our engagement photos with him as well, which was wonderful. The day of the engagement photos was so hot and humid, but he made the experience fun and we both felt very comfortable in front of the camera. JD’s direction on poses were so easy to follow, we had such a hard time selecting just one picture for our save the dates! Fast forward months later, we found ourselves making the tough decision to postpone our big wedding until 2022 due to COVID. But after being together for almost 10 years, we decided we still wanted to get married and celebrate with immediate family and close friends on our original date. JD was ready to pivot with us! He made the whole process so simple and easy and we were happy to have him there for our minimony. Just like our engagement photos, we flipped through our wedding photos over and over, remembering instantly that day even months later. There were so many photos where we asked each other, “did you even know he was there?” JD captured our wedding day like a fly on the wall, and we were amazed at his creativity and eye for capturing wonderfully sweet moments. We are so excited to have him as part of our vendor team for our I Do Part 2 next year! JD takes the time to get to know you as a couple and help you plan out the photography from start to finish. If you are in the process of looking for your wedding photographer, look no further, you found him!

JD was super easy and seamless. You can tell from very early on that JD cares very much about his craft and making sure he's capturing the moments that mean the most to you. Me and my husband filled out many surveys and had detailed conversations with JD about our families, our vision, and what the overall day would and should look like. I felt extremely confident going into our wedding day that, despite never meeting him, JD understood and knew me & my husband, and he was going to produce a really solid story for us. Our wedding day was awesome. JD and the second photographer, Megan, were on top of their game. They were there—but never in the way. JD paid attention to all of the little things I mentioned (i.e. I prefer to stand on one side over the other, make sure my strapless dress was positioned correctly, etc.) and made sure all the little details were set. One of my favorite and most appreciated things about JD on our wedding day and during the planning process was his opinions. I know that may sound weird, but we worked with so many vendors that would reply with, "whatever *you* want" when I asked a question/their opinion. I always wanted to be like, "aren't you the professional!?" JD, on the other hand, always confidently and appropriately gave his professional opinion. This was SUPER helpful in general - and especially on a day as crazy and nonstop as your wedding day when you have to make tons of spur-of-the-moment decisions. I truly can't say enough awesome things about Salt & Sonder. We received a few photos back so far, and they are just as I expected: beautiful, emotional, and tell a story. His photo journalistic approach is timeless and will never go out of style. We whole-heartedly recommend hiring JD for your wedding.

were flawless. We were ecstatic that the pictures weren’t filtered and we looked like ourselves and our natural complexions. He was worth every penny, and we’re more than satisfied with his incredible work.

ncredible and he was able to capture angles and photographs that are different than the traditional wedding photos and that is what we loved about him. Our absolutely favorite part was our sunset photoshoot at our wedding venue. It took less than 15 minutes out of the night and it was SO worth it. We were also appreciative by how accommodating JD was to the amount of pictures we wanted to have. We had many groups that we wanted to be photographed with and JD ensured that we got the shots that we wanted. He is extremely organized and helped to make this possible by having a meeting with us a few weeks before the wedding detailing his timeline and the types of pictures we wanted to include. Another component that we loved about JD and his services was how transparent he was. He was very honest about the length of time it would take to do certain shots and that helped us to make a decision as a couple on what mattered most to us. When it came time to make a decision he was extremely accommodating and kept reminding us that he was there for us and we could take as many or as little "formal" portraits as we wanted. This is a quality that we truly admired for our wedding day. An additional trait that we loved about JD and working with him is his creativity. What sets him apart from any other photographer is his attention to detail. When we received our photos, we loved how he was able to capture candid, and "true moments" of the day such as people laughing, hugging, dancing, talking, getting "teary eyed" etc. Those raw emotions that you feel on your wedding day can easily slip away with time, and JD was able to capture these moments that we now can look back on forever! These types of photos say so much more about your special day than the traditional "get together and pose" pictures. We had an absolute blast looking back at these photos, especially the dance floor pictures at our wedding reception. JD and his team completely captured the electric atmosphere! All in all JD is extremely flexible as he was able to capture both the traditional/formal as well as the candid moments of our wedding. We really loved how much he valued us as a couple and appreciated that he "checked in" on us throughout the day to ask how we were feeling. Very few vendors do that! He worked with us to make the vision for our photographs came to life. He is extremely talented and takes great pride in his work. This is shown by how immaculate our photos have turned out from the "getting ready" part of the day down to the very last song on the dance floor. He captured it all so that we can relive our dream day forever. We are so grateful that we have these memories captured and accessible to us thanks to JD and his team!

d, and very attentive to what the bride desired (which, as the groom, I can tell you was absolutely the right perspective). I highly recommend anyone and everyone who needs a photographer to consider this team!

ake lightly. Honestly, in some ways it’s kinda like getting married!- you’ve made your decision and have those photos for life now! Pretty stressful stuff! Enter JD.. from the first contact my(now) wife (whoahhhh) and I had with JD we felt super comfortable, not only are all of his previous works amazing, and the exact photo journalist/non posed/not sweet 16 style we were after; but his attitude, attentiveness, and overall demeanor definitely helped us make our choice to “marry” JD! Every detail was spoken about and worked through, every option was presented and explained, and every small mention we made was thought through and presented back to us next time we spoke with a completed “how about this” concept. The forms and questionnaires he had us fill out were easy to understand, easy to complete and very thorough in their content. Fast forward to wedding day, there I am... pacing back and forth in the groom suite, nervous with anticipation for what is to be the biggest day of my life so far. In walks JD, cooler than the other side of the pillow, he introduced me to Nelly, (his second shooter for the day) and they got to work. Blending into the background, just as promised “you won’t even know I’m there”. JD went over to the bridal suite, and Nelly stayed with us guys, she also was able to answer every question, every concern and knew the days schedule like the back of her hand! You could tell they were totally prepared and had gone over every detail before arriving. Their preparedness relaxed me and made me less stressed. Our first look was amazing, both because of my stunning wife and because JD handled the situation in a very calm manor, explaining to us how the look works, and once we got to “normal” photos was very explanatory with how we should pose to make the shots the most appealing. Making funny faces along the way to ease our nerves. Photos with the bridal party were efficient and easy, he could read the vibes of each group, giving us direction he knew we’d be comfortable with. At no point with JD did I feel awkward or like he was asking us to do a pose that wasn’t “us” At the ceremony, JD once again lived up to his “you won’t even know I’m there” promise, the man moves around like Michael Jackson, Michele Kwan and Mohammed Ali combined. Amazing stuff! He knew exactly who we wanted those posed classic shots with after we said our “I do’s” and we ran through those like lightning allowing us to get to our cocktail hour and be able to enjoy it! Thus keeping another key promise JD made to us “you will make it to your cocktail hour” The rest of the night, honesty was a total blur, someone, somewhere sped up time and hours turned to minutes and I can’t say that I remember actually seeing JD besides for photos we had specifically asked for with family and friends. Which is EXACTLY what we were looking for, a photo journalist style wedding photographer to capture our day organically, not forced. To capture true emotion, reaction, love and interactions between our guests and us. I will recommend JD to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer. An amazing photographer, and amazing person and truly a pleasure to work with, and have capture our day in photos that we’ll look at for the rest of our lives.

portive, and just plain ol' fun photographer to work with from start to finish, and our final results were truly magical. His photos are real and intimate, capturing all the emotions of the day (the nerves, the celebration, the joy, and the love) with his trained photojournalistic eye. Everything from the months of lead up prep, the day-of management and direction, to the post-wedding thrill of seeing our photos was a joy with Salt & Sonder. We can't recommend them enough! We approached JD about capturing our small, pandemic wedding (backyard at our home with close family members) and he instantly gave us brilliant ideas for not just how to photograph the day but also how to position and time our events for the best images. He checked in with us often, taking time to talk though specifics and the run of the day, and also working with us on weather contingencies. We also appreciated that he was incredibly safe and conscientious, and not only knew all the COVID-19 guidelines but worked with us to make sure everyone attending was 100% protected. On the day, JD was a brilliant director, working with us to make sure we got every single shot on our wishlist. He was also great with our family and made them feel comfortable while also being flexible when they had extra photo requests. And after the day, JD was communicative and speedy with our final photos, delivering a beautiful gallery of images as well as a moving slideshow of the day for us to enjoy again and again! Thank you JD for helping us make such beautiful memories of our special day!

ding. They were first hired by our friends and we were absolutely in awe of the moments they captured and the memories they were able to frame. We knew they had the talent but we didn't expect the over-communication, detailed inquiries required for personalized shots, and most of all, professional care and patience. All of which is impossible to come by in such an unreliable year. JD took the time to understand us so well that come day-of, when you're pulled in every direction, they knew where to be, who to communicate with, and how to maneuver around a 20+ person wedding party. JD and his assistant, Tom's calmness was infectious, which put us at ease and I'm sure, captured a perfect cycle of emotions as the day went on. When 2020 gave us every excuse to lower our expectations, Salt and Sonder was sure to keep raising the bar.

m, professional, diligent and hard working. He cares about his work and the couples that he is working with and he goes above and beyond to meet your needs throughout the entire planning process. He is excellent at communication and never left us waiting. He answered all of our questions throughout the 2 year planning process and was always willing to give us honest advice on any questions that we had. I have a lot of anxiety and I wanted everything to be perfect. JD was such a calming presence throughout our entire planning process and on our wedding day. We trusted him 100%. We felt like we knew him for years so we were completely comfortable with him being there for every important moment of our wedding day. JD worked with us ahead of time to get an idea of the most important aspects of the day so he could be sure to capture all of our most important moments. He is a true photojournalist so he does an excellent job at capturing all of the amazing moments happening throughout your day to tell your story rather than wasting time staging pointless photos of inanimate objects. He worked well with our videographer and all of our other vendors. Once things were rolling, we barely noticed him throughout the ceremony and reception...which is his goal. He lives for candid shots but will do all of the portraits that you want. He did a great job keeping our portraits moving in the church so we could waste as little time as possible. Our couples portraits in the city are breathtaking. He put together a highlight video that brought me to tears the first 20 times I watched it. I've shared it with people that weren't at our wedding and they said they felt like they were there...which is another goal of his...to tell your story from beginning to end so those that missed it will feel like they were there and you can relive your day forever and ever. JD knew how important the famous City Hall shot was to my husband and I and he captured the most epic City Hall shot we've ever seen! It is the perfect representation of us and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. We will cherish all of the photos for the rest of our lives. I could go on for another 20 chapters about how much we appreciate JD. He is kind, genuine, professional and beyond talented. His work is high quality and he will always make you feel like you are his number one priority. You only get married once and your photographer is one of the most important vendors you will book because they will preserve all of your memories so you can relive your wedding day for the rest of your life. JD is the best there is! If you want beautiful, amazing wedding photographs, don't hesitate...book him today!!!! Thank you so much for everything, JD!!! You rock!!!!!!

s, JD was professional, organized and thoughtful, making sure to understand what we wanted for our wedding and helping us plan a schedule for all the photos for the big day.

 On the day of our wedding, JD was respectful of our time (especially since the day few by so quickly). Aside from the traditional shots of the ceremony and wedding parties, he captured so many candid moments of us and our guests without us even noticing. We had a lot of fun looking through photos of our guests and seeing moments of our guests enjoying themselves at the wedding.

 The photos themselves were beautiful and the album he created for us will surely be a family heirloom. I highly recommend that every couple get one. JD went through several iterations of the layout. He made sure that we were happy with every single page. He designed the album like a story book, telling the story of our wedding. Having just celebrated our first anniversary, we were so delighted to thumb through this memento and remember the day.

 JD, thanks for the capturing all the happy moments from our wedding!

in his role. He also chimed in at the perfect times with advice and help, like warning us that the flowers would be wet, so to be prepared with paper towels before taking out of the box, or helping us put the boutineers on the men. I didn't care much for portrait photos but our parents did. He did a great job accommodating us both. Our day was colder than planned, he was able to get photos of our bridal party outside, in city hall, as fast as possible, while also getting all the necessary photos. JD and Tom were so easy to talk to and have our photos taken by them. My husband and I can be a little awkward in front of the camera but the guys did a great job putting us at ease, even with the below 40 degree weather. JD stayed in communication with our Videographer, who was late to the photoshoot, but it was so nice that JD covered this communication so I didn't have to nor did I have to appoint anyone in my bridal party to handle. They captured over 1000 photos for us (after we requested they stay an extra hour, which was well worth the additional money). Tom was a great addition to the event. Many of our guests commented to us how much they loved Tom. JD had our photos to review in 2 months, which was much quicker than a lot of people I know had to wait. The pictures were gorgeous. He walked us through the entire process to pick out photos for our albums. Gave us pointers, advice, and direction to ensure we get the album to really tell our story. We are very grateful for all of our vendors, but photos were a top priority for me and we are so please that we went with Salt & Sonder. We cannot wait to get our albums back. Thank you JD and Tom.

hose him after seeing awesome shots he did of a wedding at the venue we chose. After looking at those photos, I noticed he was my friend’s wedding photographer and I loved her photos. I would recommend JD to anyone that wants a relaxed and comfortable wedding day! He has a great eye for cool shots and he is not intrusive at all! He also was super helpful and organized which made family formal photos go really smoothly and quickly!! My husband and I enjoyed working with JD and we also enjoyed his assistant, Tom!

ause JD captured all kinds of special, beautiful, funny, and touching moments that didn’t sink in at the time. JD promised us we wouldn’t notice he was there and it was absolutely true - aside from formal shots, we truly forgot we were being photographed. That led to stunning photos of private moments between myself and my husband (with permission given in advance to shoot anything and everything) that look like they belong in an art gallery, as well as amazing candid shots which truly captured people’s raw emotion. The photos are breathtaking. JD’s photos are more artistic and creative than most wedding photographers by a long shot. JD is also really easy to work with and attentive, making sure to cover all the important people and details you want. I would highly recommend JD for your wedding, we are so happy we used him!

and moments that were most important to us on our wedding day. He is extremely friendly and attentive. From the moment we met him, we had complete confidence that he was taking the time to understand our vision. JD has a special talent for being able to anticipate and capture the most intimate and candid moments of your wedding day. If you want natural photos that capture the raw emotion of your day without seeming posed, he is hands down the photographer you are looking for. Some of our favorite shots were pictures we didn't even knew that he took, as he manages to blend into the room seamlessly. When it was time for posed family photos, JD was able to effectively corral family members in a friendly and efficient manner so that we could get back to celebrating as soon as possible. Finally, we can't say enough good things about the care he puts into the photo reveal. Champagne, a beautiful slideshow, and a detailed conversation about package options without ever trying to up sell or pressure you into buying products that you're not interested in. This is where his artistic talent shines -- he was extremely effective in helping us develop a vision for our album and explaining why some photos were better than others (when they're all great, it's hard to pick!). Would recommend JD in a heartbeat.

sive. He takes the time to get to know his couples and figure out what matters most to them. On the day of, JD was professional and captured all the best moments. BOOK SALT AND SONDER... you won’t regret it.

met with JD we knew that he would be perfect for us. He is extremely personable and easy to work with. He will advocate for whatever you need to make your day special and his work is absolutely incredible! Highly recommend Salt & Sonder!

day. His style and ninja approach to getting them is outstanding. One in a million! Check out his photos then get him! Worth it and every time you look at your photos, you’ll agree with yourself that you made the BEST CHOICE!

day. During the wedding day, it was like hanging out with an old friend. He was really fun to be around and gave us great direction since we are on the awkward side. He kept us on schedule and the day after we had multiple people give us compliments about him. We received our preview pictures are were absolutely blown away. He completely captured the journalistic style we were looking for and were thrilled with the thank you card pictures he sent. He is extremely talented and I would highly recommend hiring him for your day. Thanks so much JD! We are your biggest fans!

ife. My now-husband is someone who was not too excited about wedding photos, and even he cannot stop looking at the result. JD took the time to learn more about each of us and what was important to us about our day, and to capture all the little moments and people that truly mattered. I would highly , highly recommend!

e knew that he was the man for the job and more than up for the task. The process that he followed to get to know us as a couple and hone in on the little details that were most important to us was amazing. He truly captured the ambience of the day and was hardly even seen and was never in the way. I am astonished at the stunning photos that encapsulate the genuine energy and love shared with our family and friends. The photos that you have once your wedding day is over are some of the only tangible memories that you have to look back on from the most special day of your life, and we are so thrilled to have JD’s artwork decorating the walls of our home. I would highly recommend Salt and Sonder Studios to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

ures the candid moments of a wedding; the moments that are so special because they happen organically. Our wedding day was beautifully photographed because JD has an eye for capturing the best, most special moments. He is honest, personable, and only wants the best for his couples. It is evident he is a master at his craft and we can't thank him enough for helping make our memories last forever.