How did we fall in love?! We ask all of our couples this question, so here's our little love story:

Ash + Jake were both over the New York City dating scene. But one fateful night, they were dragged out to a bar in the West Village (ironically called "The Bitter End"). Ash was across the bar when Jake walked in and they immediately locked eyes. Ash (wanting to get a better look) decided she'd go grab some drinks for herself and her friend. Not seeing the cute tall man anywhere she headed back to her spot and there he was chatting away with her friend getting as much info on Ash as he possibly could. Jake dropped the line, "I'm a photographer and need hair and makeup for projects all the time...here's my card". Little did Ash know, Jake was a photojournalist at the time and didn't need hair and makeup for any projects...ever. In fact, he mostly shot portraits on the street back then. Long story short: they soon went on what Ash thought was a business meeting and Jake figured was a first date. After an hour of awkward conversation the sparks flew and  one week later Jake moved in with Ash. Jake must have been clairvoyant and knew he would work with Ash eventually one way or another...

One collective, two magical children and five fur babies later and here we are!

Jake  (Executive Photographer/ Co-founder / Papa Wolf / Editing Wizard / Workaholic)

After working under some of the world’s best known photojournalists, Jake discovered his passion for weddings when his cousin's photographer didn't show up. He shot it on the spot and the rest is history.

Jake’s philosophy for shooting is about capturing honest moments. People say looking through his work makes them feel like they were actually there. It’s all about telling love stories from start to finish.

Jake started JBM in 2011 with his beautiful wife, Ash. They have experienced incredible growth since and changed the name of their business to LOVE+ WOLVES CO. He was named a Rangefinder Top 30  Rising Star Worldwide. He's pretty stoked on that.

Something you may not know:
Everyone once and a while, Jake shaves off his beard and has a major identity crisis and grows it back immediately. His favorite thing to do is dog pile on the floor with his kids.

Ash  (Co-founder / Mama Wolf/ Hair + Makeup / Design + Styling / Social Media Queen / Wedding Shaman)

Ash has worked in the fashion industry traveling all over the World. But it wasn't until she became a bride herself that wedding hair + makeup became her passion. She loves helping women feel their best on the most special of days.

Ash believes in enhancing beauty from the inside out. Her goal is to make you feel like a glamorous version of yourself….a fucking Goddess. To see Ash's beauty work firsthand go to her Beauty page.

Something you may not know:
Ash is a total powerhouse who gave birth to her second babe right in the living room. She believes in all good energy and the epic power of the Universe. She tries to be present in each moment and keep things zen. She will forever be obsessed with the art of fashion. She thinks that fresh flowers are just as important as fresh produce and always has freshly cut blooms throughout her house.

Check out Ash’s Instagram at @loveandwolvesbeauty…To see her side blog go here.