A couple of weeks ago, I put out a “casting call” on my Facebook fan page for a cute, fun couple to model for me for a free session. I had no idea what kind of response I would get, especially since my Birmingham following is still in its baby stages, so I was surprised when literally 15 minutes later I had an email in my inbox from a girl named Ashley. Thing is, she wasn’t even volunteering herself… she was writing to nominate her sister Melissa, who had recently gotten engaged to Greg. She talked about what a great couple they are, how Melissa is a student at the Art Institute of Atlanta and paints portraits of people’s dogs at the dog park, and how Greg is studying to be an engineer, and how they are such giving, deserving people, and how Melissa fell in love with my work at the bridal show. Then, next thing I know, I have two MORE emails in my inbox… from more people singing Melissa and Greg’s praises! I mean, how could I say no to that?
So last Saturday we met up at Camp Coleman up in Trussville, which is a Girl Scouts camp where Melissa has worked during the summers. Talk about a fantastic location for an engagement shoot! Barns, cabins, horses, bridges, canoes, trees, fences… it was perfect. And Melissa and Greg were such troopers to endure the bitterly cold, dreary weather and my terrible jokes. :) They rocked it out, and I’m so excited to share these!
I have to kick things off with this absolutely adorable photo. Melissa has the cutest laugh!
How great is this horse barn? These two were totally adventurous and climbed right on up into the loft. Love it!
Gorgeous! Look at those green eyes!
Oh come on. You know you wanted a silly face.
Thank you guys so much for indulging me in a little Saturday afternoon fun! And a big thank you to Ashley, not only for your nomination, but also for coming along to help out! I had a blast with you guys. :)
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thankyou so much, these pictures make me feel beautiful, which isn’t usually the case. it was so much fun shooting with you, i can’t wait to get a date set in stone and book my wedding with you.
One day Morgan - one day! You might be far away now but one day I will enjoy your photography! :) great shots once again!!!
love the bridge shot so much! and I love those logs. And the bursts of light in the second shot. and melissa’s green eye shot. lovely lovely.
What a super cute couple! You can just see personality plus oozing from them! Another stelar shoot Morgs!
P.S. Even the dog has personality - perhaps a new playmate for Gretch? They look alike!
Melissa & Greg are an awesome couple! We can’t wait to have Greg offically become part of our family. The pictures are incredible & captures the unique personalities. It’s super how incredible they both are!
Melissa really did get excited about your work that she saw at the bridal show, and now I see why - really excellent shots, and you got them to be themselves. Very cool!
Once again…great shots!! How do you always make us feel like we personally know these people???? How do you do that??!!?? Love the setting…..I also loved the bridge shot and the one with the extra flashes.
That one with the three sunbirsts of light at the top! LOVE! And me likey the overcast creaminess in all these images. Soooo dreamy. Your work amazes me always, Morgan. :)
I LOVE the shadow pic. Keep that in mind for our shoot. Wouldn’t that be cute with a bump???? I’m getting excited about it.
I love these photos! Melissa, you are so beautiful!!! My favorite is you with your head on Greg’s shoulder. Adorable! I am so happy for you! The photographer is wonderful!!! :)
[...] for me for several reasons. Melissa found me at a bridal show last January, and shortly after she won a free engagement session due to the super sweet words of friends and family who wrote in to nominate her and Greg. [...]