It was a beautiful day for an afternoon at the park with a beautiful couple! But, boy, was it hot! Luckily there was plenty of shade to go around, and Melissa and Shawn looked comfortable, cool as cucumbers in front of the camera. Complete naturals!
I had an idea, since it was such a hot day, of the couple taking their shoes off and rolling up their pant legs to go stand ankle-deep in the fountain. Unfortunately there is a wicked slope from the edge of the pool and who knows how far they would have had to wade (or slip) to find a flat bottom, so that shot will have to wait for another day, another body of water.
We went from the park to the church where they first met and where Shawn proposed. I knew it would be a bit cheesy, but I had them reenact The Moment for a photo. A boy out dog-walking spotted us and shouted, "Hey did you propose at night?" Shawn replied that he had. "I was there. I saw you!" he called as he walked down the road. How random and interesting is that? I wish I had gotten a decent picture of him, but it took a second for me to realize he wasn't just heckling or being nosy.
I loved this church building! The architecture as well as the deep red front doors made for a really nice backdrop.
It's wild to think that Melissa and I have been photographed in our pajamas with our sisters at the ripe old age of 2 or 3 years... first little toddler friends. It is really cool to be back in each other's lives in this way! I am truly honored to be able to photograph her engagement and I am eager and excited about photographing the wedding of this beautiful couple! Congrats, Melissa and Shawn!
Katy, these are brilliant as usual. Melissa and Shawn look like a fun, great looking couple. Well done to all of you!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! I love these photos. You did an excellent job capturing their personalities!
ReplyDeleteFrom, a friend of the bride and groom (and the whole Hill family!)