Anything but Simple: Calvin & Courtney: Engaged

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Her voice was quietly modest on my voicemail recording. She gave me her wishes, her dislikes, and her wants. They are a “simple” couple, Courtney explained. They don’t want cheesy poses. No graffiti. No park benches. Just her, her man, Calvin, and “their smiling faces”. Well here’s what I have to say to you, Miss Courtney….

When I sifted through these photos, I saw anything but “simple”. I saw a strong man protecting, hugging, and loving his beautiful fiance. I saw happiness and peace in a location that truly, could not have been more perfect. And I saw the makings of a seriously HOT bride in a gown in the near future. So, simple you say? Pshhhhhhhhhh….no way.

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Rae - Melissa these are stunning. For real.

Lynette - Simple. Beautiful.

Layne - awesome as always!!! Where did you shoot these?

Beverly - How refreshing this couple wanted to capture the pristine nature of their relationship and not some random background. You chose such a natural, beautiful setting for the background. You truly showed the beauty of relationships and nature in your photos.

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Melissa lives with her sweet husband, Philip, and precious daughters Livia and Charli Mae. Although she dreams of fresh crepes under the Eiffel tower and the thrills of zip lines through far away jungles, motherhood and Mac n’ Cheese are currently her comfort and everlasting happiness. She absolutely loves good fashion and the taste of fine dining but you’ll more than likely find her changing diapers in sweatpants with the remnants of stains from eating a good juicy burger.

Because of influential people in her life in the fashion and photog industry, Melissa decided to pick up a camera and explore the life of an artist. Based in Boise, ID, she hopes to take the world by storm with a diaper bag over her shoulder and a camera in hand.

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