Melissa's Portfolio

I met Melissa through a mutual friend who needed some pictures for her portfolio after being accepted into a national modeling agency. It was interesting because she is a self-declared tomboy and gamer who also went along with the shoot like a natural, and it was very easy to work with her. I wanted to show a few from our session this past weekend.

We drove to Deep Ellum for a couple of spots where I knew the contrasts would compliment the yellow, and then moved a bit into Downtown Dallas off Commerce Street for a few more:

Next stop was the Dallas Arboretum:

We briefly visited White Rock Lake to get a few remaining dress shots, and then she changed into an outfit with a simple top and skirt:

Studio shots were done last:

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Aerial and Micah's Wedding - Dallas Arboretum

My apologies, I know I'm behind on my blog posts. I wanted to show you guys a recent wedding we shot at the Dallas Arboretum, featuring Aerial and Micah. You may recognize them from their engagements I did earlier this year.

They started their day at the Doubletree in Dallas, where both parties got ready in adjacent rooms, but Aerial and Micah couldn't see each other. When you meet them, they have humble, earnest, and really great personalities -- so they are definitely a match meant for each other. Here are some images throughout their beautiful wedding:

Rochelle and I started with the details:

Then moved onto Micah and Aerial, while they were getting ready:

Soon, the limo arrived for the first group, the guys, and I went with them on the way to the arboretum while Rochelle stayed with the girls to get some group photos:

Shortly enough, the girls were on their way to the arboretum, where I took their group photos:

And some of Aerial:

As time draws closer to the start of the ceremony, I ride with Aerial and her grandfather in a golf cart en route to the ceremony:

Guests were seated, the wedding party filtered in as designated:

Aerial and her grandfather come in last, and I make this last shot before running to the front of the aisle to get Micah's reaction:

With everyone assembled, the ceremony starts!:

A couple of environmental shots:

And then the ring exchange:

Kiss:

Jumping the "broom" to seal the deal:

We transition into the evening reception with just a short walk:

Into the first dance:

Speeches were made before and after the cake-cutting ceremonies:

Dancing, lots of dancing, which filled in the remainder of the night:

But not before a break for the bouquet and garter toss:

The night continues:

Before the end of the night, I wanted to get one last portrait of Aerial and Micah, as a married couple:

Aerial, Micah, and everyone involved, thank you guys so much for making this beautiful wedding a blast to photograph. We're glad we could be there, and only wish you guys the best in your lives.

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