Scott & Abby

It's taken more self control than I knew I possessed to not blog this session earlier. But after being a patient little...possum?!, it makes me so happy to finally share this couple with the world. Last month Scott and Abby met me on a sunny Central Oregon afternoon for an engagement session that ranks as one my favorites. Ever. I've spent a great deal of time with these photos and yet every time I see them I'm left with the same sense of life and joy. Scott and Abby are somuchfun to be around. And while they repeatedly let me know they were nervous to have their photos taken, I think it's clear they were pure naturals in front of the camera. The love these two share is so sweet and natural that it has a way of making everyone around them comfortable - yours truly included. Their engagement pictures can't help but make me smile, leaving me to wish their September wedding was just wee bit closer. Scott and Abby...sigh. It's simple, really. I just like you guys. You're so fun and great and ridiculously good looking that sometimes I wonder why on earth you're so kind and generous to hang out with me (but I'm SO happy you do!). Thank you for asking me to be part of your wedding story and congrats on the start of forever. I've no doubt your big day is going to be perfectly perfect - just like you!

xoxo, Michelle

Hey Abby, stoppppp it.

Swoon.

Previews...

A few clips from last week's engagement sessions. Below are Jessie + Alan at the famed Betsy Johnson estate in Camp Sherman. The light, the venue, the couple - it's not often things come together so perfectly as this...

And Scott + Abby's session on Saturday. These two have a way of loving and being in love that makes my heart truly happy...

Swoon.

Happy Monday, M.

Shawn & Jill

It all started with a blind date. And prom. Jill's friend was dating Shawn's friend and when both said friends discovered Jill & Shawn's apparent lack of dates to the high school prom, they seemed to have the perfect solution. What could have been brutally awkward and slightly uncomfortable, turned into one of the most unexpectedly fun dates of their lives. That night Jill and Shawn danced. And a few days later they dated. And after a few years they decided that they'd be happy to continue doing more dancing and dating for the rest of their lives.

Jill and Shawn, I'm so excited for your wedding this August! From our short time traipsing around Smith Rock State park I can already tell I really, really like you. Your witty comments resonate with me and your personalities are so.much.fun. I feel like we could talk about anything and somehow you'd both find a way to make it absolutely hilarious.

And funny a bride & groom?! Well, it just may be one of my more favorite things.

Thanks for being so great, Michelle

Oh! I love this!