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    Tuesday, February 10, 2009

    Michelle and Jamaal are getting married | Jacksonville Engagement Photography

    Meet Michelle and Jamaal. We met up with these high school sweethearts in downtown Jacksonville to shoot their engagement session back in January. Because Michelle and Jamaal live in Atlanta, they booked us over the phone and via email. I was so excited to finally meet them in person. I just had a gut feeling they would be a blast to work with... let me tell you they certainly did not disappoint. Michelle has the sweetest personality and with her great style, how could I not love this girl?!? Jamaal, a former Jaguar player who now plays football for the the Atlanta Falcons, has the most electrifying smile that lights up whenever he looks at his beautiful bride to be. I knew after Michelle told me Jamaal had hired a photographer to capture his proposal that he was my kind of guy.

    Although it was quite chilly and windy out, these two didn't mind one bit. They put up with all our silliness and worked the camera like no ones business. We can't wait to shoot their wedding at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club this April. I know it will be absolutely stunning and so much fun for everyone involved.

    Michelle and Jamaal, thank you for hanging out with us during your visit to Jacksonville. We are so excited to be a part of such a special day in your lives. You two just radiate love when you are together and made our job all too easy. We hope you enjoy the photos and can't wait to see you again in the spring.

    Lots of love to you both,
    Mel & Brad



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    9 comments:

    Unknown said...

    They are gorgeous! You definitely captured a lot of emotion in these shots. PVI is a beautiful location. I'm sure it will be a wedding to remember!

    Stephanie Lynn Photography said...

    Wow, those are great guys. What a good looking couple too. I love the way you used downtown Jax, areas that I haven't even noticed before. Wonderful images!

    Moongypsyi said...

    Absolutely beautiful work! I adore sun flare! Always amazing!
    ~christina

    Corinna Hoffman Photography said...

    I'm really loving the textures :) These are awesome--the bride is very beautiful too!

    Melanie Watson said...

    Thanks Gwen... PVI is beautiful and I'm sure we will have gorgeous weather in April.

    Thanks Steph... yeah we try to look for different locations every time we shoot even if it is in the same are as other sessions. Keeps us on our toes. ;)

    Hi Chris... Brad and I are both suckers for sun flare... gotta love some yummy warm rays of goodness.

    Hey Cory... yeah I feel like the textures really go well with the urban location and Michelle is gorgeous. She will definitely be a knock out bride. ;)

    OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS said...

    umm...this couple is ridiculously gorgeous!!! they are awesome in front of the camera and you guys really took this one to cake town! awesome guys! simply awesesome!

    Amanda B. Young said...

    I looove the light in that first one. Gorgeous!

    Anonymous said...

    What a gorgeous session--the couple, light, pp, and of course the photographers' talented ability!
    Beautifully done!
    Suwanee

    Sublime Studios said...

    Great job on this shoot guys!

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