Now that the wedding day is behind us and the big reveal has occurred, you’ve really got to get an up close and personal looks at Megan’s dress!  It’s so much fun and I’m so glad to finally get to share her bridal session with you all!  Here are a few of my favorites…

The dress made it through the session without a speck, but getting this shot brought it dangerously close to some serious muddage. (For those who are wondering, adding “age” to the end of words is my newest favorite descriptive device.  Sean prefers “ocity.”  For example: “Megan’s dress was dangerously close to some serious mudocity.”  And now you know – we are weird.) 

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This is my favorite time of day at the Parthenon.  The lines are so great!

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So I’ve realized that all of my favorites are ones where Megan looks way serious but she’s got such a strong, sultry look doesn’t she?  This one is here to show you that she’s also a super sweet person and I just like it too. :o)

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This is my favorite Centennial Park garden image ever!  You have to climb through the flowers and plant the dress in the mulch to get it but it’s so worth it!

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Thanks for looking! :o)

– Mel

28 Comments

  1. Matt Radlinski on June 19, 2008 at 12:09 am

    Fantastic images, guys. Just…lovely. I love the reflection in the water on the first one.

  2. shain on June 19, 2008 at 1:08 am

    omg theres no words to describe how gorgeous this whole shoot is.
    wow………

  3. david & kimi b ~ ohana photography on June 19, 2008 at 2:56 am

    you’re not your job.
    you’re not how much money you have in the bank.
    you’re not the car you drive.
    you’re not the contents of your wallet.
    you’re not your flippin khakis.
    you’re the all-singing all- dancing king and queen of photography!!!!!!

  4. L.C. on June 19, 2008 at 5:44 am

    These pictures are gorgeous especially the water pictures! Amazing!….

  5. ricki ford on June 19, 2008 at 7:36 am

    mind blowing!!!!

  6. susan p on June 19, 2008 at 7:57 am

    these pics are unreal…i am so jealous of your talent! i esp love the ones in front of the black wrought iron gate… great job guys!!

  7. abraham on June 19, 2008 at 8:38 am

    my favorite the the 2nd to last photo at the edge of the water….beautiful golden light falling on her face! keep up the awesome work, thanks for sharing!

  8. Mel Watson on June 19, 2008 at 8:53 am

    Last image… best image ever!!!! Its got the flowerocity and flowerage all over it! That dress is hot too… love the detail on it. Awesome session guys. :)

  9. Jo on June 19, 2008 at 10:07 am

    I have to agree with Mel Watson that the last image totally rocks. I love the flowers repeating the flowerage on the dress- so cool, conceptually and visually.

  10. ben + laura on June 19, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    what a great session! love the composition with the water reflection, fantastic work!

  11. mary crow on June 19, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    beautiful bride, beautiful photos…I love the one with the foxglove.

  12. chris scott on June 19, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    These are amazing! LOVE that first shot with the reflection!
    I just shot an engagement session out at the parthenon yesterday at about the same time of day these look like they were taken… isn’t that light GREAT!?!
    Anyway, fantastic work, as usual!
    chris.

  13. aim2please on June 19, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    awesome shots, awesome dress and wow, she does have a great smile! Here’s our best smile
    :)

  14. jess on June 19, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    these are all gorgeous but i LOVE the reflection shots, i am a huge fan of reflections :) awesome work as usual!

  15. DoDaDay on June 20, 2008 at 7:54 am

    You guys aren’t so hot! I found some photographers better than you. I wrote their names down on a piece of paper & put it on my desk. OK…here it is. Nope, that’s the grocery list. There it is, Rats….that’s my “honey do” list. I’ll dig through the trash___& be right back_________not there either. Perhaps, the dog carried it away. As soon as I find it, I’ll post for all your fans to see that think you’re so awesome.

  16. Bradford on June 20, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    I have to say, I’m going to go against the grain of all these comments… and say my favorite is the 3rd from the bottom. In that one, its all about the Bride… and it really shows. I think when you really see into the subjects eyes and see a “glow” in the face, the viewer develops a connection with the subject on a more personal level. Excellent shot. Love it.

  17. Mel Watson on June 20, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Um… who is this “Bradford Watson” ?? Hes getting all emotional and deep and “connecting” with your work. What is that??? What have you guys done to my husband?!?!

  18. Dell on June 20, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    I totally love the first picture with the water! It’s amazing! Plus, I love that talked about “age” and “ocity”! We totally had that conversation! I still like “ish”, but I don’t think that “ish” would work well with mud, mudish?

  19. david & kimi b ~ ohana photography on June 23, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    hahaha, mel’s comment cracked me up, but yes you cannot help but feel as one with these images ;)

  20. Fuller Edge Photography on June 24, 2008 at 9:11 am

    Love, love, LOVE them all! I can’t pick a favorite – they’re all so good! Great job!

  21. mel on June 27, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    Thanks so much you guys!! You’re the best! :o)

  22. adrian hitt on June 27, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    wow, gorgeous dress and hair. love, love, love all of these but the 1st and the lasts take the (insert the end of this cliche) for me!

  23. Critsey on June 27, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    Beautiful images guys!! I love them all and could not choose a fave!
    Great work!

  24. Cathy Crawley on June 30, 2008 at 4:07 am

    These are phenomenal! I love the reflection shot, what a perfect day for it.

  25. Neil Cowley on June 30, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    Sweet bridal shots. very nice
    (I just can’t see the verticals in 1 screen to fully appreciate them….)

  26. Rochelle on July 3, 2008 at 1:17 am

    Amazying pictures! Love the first two. All of them are so gorgeous! love your work. Just came acrossed your post on OSP. Love your blog.

  27. Lara @ Southern Weddings on July 4, 2008 at 9:27 am

    Breathtaking work!

  28. mel on July 8, 2008 at 11:14 am

    To everyone who has left such kind words – thank you! You guys are the best!

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