I have known this gal since she was 5 years old. She has been my little sister’s longest friend, and I have so many memories of the two of them sneaking in my room and going through my things. I was about 12-16 when Sheldra was at our house a lot, and they have the funnest stories about them sneaking in and reading all my notes from boys, and looking through everything in my bedroom. When I was younger I taught them how to “spy” and they in turn spied on me quite a bit the older I got. Sheldra was always such a sweetie though, and has been the most loyal friend to my sister over the years.
Times have changed and now she is a young woman engaged to a wonderful man named Chris. They have dated for years, and will marry each other next August. Unfortunately, we will not be doing their wedding photography :( but I was thrilled that she wanted us to do their engagement session. They said that their wedding will have a vintage, romantic feel, so they wanted to incorporate that theme into their engagement session. We had a cooold, but pretty day to work with.
These two were incredibly laid back and with only one request….they wanted shots in front of 20th Century, which is an old Theater that is still used today.
Me likey.
Then we walked over to an area where the Ginkgo trees were the perfect color.
These trees were unbelievable!
Chris you are such a sweetheart.
Brett “gently” threw leaves on them…HA! Some of you are quite familiar with Brett technique.
Goofing around by the firehouse.
Sheldra, you are so beautiful!! And you look like your Mama. :)
I love the way you guys laugh together. :)
Oh, sweet LOVE.
Another FAV of mine.
This one caught my eye.
We had so much fun with this shoot and it was more like just hanging out with good friends. Brett and I got a few shots of each other in action, and I figured I would share a few since I haven’t in awhile. I know when I was a beginner photographer I loved seeing shots like this. Hopefully someone out there enjoys these.
Brett HAS TO CLIMB at every session. But I was so glad he did for this shot (see above).
Sheldra was talking the whole time about wanting to take our picture, so at the end of the night she turned the camera on us. :) I made some really annoying silly faces, but I decided to spare you from those.
Sheldra and Chris, we had such a fun night with you two! Thanks for having us do your photos, and we wish you all the best in the years to come.
Love~Jess and Brett
AHHHHHHH I LOVE THEM!! ALL OF THEM!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH JESS AND BRETT!! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!
baba brett did NOT climb at my session with my mama ;)
GORGEOUSNESS.
ps: i think the pic of you and your hubby is super cute.
hollllllly. i couldn’t climb b/c it was too wet and rainy that day, but you KNOW i wanted to. i did however get some funny looks climbing the steps and hanging over the rail in the tea room :-)
what an adorable couple! love the colors, the urban setting, the big smiles…wonderful pics!
I LOVE THEM….AND I LOVE SHELDRA!!!! CAN I MARRY HER PLEASE?????
Wow… I like the theater location!!!
and also the shots of you in action…
Seems you have had a lot of fun.
best
alex
i just love the work that comes from you two! my hubby and i shoot together as well…we’re uber competitive. i love my job…and it appears you guys do too!
happy thanksgiving!
….one more thing…when i say ‘uber competitive’…i mean b/w hubby & wife :)
these two are adorable, and your work speaks for itself as usual. i hope our ‘brett “gently” tossing leaves’ photo looks that cool!! loves it!
very cool to see them up and so beautiful given that i saw you guys shooting them!!!! (still can’t believe that!)
my favorite is the one under the 20th century theater…you caught the best of both of them.
and, yes, we newbies love to see the ‘action!’
;)g
Wow!! Congratulations Sheldra and Chris for taking such beautiful pictures. Jessie, I never woulda thought from knowing as a little girl that you would groow up and take my daughter’s engagement pictures. You did a fantastic job!! By the way, your husband is a cutie.
first image is rad.
love the light…….love the shadow.