Oh it’s been a while since I took these engagement portraits but I still get excited looking back on them. Love these two friends of ours and we’re so excited for their up coming destination wedding.  They will say their I do’s at the out of this world – amazing – El Dorado Royale just out of Cancun, Mexico.

I remember over 5 years ago meeting Stephanie and our friendship was instant. So glad she’s met her Prince Charming. We have always had fun with our past photo shoots and her engagements were no different

Their engagements took place in a beautiful home  in Magnolia Plantation, Florida. It’s yard made a beautiful backdrop for the more formals portraits with the satsuma trees (my favorite). We were also lucky to be able to use the  inside of the house for a more Golden Era 50’s feel. I love the photos and their reactions in a couple were priceless. Thanks for always making me laugh you two.  Can’t wait to celebrate with you all.

They’re so cute and playful

and gorgeous I’m sure you all will agree

I think they should be models… hehe

Congratulations Steph & Joe!!! xoxo

The setting was perfect; magnolia trees and a beautiful mansion in Eden Gardens, Destin Florida. The couple was amazing. Just celebrating their anniversary they were about to embark on another deployment. Tia thought this would be the perfect session for her husband’s farewell. I think they are one gorgeous couple and their strength really moves me beyond words. Being an air force wife myself I really feel for all my friends and clients going through the long deployments.

I’m so thankful for all the troops that are fighting to defend our freedom. Thank you Tia & Jared for letting me capture these special portraits of the two of you. Can’t wait till you’re together again

My personal favorite. Joy in his open arms

and a sneak peak from their hot couples session

Interested in booking a Florida session. I’ll be back in the north west gulf coast January 2012. Please email me to let me know you’re interested and as soon as more details are known you will be the first to know from our VIP email list.

Melissa Green Photography is hosting a Rock The Dress 2011 Give Away. Starting , August 19, 2011 you will  be able to enter a photo of you and your significant other on our Facebook fan page and tell us why you want to Rock Your Dress. It can be your wedding gown, prom dress or simply just a nice dress you want to glam it up with. You may be getting wet as the session will be hosted at an outdoor location (later announced). To be the lucky couple chosen for this you must get your friends to come over and “like” Melissa Green Photography and “like” your photo submission as well. Whoever has the most likes wins! It’s THAT simple. So get ready to Rock Your Dress! The winner willl  recieve a free Photo Session with  us!
Here’s the details:

WHAT IS ROCK THE DRESS?

* Similar to Trash The Dress we want to have a session with an intimate couple sharing their love for one another in a beautiful outdoor setting, wearing some classy wardrobe including.. you guessed it a dress! Check out our previous Trash The Dress images here.

TO  ENTER Go to our Facebook Fan page and follow these rules:

* One entry per couple, simply post a photo of you and your significant other on our Facebook wall and tell us why YOU want to Rock Your Dress

* Let your friends know they can help you win by liking Melissa Green Photography on Facebook and liking your specific photo (entry)

* You and your significant other  must be 18 years old  or older as of August 19, 2011.

* Contest open to everyone including past clients of Melissa Green Photography and be within a 35 mile radius of either Salt Lake City, Utah or Destin, Florida.

* The majority winner will be announced September 15, 2011 with whomever has the most votes/likes.

WHAT YOU WILL WIN:

* The photo (entry) that receives the most ‘likes’ will receive a free photo session with Melissa Green Photography , 1 8×10 photo, 4 5×7 photos, 1 set of 8 wallets, and 10 digital images* Prize retail value of $545- can not be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash* Additional prints will be available for purchase. No other promotions or discounts can be applied.

Please post any questions you have on this blog post, and I will be happy to answer them. I look forward to seeing your Rock The Dress entries this week!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone supporting us, we love what we do and greatly appreciate all of you!!!!