So, I recently photographed an engagement session with Christy & Nick. They are getting married this May in Long Branch, NJ. Yay for beach weddings! I am actually going as a guest and can not wait!!
I first met Christy years ago while working at a portrait studio in Marlton, NJ. Christy is an awesome photographer and had come to the studio for an interview. What an interview that was. My good friend, Sandi, and I were feeling extra goofy that day and it made for a very memorable hour indeed. There may have been singing and quite a bit of laughter. Christy was hired instantly. She fit right in and was the perfect addition to our small/ quirky group of photographers and friends.
So, anyway…. Christy & Nick… Nick & Christy….. where do I start??
The best way that I can think to describe them is as flexible, goofy, athletic, sports nuts that both love the beach and are known to break out things like slip n’ slide on a hot summer day or twister in the winter. They are two people that clearly know how to get some fun out of life, laugh and induce laughter often. Yep. I think that accurately sums them up. : )
Needless to say, we had a blast during the portrait session. I got to climb a tree which I try to make excuses to do as often as possible. They got to play in the playground, do headstands, and dip their toes in the Cooper River. Good times indeed. Here are some favorites!
The little girl on the right in this photo was screaming, “EXCUSE ME!! EXCUSE ME!!”. Apparently, adults hanging upside down and preparing to kiss in a playground do not take priority over the kids waiting their turn to use the handlebars appropriately. Fair enough. Haha!
This kid, on the other hand, was quite impressed with their feat….
And, well, just to keep it interesting….
Head or feet first? These are big decisions. 😉
Schultz & White…
Awwwwww…
First they climbed the tree…
It looked like fun…. so I decided to climb too…
Game on!
Head over heels….. buddum ching. 😉
Lastly, we headed over to the Cooper River… People, please know, goose poop is worth cool pictures. : )
And a little yoga and meditation to end the day…
Namaste.
Melissa ~ Absolutely amazing!! You captured them perfectly. Thanks so much.
See ya soon ~ Mama White
Loved the pictures! They are perfect for eachother. Looked like alot of fun.These pictures show their true personality.
It was such a pleasure seeing you again! You do WONDERFUL work 🙂 I can’t wait to celebrate with you on the big day!!!
i just wish we all knew how to have fun 😛
Seriously!!! Way cool!
Love them!
thanks everyone!! : D
So stinking adorable! Christy & Nick will enjoy these as well as their kids’ kids’ kids 🙂
I’ll tell ya, these comments look a lot better now.
Indeed, Carl. The web designer of this website must be quite amazing.
This is the most pics I’ve ever seen where Nick isn’t making a goofy face. Definitely keepers!
The pictures came out beautiful! Nick, your fun, goofy spirit in the pictures is what makes you my boys’ favorite gymnastics teacher! Melissa, you did a great job as always! Congrats Nick and Christy!
Dana Weaver!! Is it really you!? 😉 Thanks so much! I hope you and the family are well. How lucky to have Nick as the boys’ teacher too!
Hi Melissa! It is me, and yes, the boys are very lucky to have Nick as a teacher! I was just telling Steve that we have to call you to update our family portraits. Can you believe that the boys are 5 (almost 6, as Matthew says!), 4 and 2 now? I was thinking of doing something at the beach. I will be in touch!
Dana! sorry for my delay! i was away on vacation. i would love to hear from you!! It really is hard to believe they are so big! Wow.