Creativeness runs rampant in a photographer’s mind. The day to day sessions at times can become monotonous and we crave the intense creative outlet that comes the pressure-less. On a rainy summer day as I was scrolling mindlessly through my Facebook feed, ding a notification! OH JOY! I thought to myself another friend must have posted some weird click bait. Humm… better check it! What?! An event invitation? “Leather and Lace Styled Shootout” BE STILL MY HEART!!!
Cake by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Florals by Mokara Floral Design
Furnature by Collective Charm
Venue Mill Street Studio
Now, if you know me at all, you know I’m a bit of a badass… well, I like to pretend I am. I did at one point own a motorcycle and got my license and I do indeed have a plethora of leather jackets and studded jewelry I don’t wear much any longer. But regardless of my lack of coolness lately, I was 99% down for a faux wedding with leather jackets, dark details, and motorcycles. Once I found out the bundt cake was going to be up for grabs after the shoot that 99% willingness turned into… YES PLEASE! I found out a couple photographer friends I’ve known for awhile were going to be attending. Stoked didn’t even cover it.
Hand lettering done by Eden and Vine
I walked into Mill Street Studio and fell in love with the gorgeous details that were laying all over. The amazing coordinators Megan Nixon of Megan Nixon Photography and Ashlee of Eva and Co Events were busy at work putting together Mokara Foloral Design along with the tasty wedding cake by Nothing Bundt Cakes.
And then… The models showed up. Holy hotness Batman! I can’t even describe how beautiful Brooke was. I had worked with Brandon previously and I knew from the moment he walked in he would completely kill it. I was right. They both did an extraordinary job!
Makeup by Reign Beauty studio
Hair by Shayla Thompson
Dress by Fabulous Bridal
From there the entire night was a whirlwind of amazing angles, smoldering facial expressions, pixie lights over lenses, and “OMG THAT’S PERFECTION!.” I couldn’t imagine a more ‘me’ shootout than this. Everything was incredible and I’m so excited to have been part of this incredible vision.
After a couple hours of intense shooting we headed outside to an alley nearby where sat a motorcycle. A hot red Honda ready to roar. My eyes were as wide as a kid in a candy shop! Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!
Work it girl! Work it!!!! Heck yes! Every shot was absolute gold! The chemestry between the models was electric and none of us would have imagined the intense shots we were getting. Brooke had the attitude that screamed “I’m sexy and I know it” and Brandon played the most enamored new hubby!
Thank you Megan Nixon Photography and Ashlee of Eva and Company Events for coordinating this perfect event!
