We met on a gorgeous afternoon late in June. Portland's weather has been quite sketchy lately but somehow I happen to snag the gorgeous days for my clients ;) The clouds cleared and we were left with this yummy beautiful light. Their engagement session took place on a family farm in Molalla, Oregon- land of the gorgeous fields, cows and pretty light. You like that? I think it should be Molalla's new city motto.

Katie and Mike will be tying the knot at this same location later in August-- I can't wait! One of my favorite things about photographing at a farm is the ever changing element of the landscape. You never know if there will be hay or hay bales, twigs or fruit. It's exciting and fun for this city girl. Katie and Mike and Austin-- You guys were awesome! I can't wait for the wedding! Oh... and Mike, you better smile! :)


 


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lisa teso says:

Again: Amazing. Inspiring. Always make me feel like I need to step-up my game!

(07.06.10 @ 02:20 PM)
Jewel Anderson says:

I agree with everything Lisa said. Thank you again for the inspiration!

(07.06.10 @ 03:41 PM)
Joshua Tomeoni says:

Love the bench and yellow flower field pics! How do you keep getting better? You are so amazing!

(07.06.10 @ 03:59 PM)
Mandi Downs says:

LOVE them!!! So gorgeous!! Fabulous job, as always! Can't wait for the wedding!

(07.06.10 @ 05:33 PM)
melissa says:

you guys are so sweet. thanks for the kind words! i am loving the fields lately!

(07.06.10 @ 08:53 PM)
Naomi Saito says:

These are all amazinggg but the one near the pond and the forest stood out. I didn't know such a place existed in Oregon! Nice work, Melissa :)

(07.20.10 @ 04:53 PM)
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Deciding on a engagement location seemed easy for Barb and Scott. It's one of those things you need do discuss and some people are less sure than others, but Steilacoom just seemed to fit. It's a sleepy historic town near Tacoma, Washington.

Barb and Scott just moved to the area not too long ago but they fell in love with the city so we came back for the engagement. They've recently become homeowners and in my opinion happen to have one of the sweetest stories. When they met Scott was serving our country overseas. Yes, he's one of the guys who spent his days sweeping the fields for mines.... can you imagine! I'm not sure how Barb held it together. They would chat online, write and call frequently. Barb would leave the computer on overnight waiting for the instant message tone just to hear it's ring. It would always arrive in the early hours of the morning when Scott's shift ended. It was their virtual 'kiss on the cheek' after a long day at work.

I'm excited for them.... getting married in August! Hurray for time together!



Oh, and for the rest of you... Happy 4th of July! I hope you are all spending time together with people you love and enjoy. I'll be boating and enjoying the sun (hopefully) and yummy BBQ.

Happy Weekend!
Melissa Tomeoni





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Erica Ann says:

Beautiful shoot! You captured Washington's oldest city very well. Love all the historic buildings! Very intimate.

(07.02.10 @ 11:59 AM)
Anonymous says:

GORGEOUS! the bride's ring is lovely... and what a quaint spot for a shoot!

(07.02.10 @ 01:13 PM)
Joanne Spence says:

Some of the best pictures I have ever seen!!!!! I can't wait to see you both. Melissa you captured them perfectly and the emotions as well. Well done.

(07.04.10 @ 10:26 AM)
Joshua Tomeoni says:

Love these!!!

(07.06.10 @ 04:00 PM)
Amy Noto says:

Amazing! Beautiful pictures, gorgeous couple, oozing love. Barb and Scott, congratulations. Melissa, thanks for capturing such wonderful emotions of a close friend I do not get to see often enough - just joyful! Love ya Barb!

(07.07.10 @ 07:12 PM)
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Hang and Michael. If I could sum them up I would say this couple loves to have fun and does not take life too seriously. Hang was laughing practically the entire time! When I first asked Hang what her favorite thing to do with Michael was she said laughing... and it proved to be true!

We scheduled their engagement session at Oaks Park here in Portland, Oregon. The weather was gorgeous and the rides were just as fun. I can't remember the last time I've been on a carnival ride but they were a hoot!...it's sorta tricky photographing mid air on a swinging seat up on the ferris wheel!

Enjoy!


This session just makes me happy! Thanks for reading!
Melissa Tomeoni
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lisa teso says:

These are incredible, Melissa! I am smitten with your work :)

(06.29.10 @ 03:33 PM)
Embrace Life says:

Awesome job, Melissa! The carnival ride stuff is difficult and you nailed it. Very good stuff.

(06.29.10 @ 03:33 PM)
anne says:

Love the shot in front of the ticket booth. lots of color.

(06.29.10 @ 03:34 PM)
Bonnie says:

These are my absolute favorites of anything you have ever done. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Great job, the colors are brilliant!

(06.29.10 @ 04:15 PM)
Leah Verwey says:

Nice job, Melissa! I love Oaks Park so much. Well done!

(06.29.10 @ 04:32 PM)
Deyla Huss Photography says:

Love these girl! truly gorgeous and so fun! Man I gotta start catching up with the Bloggin!

(06.29.10 @ 04:41 PM)
Megan Clark says:

FAN-CARNIVAL-TASTIC!

(06.29.10 @ 05:07 PM)
Winnie says:

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, this is one of my favorites, makes me so HAPPY!!! Nice work, Melissa.

(06.29.10 @ 06:14 PM)
Lauren Pinchin says:

Melissa! I have no words... this set is absolutely fantastic! Perfection!

(06.30.10 @ 05:08 AM)
Natalie Hoffman says:

This is one of my fav shoots EVER. I love the carnival!! very fun and romantic

(06.30.10 @ 10:24 AM)
Bill says:

These are great, such a wonderful setting for engagement photos! I especially like the one where they are holding up the lolly-pops, and on the Ferris Wheel when it is pointing up to the light with the "don't rock the seat" message. Simply, fantastic!

(06.30.10 @ 01:37 PM)
Amy Nieto says:

Horay for Oak's Park and horay for awesome Melissa taking rad pics there!

(07.01.10 @ 01:08 AM)
Rebecca Niko says:

These are adorable. I love them!

(07.01.10 @ 10:14 AM)
Anonymous says:

AMAZING! I love the Oaks Park theme- so charming. what a cute couple and what gorgeous photos!

(07.01.10 @ 11:04 AM)
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The moment I arrived up at their place my mouth dropped to the floor. I know Sherri mentioned they live on a farm but I didn't think twice about it. Actually, what I thought was, "That's great! A little farm, how cute!" I'm here to tell you I was wrong. This was no "little" farm... and "cute" probably isn't the best way to think of it. I would replace "little" with outstanding and "cute" with gorgeous. Literally, a beautiful farm out in the country complete with rolling hills, a forest, grass fields that tickle your belly button and two ponds. Yes, not one, but two.

Sherri and Chad, you guys were so great! You did a wonderful job, so laid back, and casual. Your dogs are a riot! I'm still laughing at how much fun they have roaming the property. I know we'll have a great time the day of your wedding and I can't wait to meet your friends and have a tiny sip of the hand crafted beer they pride themselves on. Congrats you two!





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Annie says:

I absolutely LOVE that tractor shot at the end. So cute!!!

(06.21.10 @ 08:48 PM)
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Lindsey and Dan. First of all, this couple has entirely too much fun together. I mean, really for 2 hours they were snuggling, giggling and totally engulfed with each other. I don't doubt I will have a awesome time photographing their wedding cause this engagement session was a blast! Not to mention the sun came out to play at the end of a rainy day. That's always brightens everyone's mood :)

When I asked Lindesy what was her and Dan's favorite thing to do I'm pretty sure her response was "be together". They are just that cute. We scheduled their engagement session in the historic part of Vancouver known as Officers Row as they spend a lot of time there. Just as they were finishing up dinner in The Grant House we met, they showed me around and we photographed the evening away. PS I'm going to need to eat there... the food looked scrumptious and the decor is just as yummy.

I adore it when couples are cute together when also they bring props. Lindesy and Dad did both. Check out the vintage brownie Lindesy brought along- it is a family heirloom!  Without further ado....  Lindsey and Dan!


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Christy R says:

I love all of these, great job! You really captured this couple in love.

(06.15.10 @ 12:07 PM)
Lindsey says:

Melissa, thank you sooo much! We had tons of fun taking the pictures, and are just amazed by each and every one of them. So excited for the wedding!

(06.15.10 @ 02:10 PM)
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