Product Shoot :: Occasions Gift Boutique

I got to do a product shoot at Occasion's Gift Boutique here in Starkville and it was so much fun! They have absolutely beautiful things....and just about everything!  Furniture, clothes and accessories, and even fine china. Ladies, you simply must check it out :)

Their clothes are so beautiful.

I love those bags :)

I wouldn't mind this glass :)

Thank you so much for letting me photograph your store! It is absolutely lovely :)

Megan + Ej :: Engaged

They were high school sweethearts. They both came to State and their relationship got even stronger. Talks of marriage happend occasionally but they both decided that it would be best for them to wait until they graduated. However, that didn't stop Ej for making New Year's Eve, 2011 one of them most memorable evening of her life. He popped the question and she said yes. Megan and Ej, I had so much fun with you guys. 

We started the shoot at Mitchell Memorial Library. Megan, that was an awesome idea :)

Megan is studying to be a teacher with an emphasis in science and art (awesome combo btw), and Ej is going to be a meteorologist.... yeah, they are pretty awesome. 

 We then decided to sneak outside (even though it was one hundred degrees) to enjoy some of the beautiful light. Also, Megan's ring actually belonged to Ej's mom. Talk about special....and gorgeous.

 Megan, you are stunning. And Ej, you're not half bad lookin' either :)

We then went over to some of their friend's house so they could "decorate" each other with pastels. Below was the trial run.

 And then it was on.....

 Afterwards, it was decided that they one way to clean up was to hose down....

Megan and Ej, I had so much fun with you guys! I can't wait for your wedding :)

sneak peak :: megan + ej

Last night I had a super fun engagement shoot and I simply had to share a fav.

 Happy Friday, y'all!

Community :: The Cotton District + Studio School

It's the Choctaw symbol for continual happiness throughout all stages of life. Organized by adults, in a place where college students gather, it was painted by the youth of Starkville, specifically the campers of Studio School Summer Camp. Guys, you did an absolutely awesome job. Well done.

because it's summer

please email me at nikki.j.mckenzie{at}gmail.com if you're interested. i look forward to hearing from you!!

Brandon & Christine {Wedding Day}

Though her week, or rather the last few months of her life, had been hectic, you would have never know by looking at her. Christine had taken care of everything and was totally calm, cool, and collected as she waited the final minutes to marry her best friend. And Brandon, well, all her wanted for was her to be his so take care of her for the rest of her life.

Brandon and Christine, it was such an honor to be a part of your wedding. I am so grateful to you for allowing me to capture your day. Thank you :)

i love this photo of Brandon waiting to see his bride....

and their expressions :)

and this is my favorite

awesome bridal party!

and beautiful flowers (btw, Christine's sister made the boutonnieres)

how cute are they?!?!

Brandon's grandfather married them

and the kids loved the bubbles :)

Congrats again Mr. and Mrs. Hyde and thanks again! I wish you all the best :)