Chris & Melodie Photographers // Blog

Michael and Valina are rich with love for each other. Michael is incredibly attentive to the people around him. He pays attention to emotions that are crossing the table, and knows how to make people feel at ease. Valina always speaks with encouragement. Her words are genuine and uplifting. When they are together, they are a beautiful picture of joy. They celebrate, laugh, and play with passionate fire. They spoke often about how much of a surprise their relationship was. It was all an orchestration of God’s love for them, and desire for them to be one.

One of our favorite things about what we do is being able to collaborate with the couples that we meet. Collaboration, for us, means working with people that are willing to share their hearts and stories; couples that offer their creative thoughts and ideas in order for us to capture the honest imagery we long to create. From the very beginning, Michael and Valina were incredibly willing to open up their hearts to us. They went over and above to invite us into their celebration.

Michael & Valina gave themselves as gifts to each other on a colorful day overlooking Lake Travis near Austin, Texas. Surrounded by friends and family that loved them so dearly, there wasn’t a place on earth more warm and inviting.

We are happy that you’ll be able to experience many more sunsets together.
Your hearts are stunning in so many ways.
We are thankful for our newfound friendship in you both.