A while back Kaylan wrote me with the idea of doing a zombie inspired photoshoot as part of their engagement session. Obviously, this is a little outside of what I normally do but the more I thought about it the more excited I became about the possibilities and the challenge. She had seen a similar session on a wedding blog but wanted to take things a step further. We bantered around a few ideas, including maybe having Kaylan be the zombie but having her getting in and out of makeup would be a little too time consuming for what we wanted to achieve. In the end, their friend Lacee jumped at the chance to play the zombie and the session was born.
We actually did two different “scenes” but I’ll do my best to string them together for you…
Things start out innocent enough. Don’t they always!
Lurking Zombie Chick…
After the initial shock… Kaylan goes into jealous girlfriend mode. There’s no messing with her man!
With Zombie Chick left behind whimpering in the bushes, all is right with the world.
Okay, seriously?!? Can’t Zombie Chick take a hint…
[production note: ignore the fact that Zombie Chick lost her right arm already but has clearly grown it back in the photo above. Cut me some slack, this is my first time dealing with zombies.]
Zombie Chick hasn’t learned not to mess with Kaylan!
And then there’s Steve, nerves of steele. A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do…
Awwwwe, such a lovely couple!
With Zombie Chick disposed of we decided to head over the Old Roswell Mill for a few slightly less adventurous photos.
I LOVE the image below!
Huge thank you to Lacee for being willing to have her arm and head severed off!
I can’t wait for the wedding!
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That’s awesome….
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That is very cool. You should definitely do more “out of the box” shoots like this. Props.
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LOVE! Thank you for capturing just how much of a nerd I am
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You’re so welcome Kaylan!
Post was a little challenging but clearly I had a ton of fun!
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My jaw totally fell open in shock and delight! What a fabulous session and I would like to have drinks with this couple some time. They’re fun as heck!
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This is honestly epic. I always love your photos (always hope when I get married I could convince you to come to New Zealand!) but I LOVE zombie films and these are just so interesting and unusual!
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What have I done? This is my fault for taking her to see her first horror flick!! Now how crazy am I to walk her down the isle to unite her with someone as crazy as I am, that supports her “zombism”? LO(real) L
I love u guys! These photos really are great!
Dad
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Wait till Grandma sees these photos! Always wanted someone to take good care of Steve. I know now he is in good hands!
Dad
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I love them!! I love the twist!! It tells a good story! You guys look great together!!
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FREAKING AMAZING!!! Great concept. Very, very creative couple. Looks like a fun couple.
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Wow.. Just WOW !!! Fantastic shoot!! Your work is absolutely fantastic and I love the creative spin this one took! Congrats to the happy zombie free couple
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You make a mother proud!
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WARNING to Steve….Kaylan’s been practicing…be careful! Grandpa and I want to know how to ward off some uninvited zombies to the wedding. Should we bring holy water for both of you?
Love ya both anyway,
Grandma and Grandpa