Not looking for the traditional engagement session, Melissa & Colin went to Rhys Albrecht for an original concept…and he came up a treat! “I pitched 2 ideas to them.” Rhys explained “First, an 80’s inspired squash court shoot with knee socks, headbands and short shorts. Second, and this is a direct quote from my initial pitch to them, “a modern twist on the classic après-ski look. I’m picturing ski boots, tights, long johns, touqes, skis, parkas, etc. With bold colors. Like, if you could imagine Vogue merged with Nylon Magazine to do a “How to Glam Up Your Après-Ski” issue.” And third, a more subdued winter look with slightly absurd accessories…like giant faux-fur hats”
I know, these are killer!
Thanks to Rhys for sharing this fun session and to Melissa & Colin for being so up for it. It’s a pleasure to feature!
The Gallery
Credit: Rhys Albrecht
These are so fantastic! What a great idea!
Are you kidding me? Those squash pics are GENIUS!!! And the ski lodge ones are so “The Great Outdoors” … simply AWESOME!
Love the fun here. Lets the couple’s personality shine through.
this is so rad. love the whole thing.
These are so amazing. I love the shots of him jumping in the back. These are some brilliant concepts for an e-session and you did an amazing job in your execution.
Such fun pics Rhys. Love the ski lodge pics, those gold tights are killer!
I see this as the beginning of a great thing for you!
LOVE the squash. Awesomeness!
Ohmigod, LOVING this!!! I wonder if I can talk my other half into this … replace the squash with loud 80s cycling lycra and we already ski …
a triumph!
You quirky american photographers…….love em!
i must correct “Az”
quirky CANADIAN photographer!
I love the first shot… oh wait, I love them all. Great work Rhys!
Rarely do i comment on a blog, but this is seriously the most fun engagment shoot i have ever seen. Positively loving it!!!!
Wow, I’m a bit overwhelmed. Thanks so much for all your lovely comments.
And thanks Kat, for giving me my first feature!
It looks like something out of a magazine!!!
Well done, Rhys… You’ve got a great eye and a powerful index finger *click*