When Ashley and I talked about location options for her engagement session with Matt, they settled on a classic downtown Huntsville look. We never get tired of downtown Huntsville sessions because there are so many different looks and styles you can find – all within walking distance of each other. This session highlighted Big Spring Park, including the iconic red Japanese Friendship Bridge. (Matt proposed near the bridge!)
We also spent some time at the classic Bank Building. It’s a favorite of ours with its bright and airy pillars that make a gorgeous backdrop for portraits. We’re not alone in loving the Bank Building! April is prom season for area schools, and downtown Huntsville is a hotspot for prom pictures. Ashley and Matt took it all in stride, and their session couldn’t have been more perfect!
Adding to that perfection was Gus’s sweet energy! Many of our couples have been asking to incorporate their dog into their engagement session, and the answer is always yes! Gus did such a great job and has such fun energy for life and the outdoors. His bowtie was icing on the cake!
Ashley and Matt (who is the brother of one of our past J&A Brides, Molly! So very fun!!) nailed their session with flying colors. It’s not always easy to get rid of the camera jitters if you’ve never had a professional session before, but they were absolute pros by the end! We had the best time! Their personalities are so kind and gracious. What a joy they are! Their November wedding is going to be a blast, and we can’t wait!
*hugs*
Amber
Looking for more downtown session inspiration? Don’t miss Anna & Caleb’s summer downtown Huntsville engagement session here on the blog!
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I am so in love with these pictures! Matt and I are blessed to have Joel and Amber to make this process so smooth! We were nervous but J&A made us feel comfortable and at home. Gus says thank you too! ❤️
Gorgeous photos! So excited for your wedding day!
These pictures are gorgeous! What a beautiful couple! The scenery and backdrops are a bonus. I can’t wait to see the magical portraits that Joel and Amber produce from the wedding.
Beautiful pictures of an amazing couple! Can’t wait to celebrate Matt and Ashley in November!!
Every single picture is so beautiful and stunning! Love every single one and love them so much!
Love these pics almost as much as I love these two! Can’t wait to celebrate y’all in November!!!
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! Congratulations Ashley and Matt (and Gus)!
Loved all the pictures!!! All so good I couldn’t pick a favorite! The dog with a bow tie really made me smile! But two beautiful people couldn’t have a bad photo! Rosie and Jim Stephan
Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple! Can’t wait to celebrate in November and see the wedding photos!
These photos are stunning! Beautiful couple inside and out!. Congratulations Matt and Ashley! We are looking forward to November!
Aunt Rol
Such a beautiful and sweet couple! These photos are amazing! Cant wait to celebrate the big day!
Great photos! Congrats to Matt and Ashley!
Wow…so many great photos! Looking forward to attending Matt and Ashley’s beautiful wedding and seeing hundreds of beautiful pictures❤️
Great pictures! Going to be a beautiful wedding!
Wow!!!! Good luck picking out the ones you want to frame they are all so good!!!! Can’t wait for your big day.
So much fun to see such beautiful pictures ! Trying to decide which is my favorite picture I would have to go through them many times because it’s hard to just pick one. I remember seeing all the pictures from his sister Molly‘s wedding…. always wishing they did photography in Illinois where we live. They do such a great job! They really captured all types of moments in the wedding that as you look at the pictures it brings back such a vivid memories.
Congratulations Ashley and Matt!
Each picture made us smile! The pictures are all stunning and we can’t wait to celebrate your big day with you both! Love from Illinois!
Woah what a power couple, captured perfectly!! We cannot wait to celebrate you two in just a few short months
Oh my the red dress!!!! Girl you are gorgeous ❤️
These are the most beautiful engagement pics ever!!!! Congratulations again.
These photos are fantastic. Gus definitely steals the show!
Oh wow! You all hit this one out of the park! What a great location. You made a crowded day look like it was just the two of them! And may I say, you’ve got two pretty good looking models. Can’t wait to celebrate the future Stephan’s in the months to come!
Beautiful pictures for a beautiful couple! Congrats Matt & Ashley!
Awesome just beautiful pictures of two beautiful. People..
Can’t wait to see the wedding pictures !!
Beautiful photos of a stunning couple! You look so very happy. Congratulations!!
Great pictures! Excited for you two!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Can’t to see you two get married!!
Congratulations! Y’all look great!
Beautiful!!!
These pictures look great! Can’t wait for the big day!
These pictures say a thousand words! They are awesome!
Congratulations Matt and Ashley! The pictures are beautiful.
Great pictures, so excited for you two! Congrats to Matt & Ashley!
Phenomenal! Love how these turned out! Can’t wait to see wedding photos and celebrate these two!
Great pictures of Matt and Ashley! Love the downtown Huntsville backdrop. Looking forward to November 20th!
So pretty! Matt and Ashley are so in love!
These are beautiful!! Congrats to Matt and Ashley!
Absolutely gorgeous photos!!!!
Gorgeous pictures & a beautiful couple!
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations to Matt and Ashley!
You have captured their personalities perfectly! The red dress is and I love that Gus was included! These two are a super couple and I am excited to celebrate with them!!
What special moments! Can’t wait to celebrate you granddaughter. These are great.
How sweet! These are stunning! Can’t wait to celebrate this amazing couple in November!
These pictures are absolutely gorgeous, the colors you choose are stunning and love the dog. Congratulations Matt and Ashley.
That is one thicc chicken!
Beautiful pictures! Can’t wait for the wedding. Joel and Amber are the BEST!
These are all amazing!!! Many congrats!
The pictures are so beautiful! Love the use of the Huntsville backdrops. Congrats to Matt and Ashley!
Wow these picture’s are awesome what a beautiful couple even there four legged child is somewhat cute.
Congratulations Matt and Ashley. The pictures are fantastic and you chose awesome backgrounds.
Thank you all for the nice comments. We are so thankful to have Joel and Amber along on this journey. They are the absolute best in capturing each of the moments we will always cherish. Can’t wait for November!!!
Yes! So many sweet and kind comments – thank you so very much! Ashley & Matt have been fantastic, and we’ve loved every minute!
So happy for you guys! Beautiful pictures!
These are beautiful. Love the location. So excited for the both of you and this new chapter of your future!
The couple and the pictures are beautiful.