The McLellans **updated**
Strange how some of my ideas get from my sketch book to reality. It was near the end of July when i just happened to be strutting through Elvis’s living-room pondering a peanut butter and banana sandwich when i mentioned to the noticeable pregnant McLellans that i have wanted to shoot a maternity bridal session in front of an old air stream, ala trailer park anti bridal…. well a few months later and the super cool McLellans flew out all the way from Nashville to let me play dress up with them… So while channeling a peanut butter and banana sandwich i give you the Fabulous McLellans as my latest anti-bridal “trailer park bride” .
big thanks first to the McLellans for flying all the way out here, 2nd for Mikka at Tuxedo Junction for supplying us with a vintage powder blue tux, and 3rd but not least Hoss for allowing us to spill beer on his driveway while also allowing us the use of a pre ’70s Silver Streak.**update…ok when i originally posted, i totally forgot to give proper credit to this last image. while shooting with the door open our daughter, Ros, said we should put them in door facing one another.. well i tried it out and just before i started to shoot someone said that it looked very Norman Rockwell-ish. Sorry Ros, i forgot to give you your due credit…. thanks so much, now if you can just be there for all of our shoots….
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As always I love your work! I have been wanting to do something with an airstream too! btw your wife look awesome blond! I love her profile pic on facebook! i am thinking about what to call my antibridal section on my site? I went to your workshop in the ATL. I really enjoyed everything! Any Suggestions?
I don’t know what I love more: the pregnant bride,the blue suit or the trailer. It’s perfection.
the mclellans are too hot!!! who looks that smokin preggo? mel that’s who! you guys look fab and how lucky to be shot by one of the best!
Okay, these rule! John, you are the King of Cool!
Cheers mate
These are great John! Thanks for letting us be a part of your crazy vision!
kick. ass.
LOVE the last three! Awesome idea!
I see a new career for sean and mel. Sean reminds me a little of Johnny Depp in “Fear and Loathing…”. Melanie, as always, looks like a goddess!! I am not sure which is my fave….but the one with the slinging six pack and the movie camera are priceless!
LOL! Love that last shot! You cheered up a dull November evening for me.
Are you kidding me? These are beyond cool.
You’re the master of lighting amongst your other wild and brilliant ideas! It was a fun time watching you put this together.
a modern day anti – Rembrandt, Picasso,and Dali all rolled into one~lorenz
what a fabulous shoot! Love it
Such fun! These are great!!
JMC (and Roz)…
What a great shoot! I am so looking forward to finally doing a wedding with you for A&E (the couple, not the network..but that would be fun too).
You never cease to amaze and inspire me.
Way over the top. Made me go “wow”, smile, and laugh..all at the same time.
These are awesome! I want to get pregnant again and get photos like this!
i died when i saw these. absolutely hysterical. so fantastic!
Props to Ros!
That last Rockwell one is definitely my favorite!
Great idea, and implementation.
makes me want to get pregnant . . .
Oh, oh my. Now this just about made my day.
Ha! These are fantastic!!! (and I hate Mel for being so photogenic while pregnant)
awesome. nothing is better than trailer trash shiek! how fun!
HAHA!!! I love it!!! Well done, well done. Mel, even though you’re supposed to be trash, you still look amazing.