Shelley & Portugal are wife-and-husband documentary wedding photographers serving Kentucky and beyond.

Engagement Sessions

CHERRY BLOSSOM ENGAGEMENT | AMYLYNNE AND ADDISON

April 6, 2025

While brainstorming locations for their springtime engagement in Bowling Green, I suggested a few spots to AmyLynne. When she heard my idea for the cherry blossoms on WKU’s campus, she said, “THAT’S IT!”

If you know anything about these cherry blossoms, you know they don’t stick around for long. Some years, depending on the weather, they never even reach their peak bloom. But when you catch them at the right time, they are breathtaking. 🌸

We tentatively scheduled the session based on past peak bloom dates— which just happened to fall the day before AmyLynne & Addison were set to leave for their bachelor and bachelorette parties! We kept an eye on the weather and crossed our fingers, even though rain was forecasted all week.

Miraculously, as we grabbed drinks with AmyLynne & Addison an hour before our session, the skies cleared and the sun came out. The cherry blossoms were the fluffiest and fullest I had seen in years! Everyone was on cloud nine— the magic of these tiny blooms is REAL. 🌸✨

We had an amazing time with these two. They came ready to have fun and embrace whatever the day brought — and yes, that pink suit was EVERYTHING! Even if the rain had forced us to pivot, their energy and attitude would have made it an unforgettable session.

We can’t wait to carry these good vibes into their wedding celebration in May!

Shelley & Portugal | WKU Engagement session photography in Bowling Green KY

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we're shelley AND portugal

Before we were wedding photographers, we were just two kids in love. We met on Instagram and fell in love over FaceTime. A shared interest in roadkill portraiture is what brought us together (it’s a funny story), but what ultimately compelled us to take a chance on long-distance is the fact that we weren’t looking for surface-level. We craved a shared life full of connection, vulnerability, and the kind of love that changes you. Now we bring that same energy to your wedding day to capture the real story, not a performance.