Collaboration Photoshoot with Liz Messick Design + Elle Cees Salon & Spa + The Tree Room // Athens, Georgia

How much fun did we have? Check it out.

This evening was filled with laughter. These ladies were such troopers as I asked them to pose in front of old gnarly-looking walls & walk in their heels over lots of broken sidewalks. The simple beauty of their stylings all worked perfectly with the rustic vibes of this magical place. My favorite part of the adventure was the blue hour in front of the kudzu. What’s more southern than a sunset over kudzu, anyway?

I am thrilled to know Liz Messick & her intern, Abbey. Liz works to create unique wedding experiences for her couples. She has extensive experience in the wedding industry, which is obviously a huge plus when you are doing something (getting married!) that you’ve never done before. She navigates all the stressers for you, so you can just focus on your excitement. Liz has this great sense of humor that is both dry & dark, but she’s also simply one of the most charming folks I’ve ever met. She tells the truth. She works hard. She is a go-getter, & she makes things happen. She has the wisdom you need & the personality you adore. Abbey put together this shoot with these amazing models & we all just reveled in the beauty of our city, the creative wonders of our community, & this breathtaking planet we call home.

Liz’s gorgeous handmade succulent necklace creation.

Liz’s gorgeous handmade succulent necklace creation.

A simple & bright wrist corsage, handmade by Liz Messick.

A simple & bright wrist corsage, handmade by Liz Messick.

Julia’s simple curls in the Tree Room. Elle Cees Salon nailed it.

Julia’s simple curls in the Tree Room. Elle Cees Salon nailed it.

Sunset at the Tree Room + Redheads = match made in heaven.

Sunset at the Tree Room + Redheads = match made in heaven.

Liz Messick Floral Design Emily Dukes Photography Athens Georgia Wedding
Athens Georgia The Tree Room Chase Street Warehouses Emily Dukes Photography Liz Messick Design
Emily Dukes Photography
Emily Dukes Photography Liz Messick Wedding Athens Georgia

The deets:

Hair & Makeup services by Elle Cees Salon & Spa

Florals, Model selection, & general set-up by Liz Messick & her lovely intern, Abbey Goodson

Venue: The Tree Room at the Chase Street Warehouses in Athens, Georgia

Photos by yours truly, here at Emily Dukes Photography

If you would like to see the full gallery from our super fun session, shoot me an email & I’ll reply with the link!