Photoshoot: 'Hailey' by Melissa Wenger

'Hailey' is Melissa Wenger’s latest work – a sweet, intimate shoot featuring some extremely cute spring / summer pieces!

We always get very excited about white lace here at Whim, and Melissa’s lovely model Hailey looks divine in a lace midi top and tie-up playsuit with soft, natural makeup, before amping up the drama to languish in a deep purple dress, a dark lip and gold choker.

Melissa is a San Diego-based photographer specializing in portraiture and fashion work. You wouldn’t be able to tell from her slick fashion portfolio, but she spent seven years before this serving in the Marine Corps as a photojournalist.

Like most of her work, Melissa really captures her model’s natural poise and beauty. (Many of the outfits shown are from stores like H&M and Forever 21, proving you don’t need to spend a crazy amount of cash to style a good shoot.) We’re in love with the rose wall featured, too – can we have one in our bedroom, please?

For more of Melissa’s wonderful work, visit her official site, like her Facebook page or follow her on Instagram (@MelissaWengerPhotography).

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Full credits: Photographer: Melissa Wenger | Makeup Artist: Aleesandra Jones (@beautybyalee) | Hair Stylist: Myesha Howze (@mimi_the_hairstylist) | Stylist: Missy's Closet (@missysxcloset) | Model: Hailey Brockaway (@haileybrockaway) | Agency: No Ties Management (@notiesmgmt) | Location: FD Photo Studios in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Cecile Blackmore is a writer from Brisbane, Australia. She writes and edits at The Creative Issue and hoards vintage clothing – follow her adventures on Instagram at @saintcecile.