Most people take engagement photos posing under a tree, at the beach, or in a field. But Vanessa Lawson and Josh Morden thought that was a bit cheesy and wanted to do something unique.
The photoshoot plays out like a horror movie: A nicely dressed couple stare into each other’s eyes on a beautiful summer’s day. Then the shoot takes a terrifying turn.

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray
Vanessa and Josh have a mutual love for horror films and wanted to showcase that in their engagement shoot.

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray
By now, most horror film junkies noticed the “Camp Crystal Lake” sign in the first photo. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s the location from the horror movie “Friday the 13th”, one of the couple’s favorite movies.

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray
Photographer Brandon Gray took conventional photos of Vanessa and Josh as they took a stroll around the lake – when suddenly things take a turn.

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray

Photo: Brandon Gray