Kennedy + Caleb
You can hang out with Kennedy and Caleb for five minutes and tell that they’re just meant to be. We were so excited when they reached out to us wanting couple photos and in an awesome location. We ended up hanging out here all day. Like us, they believe friendship comes first in a relationship, and we just adore them to pieces.
It took a few motivational words to get Caleb to jump at first.
Emily + Dylan
Anniversary sessions hold a special place in our hearts.
They reveal a deep and wise type of love. To have known and loved someone for years is something special. It is joyful, it is hard, and it is beautiful. Celebrating an anniversary is celebrating a milestone with your life partner. To look back and see how you have grown as individuals and as a couple is pretty damn awesome.
The best part about being able to do this session is that Emily is my very best friend. Emily and Dylan dated for six weeks before they decided to get married, and just celebrated three years as a married couple (a fact that I find so equally cool and adorable). Skyler and I were both so excited to be able to shoot their anniversary session and explore the woods.
Dylan said these two photos really sum up his entire personality, and they makes us laugh every time we see them.
We did some sightseeing and happened to see this badass alligator. We watched him for about ten minutes before he disappeared under the dock.
Happy three year anniversary Emily and Dylan! We love you guys and are stoked we were able to do this session with you.
Emily + Ryan
You wouldn’t even believe how excited I was when Ryan contacted us about shooting his and Emily’s wedding and engagement session. Ryan, Emily, and I went to the same university (before I transferred to a different school), so we already knew each other from being in the same friend group.
We met up on the beach in the late evening. The crowds had luckily filtered out so we had a whole stretch of beach all to ourselves.
Did you really go to the beach if you didn’t draw something in the sand?
When we asked Ryan how he proposed, he told us a long story that puts many proposals to shame. Basically it involved paper stars, a glass bottle, and some seriously smooth moves.
A huge congratulations to Ryan and Emily on their engagement. You two definitely have a one of a kind love. We adore you guys and can’t wait to capture your wedding day!
It’s no secret that our favorite events are intimate backyard weddings.
The seclusion, the intimacy, and the comfort of being in someone’s backyard feels so much more special and real. Most backyard weddings take place in the parent’s home of the bride or groom. It’s the place where one of them grew up; and the memories and comfort of the home only add more emotion to the wedding. This wedding was more unique than most as the couple shared a gender reveal right after their ceremony.
Congratulations, Alex and Jake!
We know you two are going to be amazing parents with the cutest family. We’re so happy that we were able to be a part of your Best Day Ever!
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