engagement at the park, and the sprinklers!

where do i start!? Danette Chappell of Amberlight Collective asked me to come along for this engagement session and i'm so thankful i could! these two were absolutely amazing to say the least.  

I knew Heidi from the chapel i worked at, and felt so lucky to help photograph this gorgeous couple. As soon as i got home, i had to tell my husband about the shoot and his reaction was "i met him once! He was really awesome!" My husband even knows it's a great shoot when i won't stop talking about it and bragging about the couple, this was one of those times. Not only are they completely photogenic and fun.. but DARING too! We ended the shoot by running in the sprinklers, and Bojo got the most daring by doing a nice little dance in one of them. After that, Danette and i couldn't resist.. we might have done a run through! That's when Bojo and Heidi became the photographers for a moment too. But these photos are all about these two! 

So here's a few to show off how cute they are and those eyes. seriously! 

getting to know how the couple met, and seeing them interact during their e-session is one of my favorite things about being a photographer! It's what inspires me during the shoot, showing off who they are together as a couple. This session was no exception, Bojo was definitely loving all the kissing they got to do, and really all the photos in general :) thank you two for being great even with two crazy girls and their cameras in your face. 

So thank you Danette  for letting me come along, you're a pretty awesome friend and shooting with you is always WAY too much fun!   

have i mentioned... i love love. 

Chris and Kerri- photos on the Strip!

These two came all the way from Pennsylvania to take their first long trip together including their first trip to Disney in California! If you look closely you can see a Disney necklace that Kerri is wearing! :) 

we spent a little time at the Bellagio, and the Cosmo wandering and just enjoying time together. 

 

So here's a little sneak peek! 

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Engagement Photos at Diego's and Lake Las Vegas!

David and Valerie are such a beautiful couple! They had the idea of engagement photos in the restaurant Diego in the MGM where they met dancing! It was a perfect place especially because it was closed so we had the place to roam around and even jump up on the bar. They also decided on Lake Las Vegas to have a good variety, and it was a gorgeous day. 

Hearing about their engagement story was one of my favorites. David planned such a beautiful time and yes you did have a perfect ring for her! 

David got Valerie laughing the entire time, mostly by teasing her and she'd giggle and they would look at each other so cute! 

Valerie you looked absolutely stunning and i love how you look over at him. one of my favorites are this last one! (another is the first!)

so leave some love all just below where it says.. comment! what is your favorite? 

Brad & Caitlin- engagement sneak peek!

What a fun couple! i went to high school with both of them and this was one of the first times i got to really see them together! crazy! But it was so beautiful. 

They have a wonderful dynamic and still after these years, Caitlin is all giggles and completely in love. Brad started out a little tougher but a few kisses to his gorgeous woman and he didn't stop smiling either. 

it was a ridiculously hot day, but you can't even tell! me on the other hand.. sweat city. Caitlin's sister Kendra came along too and i'm so glad she did! She even helped me too, so i couldn't have done it without you!

There was a tough time in the family, and my prayers still go out to you all, but they pressed on and focused on their love for one another and i'm really proud. 

i loved to see these two together and as always some of my favorite sessions so i can see how they show love to one another. They're definitely still always laughing, kissing, and completely lovey. I had Brad tell Caitlin a few things, and even without them saying anything they'd burst out laughing. can't wait to show you all the rest! 

 my favorites are absolutely the real laughs between the two of you. 

congratulations you two! and i can't wait til your big day! 

Michael & Rachelle- engagement!

What can i say?! Rachelle has been my best friend since high school and i was so happy to be able to photograph some engagement shots for her! what i absolutely love and you might all know is that photographing close friends can be so much fun, only because if it's your bestie, you can basically have them do whatever you want. They can be more adventurous, a tad dangerous and it's all good. 

we went by the stone arch bridge but this time we went up some of the hills that literally made us fall, and since there were dresses involved.. well that's always an interesting time. But Rachelle is such a trooper and trusts me so when i ask her to do something not necessarily fun to get to, she does it! and with excitement. so some of my favorite photos right now are from this session, thanks for being willing to fall up and down a steep hill to get these shots :) and michael.. for holding all our stuff while we did it!

you might have seen a few on these on facebook already and if you haven't, you should probably head over and become a fan. but i wanted to add in some of the crazy ones too although we ended with lots of kissy close ones. there were even a few i haven't posted yet of michael just busting out laughing. if you want to see more i'll be posting them on facebook soon too! 

we got such a good variety of kissy huggy and crazy ones, like i said i'll post more of those over on fb so check it out! Rachelle told me that she's never been able to be herself as much as she is with michael so i had to keep all the silly ones too. :) 

They're getting married next year and... i get to be IN it! ahh! :) it's going to be hard relaxing and not snapping a thousand photos, well maybe i'll catch a few ;) 

Rachelle i'm so thankful to have you in my life, through all the ups and downs when i need encouragement or need to hear the hard truth you've been someone who has provided me with exactly what i need to hear. A friend who always listens, loves, and recently picks me up from the air port and drives me around. you are such an amazing friend and i'm so happy we met that day at the pool in middle school. Let's face it, sometimes we wish we could go back and swim everyday, i guess lazy tan days on the boat are just as fun.. especially our first time driving. we have the best most silly fun adventures ever. i love you.