They met by way of a friend and by that I mean Logan came over to Katie’s house in the hopes of getting to know her room-mate and friend a little better. What he wasn’t expecting was to be greeted by a very cute, sweet girl with a beautifully shy yet endearing smile. Instantly Logan knew he had fallen for this girl, hard and immediately he got to work trying to find out everything he could about her. They talked comfortably, for hours, and after securing a date for the following week, Logan left a happy man. Three years later Logan took Katie to the exact same restaurant where they had their first date and this time, he proposed.

Katie and Logan, I enjoyed every second of your engagement session. You are two of the warmest and nicest people I’ve ever met. I know your wedding day will be AH-mazing and I wish nothing more for you than a long and very happy life together.

For Katie and Logan’s engagement session to roamed the beautiful Vine Gardens.

Now this is a good looking couple.

How cute are these two??

The gardens were in full Spring bloom which only enhanced the romance and beauty of our session.

Love that smile.

These next few photos were not really planned. After a quick outfit change I asked Katie to jump in real quick while I tested the light in this particular area, but once I started snapping, I couldn’t stop. Draped in the early evening sunshine, Katie looked absolutely fabulous.

A favorite for sure.

Don’t look now Katie, but your workin it!

Logan looking every inch the dashing groom to be.

Rawr!

My absolute favorite from the session for sure.

It was like we’d always been friends, minutes after being introduced to Molly we were chatting, laughing, sharing and venting like 2 girls who’d known each other for years. Both of us were in the warm-up area getting ready to compete in the women’s 800m, well, I was pacing and Molly was competing. For those of you who may not know, Molly (Beckwith) is one of the US top ranked 800m runners. But before this blog turns into a love story about me and Molly let me stop, and refocus to the real love story here, the story of Molly & Reed.

Both were students attending different colleges in Indiana who one Saturday night, found themselves drinking at the same bar. Molly was out with her girlfriends, looking fierce and dressed to party in her hotpants and heels. Reed was with his guy friends and although not wearing his hotpants, that particular night, was still very eye-catching. At 6′ 8″ and one of the top players on his college basketball team, Reed towered above the entire bar, making him easy for Molly to spot. Strategically placing herself within close range, Molly made the first attempt at striking up a conversation, but Reed gave off a very distinctive “I’m not interested” vibe, which unbeknownst to Reed, made him even more desirable. Ignoring his vibe of disinterest, Molly turned up the effort, determined to find out more about this seemingly standoffish man and determined that he take a minute to get to know her. Once he did Reed was completely smitten by this vivacious blond, who was not only gorgeous and funny, but also competitive and driven as only a top ranking track athlete can be. Everything about them clicked, naturally and effortlessly, marriage was only a matter of time and this September, it will finally be their time.

Molly and Reed flew from Indiana to do their engagement session and we had just one day to make it happen. As bad luck would have it, it rained the entire night before and most of the next morning. Tracking the weather websites religious we discovered a small window late in the afternoon where the rain was going to stop, and thank goodness it did. So we rushed out and began the shoot right here on our property.

Just as I started shooting, Fintan waltzes past in a very “oh don’t mind me, just passing through” manner. Cheeky!

The shot minus Fintan.

Shout out to The Husband for setting up 2 of his favorite antique chairs for us to play with.

A stroll through some of the surrounding trees.

Fabulous legs, fabulous boots.

Rawr Molly.

Gorgeous and handome.

A small corner of wild brush and tree debris graces the edge of our property, and I love it. Its romantic in a derelict kind of way.

Sell it!

Reed was excellent at keeping the enjoyment levels high.

Believe it or not, this little pier was built by The Husband, I know, pretty cool. My man is so talented.

Best thing about an overcast day? Amazing water reflection.

With the rain still co-operating and a quick outfit change, we headed off to some open fields.

So cute.

Working the fierce, cozy style.

Getting some First Dance practice in.

Reed has the best smile.

To end the session we found ourselves a fabulous bridge and plenty of rushing water to play with.

Seriously you two.

Not every girl would agree to stand on the edge of some wet rocks over an angry flowing river in her 4 ” heels, but I’m so glad Molly did.

She was a little bashful in her admission, to her it seemed unromantic, unoriginal and not really something to brag about to the grandchildren. When I asked Reagan how she and her future husband, Michael met, she got a little deflated, “In a bar” she said, a little embarrassed. I on the other hand was ecstatic, cos thats exactly how The Husband (my husband) and I met, “In a bar”. This was our very first conversation and right off the bat Reagan and I had something in common, we had both met our men in the first place people tell you not to look, a bar. Single ladies out there, let this be a lesson, there are actually good men to be found in bars.

Reagan and Michaels story began when she spotted a very tall, very handsome man brush past her on his way to the bathroom. Instantly something ignited in Reagan, she followed him with her eyes, watched carefully to see where he was going. Now knowing the path he would take from the bathroom back to his friends, Reagan made sure to place herself carefully in a spot where he had no choice be to see her. The spot was of utmost importance, one did not want to appear to be some sort of bathroom creeper, no, one was a lady and needed to be viewed as such. Wherever Reagan ended up placing herself, it worked. On his way back to his friends, Michael was stopped dead in his tracks by the tall, stunning blond flashing him an encouraging smile. Their connection was instant. Straight away they both knew, knew that she was now talking to the the man who was going to be her husband and he to the women who was going to make his wife.

I’m so honored to be working with Reagan and Michael and to capture their wedding in less than 2 short weeks. I had such a blast shooting their engagement session and am excited to share some of my favorites.

We have to give a shout out to Reagan’s mom, who put in a lot of time and research to find the perfect location for her daughter and future son-in-law to rock their fierceness.

Rolling rivers, covered bridges and some yummy winter sunshine, what more could we have asked for?

One of my favorites from the session.

I have no idea what kind of sweet nothings Michael was whispering to Reagan, but I love that it gave me the opportunity to capture Reagan’s big smile and genuine laugh.

Rock those boots!

Fierceness.

Michael did an amazing job choosing the perfect ring for his bride.

Love this old covered bridge.

I asked Reagan to give Michael a kiss and she basically grabbed him and planted the biggest smooch ever on his lips. I loved it.

Michael and I shared a special moment right before I took this photo and every time I look at it, I know they are both trying not to laugh. True professionals : )

Love. It

Another favorite.

Not sure why Reagan was giving Michael this look as we waited to cross the street, but I really like it.

Yes ma’am.

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It was her username, unique and original that initially peaked his interested, then her image popped up and boom! Simon was smitten. Both Simon and Hyoun Joo had signed up on the same dating website and after viewing her profile, Simon felt compelled to reach out. Having received his message, Hyoun Joo immediately went to Simon’s profile and instantly she knew he was different. Good different. Interesting different. Funny different. They struck up a correspondence that eventually led to their first date and a relationship that changed the course of both their lives, for the better.

We started Hyoun Joo and Simon’s engagement session on the square in Roswell, not far from the Simon grew up.

Gorgeous.

Big Thank’s to Alex McHenry for the fabulous job on Hyoun Joo’s hair and make-up.

I cannot find enough positive words to describe Simon. He is every inch a gentleman and so caring and attentive to Hyoun Joo.

Such a wonderful smile.

Who knew Georgia has so many covered bridges? I certainly didn’t, but this is the second one I’ve shot at in the last 3 weeeks. Love it.

Fierce!

As we walked on to our next location I noticed the very loving and unique way Simon held Hyoun Joo’s hand and I had to capture it cos it was just so them.

I have not idea what Simon said to get this reaction from Hyoun Joo, but I loved it.

Go on with your bad selves.

“It was definitely not love at first sight”, Adam assures me, the night he spotted the stunning brunette in an Alabama bar out with some of her girlfriends. A mutual friend introduced them and Adam immediately began laying it on thick. He worked his charming smile and was giving Jessica all his best lines, but she was having none of it. This particular night, Jessica did not want to be in a crowded bar, she was not in the party mood. She was in more of a “lets put on our sweats, chill on the couch and watch some reality TV” mood. So when Adam approached her with his best lines, she was completely unresponsive. Adam picked up on Jessica’s ice cold signals immediately, wrapped up the conversation and politely made his exited. However, the very next night, Jessica, now feeling very much in the party mood, was out with her girlfriends and who does she meet in another bar? Adam. But this time Adam kept his distance, there was no way he was getting burned twice. If there was going to be any conversation between the two of them now, it was going to have to come from Jessica. Thankfully Jessica did make the effort and discovered this charming, handsome guy, also had a sense of humor that kept her laughing all night long. And Adam discovered the stunning brunette, was actually the complete opposite of everything he thought she was based on their encounter the previous night.

I’m so excited to be shooting Jessica and Adam’s wedding in November. They’re engagement session was so much fun, its easy to see why they make such a great couple and why Adam was smart enough to put a ring on Jessica’s finger and lock this deal down for the rest of their lives.

For their engagement session Jessica and Adam wanted to go to Stone Mountain Park, the place where Adam proposed .

Three years later and within a split second, Adam can have Jessica laughing.

Love, love, love the boots, and lets not overlook Jessica’s fierce legs.

Adam working his fierceness.

Jessica, stunning.

Loved this old mill tucked away in a small corner of the park.

Work it girl!

Jessica has the best smile.

Another adorable feature at Stone Mountain was this covered bridge. Very Bridges of Madison County, made fierce by this hot duo.

Handsome, handsome.

Adding a little spice to the Stone Mountain monument.

Here I asked Adam to work his serious face, but while I was shooting he was mumbling things to Jessica that had her cracking up and brought out that fabulous smile of hers. Loved it.

Busting out their playful side.

Fierce!

A seriously good looking couple.

To see more photos from Jessica & Adam’s engagement session CLICK HERE.