Jake loves Brooke. Like, so much so, that he doesn't want to spend the rest of his life with anyone else... On Christmas Eve, surrounded by Brooke's family in Raleigh, he surprised her with a marriage proposal. It turns out, Brooke loves Jake quite a bit, too, because she said Y-E-S ! It was such an honor for Chad and I to photograph these two lovebirds a couple days after the proposal when their excitement was still super fresh.
Read MorePatrick and Christen have become all too familiar with the whole “long distance relationship” thing. Christen is currently living and working in Indiana, so when Patrick took a job in Raleigh, NC and relocated there earlier this year, they already knew what it would entail and how challenging it would be. This couple has certainly mastered the art of Skype dating and they definitely know how to make the most of rare, in-person time they do get. This surprise proposal will make your heart flutter and your knees weak...
Read MoreI don't think I'll be able to BEGIN to accurately describe the meaningfulness of this particular Engagement Session to us. Aaron and Elizabeth are two of our best friends in the world and we're SO excited that they'll be married in 34 days! The image highlights from this documentary Session at the farmer's market + a romantic stroll through the park tell this couple's love story.
Read MoreWhen Kyle and Samantha met online just over a year ago, they couldn't stop talking to one another. After several lengthy online message exchanges, they planned a formal date for a few days later! ...Except they couldn't wait that long, so they got together for a "pre-date" ice cream hang out the evening before their actual date. Love it!
Six months into their relationship, Kyle knew he wanted to marry Samantha. The last month for these two love birds has been quite the wild ride...
Read MoreIt was Thanksgiving and the garage was full of their friends and family, who were all enjoying the Packers game on the big screen. Much to Manda's surprise, Randy had arranged for everyone to be in on a little something extra-special, too.
Read all about Randy's surprise proposal and check out the image highlights from their Engagement Session...
Read MoreFrom Wisconsin, this Chicago-loving couple picked us up, surprised us with a packed picnic lunch, cold water, and even a collapsible picnic table. It was a beautiful day in Chicago for a picnic in the park, followed by one of our most memorable Engagement Sessions to date and a tour of their favorite spots in Chicago!
The Lincoln Zoo in Chicago was the perfect setting for this Session, not only because it was gorgeous, but because it was the very memorable location for their second date! As you check out these image highlights, I hope you fall in love with Zac & Rachel's story as a couple…
Read MoreNick and Angela have one of the most adorable relationship stories. It is one of laughter, long walks together and carnival rides, but they admit they have definitely put in a fair amount of work to make it the long lasting relationship it is today. Chad and I enjoyed getting to know these two as we did their Engagement Session this past winter. (Plus, you'd never guess how C-O-L-D it was during this shoot...they were such troopers!) We think their images turned out to be beautiful.
As you read their story, I hope you enjoy these Session highlights...
Read MoreAs stunningly gorgeous as these two look, I can assure you, their beauty is not only skin deep. Ryan and Nicole are two of the classiest, genuine people we've met and their heartfelt love for each other is undeniable. Although they met briefly in fifth grade and shared a high school class or two together, it wasn't until this past summer that they truly hit it off. Nine months later, they find themselves head-over-heels for each other and counting the days until their November wedding.
As you look through these image highlights of Ryan & Nicole's engagement session from a couple weeks ago, I hope you enjoy the details of their beautiful love story...
Read MoreI am not exaggerating when I say that Mark and Raquel make me laugh more than any other couple I have met. They each have a sense of humor that is quick, clever and natural—it's only amplified when they are together. (Check out their Facebook wall conversations if you don't believe me.) You can't help but smile when you're with them. And we've learned that they can't help but smile & laugh when they're with each other either! These two best friends are tying the knot in September.
As you look through these image highlights of Mark & Raquel's engagement session from this fall, I hope you enjoy the details of their beautiful love story...
Read MoreIn retrospect, it's obvious now that the end of their senior year (2012) at Carthage College was a defining moment. Forever grateful to the friend who introduced them, Spencer and Kathleen are now looking forward to wedding bells in August! We have absolutely loved getting to know these two. We first met Kathleen as a bridesmaid when we shot her brother's wedding back in 2012. We were honored when she called us up almost immediately after she and Spencer were engaged.
As you look through these image highlights of Spencer & Kathleen's Kenosha, WI engagement session from this fall, I hope you enjoy the details of their love story...
Read MoreSarah was attending Elmhurst College four hours away from her best friend who was attending Western Illinois University. In August of 2008, Sarah made a visit to Western and the two girls indulged themselves with a night out on the town together. It was serendipity that later on, they ended up meeting PJ and his roommate outside her apartment. They all enjoyed a fun, memorable evening together. Several months passed and when PJ ran into Sarah's best friend again one night, he asked her to tell Sarah to come back for another visit. He said, "We are in love, she just doesn't know it yet." Two months later, Sarah came back and the two hit it off. The rest is history!
As you look through these image highlights of PJ & Sarah's Elmhurst, IL engagement session from this summer, I hope you enjoy the details of their love story...
Read MoreI first met Maddy when I worked with her a few years ago. Her witty, laid back personality easily added her to my must-have friends list. After she introduced us to Bryan, it was obvious that they were perfect for each other! They're not exactly sure when they "officially" started dating, so they just picked 08-08-2008 to make it easy to remember. "It was around that time—early August—so we made it easy," Bryan said.
As you look through these image highlights of Bryan & Maddy's Kenosha engagement session from this summer, I hope you enjoy the details of their love story...
Read MoreAs the old song goes, "I'm half crazy all for the love of you... you'd look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two." Adam and Michelle have to be one of the most adorable, fun couples ever. They are super fit and love running, cycling and being outdoors, so their wedding theme of the tandem bicycle fits them perfectly. What beautiful symbolism for joining two individual lives in marriage and riding together through life. These two truly embrace life... I'm talking all out embrace it—like, their third date was skydiving. (See?)
As you look through these image highlights of Adam & Michelle's engagement session, I hope you enjoy the details of their love story...
Read MoreAhhh, love. This sweet couple represents one more reason we believe love is the most special thing in this world. Seeing Jon and Amy together made us so happy! They comforted and encouraged each other and they couldn't stop holding hands and smiling at one another. Cheddar, their little pooch, cracked us up too. What a cartoon character! As we get to know them, it's more and more obvious that Jon and Amy are perfect together. We can't wait for their 2014 wedding!
As you look through these image highlights of Jon & Amy's engagement session, I hope you enjoy the details of their love story...
Read MoreLast fall, we had the opportunity to do an engagement session with a really neat couple. Garrett and Katie are obviously in love... watching them interact together during this session made us smile. We loved their fun-loving, sarcastic humor and their own creative ideas they added to this colorful session.
In 45 short days, Garrett and Katie are getting hitched! October 12th cannot come soon enough. We're so excited to shoot their wedding at Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church (a.k.a. the Space Ship Church) and celebrate with them afterward at Festival Hall in downtown Racine. Katie is a Bride who is all about the details—we're looking forward to seeing all of the personal touches their wedding day will include!
Here are some highlights from their crisp fall engagement session...
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