Ashley and Justin: The Engagement

Where to start with these two? They are just SO GREAT! You know when you meet someone and they just put you at ease? That’s Ashley, 100 percent. She is gorgeous. And kind. And it comes across not just in person, but in photographs. What a combo! And Justin? Well, he’s the peanut butter to Ashley’s jelly. Super kind and HELLLLOOOOO blue eyes

When I first met this couple, I just knew I wanted to be there on their special day. I kept my fingers crossed they’d book me but of course wanted them to take the time needed to make their decision (it’s a big one after all!) I told Ashley to friend me on Facebook in the meantime, and shortly after that, couldn’t resist commenting on a photo I spotted of Twilight star Rob Pattinson on her profile. UMMMM YEAH. If I hadn’t thought we clicked earlier, we DEFINITELY clicked then. And so, a few days after that, when I got the e-mail from Ashley telling me that she and Justin wanted to book me, I loved the P.S. she tagged on at the end letting me know that if her mind wasn’t already made up, well, I had her with our mutual love of all things Twilight

So Ashley, thanks to being not only a client but a new-found friend and I hope you two enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed editing them. Make sure to click HERE to see their slideshow (if you do you’ll catch a shared love for the same awesome band too )

This pooch was Ashley’s parents (sorry Ashley, I forget his name!) and it followed us around for part of our shoot. I had asked Ashley and Justin to pose against this door frame and bale of hay, but somebody else decided he was going to test the light first for us! I wanted to give him his 15 seconds since he’s so adorable and all …

WOW. Just …. wow.

I love this photograph. How sweet Ashley looks and how dashing Justin looks. It’s one of those “Yep, they’re made for each other” images.

Doesn’t she look so safe here in his arms? I love the serenity of this one.

Ashley, you just have one of the kindest, prettiest smiles. I bet it’s one of the features Justin loves most about you

And then, just like that, this woman can give me an awesome fierce pose!

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

Girl, if the nursing field doesn’t work out for you, how about a modeling career?

I was at home editing this session and my mom snuck a peek and over these two exclaimed, “He could be a movie star.” Love you mom!

Ashley’s dad was working around the farm during the shoot and he kept insisting there was no place good to shoot on the farm. Sir, I respectfully disagree!

Thanks you two for a WONDERFUL session and a cup of tea to warm me up on the road home. I can’t WAIT for your wedding! We’re going to have a blast!