ryan + jaime ENGAGED!! rapid city engagement photography
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When the weather was forecasted to be cloudy and rainy, Jaime said “it’s okay, we can just do ‘moody’ pictures!” And then I met them. And I’m pretty sure they can’t do ‘moody.’ Not with all that smiling and giggling going on. But to me, smiling and giggling uncontrollably is a sign of pure love. And I’d take that over moody any day. :-)

scott + sarah ENGAGED!! rapid city engagement photography
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For the past eleven years, Scott and Sarah have been friends. And at some point, that eventually led to being more than just friends. There was no real ‘first date’ for these two – just a lot of really good dates that were worth following each other around the country for.

I love when couples are so at ease with each other, it doesn’t matter if there’s a camera around. You can see the love and trust and comfort. In the way they smile at each other, hold each other and even just look at each other. It’s all there. And I LOVE seeing that in my couples!!

jeff + emily ENGAGED!! black hills engagement photographer
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 I just LOVE meeting new couples! Especially during their engagement. It’s such an exciting time – they’ve been happily dating for a while and now they get to start planning for the rest of their lives together.

Jeff and Emily are such a great match. They met while studying at a bookstore and sparks flew immediately. I’m fairly certain they went to study a lot more often after meeting that first time. :-)

I love how these two fit together – ‘just like a puzzle.’ :-)

best of 2011 ENGAGEMENTS
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 I LOVE January and all that it brings. Planning for the next twelve months, setting goals, and making lists to make sure those goals happen. It also means looking back on the past year, seeing what worked best, and reflecting on my weaknesses and strengths.

But my favorite part? Going through all my sessions and picking out my favorite images from the year. I feel like an iPod stuck on replay, but seriously I photographed some truly AMAZING couples this year!!

So here are my top 40 engagement images of 2011!!!

40. John + Rachel

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38. Tyler + Lindy

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35. Brent + Laura

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32. Mitch + Tawni

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30. Ken + Brittany

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28. Brent + Kelcey

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25. Jerry + Laura

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23. Darin + Michelle

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21. Mike + Emily

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17. Ryan + Terra

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13. Jeff + Alissa

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10. Craig + Rebecca

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6. Trevin + Audrey

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3. Zack + Betsy

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1. Brent + Kelcey – THE PROPOSAL!!!

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all my 2011 couples. Thanks for blessing me with your love stories. Thanks for sitting/laying on the ground in your nice clothes. Thanks for helping me grow as a photographer. I wouldn’t be able to do what I love if it weren’t for you being in love!! So cheers to love!! And a big virtual hug from me to you. :-)

zack + betsy ENGAGED!! sioux falls engagement photography
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He was kind. He was smart. He had a good job. He drove a safe car. He was too good to be true. And he was everything she needed.

Together they are wonderful. With each other and with her daughter. Despite losing a close family member just days before the session, Zack + Betsy were strong, they held each others’ hands and they showed me just how in love they are and how excited they are to be getting married in a few months. And I can’t wait to be there when they say their ‘I do’s in front of their closest family members and friends!!