Trevin + Audrey first met when she was working at a hospital and he was a flight medic – he landed on the roof to pick up her patient but did NOT fly off with her number. Not yet, anyway. There were a few more patients exchanged before their numbers were exchanged and the teasing of ‘which is better, the paramedic or the nurse’ began. :-)

When I met Trevin + Audrey this weekend for their engagement photos, it was their one year dating anniversary that day – what better way to celebrate, right?! I tell couples the engagement session is a lot like a date night – lots of hugging, snuggling, kissing and giggling. Trevin + Audrey did just that AND they did it so well!

Trevin + Audrey – thanks so much for choosing me as your wedding photographer! I am counting down the days until your wedding…and your cupcakes. :-) And thanks again for the beautiful flowers!!

I am always amazed by military couples and their ability to have super long distance relationships. They travel so much just to spend a few days together. Watching Craig + Rebecca spend an evening together for their engagement photos was so wonderful because it was so obvious that all they wanted was to be together. Forever.

His plan was to work in Sioux Falls for four years, not meet anyone, and move on to the next big adventure. His plan worked for over two years. Until he got a roommate… who worked with Alissa. They met a few times, and even went out to Olive Garden together one evening, but she didn’t consider him her boyfriend until she flew back from spring break. And there he was. Waiting for her at the airport. With flowers. :-)

Grad school, new jobs, and six years down the road, their perfect time to get married is now. Well, technically June is the time they’ll be getting married, but you can bet I’ll be counting down the months along with Jeff + Alissa!! I had so much fun taking their engagement pictures at Augustana Campus in Sioux Falls – everything they did was just so easy and natural. And the way they make each other laugh so easily… I caught myself giggling with them a couple times!

Jeff + Alissa – I am so blessed to have met you and I can’t wait to be a part of your wedding day! Tears or no tears. ;-)

“If you want my number, you’ll have to find it on your own.” Terra was playing ‘hard to get’ because Oprah said you shouldn’t just give a guy your number – if they really want to call you, they’ll figure out how to get your digits.

Except it turns out her number wasn’t that hard for Ryan to get. Especially since their friends (who happen to be married to each other) set them up on the date. Ryan called his friend and asked his wife (Terra’s friend) for her number.

After six years of hunting, fishing, and moving to different cities together, they’re finally tying the knot this October here in the beautiful Black Hills!!

p.s. If you’re a hunter and you go to Cabela’s often, you might recognize Ryan – his friend does product photography for different equipment and Ryan is oftentimes his model! Plus, Terra is such a natural in front of the camera. So it’s official, folks – my clients are professional models! ;-)

Mike + Emily are one of the sweetest couples I’ve ever met. It’s obvious how in love they are. Photographing them was such a treat, and I can’t wait for their wedding next year!!

They met in the dorms at SDSU when Mike was helping a friend move in. He didn’t know he would meet a new friend – one that he would spend the rest of his life with. They dated through college and talked about marriage – but it wouldn’t be until Emily graduated – and dreamed about their futures together.

Just a few days after Emily’s college graduation, Mike had a present for her. One that he had been hiding for a few months in the box spring under his mattress. Her birthday was the perfect opportunity for the special gift he was giving. A beautiful jewelry box with an even more beautiful and important piece of jewelry inside. A ring to symbolize the rest of their life together. :-)

Mike + Emily – you are such a wonderful couple, both inside and out! I had a great evening with you this weekend in Sioux Falls and you can believe I’ll be counting down the weekends until your wedding in Iowa!! :-)