Chris and Elizabeth | Scottsdale Engagement Session

Whatever this couple has, it is it people. It is the kind of movie-like love that makes you just want to applaud the main characters for finding each other, and at the same time seems so inevitable that they had to end up together! Chris and Liz got that comfy, I knew you forever and we just met kind of love and it was so clear as we headed out to the desert for their engagement session. They laughed, they kissed, shoot I didn't even need to tell them what to do half the time! This couple just fits and I am so happy for them both! Chris and Liz, your wedding day will be here before you know it, and I can't wait for the magic to continue! 

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"I first knew I was in love with Chris on a random Saturday afternoon. We had picked up my nephew from his baseball game in Chris' classic Chevelle. My nephew wanted Chris to go fast and do a burnout, I was not as excited about it. Chris looked over at me and said, "do you trust me?", I knew at that moment I trusted and loved him with my entire being. ​My heart had known for a long time that I loved him, but that afternoon my head finally caught up." - Liz

 "Chris is constantly making jokes! A time that stands out was when we were driving to New Mexico for Chris to pick up a car. I joined in on the drive to keep him company. I just remember him singing loudly to the radio, making up song lyrics and inserting my name into the most random songs. We laughed the entire car ride! He will do just about anything to make me laugh and I love that about him." - Liz

"The thing I love most about her is her laugh. She tolerates my corny jokes,  she gives me pitty laughs most of the time. Its not that the jokes are bad (I'm hilarious, I make myself laugh and not ashamed of it), she just seems to be picky about what gets a laugh. However on certain occasions she lets it all go, and the best part of it is once it gets to a certain point she laughs even harder because of how hard she's laughing. Sometimes I've legitimately been worried that she'll pass out from not being able to breathe. But hearing that genuine joy and happiness from her warms me up inside and reminds me just how much I love her....even if she can't appreciate all my jokes."- Chris

"I wanted to be sure she didn't see it coming, so I picked a day that would be the last one she'd think i would propose on, my birthday. I told her that I wanted to go to a nice dinner with both our families, she thought it was strange but suspected nothing. It was the most nerve wracking dinner I've ever had. My plan was after the main course, the waiter would drop off a card and a rose to "distract" her while I got down on one knee. I still remember the look of pure shock, confusion, joy and probably 10 other emotions on her face at that moment. For the first minute, she couldn't speak and was only capable of nodding yes, until finally she was able to form actual words. She kept saying "but its your birthday" to which I would reply "and I cant think of a better present for myself." - Chris

"Our first kiss was on the night I was celebrating my 24th birthday! It was the second time we had met but I just remember feeling so comfortable with him. It was like we had already been dating for awhile. I'm not sure who instigated it (there was alcohol involved) but after our first kiss,  I knew I only wanted to kiss him from that point on. ​The next day, my friends said they had never seen me like that with a guy, completely in our own world. They all joke that Chris was the one that finally melted my heart!" - Liz

... and then the sun came out for us mid-session!

"We were just getting ready to go to bed, I knew I had been wanting to say it for awhile but I was hesitant. I knew she felt the same way, but it still did not ease my mind. There was just that lingering "what if...." that no matter how much I told myself that wasn't going to happen, it wouldn't leave. I finally convinced myself to go for it and went in. I said the first two words, no turning back now. I finished the third word followed by what seemed like an eternal silence. Really it was only about  a second later that she replied "I love you too!" - Chris

Umm her ring tho!!!!

I CAN'T EVEN. 

They love each other so much and its adorable!

Thank you Liz and Chris! Can't wait for your big day!

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Scottsdale Engagement | Scottsdale, Arizona | Lauren and Jacob Love story!

Just walking to the session location these two would not stop smiling and laughing! We hadn't even started yet and already I knew this was going to be a special one... and it was! They both said there were a little nervous about getting their photos taken ( and everyone is!) but once they were together and interacting, it just clicked and with every press of the button I knew there was magic in the making. 

These two are in the midst of a crazy season together of planning a wedding, moving across country and starting new jobs. And yet together, you would never tell. Its like as long as they are doing it together, they'll be alright. Their genuine trust between these two is tangible, and I walked away from our session feeling refreshed and thanking God for this career and passion that allows me to take a sneak peek inside the love of others. Its contagious and I smiled the rest of the evening. 

Lauren and Jacob, you two have something special. I'm so happy for you both and cannot wait to be there to capture your first button of the dress, your first kiss, and all the smiles that I know will follow. 

All my best, 

Jenn

"We would walk each other to our dorms (mainly Jacob to mine at night) and talk endlessly about our futures and how amazing our college lives (and future lives) could be. We adopted the saying "we have the best lives," and have never looked back. One Valentine’s day in college Jacob surprised me by decorating the dorm room that I shared with my sister with hundreds of small Valentines – like the kind you give out to your classmates in elementary school. On each one of the little cards (which were spread literally everywhere in the room) Jacob had written something that he liked about me or a cheesy pick-up line. Cheesy or not, I was smitten. I continued to find Valentines that had somehow escaped the clean-up process around my room well into April that year. I still carry around a holographic Cinderella Valentine that reads “You’re my princess! <3 Jacob.” This memory never fails to bring a smile to my face." - Lauren

"My favorite thing about Lauren is her love for life and adventure. Rarely if ever have I proposed an idea to which she says no, or is tentative about. Lauren loves travel, adventurous food, and experiencing all of the diversity life offers with me. Her willingness to be my partner in adventure is my favorite part of her."-Jacob

"Jacob and I met on a study abroad trip to Spain when we were only 17. We were both shy, but through a series of note exchanges during classes and some after class socializing, it became clear we both had crushes. While we were staying in the beach city of Alicante, Jacob asked me if I had ever been kissed in the ocean before. I replied that I had not, and Jacob insisted that this was something that must be remedied immediately. What could have been a scene from a romance movie quickly turned into a bad comedy, as we realized that the water that day was actually quite choppy…and pretty chilly…and surprisingly deep. Somehow even with the chills and face-fulls of salt water it was entirely prefect." - Lauren

"Personally, I would advise anybody seeking a soul mate to dedicate themselves to acts of service. Love is a verb. Lauren and I choose each day to put one another above ourselves. When searching for someone to marry, it is more important to hear about her and her life story. If you are compatible, and listen to her, you just might find out that you are meant for one another. Don’t give up – When you find the right person it’s all worth it!" -Jacob

"With Jacob I can always trust that he wants what is the best for me and will move heaven and earth to help me achieve my goals. This is the quality I love most about Jacob, he is a giver, and relationships are all about giving." - Lauren

"I believe I did say I love you first. I told Lauren I loved her during a period of great turbulence in my life. My parents were separating, and she was my rock. She supported me and gave me strength beyond strength to endure, and a reason to believe in true love. I told her that I loved her one day during this time in our lives, and we realized we were definitely on the same page. "-Jacob

Thank you guys so much for letting me capture your radiant love! I can't wait for your wedding day!! See you soon!

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Jason and Jessica | Engagement Session at Tempe Center for the Arts

It started pouring rain the moment Jason and Jessica pulled into the parking lot. I ran to my car trying to cover my gear from the monsoon and I told them I'd like to see wait it out for a few minutes to see if it would pass because if it did,we would get some fabulous post storm colors. They obliged and sure enough the storm passed and we were left with crisp colors, and the place all to ourselves! We had such a great time during their engagement session and it just makes me so excited for their fall wedding! 

I always ask my bride a groom a little bit about them, their story and this answer from Jason about the first moment he knew he was in love with her cracks me up! I love his answer... 

"I knew I was in love with her when I noticed she does a sort of wiggle dance when she is happy. It's tough to describe better than that, but the first time I noticed it was when we were making dinner at her house. She was checking on something in the oven and started to dance a little bit. No one had ever noticed it before, including herself, and it makes me smile every time she does it." - Jason

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Thanks Jason and Jessica! See you so soon!

"I am most looking forward to living together and having a place that we both call home. Jessica is not only going to be my wife, but she is my best friend too."- Jason

I don't know why, but I LOVE this photo below of Jessica and Jason. They look so natural together and I think Jessica looks like Princess Kate! 

"I don’t think there was any single, defining moment where I realized Jason was who I was going to marry.  We are both fairly reserved people by nature, so we didn’t rush into anything, and I think it kind of just snuck up on me little by little.  From day one I knew it was something serious, and I think it was somewhere around the two year mark I had the realization that I couldn’t imagine life with anyone else, and that I had felt that way for a while.  Since the night we met we have felt comfortable with one another, and that has grown into a mutual respect and love that keeps getting stronger.  Our core values align so well that being with Jason is easy, plus we always have a blast together.  Our relationship is built on respect, trust and laughter, so we can talk to each other about anything from the serious to the silly.  Plus, Jason puts up with my crazy questions and is interested, or at least pretends to be interested, in the answers when I look them up in the middle of whatever we are doing.  Our relationship just ‘fits’ perfectly, it is so comfortable, but never boring, and I am so excited to see how our love can continue to grow."- Jessica

"I really don’t think I can choose just one quality that Jason brings to the relationship that I couldn’t live without. If I have to choose though, I would have to say his sense of humor.  Besides the fact that he is constantly making me laugh, it shows his true personality.  Jason loves to make other people laugh; he finds joy in making others happy.  Really, I’m cheating in my answer, because it just shows what a genuine, kind person he is.  Some of his jokes may be cheesy, but they almost always (like 99% of the time) get a laugh, can lighten any situation and help put people at ease.  Seriously, I don’t know a single person who doesn’t love the guy, he is so caring, hard working and like I said before, has such a great sense of humor."- Jessica

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