I knew the moment I got Kara’s email that we were going to be great friends. Her oldest daughter had asked why her & Ryan hadn’t tied the knot yet, so she replied with, “Hey, let’s go to the mountains.” Thus elopement planning commenced. When I shoot elopements, I usually head out a couple of days sooner to give cushion in my travels, location scout, & hang with my couple. With that in mind, we decided to do an engagement session while I was in town at a place that is personally special to Ryan & Kara. We drove over an hour down winding back roads in North Carolina to this little pull-off. It had been raining most of the day in the area, but cleared up by the time we arrived. There wasn’t another soul around but the three of us. A short walk up the trail lead to the most beautiful waterfall nested in the woods. We spent the last couple hours of daylight exploring the falls, laughing, & enjoying the quietude. After hiking, we drove back into town to grab dinner & hang for a while. We talked about marriage, kids, enneagram types, & life in general. I honestly feel like my greatest reward was just getting to spend time with them. That evening really was such a catalyst for their elopement, setting the atmosphere for what might be one of the sweetest days I’ve ever had the honor of capturing. After my time with Ryan, Kara, their kiddos, & their family - my heart was seriously so refreshed. I can honestly say that I’ve never felt so cared for & loved by my clients. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude. Thanking God today for the people he’s connected me to through photography, especially these two. Can’t wait to share these! Elopement photos coming soon!
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