Justin, Amy, and Rosalyn too!

Well this morning I found myself at the Weston Red Barn Farm taking some engagement photos along with a cute little lady as well! This was actually the first time I have been to the Red Barn Farm so it was nice to finally get to walk around and see the venue. Also good to check it out because this is where I will be shooting Justin and Amy's wedding next June! Can't wait!

We started out with all three for some family photos...

Then we let Rosalyn go play in the pumpkins...

Such a pretty little girl!

Amy's mom Cindy came along and walked around with Rosalyn while we took some more photos of the love birds. =)

 ^^^favorite! ^^^

 I couldn't decide which one was my favorite of the next two so you get both!

 Another favorite!

Thanks Justin and Amy (and Rosalyn too!) for having me take your photos today! Can't wait for your big day!

Atchison Engagements: Amy and Jeff

I was hit with quite a challenge yesterday evening with my engagement session with an old family friend. You see, Amy and Jeff are a little different than most of the couples I do. Amy was in an accident many years ago (when I was very little) and it left her paralyzed and in a wheel chair for the rest of her life. I remember going to visit Amy in the hospital and how scary it was for me to see her. I can't imagine how scary it was for her! She has had a lot to overcome since then and I have to say that if the same were to happen with me I hope to have the same attitude and cheerfulness that Amy has! Her smile is very contagious and it is very obvious that her and Jeff share an amazing love! They were joking around and we just had a good time walking around snapping photos here and there. It definitely wasn't the easiest photo session I have ever done but they definitely made it fun! So thanks Amy and Jeff for spending some time with me yesterday and letting me take your photos! I hope you like them!

See isn't her smile contagious!? I love it!

I was so worried about trying to get some without the chair but I actually came out with more than I thought. And good ones too =)

Jeff you are a lucky man to have such a beautiful lady!

I think Amy was a little afraid of the angle I was going for here, but these are my favorites of the night!

Thanks Amy and Jeff for giving me a challenge and for sharing your night with me!

Atchison Engagements - Curtis and Cassidy

I had the pleasure over the weekend to take this adorable couple's engagement photos. I actually graduated high school with Curtis but haven't seen him since! But it was nice to see him again and to meet his soon to be bride! These guys were soooo easy to shoot and we came out with a lot of great photos! Some of my new all time favs are coming out of this session so I warn you.... we may be making another long post today! =)

We started out at the Forrest of Friendship here in Atchison. This seems to be a popular spot here lately but this place was more than just somewhere to take photos to these two love birds. This is where Curtis proposed to Cassidy! So of course it was the natural selection to take photos here and to keep making it a more special place just for them. =)

These two were so cute. It was obvious to see that they adore each other!

Love that the pond was working and back to being pretty for us! 

Beginning to think the above is turning into my signature shot.... everyone loves these! =)

The below bench is exactly where Curtis proposed. So of course we had to take a photo there!

They take walks here often and so Curtis put up envelopes throughout this path. However they told me that Cassidy wanted to go the opposite way than normal the night he proposed and couldn't understand why it was such a big deal that they went this way. Poor Curtis was probably thinking that his plan may not be working. But obviously it worked and here we are! =)

I wanted to go in and take a few photos around the gazebo in the back of the park but for some odd reason there was a documentary or some kind of video recording going on not to far from where we were above. So we had to tip toe and be really quiet so we didn't interrupt the interview (or whatever it was). Oh the things I see when taking photos some times.... or sometimes it's the things I do to get good photos too!

My favorites are usually the ones like the above which are totally unplanned and that capture the real moments we have.

 

And then we moved onto the Missouri River. I love that they are making us a new bridge but I didn't like that all the cranes and construction were getting in my way for some good photos. But I did manage to maneuver around them and come to think about it, these could be the last photos I take with the Amelia Earhart bridge in the background!

I seriously can not get over how cute Cassidy is! Love her expression above!

LOVE the next set of shots below!

My new all time favorite!

This is their "secret kiss".... I love it when my clients put a little of their own into their photos!

And another new favorite photo below =)

These photos just make me smile! These two are definitely made for each other!

See I told you I had a lot to share lol.... we could be here all day with every one I want to share! But I promise only a few more...

And that is it for now folks! Curtis and Cassidy congrats on your engagement and I can't wait to see the love beaming from you two on your wedding day!