I love it when lives cross paths years later. Joie and I first met in fifth grade, and instantly became best friends. Life took us down different roads, but Neil and Joie's love brought our paths back together in such a fun way. I was so excited to meet the man that snagged up my childhood best friend. It didn't take long for me to see it was a perfect pairing. I had been crossing my fingers for an adventurous couple to do a "destination" engagement session with for a while. Joie and I e-mailed back and forth trying to choose locations. Joie suggested Diablo Lakes, and I was so excited to capture the teal lakes with the beautiful PNW backdrop of mountains. With all of the fires this summer,
Last year I was hiding two things at the end of Summer. My pregnancy with Kinley, and Josiah's plan to propose to Miranda. I told Miranda I was pregnant, but managed to not slip up that I would soon be hiding in the woods to capture the night that would be the beginning of a new chapter for them. As much as I love getting to just enjoy a wedding with my family, I was so excited and honored to photograph this day for the Sebens. I got to be part of the first look, and moments that otherwise get missed by most. I may have cried my way through several of them, but it was for sure happy tears. Miranda and Josiah, your wedding day was so. much. fun. You were so laid back, even when there were a c
