Yane and Ben E-session (Teasers).

Some people are just meant to be.  It's rare that you hear a story that really feels like God bringing two individuals together, but that's Yane & Ben's story.  I loved all the cute details of their story, but I'll just have to share what happened in a nutshell.

A few years back, Yane and Ben first met in passing at church while Ben was in town visiting his brother.  At that time Yane noticed him thinking that he'd definitely be her type, but how unfortunate that he's not from around Atlanta.  They said their hellos and parted ways.  Fast forward a few years later and Ben and Yane were matched on eHarmony.  It was at that time that Yane decided to close her account and while she's browsed her final matches, she stumbled across Ben's profile.  They spent the next few days talking and discovered that their paths have crossed before.... and the rest is history!

Shooting an engagement session in below freezing weather is not recommended.  We saw flakes of snow... one or two!  Although, one day I would like to photograph a couple having a snow ball fight.  Note to self.

We still had a great time and managed just fine reminding each other to think of tropical weather while we looked forward to the next indoor location.  Ben laughed at us the entire time telling us this is nothing compared to Chicago.  He's probably right, and I don't want to find out for myself.  haha  These are just a few teasers from the session.





We grabbed brunch at feast, where they had their engagement party right after he proposed.  They have really yummy food and beautiful decor.

Tara and Jamie E-session Slideshow.

Tara and Jamie's engagement slideshow:

Playgrounds and Engagements.

I spent all morning trying to figure out what was wrong with the album software and photoshop.  What a way to start the morning getting zero progress.  After I hire another photographer and interns, I'm going to start working on my IT department.  lol :P

At least I found myself a photo I can smile about and the day has not gone to complete waste yet.  I don't know what it is about a playground that brings out the playfulness of people or just makes you want to be a kid again.  ;)

I haven't seen one of these before, but how can you not get on it!  I missed this photo while filtering through the session so I didn't get to post it earlier, but this definitely makes it as my favorite photo of the session.

Tara and Jamie E-session.

When I asked Tara and Jamie what they liked to do.  They told me they were homebodies.  They loved cooking and hanging out at home, which is what we did for part of the session.  I always love how people really become themselves in their most familiar settings.



After I took the photo above, I wanted to do some with feet and cute socks.  Immediately, they were just as excited telling me that's what they do!  (explained below)



Even their screensaver had a photo of their feet from their Cancun trip.  This was the trip that Tara planned out for Jamie where she even packed his bags for him so it'd be a surprise.  Jamie had other plans and managed to sneak THE ring into his bags so he could propose.  She was telling me how she thought she'd have it all together when he proposed, but when he got down on one knee, it was game over.  I wonder how I'd react.  hehe



We also went and took some photos at Christ the King, the church they attend.  Beautiful church. :)















Okay.  Now, that was an acceptable teaser post versus just that one photo.  I'm finishing up packing my bags for Charleston.  I'll be there for three days working from up there. :)  Hopefully, I'll be able to capture some beautiful photos.  I've never been there, but I hear it's nice!

<3 Esther