Engagement session

Lebanon Park Engagement Photography | Chelsey & Steve | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

They met in middle school at Falcon ridge. They always made it a point to sign each others year books. Having taken a lot of classes together they knew each other but then they differed apart of a couple of years. Steve noticed Chelsey's smile the most because she was always wearing it. They had seen each other a ways at a foot ball game and Chelsey had waved but Steve didn't go over to say hi and immediately regretted it after the fact. So when fate brought them to the same bar a while later Steve was not going to give up his chance to say hi this time! it was not too long after that that they were dating!! 

Then on a hill in redwing Steve wrapped his arms around Chelsey and they just cuddled there.  as he held her he knew this was the future he wanted. Chelsey then heard a snapping sound of a ring box closing as Steve placed the ring in her hand and as they hugged there he asked her to marry him! 
So that brings us to this shoot! We went to one of their favorite hiking spots at Lebanon Hills Park! It was a hot day and the sun was being my best friend! As we enjoyed each others company we also experienced some wild life: Geese, I GIANT turkey, and a deer. It was quiet the little adventure! The will be getting married this winter not two far from where we shot these! 

Enjoy their engagement session!

Interstate Park | Courtney & Jordan | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Courtney and Jordan met online. Courtney had left several messages for Jordan, which he thought it wouldn't hurt to meet with her, as he thought like the others, it wouldn't really work out. While they met at a Chinese restaurant in Uptown that is no longer there, his doubts slowly melted away.

Our first scheduled engagement session was on April 14th which ended up being one of the worst blizzards in recent Minnesota history. So we enjoyed the beautiful weather this past weekend instead! We enjoyed walking around Wisconsin Interstate State Park, a frequent and favorite hiking place for these two.  The rain held off so we could enjoy doing all the awkward things and enjoy the beautiful day!

They decided they needed a weekend away at a familiar place they have relaxed at before. For Courtney's birthday they made their way to Denver, Colorado for a quick celebratory 3 day weekend. Courtney wasn't expecting anything but relaxation. THey stayed at the same hotel that is rumourly haunted and inspired Steven King's famous novel The Shining. As they enjoyed their time they decided to venture out to enjoy the lakes in the surrounding areas. With high winds that day they made several attempts until they finally ended up at Bear Lake. They were pretty much alone with only two skiers watching from a distance when Jordan got down on one knee and proposed. And with cheers from the random onlookers, Courtney said yes!! They are both excited and ready to get married this fall! 

Hudson Engagement Photography | Grace & Ethan | Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

Grace wasn't looking for anything but an enjoyable time when her friend reached out asking her to join the college ultimate frisbe. That is where she first meet Ethan. But it wasn't Gods time for anything more than a budding friendship. They spent more time together when Grace invited a whole group of people to help with a school out reach ministry and like sometimes happens only Ethan showed up.  They had a blast. (Ethan expressed he considers this their first unofficial date)  After a while Ethan started to really take notice of Grace more than just a friend. They had their first date on a hike at Afton State Park with dinner in downtown hudson. After that Grace wasnt so sure if they should have a second date and let Ethan down as nicely as possible . Ethan was hard core friendzoned, but that didnt stop him from keeping a small hope of Grace in his heart. Grace spent that summer in Guam and she honestly thinks God was working in her heart to mold her and shape her heart for the better. After Grace got back to the states and Ethan got his second date!! XD Friend zone officially lifted as they are smiling their way to the aisle in just a short couple of months.