Jamie+Jared Engagement

I am not a morning person, but I knew our only chance of getting Jamie and Jared's session in before the rain came would be to get up at 5:30 to pack and drive down to Robbins by 8:00. I was afraid the day had been jinxed, because my camera began acting up the day before and my mom had my backup, plus poor Jamie called me at 7:00 to say it was raining there. We said a little prayer, and headed out the door, thinking the worse case scenario was it would rain our session out and we'd continue on to Raleigh for two more shoots. We scheduled their session months ago, and I really, really didn't want them to have to reschedule. God definitely smiled on us! The rain stopped just as we were beginning to shoot, and the overcast weather made for the perfect lighting! We had a great time shooting around their family's land:

Jamie is a dental assistant, and one of the job requirements is a beautiful smile...the dimples are a huge bonus!!!!

I seriously almost squealed when I saw this barn/hay thingie:

Jamie and Jared wanted pictures in the field where their house is going to be built...and these are some of my absolute faves! I forgot to mention that they will be living next to his mom and dad....his mom  was such a huge help while we were shooting. I don't think she expected to become a photographer's assistant, but she was a very big help, and such a sweet lady!

This one makes me giddy:

I have many more from 'downtown' Robbins to edit, but I just had to skip ahead to theese next few! All week I had told Lyndon about the awesome chicken tenders at the Quick Check in Robbins. When I asked Jared if they still had them, he told me about the Slush Puppy machine!!!! I absolutely adore these two for letting me take pictures of them in the Quick Check and the parking lot with my slushies!!! These are the opportunities I live for! I have felt the need recently to expand our editing styles to include a warm, vintage-y style. Lyndon doesn't really care for it, but I kinda like it! Plus, it lends to the whole Quick Check ambiance ;^) Input is greatly appreciated!

I can not wait to shoot their wedding next year! Thank you guys for your hospitality, and letting Lyndon enjoy your rocking chair for a while!