On Sunday I went to Michele’s parents house to shoot Michele & Valon’s engagement session. Michele requested to do the shoot here, the same place where the wedding will be next month. I thought to myself “why wouldn’t they pick somewhere different than where they are getting married?”. When I arrived there with my assistant Alex, it was soon very clear! Besides the gorgeous house, there is over 20 acres of beautifulness! See for yourself.

We started off at the barn:

Then headed to the pond:

A little dance practice:

I love how Valon is looking at Michele in this one:

They were up for almost anything – including climbing trees!

Back to the other side of the barn:

This is the spot where the ceremony will be….stunning!

There is a long walking trail into the woods, leading to this spot – a torn down building which used to be a pig house!

Aren’t they a beautiful couple? I had so much fun with you two – can’t wait until the wedding!

I became Mrs. Souza! I can’t believe it has been 2 years already. So many changes….well, I put together a little slideshow from our wedding day. Thought you all would enjoy seeing me on the other side of the camera.

Happy 41st anniversary to my parents~happy birthday to my sister-in-law, Lauren~and happy birthday to my friend Wendy!
We chose a special day to get married ; )

“Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride.”

U2 is the greatest…however (a little trivia for you) did you know that MLK Jr. was shot in the afternoon? 6:01pm to be exact. Regardless….here we are, 40 years later. Tell me you don’t get chills watching this.