Ryan and Jared, my husband, have been best mates since middle school.  And you know you have a good friend when they stick with you through the incredibly awkward years of middle school.  I think most of Jared’s young memories are with Ryan.  Some of the stories include trying to transform a 80′s Chevy Nova into a racing car by attaching cardboard to make spoilers, rims and hood scoops, or making mock Blair Witch movies while using Jared’s younger sister as an extra.  She was not aware that she was in the movie (scaring her needed to look real!)  Needless to say, Mom was not impressed.  Not to mention countless bike rides, jam sessions, and late night talks.  Schyler is yin to Ryan’s yang.  She is on the short side while Ryan is very tall.  Schyler is sweet where Ryan is sarcastic.  Basically they are a great fit!  Jared and I are both really excited and honored to be apart of Ryan and Schyler’s wedding in August.  We are hoping for an overcast day!

I have to preface the pictures by telling you Schyler has GREAT legs!!  I am not afraid to say Im jealous!

They are great dippers! I can’t wait for their wedding day to have them do this!

They really wanted this session to feel like Richmond.  Thankfully the people running the canal boat let us take a few on the boat!  They are some of my favorites.  I asked them to place their foreheads together in this picture.  And you cannot even tell they didn’t really want to.  Because it was SO HOT.  We were all drippppping with sweat.  You wouldnt want to touch anyone’s sweaty forehead either!

I know the last few all are similar-but the light was sooooo gorgeous I couldnt stop myself!

I loved Schyler’s dress!  It was such a great color source.  I normally like alot of black and white images, but the color in her dress was so perfect I couldn’t cover it up!

Love you guys!! So excited for your wedding in August!!

I can’t wait for John and Andrea’s wedding!  These two got up early with me on a Sunday morning and walked around in the intense heat. I sweat alot in case you were wondering, I know you were.   So in between me dabbing my forehead and wiping the back of the camera screen, they were total troopers and got some great stuff.  And it doesn’t hurt that they are both gorgeous!!

I can’t decide between the next two!

I have to say that I had such a awesome and funny time with these two.  We went to Belle Isle (where Chris proposed!!) and walked all over.  Newly engaged couples if you are looking for a unique location, this is it! There is a country-ish feel, industrial, old fallen down brick, and then of course the rocks of the river.  In other words-its amazing!

This entire image was all Chris’ idea!  He posed Kimberly and everything I love it!

MY FAVORITE!!! Kimberly you are so beautiful! And Chris you are so great at making her laugh!

Once we walked around the trail, we had some gorgeous light…

This is the real Chris!

And the bling!

Congratulations Chris and Kimberly!  Thank you so much for hanging out with me and I know your wedding is going to be fabulous!

I dont know what it is about this image…but it makes me so happy.

These cute little lovebirds are engaged.  They have been dating 8 years, since sophomore year of high school.  So, when we all heard the news, it is an understatement to say we were stoked.  Robbie and Jared have been bff for about the same amount of time.  Its really special for one of Jared’s best friends to be getting married, you know?  We all went to dinner after their session and while we couldnt hear each other very well, we were laughing well into the night.  Little side note: do you not love Shannon’s dress?!

Anyway, I love you guys so much and I cannot wait for 09-25-10!!