Brandon and Sarah are some of the most adorable people I have ever met. Not only its their family incredibly beautiful from the inside out. But they treated me like family from the time we met. I adored every minute I had with them and I just loved how much they loved to have fun and loved each other. as you take a peek through this gallery your going to just smile with all the joy you see. I hope you en joy it all just as much as I did. 🙂
You may be thinking “Wow, do you live in some sort of magic land, because your images have been so lush and green lately!”, NO, but that’s just because it’s a crazy and weird summer here in Idaho, this one location was beautiful!
Erin & Jake were so easy to talk to and get to know. As soon as I introduced myself, it felt like we had known them forever! As we walked around Barber Park, I heard about their Jobs, their wedding planning, Nursing school, and some about Jakes Diesel Mechanic shop.
It’s sessions like these that make me so thankful for clients who could be our everyday friends in normal life outside of work! I am so excited for their wedding this September at Harmony Ranch. After 5 years of shooting weddings, I have yet to photograph a wedding there, and I’m so excited to finally get a chance to! It’s a gorgeous location!
I love how dreamy these feel. Maybe it was Erin’s stunning smile or amazing dress… maybe it was the lush green meadow in the background… or maybe it was just a great day because I get to work with such great people!! I know this, I can’t wait to see them again! Enjoy getting to know Erin and Jake via their engagement pictures!
Until Fall
Stay Beautiful,
Kris
XOXO
As I headed up the hill to McCall the weather and roads just happen to be perfect for this weekend enagement session for Sara and Brandon! Sometimes with our crazy winter weather you just don’t know what you are going to get in the dead of winter, but we were prepared! Warm blankets, hand warmers & treats for the kids. There was only one small series of unfortunate events that took place;) The road into the cabin was so slushy and icy we couldn’t actually get in. Hey but, it was fun trying! And I did leave early so no worries there. The Holiday Inn it was for the night. No worries!
Sara & Brandon wanted to shoot in their favorite little town of McCall, Idaho and can I say they nailed it! I mean this girl was not feeling well at all and by the look of these photos, you wouldn’t even know it. I was so proud of them! The kids were amazing!
Here are a few of my favorites from their McCall engagement session. I can’t wait for their June wedding at Sandstone Vineyards. You won’t want to miss this one, so keep your eyes out on the blog for the rest of their story!
A beautiful mountain wedding, tucked back in the trees of one of my favorite places of all time. McCall Idaho. Raeann & Dave are one of the sweetest couples I have met, with the sweetest family ever. Maybe one day you will get to meet these amazing people! I know Im sure glad I did.
Amber & Ivan’s love for each other was pure magic. I loved watching the way they glanced at each other through the night. The sweet moments, The tender kisses & the twinkle in their eyes of fresh love. It was almost as if there was a little magic in the air . It might be one of my favorite moments of a wedding day. Those sweet tender moments, they are so priceless, those sweet father daughter dances, they melt my heart everytime.
Do fairy tales still happen? Does that night in shining armor still ride in on his white horse to carry his princess off to another land? Does Chivalry still exist? Well ladies I believe when we are faithful and patient in Gods plan, He blesses us in the big things.
Adventure Awaits! Lexie and Reed’s adventure began almost 2 years ago when I was in Japan, Ohh, I should fill you all in I am also her mom and photographer. While Reed came over to go shooting with Travis that might be where it all began, the friendship, the fun, the entertainment and the the joy, laughter and love that has filled our home from that moment on.
From that day forward Reed has become a part of our family, yes including dinners at night. He treats her like the princess we have always wanted for our little girl to marry, he loves God with all of his heart, he works very hard and he has the heart of a servant! it just doesn’t get much better than that. Their personalities balance each other out which we love, it’s a good thing to because she’s got a little sas, which he says he loves’ LOL, I guess we all do, it’s what keeps our home laughing in tears most days. She does bring us so much JoY! and I just can’t imagine it any other way. Congratulations you to and welcome to the family Reed 🙂
So much love & fun….
A perfect day for a picnic.
Nap time anyone?
If only I could have heard what he was saying and what she was thinking:)
the look of love in their eyes, it’s so precious…
The ring, so pretty…
A kiss for a bike lesson? sure why not 😉 seems fair enough.
Bike lessons? LOL
These two are the cutest and we seriously had so much fun out at the Chateau Des Fleurs and in Hidden Springs.
This beautiful girl had the surprise of her life February 18 at The Vintage Wedding Show hosted at the Chateau des Fleurs! It was the day after her 18th birthday. Maddie was part of the fashion show and Carrigan was most definitely her Prince. She had NO clue he would propose right there on the runway for all to see. Maddie’s favorite part of the evening was definitely at the end of the fashion show when Carrigan walked down the runway while their song was playing. Maddie was videoing him walking down the runway and suddenly he stopped in front of her chair. I would imagine this princess had the sweetest of dreams that night, that is, if she slept at all.
Thank you so much to Idowed Chateau Des Fleurs Rooney Mae Couture and the many other amazing artist who helped this lovely couple have a dream proposal!
“They couldn’t count on forever, until they could count on each other. And so they did.”
Generally, when a friend thinks they have the perfect guy for you, the man ends up being a total dud. But this wasn’t the case for Gabrielle and Ryan.
Sometimes a surprise meeting with a man is the best thing that could happen to a girl. The best things happen when you’re not looking.
When Gabrielle met Ryan down town, they’re was an magnetizing attraction that drew them back together and before they new it, it would bring them finding their future together.
The day was bright with sunlight, and a perfect 85 degrees. A perfect day to feel the sand between your toes and take a dip into the Cancun ocean.
Ryan led Gabrielle by the hand to the vast ocean and they stepped in together.
After a few minutes of swimming in the warm water, Ryan explained he was cold and was going to get out. (Keep in mind through all of this trip Gabby thinks she is here for Ryan’s Birthday and has no clue what is about to happen)
She followed with confusion as she felt the warmth from the day and the warm water herself
Ryan said he wanted to take a photo and set the phone up in the sand. Thinking the phone was on a timer, Gabrielle smiled and waited for the phone to work its magic.
Only the phone didn’t take a photo, because it was actually set on video and recording instead.
He turned to Gabby, took a breath in, and got down onto one knee. The knee every princess dreams of seeing their true love kneel on.
It was that moment he asked for her hand in marriage. And in that moment she said YES to the man she knew she couldn’t live without.
You see, he loves to fish, hunt & skip rocks but it was her joyful smile, contagious joy, bright eyes and kind spirit that reeled him in, and his steady, stable, strong love for her that kept him.
Three years of a casual friendship, some casual flirting in high school, the way she would tickle the back of his neck in their Ornithology class because he was so ticklish. Those high school halls when he would so sweetly kick her heels as she would walk by, who would have ever guessed that a few more years would have slipped by before God’s plan really would begin to unfold. It would not be before Reed walked in the door to shoot with Travis which also just happed to be Lexi’s little brother before he would soon realize he was about to embark on the journey of a lifetime that would change the course of his life forever.
Lexie and Reed, thank you so much for sharing your love with us as you adventure into new places, as God takes you both into new waters. I new from the moment I first met Reed and watching you two be in love that God had a special plan and purpose for your life together.
PS. Thank you for being such dazzling models and helping me on this prodject I am so excited to share with everyone the fun new surprise we will have coming up at the beginning of the New Year!
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