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west from Short Pump and immediately wished I lived in the country again. It’s just beautiful out there. The sun was golden and it was the PERFECT afternoon for an engagement shoot! You don’t normally have amazing 75 degree weather in March but we did last Thursday evening and I was loving it! As I came down their driveway, I saw the old barn, the fence and then the cutest country home at the bottom of the hill. I walked in,  gave Liz a hug (because we’ve been emailing for FOREVER and I feel like we’re besties) and then met Tyler. As we talked in the kitchen, Carrie Underwood was playing in the background and I immediately “got them”.

You know what I mean? Sometimes you meet new friends and you just get who they are instantly. I think I even mentioned something like “You guys are such a cute little country couple!!”… and they are. Their adorable house looks like pottery barn and southern living collided and it’s just beautiful. They spend their life together in the middle of the country and they couldn’t be happier…. but they will be happier… because in a few months they’ll be able to call each other husband and wife! They’re tying the knot in the fall and I can’t WAIT!! I knew I would love these two before we even met.  By just talking to Liz through email I could tell that this was the start of something wonderful and I was right. I loved our time together last week….dodging cow pies, fighting off weird cats and swatting away bees…. these two worked HARD! And it showed! I can’t wait to show you some favs! Enjoy these and have a fabulous tuesday!!  Ps. It may just be me…. but I think Liz even LOOKS like Carrie Underwood!!:):)

 

Work it GIRL….this was like the 3 shot we took, she’s just got it:) Love this. oh the light!
I seriously almost bought those wedges last week… of course they didn’t have my MASSIVE shoe size:( Niceeee LOVE these next two….thank you guys for fighting off the bees… it was worth it!This one is going in the “engagement favs” folder… love it.
another favorite… blingbling! Tyler… I’m impressed.Great thing to know: Dead trees make for beautiful portraits! who knew?!
Liz you’re gorgeous! yessssss CANVAS! So impressed with the model faces! Really, it’s not easy to do! beautiful.

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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