At the beginning of the year, a friend of mine found out that she had orders to serve in Afghanistan. To a large extent, I think it came as a surprise, but like so many of our troops, she made ready and went to serve. Well, the day after she arrived at her post, she received a proposal from her now fiance! What a way to lift the spirits and solidify a bond! I honestly cannot imagine what it must have felt like to be on the battlefield, knowing that love waits for you back home… but my heart goes out to them both! I was thrilled when she asked me to photograph their engagement portraits and wedding during her deployment break. I was even more thrilled to see that she arrived home from her break safely.
Needless to say, we had a fun, light-hearted engagement session at the National Cathedral in DC, and I have included select images below. This couple shares a love for photography, and at least one of them is a Star Wars fan, so we were able to incorporate those interests into the session. Also, I almost forgot how athletic she is, as my favorite shot was when she jumped over her fiance effortlessly! Enjoy the images below, and if you see something you like, don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
By the way, please let’s make sure that we keep our men and women in uniform that are in the battlefields in our prayers (daily)! I know that prayer changes things, and God hears our prayers!
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Victoria,
Having the history of this lovely couple makes the photo shots more personable. I can feel their love for one another just by looking at the different poses.
Thanks Victoria for keeping me on your list and sharing your success! Luvs!
Thank you so much Ms. Brenda for following my photo blog!
Hi Victoria,
These photos are really nice. I can truly say, that as the mother of the bride Melissa, the photos confirm the love and bond that Melissa and Bryan share.
Thank you for the beautiful job done and thank you for being the kind of friend that you are to Melissa and Bryan.
You’re very welcome Ms. Munro! Thank you for the kind words you’ve shared as well! I was so elated that your family allowed me to capture such a precious moment for you all! On top of that, everyone was such a delight to converse with! Believe me, the pleasure was all mine!
I just want to cry…these are sooo beautiful! #teamvictoria