These two are so fun, and have so much chemistry! The light was perfect on the day of their engagement session and we happened upon a field of yellow wildflowers – SCORE! I photographed their wedding at the Deerpark at Biltmore several weeks ago and in a few more weeks, I’ll be showing those images, as well  :) So, check back soon!

Brides like Amy are what lets me know I have found my true calling in life. She said something during our session that went a little bit like this:

“I’m a little embarrassed to admit this but ______ (insert college roommate’s name here) and I have been known to shriek out loud together whenever we’re at the computer and see that you’ve posted something new. We scroll through your new photos and say, ‘I love this!’, ‘Oh my god, look at that one!’ ‘Ah, this one is so cute!’ We love everything that you do, Sarah!”

Um… seriously? Talk about a confidence booster  =)  I’ve asked this before and I’ll ask it again. How did I get so lucky?  <3

I absolutely love these two lovebirds. When I say they were laid back during our session, I mean, they were literally up for anything. Amy and Nathan, I can’t wait for your upcoming wedding at Biltmore. I know it’s going to be gorgeous!

When I start to think about all the things I have in common with Kasey and Justin it is pretty unbelievable.  The way they interact with each other… it reminds me of no one else except my husband and I. They are so cute and playful with one another and it’s obvious that before everything else they are first and foremost each others’ greatest companion. They’re best friends and, in my opinion, marrying your best friend is having the best of both worlds   :)  And for those of you who don’t know, I also have a degree in Special Education and low and behold, Kasey and Justin are both teachers! Kasey actually teaches at the high school we both attended  :) Lastly, Kasey and Justin are getting married at the same venue my husband and I were married at nearly two years ago. Taylor Ranch is such a beautiful venue and for any bride reading this who is looking for a non-traditional, southern but not redneck, rural Asheville venue… you should definitely check it out  :)  It of course holds a very special place in my heart and paired with an awesome couple, it’s needless to say I’m super excited to be photographing Kasey and Justin’s wedding on July 16th!

Courtney and Dustin are high school sweethearts (let’s hear it because I know we’re all thinking it — ‘Awww!’) If you’ve ever known someone with an absolutely contagious smile who has the ability to light up a room when they walk into it, that would be Courtney. One of the first things she said to me when I commented on it was, “My smile and eyes are so crazy, I’ve been asked so many times in the past if I’m Asian!” No, my dear, just 100% adorable.

As for Dustin, one glance at him while he’s with Courtney and you can tell that he’s totally, completely, helplessly, head-over-heels in love with her. As cliche, as that may sound, it’s nothing short of the truth. For instance, during our session, I asked them to do something crazy and climb a tree (I ask my clients to do absurd things quite often – anything for the shot, right?!) Courtney, being her adorable self, was the brave one and was the first to begin climbing. Little more than five steps up the tree and she comes rolling back down it as if she’s transformed into Sonic the Hedgehog. After realizing she was 100% okay and how Sonic himself couldn’t have taken a more graceful of a fall, the two of us burst into laughter. Dustin, well…. he needed a little more convincing. You could see the concern in his eyes and after about ten minutes of asking Courtney if she was okay, scolding her that she shouldn’t have been so daring, and specifically asking if certain body parts were still in tact, he was finally convinced that his fiance was in good shape  :)  It was the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen.

Courtney and Dustin, y’all are so awesome. Please know that I am counting down the days until your wedding.

…and please take a guess as to where this adorable couples goes to college  :)

I know I don’t usually post sneak peeks from engagement sessions…but I was so crazy about these two that I just couldn’t resist!