Marianne & Justin

Marianne is my cousin whom I love and was blessed with! She met a boy, Justin, and they really hit it off. So much so that we all thought it was only a matter of time before they got married. But after dating a while, they broke it off. Being a romantic, Justin was positive Marianne was still the one for him. So he went after her. And he wasn't giving up. They ended up getting back together and after a few months of dating again, Justin proposed on Thanksgiving. Needless to say, my entire family is very excited for them! Justin is a perfect fit into this family and we so thankful he and Marianne are going to spend the rest of their lives together!

Katie & Aaron

As I mentioned in my first post... I LOVE engagement sessions! There's never any pressure and usually the couple is pretty relaxed. It just makes for such a fun session. This engagement is extra special because it was an actual proposal! So it was more like a surprise engagement session.

I have to say that I wasn't surprised when Katie & Aaron hit it off so well. They're one of those couples who just fit together so well. Aaron adores her and it's obvious to anyone who's around them. The way he looks at her and holds her hand is just so sweet and romantic. And Katie is head over heels for him. For as long as I have known Katie, I can honestly say I have never seen her happier since she starting dating Aaron.

I had mentioned to Katie a while back that if she and Aaron ever wanted pictures of the two of them to just let me know. Katie said she wanted to do photos for their one year anniversary (2/7) in Savannah, Georgia. So of course I was excited! Savannah is one of the most beautiful and romantic places I had ever seen! Katie and I began to joke around that maybe Aaron would propose for the photos! Then it occurred to me that he just might really do it. I finally got to talk to Aaron and ask him if he had a secret plan. And he did. He wanted to propose to Katie during the photo shoot! So we tried to come up with all sorts of ways to do it. He wanted to propose to her in the Owens-Thomas House. There is a beautiful garden behind that house that he wanted to do it at.

However, in order to get into the garden we had to go on their tour. Poor Aaron had to wait about a half an hour for a tour before he could finally propose! I was beginning to get nervous after ten minutes, so I can only imagine how he was feeling! Although he played it off very well, as Katie had no idea what he was up to. After the tour finally ended, we still had to wait a few minutes for everyone to clear out so he could have the garden to himself with Katie.

But he finally got to ask Katie if she would spend the rest of his life with him. And giddily and happily she said "Yes!."

Katie and Aaron we are so excited and proud of you two!

Moments By Sarah

A little bit about me...

I'm married to a wonderful man, Paul.
I have three dogs, and no, I'm not completely crazy for it... well maybe a little a bit.
I have a fantastic baby brother who shoots with me. And he's pretty much the best. :)
I pray... a lot.
I love what I do and I love people.
I'm starting this business and I'm pretty nervous about it.
I'm real. And pretty down to earth.
Engagement shoots are my favorite part of what I do.
Friends are fantastic when you start your own business. They'll always be your first customers!
I love people in love.
I may never be the best, but I'll always strive for it.
I like to make people happy.
I'm pretty much a behind the scenes kinda girl. So photography is a good fit for me.
I love to sing.
I love love. It's that amazing.
I'm always and will forever be learning.

So why on earth would I begin to try to start my own photography business when so many people are doing the same thing? Because I'm crazy. :) And I love it too much to not do it. Besides, who said you couldn't strive to do what you've always wanted to do? No one. So I'm striving. Here we go!

And because I love engagements... here is one of my latest!