When we got home from Tuesday’s engagement session, our contractor was packing up to leave our house for the night. He said, “Who’d you shoot tonight?” I replied, “Actually, my high school boyfriend and his fiance!” Our contractor made a face and said, “Oh, WEIRD.” And Mack laughed, immediately saying, “Nope… AWESOME.”

Because it was. Chris & I may have dated as silly selfish teenagers, but we cherish the friendship we’ve been able to hang onto in the decade since. Having kids & moving all over the world hasn’t kept us from keeping in touch, and when he fell in love with Jessica, I could tell even through Facebook that it was the real thing. So when he contacted me and gave me advance warning of his proposal, and asked about bringing his bride-to-be down from St. Louis to surprise her with an engagement session, we were of course thrilled to help him pull it off!

Jessica absolutely did not let us down when we finally met her. She’s bubbly & happy, but in a very real way. The way she’s so naturally comfortable with Chris’s gorgeous daughter Elle was wonderful to see, and we all had an absolute blast. This is one of those times I find myself really bummed that we don’t live close to someone… I can see double dates with this couple being pretty dadgum epic!

Luckily, we’ll have another excuse to hang out in 2015, when McG travels up to St. Louis for Chris & Jessica’s wedding. If this short little portrait session is any indication, the images we’ll capture in September are going to be blog-breakingly beautiful! 🙂

Here are some of our faves!

Elle is Chris’s little mini-me… but, obviously, WAY prettier. 🙂

Perfection. You guys are just IDEAL together. Can’t wait to see you again!