Braden + Emaline | Southern Illinois Film Engagement Session
August 22, 2018
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Braden and Emaline met in 2015 while attending their first college class. Not too long after, Emaline asked Braden to tutor her and the two began dating. They dated for two years…and then… One day Emaline came home from work and waiting for her was a handmade sign that read “Will You Marry Me”!! There were rose petals leading from the front door all the way to the sign. The entire night was so perfectly planned. Emaline said it was by far the best day of her life!
Emaline and Braden joined me at my studio not too long ago. I remember thinking “Aww! These two are the cutest, sweetest and have the softest voices ever” I was head over heels meeting with them and hearing all about their beautiful wedding day vision and all that they had planned. I am so excited for thier wedding coming up next June!
For their engagement session, we had a blast in McLeansboro, Illinois! I got to meet Emaline’s Nana and Mom and what a treat that was. Sweetest ladies ever. We explored downtown, Emaline’s favorite church and a beautiful flower field. I loved seeing this small town and capturing the joy between these two on a warm summer day.
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