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Katelyn & Derek

Katelyn & Derek met in college at ECU, although they lived right down the road from each other growing up. Her friend was dating his friend, so they bumped into each other a lot, which Katelyn secretly hoped would catch Derek’s eye. When it was finally time for their first official date, it seemed like the odds weren’t in Katelyn’s favor as the power was knocked out by a storm. She had planned to get dolled up but instead she met him with a top knot and no make-up. But that didn’t stop her from catching Derek’s eye. Katelyn said she thought there was no way he would ever want to see her again, but it turned out to be her last first date instead!

Now, if you are a blog follower, you may remember their adorable proposal story! If not, stop right now and go read it! After that day, Katelyn and Derek stole our hearts! I was anxiously hoping we would get to capture their wedding! When I got Katelyn’s email, I was giddy with excitement! But to make things even more amazing, Katelyn and I planned their engagement session in my favorite city- Charleston, SC! And she had perfect outfits complete with a tulle skirt and floral crown! AHH! It was so much fun roaming the streets with you guys! Katelyn and Derek, I am so excited to capture your wedding next spring! Thanks for an amazingly fun session!

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And then we found this tree.  It stole my heart!!!!!  Get ready for way too many shots on this tree!
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If you liked this session you may also like Kamerin and Cory’s engagement session!

 

And if you want to get on the list for the next round of Charleston portraits, email me now!  

comments +

  1. Meredith says:

    I love all the southern touches in this session!

  2. Amanda Rowe Greer says:

    Those photos are gorgeous!!! I can’t wait for my Charleston trip in August! You captured that couple beautifully!

  3. dana todd says:

    love the locations! So pretty!!!!!!

  4. Valerie E. Shannon says:

    Oh my goodness, these are amazing! I love her last outfit and those trees are amazing!!

  5. Susan Beth Breuner says:

    These are georgeous! Love the pink building, tull skirt and all the ubran lines you used so beautifully!

  6. Mahlia says:

    Love this photoshoot! And her flower crown is such a dream.

  7. Jessica says:

    Oooo! I love these!

  8. Karen Nassimbeni says:

    These are so great! I love their first date story and she looks so cute and like a very bubbly person

  9. Urška Majer says:

    I adore this session! So gorgeous 🙂

  10. Megan says:

    I LOVE these Candi!! Beautiful work!!

  11. AHHHHH you did these gorgeous photos in my FAVE city!!! They’re perfect!!! We should totally go to Charleston together!!

  12. Karen Zabel Shoufler says:

    I love these! Great job 🙂

  13. Brittani says:

    So many adorable spots! Love all of her outfits and especially that flower crown!!

  14. Misty says:

    What a cute session!! Love that pink building, and that tree!!!

  15. Leslie Ann says:

    Love love love that tree and her tulle skirt!! Great session!

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