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Shannon & Brendan

Shannon met Brendan for the first time at a college wrestling match. It wasn’t until a year later that they officially got together and then they were inseparable for four years. Brendan surprised Shannon with a present on December 26 that she was instructed to open in front of her ENTIRE family! When she saw a Mr. & Mrs. sign inside the wrapping she immediately started crying because she knew what was coming. He proposed right there in front of everyone and luckily it was captured on video!  “He’s my best friend and I can’t wait to marry him” she said joyfully.

After spending the afternoon walking around Duke Gardens with these two, it was clear that they are a match (no wrestling pun intended) made in heaven. They compliment each other so well. They laugh together and the way he adoringly watches her will make your heart skip a beat. About 20 minutes into the session, I told them how awesome they were doing (let’s face it, engagement sessions can feel awkward!) and she smiled at him and said- we should quit our jobs and just become models. After this session, I think they could seriously consider that career change! These two were just stunning together even more so than the beautiful backdrop of Duke Gardens. See for yourself…

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Another Favorite!!
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Sorry for the photo overload, but I couldn’t narrow it down any further!

Shannon and Brendan…I can’t wait for your wedding! Thank you for an awesome session!

If you liked this session you may also like Kamerin & Cory or Katelyn & Derek.

comments +

  1. Misty says:

    They could totally quit their jobs and be models! 🙂

  2. Megan Clendenin King says:

    Beautiful!!!

  3. Jamie Gay says:

    So great!! They are so cute!

  4. Nancy DelGiudice-Couture says:

    OMG Extrodinary! If I do say so myself!

  5. What a gorgeous couple! I love that location for shooting!

  6. Stella Kelsie Throop says:

    I loooove the dancing photos 😉 so sweet! These are beautiful!!

  7. Susan Beth Breuner says:

    Stunning! Just stunning!

  8. Urška Majer says:

    This is so stunning!

  9. Meredith says:

    Gorgeous! I love Duke! Such a great place for a session.

  10. Jill says:

    Beautiful couple, beautiful images!!!

  11. Mahlia says:

    Duke gardens looks absolutely gorgeous. The flowers & bridges, what a perfect setting!

  12. joanna moss says:

    Beautiful. You can really see their connection in these photos!

  13. Erika says:

    These are gorgeous! What a beautiful location too!

  14. Brittani says:

    This the the most PERFECT Duke Gardens engagement!! So beautiful!

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