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Kate + Joe | A Hiking and Trail Mix Lovin' Engagement

She now reigns as the most expressive expressions ever. And you'll soon see why. ;)

Kate with enough spunk and shenanigans to make any room light up with good humor. And Joe with his own shenanigans and his own comedic personality. There was never a moment of NOT laughter. These two balance each other and truly inspire (whether they knew that or not!). Both serving in the military, they have had the chance to see the world and experience so many different cultures. When Thailand makes it to the "potential honeymoon places" list, you know you have an adventurous and awesome duo.

"We love hiking" was part of Kate's very first email inquiry to me, and so when we started planning out the where/when/whats of their engagement session, we immediately went back to that very first thought. And so Noland Trail became the where, early April became the when, and hiking became the what. Oh, don't forget the trail mix! Seriously, I was kind of obsessed with the trail mix. And when Joe said, "This is the best session! I get to eat during it!"... well, it made me ponder the future. I really should encourage food-related activities with ALL engagement sessions especially for the guys. ;)

If this session was as much fun as it was, you know their October destination wedding in Maryland is going to be a big ole shazamin' good time!

































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Crystal + Lannin | Newport News Engagement Photography

"We will be getting married at Signature at West Neck with about 150 of our closest friends and family there to party with us!" was the first thing Crystal said in her initial inquiry. If that doesn't say, "I will have fun on our wedding day!" I don't know what would.

These two are hilarious and perfect foils (English major talk for "each person makes the other one look good") for each other. Crystal could practically be my soulmate in humor, and don't let Lannin's quietness fool ya, he has his own sense of humor. Ask him about Bridesmaids.

Crystal is in outpatient care as a nurse... which what's up with all these nurses!? Rusty, see, I told you photography would benefit your career as well. You will have no problem finding people if you have questions when you take your exams! :) And Lannin is a super cool director at First Team Auto. When my Helen of Troyota decides to move onto car heaven, you know I'm stoked that I can say I now know a car guy who will tell it like it is! (P.S. Toyota Corollas (like my car!) and Camrys are the most popular this year. You totally know I asked him. I'm not ashamed of my candid dorkiness. There, I said it.)

We went to Noland Trail in Newport News for their engagement session, and I squealed rather suddenly when we found THE tree. Thank you, Crystal and Lannin, for indulging me and my obsession with the golden orange tree. See?! It's so awesome! :)












- Chelsea :)