It all started with construction paper and excessive amounts of tape as a young kiddo. These days as an adult (sort of! Ha!) I express my creativity through photography. Every day I wake up grateful that my creative side meshes so well with my passion for people and turned into this dream into a career.
For Karissa and Aaron’s session we picked an urban location that is full of old brick, brightly painted doors and a wall with a fun, bright mural. I had been to this location before, but it was fun to see Karissa and Aaron’s reaction to the unique dowtown Wichita location. It was the perfect setting for their engagement photos.
Even more refreshing than the cool breeze on our faces as the sun set, was the love that radiated from Karissa and Aaron. These two love birds have known each other and been friends for many years. They have attended the same church as they grew up have many of the same friends.
Aaron admitted that he has been chasing after the girl of his dreams for over six years before she finally said yes to start dating him. This just goes to show that persistence pays off. Karissa says she remembered missing Aaron while he was away in Germany. She had thoughts like, “Aaron is such a nice guy, and I think I kind of miss him.” Shortly after Aaron returned to Wichita the two attended a festival together as “just friends” (in Karissa’s opinion). By the time they left the festival, their lives together, forever, had started.
Karissa and Aaron, thank you so much for letting me document your love. You both will have a shining future together and I know your love will continue to flourish. I can’t wait to see you both get married in December! Wishing you all the best, hearts & hugs…Valerie
Seriously you guys, you are sooooo adorable!
Their whole session was full of laughs and giggles!
I love the way Aaron treats Karissa, he is so gentle and sweet with her!
Can’t you just feel the love between these two!?
I mean, come on! So gorgeous!!!
I love the way Karissa looks at Aaron…
Aaron said he was channeling his inner Calvin Klein. I would say he nailed it!
If you would like to see more photos from Karissa and Aaron’s Engagement session please watch the slide show below!
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These are so sweet! Love the locations too!
Thanks Michele! The location was so much fun!
I love the buildings as a backdrop! Gorgeous couple and photos.
Thank you Alicia!!
How cute! Love all of the different walls you used =]
Aw thank you Clara!
Beautiful couple and location! These are great poses & shots- great work!
Wow, thanks so much Amelia!
Oh, I love your work so much! Stunning!
Such high compliments! Thank you so much Lori!
Love the colors! such a cute couple!
Aw thanks Carmen!
This engagement session really shows the beauty of urban Kansas. Love their color choices and your amazing lighting that reflects it. I hope you are their wedding photographer!