Rachel had been planning for this day for 11 years. She'd known that Charlie was the one for her for a long time, and there was no need to wait any longer! Charlie and Rachel share a long history and a tender love story and it was a huge honor to capture the celebration and beginning of their new life together (especially after getting to be part of the proposal)!

You know it's going to be a blast when friends ask you to photograph their wedding day... but you know it's going to be even more fun when your husband is in the bridal party! :) I can never get over how much trust we're given as wedding photographers, and what an amazing privilege it is to be able to capture such a life changing day for two people who vow to spend the rest of their lives together. Yay weddings!! 

The day started with soft and lovely details. 

Like these personalized rings! How unique and beautiful are they?? 

Rachel surrounded herself with her tribe of women - supportive and lovely! 

I love the stillness in these photos, as she prepares to go see her groom for the first time! 

First look!! 

They were so excited to be getting married! 

So happy!! 

The noonday sun was relentless and HOT, but they didn't really care. It just brightened their excitement! 

On a day full of people and busyness, these quiet, sweet moments are some of my absolute favorites! 

It really didn't take much at all for these girls to break into giggles! 

And Charlie's guys made sure he was never serious for too long! 

I couldn't get over how glorious her dress was!! 

First kiss as husband and wife!! 

Now off to celebrate with cupcakes and dancing!! 

Rachel and Charlie - CONGRATS!! You did it!! Being married is probably the best thing ever, so enjoy every moment of it as you get started in your new life together. Love you two BUNCHES!! <3 

One of my favorite things about photographing people for a living is all the people I get to meet. When you spend time with someone in front of your camera for an hour or two, you get to know them pretty well! :)

Some people crawl into their shell. Being photographed isn't everyone's favorite pastime, and it can feel incredibly intimidating, intimate, and invasive. 

Some people come alive. They embrace the awkwardness, put forward who they really are, and enjoy the experience of being celebrated and documented. 

I'll let you decide which way Emily decided to go. :) 

Emily's senior year is quickly coming to an end, and to celebrate her past, present, and future we spent an evening exploring the woods and effortlessly coaxing out her beautiful smile. :) 

She has life behind her, life in front of her, and decisions to be made about who she is and where she'll go. 

But then again... most of us do. We all have a little bit (or a lot) of life behind us, life ahead of us, and decisions to make about who we are and where we want to go. 

It's what makes the human experience such a beautiful thing. 

Emily, thank you so much for exploring the woods with me! :) I'm so so glad we were able to find time for it and that the rain decided not to grace us with its presence! So excited for the journey that is in front of you and where you'll go from here. <3