Dustin & Chelsey {Engaged}

Dustin and Chelsey are the sweetest couple and I connected with them right away.  They met in Dahlonega while attending North Georgia College (I know the name has changed now, but old habits die hard!) just a few years after I was there.  Living in that area, they spent time hiking the nearby trails and enjoying nature.  Dustin even proposed on a river.  

After meeting Dustin and Chelsey for the first time, I traveled to a wedding that afternoon on Lake Lanier and my handy iPhone map lady directed me to go over Buford Dam.  Although I have lived in the area forever and frequent the lake often, I had never seen the Buford Dam area before.  I knew right away that it would be a perfect location for this outdoorsy couple's engagement photos.  We enjoyed some beautiful spring weather and loved exploring the parks.  Enjoy a peek into our morning!

Dustin's grandmother made this quilt and he had it when he proposed to Chelsey.  I love including memories like this into their photos!

We then traveled to their favorite local coffee shop.  Chelsey is a teacher and was excited to incorporate her love for reading into the session.

As we were shooting outside the coffee shop, I put the camera down to allow a few people to pass.  From across the street I watched Chelsey whisper something to Dustin, then they both erupted into laughter.  It turns out that the people passing by included Chelsey's ex-boyfriend and she wasn't sure of the proper etiquette for greeting one's ex while shooting engagement photos with the guy who stole her away!

You guys really are a charming couple and I'm so excited to witness the start of your marriage in a few months!