As she opened her first Valentine's Day gift from her amazing boyfriend of almost a year, Kasey saw a planner in which he marked their pre-planned monthly dates. Little did she know that Matt was arriving to the next date he planned at the Dallas Arboretum with a ring in his pocket! He proposed to her on top a hill overlooking White Rock Lake, her favorite spot.
After their very special date, they headed to Matt's sister's house for her surprise birthday party, while Kasey was calling and sending messages to her friends and family to share the exciting news. When they arrived her father opened the door! Kasey scanned the room seeing the excited faces of her own family and friends, and realized she had just walked into her own surprise engagement party!
For four years they walked the same halls at their alma mater ACU, they attended the same church, even socialized in the same circles, but hadn't met until after graduation, at a friend's wedding. She was a friend of the bride, and he was a friend of the groom. The stars aligned at the rehearsal dinner, and as they were finally brought to the same table, there was no turning back. They fell in love in a big Texas-sized way over the course of the next year, and now they're planning their BIG DAY!
The morning of their engagement session, bright-eyed, wide-smiled, and looking very classy, they walked hand in hand toward me as we met up at the Klyde Warren Park in the center of Dallas, a stunning location for engagement portraits.
We anticipated clouds and rain, and instead got a beautiful sunny morning and gorgeous soft light! Thank you, Texas weather, for being so unpredictable!
Kasey and Matt are so sweet to each other... So many of these moments you see in their engagement photos were undirected impromptu kisses and hugs. Those are always my favorite moments from every session!
Their chemistry is undeniable.
Their love is kind, and gentle, and their happiness is infectious.
And they laugh together, a lot! Matt teases Kasey for being particular about not letting her foods touch on a plate, and she points out that he always makes funny faces when taking photos together.
These lovebirds are also foodies who love exploring new restaurants, they play in the same kickball league, and love being crafty and making things for their future home. They love city and nature equally, and wanted that to reflect in their engagement session as well.
Kasey and Matt, thank you for trusting me and asking me to be your engagement and wedding photographer!
I feel incredibly lucky our paths crossed, and I cannot wait for your wedding next spring!
