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Whitney & Drew | Engagement

David — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:52:17 +0000

Whitney, Drew, and I met on the University of Arkansas campus for their engagement shoot. There was a very even layer of clouds providing soft even lighting and good saturated colors, perfect for an outdoor engagement shoot! Whitney, Drew and I had a lot of fun and continued shooting into the night.

Rosa & Dustin | Engagement

David — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:33:11 +0000

Rosa, Dustin, and I met at the War Eagle Mill, just east of Fayetteville for a fun afternoon engagement shoot. Rosa and Dustin are a really fun couple who are very excited about their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Keleigh & David | Engagement

David — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:30:45 +0000

One of the things I love most about an engagement shoot is the ability to get to know the couple a little better. It also gives them a chance to get to know me as well. When you are comfortable with your photographer, your pictures look terrific! Keleigh and I had talked over the phone and emailed back and forth a few times before we actually met to shoot in Ft. Smith. Keleigh and David drove up from Conway for an awesome afternoon shoot. We started shooting at 6:00 PM at a cool temperature of 106°. A couple of towels and some strategic use of shade helped keep the sweat at bay (along with a change of clothes for the happy couple).

The pictures turned out great. Here are a few of my favorites.

Stacy & Cody | Engagement

David — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:47:21 +0000

Stacy, Cody, and I met for the first time over coffee to discuss her plans for a perfect wedding and to begin planning the photography services that would be appropriate for her best day. Within seconds we were all cracking jokes and feeling very at ease. It was no surprise that when we got together to shoot their engagements, it felt like I was hangin’ out with family. Stacy and Cody each have degrees in Agriculture from OSU, and I believe the location fit them and their personalities perfectly.

Shannan & Mark | Engagement

David — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:11:05 +0000

This spring has been one of the wettest I’ve ever seen. The day Shannan, Mark, and I got together for their engagement shoot, the weather looked dreadful, but the pictures turned out great. We shot around downtown Rogers and the ruins at Monte Ne for a little variety.

Brittany & Luis | Engagement

David — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:10:49 +0000

Brittany has one of the coolest jobs ever! As a part of her graduate assistantship, she facilitates team-building activities for the Soderquist Center for Leadership & Ethics at their Basecamp Adventure Learning Course. After Graduating from John Brown University with the Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics (MSLE) degree, Brittany and Luis will be traveling the world. Good luck, and may your marriage be a blessing every day.

Adam & Michelle | Engagement

David — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:37:16 +0000

I first met Adam a long time before he even knew who I was. I slept in the waiting room when he was born. He’s my nephew, and I have pictures of him throughout his life. He’s such a great guy, and it’s been great seeing the man he’s become. It has been an honor to work with him on a professional level. I had an awesome time shooting their engagements! We shot near downtown Fayetteville and on Dickson Street, then we took a break to grab some dinner at my favorite pizza place in the world, US Pizza Co.

Christy & Bill | Engagement

David — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:37:24 +0000

I met Christy about a year ago when she was working as an graphics intern at HABC. Christy is the brainpower (and talent) behind my logo. Christy and Bill were lots of fun to work with on this shoot, and getting them close together was no trouble at all. It’s awesome to work with couples who are so much in love.

Shannon & Jay | Engagement

David — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:34:42 +0000

Sixteen days! That’s how soon Shannon and Jay will be married. Getting to know people is a funny thing, and it’s truly a blessing. Upon first meeting Shannon and Jay your first impression is that they’re somewhat quite, and they are, but dig a little further and there’s a confident playfulness that makes them delightful to work with.

Jennifer & Jarrod | Engagement

David — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:31:33 +0000

Jennifer first contacted me back in October. Since then, we’ve met several times, and I have to say, she’s been coasting for a few months now. Her wedding will be this month, but it’s been mostly planned since we first met. She and Jarrod are both great people with a heart for service. Their excitement about each other is evident anytime you’re around them. I can’t wait to shoot their wedding!