Elissa and Ryan’s Engagement Session

They are both so excited to finally be marrying each other this summer. They first met years ago in Iowa when they were next door neighbors and had their eye on each other. After finally meeting, they dated for one month (and Elissa told me she even “knew” then), but Ryan was then sent off to Marines Boot Camp and they had to say goodbye. Elissa thought that if it was meant to be, they would meet again. He spent four long years in Japan and just came back last July, where they met up again (now in Arizona) and it was quickly apparent that when you set someone free and they come back to you, it’s definitely meant to be.

Elissa is going to make an absolutely beautiful bride…

And Ryan a pretty handsome groom… (He reminds me of Ben Affleck)

I loved this moment. We were getting up from the stairs and Ryan just leaned down to rest his head on Elissa’s chest and held her for a moment. Her whole face just completely softened and she held him back. I almost felt bad taking a picture of their moment, but then I figured they might appreciate it :)

Thank you Ryan and Elissa! I can’t wait for your wedding this July!