Desiree and Walt Engaged! - Chattanooga Wedding Photographer

A few weeks ago I met up with Desiree and Walt for engagement pictures.  I had NO idea what I was in for!  I met Desiree at the Wendy's at the bottom of Lookout and followed her up the mountain to the Lula Lake Land Trust, her location of choice.  I had never seen this place so I was excited for the opportunity to photograph at a new location.  So here we go up the mountain and I'm just boppin' away to my music when Desiree makes a sudden stop roadside. Obviously, she had missed her turn and needed to turn around . . . or so I thought.  As I rolled down my window to see what our next move was, Desiree shouted "Ok, we're here but Walt will have to open the gate!" With wide eyes, I replied, "Uh . . . . alrighty."

Out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly see this transformer (I mean truck) pull up beside me. Out jumps Walt.  As we make brief introductions, Walt unlocks the gate.  "You might want to drive slow. It's a little bumpy," Desiree advises.  "Well I sure do love an adventure," I shouted back.

So here we go OFF-ROADING! I felt as though I should have been playing Frank Sinatra's "You Make Me Feel So Young" in honor of my old Camry.  It was definitely the most action it's gotten in a LONG time. LOL!  Once we got parked, Desiree explained to me that Walt's job was to help preserve and maintain such areas like this land trust . . . hence the huge truck that I eventually got to ride in. Hysterical!  Anyway, here are a few of my favorites from their session.  I can't wait to shoot their wedding this October!

Desiree's dress was the perfect color for this venue :)

Love this next picture! Shows a great sense of place.

I challenged Desiree and Walt to be lovey-dovey without kissing on the lips the first half of their session.  I adore how cuddly they look in all their pictures!

Isn't Desiree beautiful?! She's such a sweet spirit.

My challenge for this session: Shooting into the sun.  I generally shy away from doing this because it's hard to make my camera focus.  I was REALLY determined though.

See! Don't they look cuddly?

Woot woot! Check out this view!

I adore how Walt's holding Desiree's hand to his chest! Grrrowl . . .

Boo-yah! Check out that sun-flare! haha! 

These next 2 pictures kinda scare me but are quite scenic!