Michelle & Keith | Engagement

I was recently given an opportunity to work with this Central Minnesota couple.  With a little convincing, they headed to Minneapolis for their engagement session.  The groom, like most, was not overly excited about being photographed and I, admittedly, was pretty nervous about how I was going to convince him this would be amazing.   

When Michelle hit the restroom for some last minute polishing, I jumped into action hauling Keith around the Guthrie.  I know I  overwhelmed him with all the facts I threw at him but we admired the views and he respectfully listened to me.  

I cautiously started shooting and took the "clients choice" approach.  This ended pretty quickly as they realize subtle direction from a professional was important.  I knew he was comfortable when a charming and relaxed smile bounced back at me.   

We hit a few floors, then ventured outside.  Since none of my engagement clients have ever shown up in camouflage, I figured outside was much more his element.  We wandered off the strip and found ourselves in the woodsiest area possible (for downtown).  Things became very natural and I was able to  capture some wonderful images.     

To make a long story short, the session ended in hugs, lots of laughs and a sense of joy.  Well, see for yourself.... I think Michelle said it best! 

I was extremely nervous, b/c u know I'm uber hard on myself & how I look, especially losing weight I can never just be ok with me..so I raced thru as quick as ever hating my face & arms in every one.. but I sat there & let the slideshow just play & holy crap Emily!! Frikkin kick ass job!

I haven't liked myself in a pic for a very long time...but even thru my self harshness, Keith's stubborness towards pics & the cities in general...u captured us being us somehow...and those looks where I'm actually happy just staring @ him.  It's so damn good that I actually starting bawling!! :-)

Thank u thank u thank u for doin this for us! These make me feel so pretty for the first time in a very very long time. Whew, I'm tearing up just writing this!

Wow, boost of confidence when I needed it most, thanks Emily..and I'm sure it wasn't easy catching Keith with his eyes not rolling, LOL, I wanted a man's man & I've got one, but he's a mule on pics isn't he? Hehehe