Engagement season has arrived for studio3z! I am not sure why, but we have many engagement sessions close together in the next couple months. And this session…what a beginning this is. WOW.

I have known Amber since she was probably eight or nine years old when I used to babysit her and her 3 siblings. Her father was the pastor of our church at the time, and their family and my family have been so close, that they basically ARE family to us. I was thrilled when Amber told me that she so badly wanted us to do her engagement and wedding photography. :) We were honored.

Although I have known Amber many years, Brett and I met Andy for the first time over dinner before the session. It was evident right away that he really loves Amber. The way he would look at her, and really listen to every word she said. You could tell. When we began shooting, he was a little weeeee bit shy at first, but he loosened up and had some fun (can you admit it Andy??!!) after we hung out for a while. *Note to Andy* Remember, that was just a sampling of what it will be like on the wedding day!! Get ready. :)

Here are some favorites.

Amber, you are so BEAUTIFUL.

Isn’t this fantastic??!!! Brett got it.

the joy. the challenge. the lessons in patience, taught and learned. the most gratification ever found in any “job.” welcome to motherhood. this is my life, and priority “numero UNO.”

my babies. little pieces of my heart walking outside my body.

***FROM BRETT*** don’t forget to treat your mother right.

Heed the advice of Mr. T.

M-O-T-H-E-R. There is no other. Like MOTHER.