E Session: Sam & Rachel

The morning of Sam and Rachel's e-session was absolutely perfect. The sun shining, a warm breeze would occasionally blow in, and we had a few quiet and very rare moments at Boone Hall before the rush of tourists came tumbling in. This couple is especially close to my heart as Sam and my husband are best buds. Sam stood by Matt when he said "I do" and he has continued to edify and support Matt in our marriage. Sam is just the kind of guy every Dad should want to marry his daughter. He is intensely loyal, strong yet very sensitive, loves God with all his being, and is the most gentle giant you will meet. Oh- did I mention he is an NFL running back? yeah that too. Sam has been searching for his perfect mate and without a doubt he has found her. Rachel just exudes life. There are a handful of women I have met in my life that contain this quality- the ones you meet that just seem to glow a little bit brighter than everyone else? Rachel comes from a big family and therefore by nature she's pretty easy going. She loves all things that pertain to the outdoors and marvels at creation. Sam and Rachel got engaged just a few weeks ago in Sam's home country of Nigeria. After a full day of spending time with little ones at one of the orphanages there Sam popped the question. Rachel said yes to a lot of things that day. Yes to Sam first and fore most, and yes to whatever crazy journey lies ahead...from life on the road with the NFL to medical school when the day comes that Sam returns to school, and finally yes to return to Nigeria one day with Sam to serve the needs of his people. Yes- it really is pretty awesome. I cannot wait to see how God uses this couple- it's going to be amazing. So here are a few of my favorites from their e-session. Sam and Rachel are waiting until the alter to kiss- so they stretched me as a photographer as I couldn't say "ok kiss her now" and had to come up with other options! Best wishes you two...I cannot wait to watch you say "I Do" in July.

We will start with one of my favorites!

oh my goodness- love love love this one...                                                                                                                                                        So this is certainly not a "typical pose" for me...but come on Sam is in the NFL...who else could do this?    love   and my last two favs...