She falls asleep before a movie is half over. He forces himself to go to bed instead of watching another movie. She always picks up after herself. He drops wet towels on the bed. She buys snacks to keep her pantry stocked. He makes snack vanish into thin air. She puts dishes away. He leaves them where ever he finishes eating. She loves her dog. He loves his dog. Meet Rose and Derek…
I vividly recall those carefree post high school days…although at times it feels like a hundred years ago. But when in the presence of Rose and Derek it felt like those days had just ended for me last week. Their young love took me back to an incredibly happy place in my own life. Being in love is such an amazing feeling. It’s one of those blessings in life that nothing can take the place of.
On Sunday, we set out to document the love that exists between these two precious people. Despite the fact that it was a dreary and cold day in Florida, there was no damper on the warmth between Derek and Rose. I had to laugh at Rose’s recollection of how Derek won her heart…it wasn’t right away but a gradual movement from “I can’t stand my brothers best friend” to “I am madly in love with this crazy guy.” As he streaked naked one night, Rose and her friends couldn’t help but be entertained by this wild child. He grabbed her attention alright! Soon his visits to hang with out with his best friend lead to purposeful visits when he knew his best friend wasn’t even home but his best friends hot sister was. Sneaky guy. Love soon blossomed. And on Derek’s 23rd birthday in the presence of both their families and friends Derek got down on one knee and professed his love and asked for Rose’s hand in marriage. She said yes! I couldn’t be more excited to document this season of their lives.
Awww I LOVE all of these!! Congrats to the new love birds and a bigger congrats on their first home!! <3
P.S. my daughter wants me to tell you to tell her that she loves her dress and wants her to know that she “looks just like a pretty princess!!”
Great job, Dawn! These photos are gorgeous! Love the colors!
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! so many exciting moments captured here, love that you incorporated their first home into the session. Can’t wait for the wedding!!! What a beautiful couple!
Don’t know what was sweeter, the pictures or the story behind them. What an adorable couple and amazing pictures of this time of their lives.
OMG! Dawn these pictures are fantastic…. You really captured the moment for both of them. I am so excited and I want to order some prints. Thanks for being such a precious step daughter and a fabulous photographer. I love you :)
I love these pictures as much as i love these people! cant’t wait for the wedding!!