Eddie and Marissa’s love story started many years ago with an introduction between mutual friends. He was one of her friend’s best friends, and they hit it off at the local diner. Years of dating and a dog later, Eddie pops the question by putting a name tag on their dog that says “Marry Me” out at his grandparent’s farm. These two are the sweetest pair that treat each other with such tenderness and care, and it was such a joy to photograph their love through an engagement session in their hometown of Jefferson City, Missouri.
We met on a cold and sunshiny day in the capital city for a warm and toasty start to their session - a springtime photoshoot inside Busch’s Greenhouse and Floral Shop. All the natural greenery provided a beautiful backdrop. I told my usual bad jokes for some natural smiles while they grooved to the mood music.
Then we headed to the Missouri State Capitol. I always encourage my couples to make their session their own, and these two did with a fun champagne bottle to pop and drink at their session. Our walk across the bicentennial bridge gave us urban vibes and a great view of the capitol in the background as the sun was setting. That sunshiny glow was serene! We also took a stroll across the capitol building steps and up to the white columns, marking those last few minutes of daylight.
Every season in Missouri is beautiful but not all seasons are warm - thank you to Busch’s Greenhouse and Floral for helping this couple keep toasty during their winter shoot! If it’s chilly outside, and you are a couple considering a winter engagement session, this is proof that you can have the best of both worlds and get some amazing images both inside and outside in the cold of winter.
I’m really excited to spend time with this couple and their friends and family while photographing their wedding day next year. Here’s to the party in 2024 and their destination wedding next fall in the beautiful subtropics of Tulum, Mexico!
