Hoover Dam Engagement Session in Westerville, Oh

Brace yourself for some gorgeousness with this next engagement session! Terra and Mike were complete naturals in front of the camera and I just couldn't get enough of her long flowing dress! I always encourage my couples to choose outfits that offer a bit of movement and Terra found exactly that! It was the perfect color against the beautiful fall backdrop and the wind was working in our favor all evening. The Hoover Reservoir is extremely low with the dry summer we had, so we were able to sneak out onto the beach and capture some images that certainly don't feel like you're in central Ohio.

Terra first found me on Instagram and we instantly connected during our first meeting going over details. We excitedly chatted all things wedding and I don't think Mike said more than two words. Terra kept joking with him that he needed to talk, but he remained pretty quiet. Fast forward a few weeks to their session and he was so sweet and talkative. Terra explained that it just takes him a bit to warm up to someone, but once he does he holds nothing back. That is why it truly just blew me away when I reached out to them to deliver their engagement photos and asked if they could give me a little more insight into their love story and he responded with the most in-depth and beautiful account of their unique tale. I encourage you to take some time to read through because it really is the sweetest. This man of few words has lots of surprises up his sleeve! Enjoy hearing all about how they met and even better how Mike popped the question!

"Our love story. Written by Michael Aaron

Hi! Our names are Terra and Mike and this is a little about our crazy love story. We both just so happened to have a class in high school in the afternoon just down the hall from each other and I always used to sit in a chair outside my Spanish classroom waiting for this beautiful girl I’ve not spoken to to come walking up the stairs and around the corner! It was always just an innocent wave or smile here or there, but I always looked forward to that part of my day! We hardly ever talked-- just a smile or wave. Some time goes by and I end up going off to college and come home for a high school football game and Terra was there. She saw me, but I never saw her. She claims she tried everything she could to get my attention but I always give her a hard time and say she didn’t try hard enough. haha So, I end up leaving and she reaches out to me on Instagram and we hit it off right away. We had such a sweet dating period and I knew I wanted to marry this girl and had to figure out when to do it. So my dad threw out this spontaneous trip to Top Sail, North Carolina and I knew that’s when it had to happen because she loves the beach! So we planned it out in secret and I asked her parents and invited them to come down and surprise her on the beach when I proposed! It all worked out absolutely PERFECT-- you should have seen her face :) Our engagement has been so much fun but super busy! We’re trying to find a house and plan out our future as it unfolds in front of us!
Terra and I love each other so deeply and would do anything for each other! We are so excited to get married and spend our lives together!"

We had so much fun exploring the Hoover Reservoir for their fall engagement photos and I am so excited for their wedding next spring! It will be a very intimate affair on a family friends private property with an outdoor ceremony and barn reception. These two bring such amazing energy to the table and I know their wedding day is going to be stunning!