Let me tell you a story…

A love story about a girl who loves sunsets and a boy who loves to fish.  A story that took place on dirt roads with shots of fireball, and a dog named Paisley.

It all started when two creatives followed their passions to an art school in Denver.  He, for culinary arts and she for design.  One day in the dorms a tall stranger tipped his cowboy hat to a girl with a pretty smile and they were hooked.

Their first date is the stuff of storybooks.  He asked her out but right before the date, he lost his wallet! Never one to back down from a challenge, Justin was quick to find a solution.  He took her to a rooftop parking lot overlooking the Denver skyline where they talked and danced the night away, and something clicked.

Together they would finish school and travel to Texas but their hearts were still in the mountains and hills of the Front Range.  As hesitant as Desiree was, It wasn’t long before they found themselves building a life and home together in Laramie.  Truly the perfect place for a couple who loves dancing, dirt roads and sunsets.

Last May, on the way home from a routine visit with Desiree’s family in Colorado, Justin suggested that they take a detour through Denver.  Thinking nothing of it, Desiree agreed.  Next thing she knew, they were on that same familiar parking lot, overlooking the city skyline and remembering the night that sparked their love for each other. They danced and as Justin spun Desiree, she turned to see Justin on one knee.  There Justin asked Desiree to be his wife and she said… yes!

Their hearts danced and the city sparkled with joy.

Desiree & Justin,

May you always be as fun and compassionate as you are today – dancing through life and laughing together.  Thank you for being so genuine and fun! I had such a blast at your engagement session and I cannot wait to photograph the beginning of your fairytale ending next year!

Love and appreciation,

~M