"Jake what is your favorite thing about Lauren?"

"Her laugh."

When Steve and Hannah told me they wanted to incorporate their boat into their engagement session in Saint Joseph, Michigan, I don't think this was quite what they had imagined. Hannah is a wedding photographer herself, so I am always incredibly honored and humbled when invited to participate in another creative's wedding story. I knew they would be open to doing something fun and a little wild, so we went swimming. 

The waves on Lake Michigan were huge on this beautiful summer, and despite a few hiccups, a stuck boat, and mild seasickness, we still made magic. Can't wait to celebrate with these guys again in February.  

We had gone back and forth on location for Julian + Jordan’s engagement session. I was only in town for a short period of time, so we were limited on days, and of course the day that worked best was absolutely freezing. I knew trying to shoot outside was going to be uncomfortable, so I suggested that we do the session at their Grand Rapid’s apartment. Which was the best idea EVER. 

Julian + Jordan share such a beautiful connection which was further accelerated by being in their most comfortable space. They’ve been together for nearly a decade, but they love like they just met. While we were shooting I asked them if their friends are jealous of their bond, they looked at each other and sort of giggled. I mean obviously. 

Looking through their images just makes me want to cuddle. It was such an incredibly sweet day inside their love story, and I am super pumped to witness the magic again this summer at their backyard wedding.