Dana and Chris in Philadelphia (Engagement)

I'm not sure that I've ever had so much trouble writing a blurb for a blog.  There's so much I could say about this couple, but I am afraid that if I write it all, you'll still be reading this tomorrow morning.

Dana came into my life as a young, fiery red-headed girl in youth group when I was just getting my feet wet as a leader.  She somehow became the first student to confide in me, trust me and want to hear what I had to say because she thought I had something to offer her (even if it wasn't very much).  I can't remember how or when we clicked, but I do remember that she was "my girl" and I became hers.  Over the years I've watched her face the good stuff and bad with that same fiery spirit and trust in the Lord that she had when she first marched her way into the Upper Room, and now, seeing her prepare to be a bride, I couldn't be more proud of the vibrant, (still) fiery, comical, sincere, tender-hearted, passionate young woman that she has become. 

And we certainly can't forget about her "boothang".  He's kind, super sweet, a strong leader, devoted Christ-follower and completely in love with his woman!  I don't think it will take too long to recognize "that look" beaming right out of his eyeballs.  As they prepare to join in marriage on Valentine's Day, I can't wait to see God's plan unfold in their life as one.

Please enjoy a few of my favorite morning snuggles and silly giggles from their sunrise session on Sunday! 

"So, we should commit to tickling for five seconds too, right?!"

Dang girl.

Caroline and Tom in Camden (Engagement)

I'm sorry if you've heard this before, but every day, I'm reminded that God has blessed me immensely with the clients that have come into my life. I can't remember one who wasn't incredibly sweet, kind and considerate.  It's hard not to be constantly thankful!

Caroline and Tom were no different.  But in addition to those traits, they were so much fun!  As we traveled from Franklin Square to the Camden waterfront, their laughter became infectious.  These two not only love each other, they enjoy each other, and it was a privilege to be able to catch that in my camera. 

I hope you enjoy taking a peek at some of my favorites from last week's adventurous engagement session!

Meredith and Rob in Wayne (Engagement)

As this week kicks off our wedding week celebration, what better way than to showcase the love between these two!

In all honesty, it was impossible to not feel completely overcome with joy by being around Meredith and Rob.  They were ADORABLE.  Both of them!  Now again, I'll be completely honest.  Normally, I find myself catering a bit more to making the men of Aaren Lee Photography feel comfortable, but not this guy.  Rob was a total goof- full of laughter and love for his woman from the second I lifted my lens in their direction.  Meredith too!  What a blast it was to follow them around for a few hours with my camera.  And in just a few short weeks, I'll be able to do it AGAIN!  Yes please!

I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites from their charming excursions in Wayne.

Favorite.

An elephant bracelet?!  Be still my heart.

And then there's always that ring….WHOA.

Adorable.

So. Much. Fun.

Stephen and Stasia in Media (Engagement)

The more I shoot, more specifically, the more I shoot engagements and weddings, the more I realize a few things.  Love, again- more specifically, what I know of it, is much bigger than I could have ever imagined.  It looks different, feels different, IS different with each couple I photograph.  But one thing that remains the same is how beautiful and exciting it is to be able to discover how and why my couples love each other.

Stephen and Stasia are cute.  No, I mean, snuggle fest, giggle 'til your sides hurt cute.  And that's exactly what they showed me when we ventured to Ridley Creek State Park last week.  Stephen is a master of making Stasia laugh.  All he has to do it come close, and the smile on her face indicates just how this man makes her feel.  Boy, was that laughter contagious!  It's such a gift to be able to completely enjoy (and join in) the raw emotion of a session.  Love is organic, and it certainly was alive and well during their session as we played chicken with the rain forecasted for later that evening.  Oh, and a couple that loves swords and bring them along to be in the lime light too?  Pretty flipping sweet if you ask me. :) 

I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites from their afternoon e-session (And a cameo from our little frog friend that posed perfectly for us)!

Adventure is out there.

New journals.  There’s something pretty exciting about an unbroken spine and one hundred empty white pages.  There’s always so much hope in new, fresh, clean things.  The same goes for the journal.  But if you are one of those people who have trouble putting your pen to that first page, trust me- you’re not alone.  The need to write that initial “profound something” always seems to weigh heavy on my shoulders.  Opening the cover and writing about a mediocre day would never do.  I’m a little embarrassed to say that I remember my teenage years when I’d address this little book as if it were a living, breathing new best-friend.

“Hi there!  I’m your new owner, Aaren!”

I find myself in that same spot with this electronic  piece of paper.  If you’ve ever had a dream, I trust that you’ll understand when I say that this blog, this website is a dream come true.  Over two years in the making, through blood, sweat and tears- it lives!  And I have to tell you, I’m beyond excited for what this “bit of earth” will hold within its pages for you all in 2014.  So, let’s just go there, shall we?

“Hi there!  I’m Aaren.  I’m SO GLAD you’re here!”


Adventure is out there, and I cannot wait to embark on this journey with you. :)
 

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