I left Sarah and Chad's session feeling more alive and content than I had in weeks. Over the span of our three hour session (which included cooking and eating...win!) I witnessed, between them, a gentle, deep kind of love. Love with a maturity that's beyond their years. It's not really surprising, though, because if you know Sarah and Chad, you know that they are people of wisdom. I watched them cook a meal together and it was incredible to see them work side by side. Not a careless rude word was spoken, and their love and care about the other's well being was evident. And the best part of all this, is that they don't just treat each other this way--they treat the whole world this way. The respect, thoughtfulness, and care translate into how they treat complete strangers, friends, even the planet. Their sweet example brought peace to my heart. I can't even tell you how refreshing it was. Besides being the most genuine people on the face of the earth, Sarah and Chad are just way too much fun! They love life and it shows. Sarah's joy and giddiness, Chad's happy laugh...it just shows. :)

This first set is something I've been dying to try for ages! I loved the results so much that I'm pretty sure I'm going to incorporate one of these little sets into every session.

Below: Favorite, favorite, favorite shot from the day. Sarah's flower in her hair is the one she's going to be wearing on the wedding day! 

Cooking in Sarah's ADORABLE apartment. I was so inspired. She walked me through the place and told me all about her DIY touches. It gave me some seriously great money-saving ideas for my new place. More news on that coming later. :) Did I mention that Sarah and Chad actually let me eat a plate of the deliciousness that they cooked? How can these people get any cooler?!

 

Sarah and Chad, I really want to be just like you some day. Thank you for so graciously sharing your last bit of time together with me. It was an honor, and you challenged and inspired me. I know you will do the same for so many other people. You will be blessed. Can't wait until your wedding. Much love! -Caroline