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ENGAGED | Jackie + Danny at Swan Lake and Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC

March 31, 2014

Oh my goodness! I can’t tell you how much I was counting down the days until I could blog this engagement session! You are about to meet one of the sweetest, most authentic, most down-to-earth, and and most gorgeous couples you’ll ever lay eyes on. And let me go on to say that they are some of the best pals Dustin and I could imagine! Introducing Jackie and Danny, whom I am totally privileged to call current clients and forever friends…

Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC

Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC

Dustin and I met Jackie and Danny shortly after we relocated from Durham, NC to Columbia, SC to start a multisite campus with newhope church. From the moment they introduced themselves to us and our campus pastor, they have been nothing but eager to be a part of our church and excited to make new friends. Dustin and I quickly welcomed them into our lives and are so happy we did! Now they actively serve at the church and attend the life group we lead.

When I found out that Jackie and Danny were engaged and looking for a photographer to capture her destination wedding in St. Lucia, I immediately offered to help her search. Although I was open about the fact that I am a photographer, I didn’t want to force my services in her face. After all, I was (and still am) new-ish and had just met her! I sent Jackie some referrals to various photographers who would travel. She was thankful, but ended up wanting to chat with me about my possible willingness to shoot their wedding in St. Lucia.

Well, what do you think I said?? OF COURSE!! Total no-brainer!

Jackie had the wonderful idea to shoot their engagement session in Sumter, SC at Swan Lake & The Iris Gardens. I’d never been there before, but I’m so glad we did! What a phenomenal location with gorgeous blossoming trees and greenery all around! (It helps that Jackie and Danny are both attractive… so the surroundings were really only compliments to their good looks!)

Needless to say, I am busting at the seams with excitement for their May 2014 wedding in St. Lucia! Talk about fun times and great images… it will truly be a week to remember! Jackie and Danny, thank you so much for welcoming me and Dustin into your lives!

Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Columbia, SC engagement photographer at Swan Lake and Iris Gardens
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC
Engagement session at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC

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  1. Cynthi says:

    Beautiful session! How did she match her shirt perfectly with the spring blossoms? :) Love it!

  2. Lyndi says:

    These are beautiful! I really love the ones on the bridge!

  3. Linda Kahle says:

    These are to die! Such beautiful lighting, photography and couple!

  4. Jessica says:

    These are so pretty and soft, with the perfect pop of pink! Gorgeous.

  5. Catherine says:

    Love the colours. Beautiful couple.

  6. Donna says:

    Gorgeous pictures, just love the emotion between them! Beautiful!

  7. SueAnn says:

    What a great couple, these turned out so cute! Love the pink shirt with the pink flowers.

  8. Tim Poole says:

    A seriously wonderful set of engagement shots. The lighting establishes a cool, romantic feel.

  9. these are gorgeous the colors and light are perfect

  10. Anne Herbert says:

    They must be so happy to have these. I like the shots with the flowers framing the foreground.

  11. emily@emilychappellphotography.com says:

    Right?? When I saw her get out of the car sporting that shade of pink, I was like: “YESSSS!”

  12. emily@emilychappellphotography.com says:

    Thank you, Lyndi!

  13. Amanda says:

    These are all simply gorgeous!! I love the bright spring colors!

  14. What an adorable couple! I bet their wedding will be gorgeous.

  15. […] had a few photos from Jackie and Danny’s engagement session printed and put them into some cute, colorful, baroque-style frames. They fit the cool color […]

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