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Andrew + Kristyn's Engagement Session



Meet Kristyn and Andrew. Kristyn and I met when she was in college and I was just starting this photography gig. Every waitress in Brixx (where we worked together) signed up to test out my new skills and little did I know 6 years later I'd still be honing it on them! Who knew some would even drive to Florida to have me capture the most beautiful seasons of their lives?! I now know of at least 2 brides that would and have!

Kristyn is bubbly and full of energy. When they arrived I went out to introduce myself and help them bring their outfits, Kristyn laughed and warned me of how particular Andrew could be about his appearance. She was always the first one ready after every outfit change, which gave us time to catch up. As you'll see in one of the photos, it was an eventful session as we worked hard to get everything perfect, even grabbing the 8 ft. ladder to grab a dead pine branch to get the perfect moss photo {thanks Andrew}. Not one time did I ever have to coach Kristyn in how to laugh perfectly for the camera, because it was genuine ever single time. We had a blast getting to know each other more and I can't say what it means that they called and booked ME over 6 months in advance. What an honor! I"ll let their photos and their q+a do the rest of the talking ;)


How long have you been together?

Since November 2014


Where are you from?

Kristyn- Greenville, SC

Andrew-North Augusta, SC


How did you meet?

Freshman year biology lab partners at the University of South Carolina.


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How did you begin dating?

He asked me to go to a concert in Augusta, GA with him


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Only at the farm can you get a rooster in your gamecock photo! This was one of Kristyn's special requests, and we are not in the habit of ever saying no to our brides!


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How did he pop the question?

While in Magic Kingdom in front of the castle during the Christmas festival. He had a photographer there to catch the whole thing and I was completely shocked.


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What do you do for a living?

Kristyn is currently in Occupational Therapy School at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Andrew is a Radiological Control Specialist


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Who is more pleasant in the morning?

Andrew is 100% up and ready for the day in the morning, I need to have my coffee first before I really want to talk to anyone.


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Here's what I'm talking about with our eventful shoot... you never know what goes into getting that perfect shot! A little behind the scenes in action.



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Who is the best cook?

Kristyn is by far the best cook out of the two of us but Andrew is learning :)


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Who initiated the first kiss?

Andrew


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Who is the first to apologize?

Andrew says he is the first to apologize but I think it is 50/50.


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Who is more likely to sing in the shower?

Neither of us, we both know we can't sing.


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Who was more studious in school?

Andrew


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What was your favorite moment of your relationships so far?

Our engagement trip to Disney was by far our favorite moment, but we have also enjoyed being able to graduate from college together and spend time on numerous family vacations.


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What's on your bucket list to do together?

We both would like to go to Wimbledon in London


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Where have you traveled together?

Mostly just places in the south east. Once I can get Andrew on a plane (he is terrified) I hope to take him to many other places, I love to travel!


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Do you have kids? Pets?

We have an Australian Shepherd named Wiley. He is 3 years old.


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Who controls the remote?

It depends what is on, if there is a big game Andrew definitely controls the remote. In all other situations it is Kristyn.


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Describe your relationships in one word.

Energetic


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What keeps you focused and motivated to continue to strengthen your relationship?

We encourage each other to focus first on our faith, and the relationship strengthens itself.


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Andrew and Kristyn plan to be married at his home church in North Augusta, South Carolina in late 2018. Congrats guys. Enjoy your beautiful engagement season and happy planning!


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Lauren

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