He was serving in Iraq for twelve months, while she anxiously waited for his safe return.
They originally met by chance one night at a country bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado called Cowboys. That first encounter happened just shortly before he was due to ship out, but there was magic in the air that night. For one year, Annabelle wore Cory’s dog tags around her neck – a daily reminder of him – and counted down the days to his homecoming.
After his twelve months of duty were up, Cory returned home to Annabelle. They decided to celebrate with a trip to her hometown of Chicago where they visited each of the city’s major tourist attractions, including the old Sears Tower. When they arrived to the top of the sky-tower, Cory dropped to one knee and proposed to the woman he couldn’t wait to come home to.
We returned to Colorado Springs, the fateful city where they first met, to photograph their engagement pictures. The day began with a bit of rain, but no amount of inclement weather could stop this wonderful couple. We made a special trip to the Garden of the Gods and then the Broadmoor hotel, and with the help from my good friend Nicole Kulinski who assisted me on their shoot, we got a ton of great images.
Annabelle & Cory, you guys were awesome. You made this engagement session so easy – right for the start, you guys were full of energy, love and passion for each other. I think being apart for an entire year definitely helped bring that out! One advice I give to couples during an engagement session is to not to think of the time we spend as a photo shoot session. Rather, think of it as a time of celebration of your love and commitment to one another. I want them to think about all the good things that they love about each other and display that affectionately. These guys did that right from the start and it shows in their images.
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor Hotel Engagement Session of Annabelle & Cory
Cory & Annabelle – I couldn’t be happier for the two of you! Looking forward to your wedding in Chicago in September!
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love it kenny! they are adorable!
Absolutely gorgeous photos! Such a cute couple too!
Oooo…. Kenny, I love the ones in the rain! What a fabulous story and couple. Nicely done!
Ooohhh! I REALLY love this post, it’s just dreamy. The light, the rain, cute couple, natural setting and that KK special touch just all wrapped into one awesome session. GORGEOUS images and a beautiful story to match.