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Kariss + Jeff | Engagement Washington, MO Photographer

Kariss and Jeff are engaged! We shot their engagement photos last month at Shaw Nature Reserve. Lo & behold, they told me as we arrived that this was where he proposed, too. Perfect! After a rain out, Shaw’s being closed, I think Kariss began to wonder if we ever were going to take her engagement photos. She was so patient and I think it paid off.

The day Jeff proposed, Kariss had not a clue that he was about to pop the question. They were to meet his family for dinner and got a call at the last minute from his parents “canceling.” Since they were already dressed, why not go out? Jeff took her to Shaw’s for a walk while Kariss complained the entire time. She didn’t want to go. She didn’t want to be there until he dropped to one knee. She panicked, thinking he was pulling a joke and got even more frustrated with him. He wasn’t joking this time and promised to care for & love her forever. She quickly changed her tune and said, YES! Her birthday was the very next day, making it that much sweeter.

Their wedding is in mid December and is sure to be beautiful – can’t wait to see you two walk down the aisle! And thanks for being so trusting. Kariss & Jeff are not big PDA people, but I pushed the first kiss shot and adore it. I don’t think Jeff minded too much having to do shot after shot until it was just right.;)

Comments

  1. Lindsay Powell says:

    How cute is this couple?? Great sense of style. Gorgeous light!!! great pics, Sarah!

  2. Kariss says:

    I don’t know if my comment counts but thank you so much Sarah for taking our photos. You did an amazingg job! I can’t wait to see what you can do with our wedding photos!

  3. Alyssa Rollins says:

    Congrats Kariss and Jeff! Jesse and I miss you guys bunches and wish you with best of luck with everything :) May God continue to bless you!

  4. Rhonda Kimmel says:

    Beautiful pics….love the story leading into the pics too!! Lovely!!

  5. Lanita Gallegos says:

    Love the pics! Absolutely great job, Sarah! I love the silly face one especially – it’s good to be goofy! Can’t wait to celebrate the days with you both!

  6. Daphne Lindemann says:

    You two are a beautiful couple and I pray that all your dreams come true.

    Aunt Daph

  7. renee says:

    These pictures are really good!!! :)

  8. Great pictures , Beautiful setting for a beautiful couple !

  9. Jared says:

    Okay, so they’re a little mooshy at times for a bachelor like me, but these pictures look great! :)

  10. Staci says:

    LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sarah, I wish that you were doing your photography when we got married. It would of been way more fun.

  11. Harlan Broch says:

    Great pics

  12. Cindy Hofstetter says:

    Gorgeous pictures!!

  13. Jessica Kennedy says:

    The pics are fantastic..and I saw a few others on your main page that are just beautiful too!

  14. Deidre Wheeler says:

    Congrats Kariss and Jeff! Sweet photo’s….Love Aunt Deidre

  15. Chad Lasack says:

    Ooh, so pretty!

  16. Amy Broch says:

    These are great. Love the scrunchy face

  17. Katie Landing says:

    Love them. :)
    Next photo shoot, wedding.
    Then, pregnancy.
    Then, baby.

    Sarah, you might make a lot of money off of these two. ;)

    1. admin says:

      I like your way of thinking, Katie. ;)

  18. Kelly Ging says:

    The pictures are great! Can’t wait for the big day!!!

  19. Courtney Moore says:

    The pictures are great…can’t wait for the big day!!

  20. Debbie Ruth says:

    Kariss is my cousin and I am so excited about the engagement. The pictures are beautiful and such a awesome job well done. I love all the pictures, and can’T wait for the big day. Thanks for sharing. Debbie Ruth

  21. Angie says:

    Great picts:)

  22. Rhonda Parker says:

    Gorgeous! I’m so happy for both of you… Congratulations!!!

  23. Faith Mahoney says:

    Great pics!

  24. Korey Hogan says:

    My favorite’s the last one. :)

  25. Haylee says:

    These are great!!!

  26. Pam says:

    You both have such beautiful smiles, and look like you are having the time of your life. This is only the beginning! God’s Best to you both. Great pics!

  27. Justin Tidwell says:

    Great Pics! Congrats to you both! :)

  28. Ron Tidwell says:

    You look like a great couple love you lots and congratulations

  29. Willa Denner says:

    Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them!! I love the story too. You and I have something in common with our proposals :)

  30. Jason Moore says:

    Kariss, I can see the matrimonial love flowing in these pictures!!!

  31. Andrea Tedesco says:

    They all look soo beautiful!!!!!!!

  32. Debbie Ziesse says:

    The beauty of God’s creation surrounding two of God’s special children. You are loved and the pictures are wonderful. Can’t wait to see the wedding pictures.

  33. jamie says:

    These are so pretty. I LOVE the one of Jeff’s big smile. :)

  34. Mindi says:

    The pictures are a tremendous portrayal of capturing the love and happiness these two young people share!

  35. Michelle Hughes says:

    you two are just so darn cute!! i can’t wait for the wedding!!

  36. Charlene Nichole Morris says:

    OMG Kariss I love these!!!!!! Can I have a copy of the book? thanks Love you

  37. Andrew says:

    These pictures are fantastic!

    I’m so happy for you two!

    Andrew

  38. Sandy says:

    Beautiful couple, beautiful surroundings. Very nice photos.

  39. Vesta Watkins says:

    Great pictures! Congratulations! (I love your boots Kariss!) :)

  40. June says:

    Congratulations. Love the pics – all of them.

  41. Brenda Buckner says:

    Beautiful pics of beautiful people..congrats and best wishes!!

  42. Terri Bishop says:

    Love the pictures! Great job Sarah! Especially love the laughing ones- so fun!!

  43. Becky says:

    Beautiful pictures….nice couple!

  44. Leah Latham says:

    Excellent photos! Captures the couple we love!! And the love they share.

  45. Justin says:

    Congrats Jeffrey and Kariss

  46. Elizabeth Heeb says:

    You two are so cute!! Love the pictures, Kariss!

  47. Sherry says:

    Wonderful pictures!! You two look so happy; the pictures captured your love perfectly. Congratulations!

  48. Kristi Murray says:

    Awesome pics. Enjoy this special time before your wedding (while your mom goes crazy getting ready Kariss!).

  49. Kelley Lewis says:

    Wow, these pictures are wonderful. Congratulations to both of you and Gods blessings on your upcoming marriage.

  50. Beth Simons says:

    Congrats Jeff and Kariss! These pictures are wonderful!!!! I love the story too, didn’t get all those details when you told me about it. ;) Can’t wait till December

  51. Mary Dollus says:

    LOVE the pics!!!! :) :) Congrats Jeff and Kariss!!! :) :)

    1. Sarah says:

      That makes 50! Congrats, Kariss & Jeff – You won a 4×8 mini album of your photos! (The first to win this contest, too!)

  52. Kariss says:

    YAY!!! Thank you so much everyone for commenting!! Thanks Sarah..you are amazing at what you do :)

  53. Pat says:

    Great Pictures …and such a cute couple…congratulations

  54. Anne says:

    Pictures are awesome!!!

  55. Brian Coburn says:

    Lovely couple! Great shots to comemmorate your special day. Wish we had more of our engagement, but alas I had a black eye – so it wouldn’t have been real good (there’s a reasonable explaination).

  56. Glen, Jan, and Keeley says:

    Great pic’s! Love them all! What a great place for pics to be made at. God bless you both in your new life together!!

  57. Hilaire Yoder says:

    Wonderful engagement story! Beautiful couple, location and photos. We hope you have a great and blessed life together.
    Love, Hilaire and John

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