Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a beautiful princess and a handsome prince...
 

Okay, so it was last August in Grants Pass, Oregon, and I'm not even sure if the princess was actually even living there at the time, but seriously, theirs is a 'how we met' story that would make you believe in magic potions (bar shots), white knights on gallant steeds (cab drivers in red taxis), and fairy godmothers (also known as Amanda's mom).

Fast forward to the end of January, 2016, and my camera and I had the distinct pleasure of trying to capture some of the palpable magic that seemed to surround the new 'royal couple' in my life: Zak and Amanda.

We started in the neighbours' backyard, where he may or may not have actually attempted to carry her off into the sunset.

A magical kiss...

...and a bit of the happiness that some of us can only read about in fairy tales.

Our next stop was an enchanted forest, also known as All Sports Park, which I'd had no idea up to this point existed just up the road from the house.

 

I love

the way

they laugh. <3

There was also a wooden bridge to cross, Billy Goats Gruff style...

 ...but there was no fear of the trolls underneath: just the gallantry up above.

Again, once they stopped laughing.

 Look at the way he is looking at her!!!

And this? 

No words needed.

*swoon*

Our last stop was a little place Zak knew. It wasn't exactly a palace, but it was bewitching in its own kind of way. I loved it!

I had so much fun with these two. The way they gel is enviable, and their ability to transition from a serious romantic moment to fits of laughter and back again makes them absolute perfect subjects in front of the camera. I look forward to the next chance we get to spend a few hours together, and to being the one to capture their journey as their story moves forward toward Happily Ever After.