When we first moved to Tennessee, one of the reasons I was SO excited was that I knew I would live in a place that felt like the mountains for the first time. Growing up in South Louisiana you’re actually below sea level in most places, and while Starkville had a few hills here and there, it did not have the topography that Nashville did. If you’re from a place with “real” mountains you’re probably laughing but come on! It’s indisputably beautiful here. As I grew to explore the area I made a list of all the places and parks that I knew my JA Couples would adore for their engagement sessions. What was the very first place on that? Harpeth River State Park.

         The park is stunning and so is the couple in these photos. I am so thankful for Elizabeth & Jason’s adventurous spirit! They were more than willing to hike up to a cascading waterfall and an also incredible overlook of the Tennessee landscape that was just as near and dear to their hearts as it was mine. Elizabeth was even in a maxi dress! Talk about dedicated! I’d like to add that it was insanely chilly and misty on this afternoon – we were SO cold. Still we knew that the end goal of capturing their engagement photos in a beautiful landscape was going to be amazing. In the end, the hike in the freezing weather was absolutely worth it.

If you scroll down you’ll see exactly why!

Elizabeth & Jason, you guys were troopers! Hunter & I loved spending the afternoon with you, and I am so eager for your wedding day this April! I will definitely be praying for warmer weather than we had this day, but I can guarantee that no matter what – it will be amazing. I can’t wait!