When Jake met Sarah, they were both in their diapers, and their parents have the pictures to prove it. They say the greatest romances are built upon a solid friendship, and theirs already stretches over decades. From rambunctious children to the awkward teenage years they’ve seen each other through thick and thin, until one day Sarah was no longer just a family friend but a beautiful and talented young woman, and Jake a strong, handsome man. They complement each other’s characters and quirks, and make each other laugh while dancing and sliding across a frozen pond. In the years I have known Sarah, I have never seen her smile so radiant or filled with joy. Theirs is a love so obvious that even strangers stop to take pictures – and that’s when you know that even from infancy, Jake and Sarah were always meant to be.

Jake and Sarah, thank you for the privilege of photographing your relationship. You guys are amazing individually and incredible together. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

They remind me of classic Hollywood. Elegant and timeless. An abiding love and romance that lasts for a lifetime.

He was tall, handsome and a baseball player. She was a good-lookin’ blond who he couldn’t keep his eyes off of, nor get out of his mind. They met one day at a ball game. It was the first she’d ever been to. “She was perfect” he told me. “Except this one annoying flaw: she couldn’t see we were meant to be together.”

It took a while, but eventually Nancy came around. She saw that Don not only stood head and shoulders above others in stature, but also in character. And when she did, Don told himself he wasn’t going to let her go. And he hasn’t. Not for fifty years.

Don and Nancy, I am so blown away by you two. I am a hopeless romantic and a dreamer. It is something wonderful to be around two people so obviously into each other, who know each other inside and out. It is a privilege and a blessing to see God’s faithfulness in your marriage. I am honored beyond words to photograph your fiftieth anniversary. It means so much to me. I hope you love these images as much as I do.

Don reminds me so much of Cary Grant. There is something very debonair and strong about his expression in this image. Or maybe it’s because he’s got Nancy in his arms.

I am so tickled by how gleeful you both look here. My favorite part of this shoot was seeing how much Don enjoyed cuddling up to his lovely wife :)

Don and Nancy, thank you again for sharing your day with me. It has been pure delight getting to know you both and photographing your love. Happy anniversary!!

xox,

Eva