Kate and Tyler have known each other since childhood growing up in the same hometown, a couple years apart in school.  But it wasn’t until many years later when they connected in Virginia during post-grad work that they realized that their connection would be life-changing.  Much of their relationship has been long distance; but, by their own accounts, it has been more than worth it and forced them to learn more about themselves and each other as they have grown their relationship.

I met Kate a handful of years ago, when she was a coworker of my best friend.  She instantly struck me as infectiously bubbly.  She’s the type of person who sees the good in people and smiles all the time – and you can’t help but smile when you are around her.  So you can imagine how much fun their session was!  At their session was the first time I had met Tyler, the kindest and most generous man, by Kate’s account.  It was obvious to see how much fun and how many laughs they have together.  We met at the Publick House where they had planned a dinner, and found an adorable little shop close by and some seasonally decorated lampposts to have some fun near.  I had such a great time getting to know them and am SO looking forward to their wedding next year!  Here are a few images of their session…