Lake Tahoe Engagement Photography (Terha & Jayson's E-Session)

It was a whirlwind romance. Their eyes met across a room where gents like Frank Sinatra used to hang out on weekends off. The Cal Neva's round historic bar with it's beautiful crystal chandelier was the site of the scene last fall when Jayson braved the pack of relatives crowded around Terha at a wedding reception and introduced himself. This year, they stood again in that same spot, with a little encircling of gold on her finger and a sparkling diamond drawing everyone's eye to her dainty hand... always protected within Jayson's own loving grasp.

Terha dreamed of snow for their session, and in the weeks prior, we got WAY more snow than we could handle. In fact, we had to cancel the session twice because there was too much snow in Tahoe to drive up there! We eventually made it up there, and we found Terha her snow. She and Jayson were the best sports ever, and SO in love. Terha & Jayson are one of my couples who I don't have to direct at all. I just tell them to look at each other, and they REALLY look at each other! They stare into each other's eyes, they giggle, they kiss, they hug. They tell each other they love each other. They whisper and tell each other their secrets. They truly enjoy the moment. I wish all of my couples could slow down time and just appreciate those few moments they get to do nothing, just let the world fall away and focus on their love for each other. They aren't just "enduring" the seconds until the pose is over... they are relishing in the opportunity to love each other. They are one of those couples who I have to call out to let me know when they are done. ;) lol
And THAT is what I am looking to capture on film.

I am so looking forward to seeing them exchange vows this fall. :)