There’s a special spot in my heart for couples who meet in college. If you know me, you know I met my sweetie in college and I remember how fun it was to be embarking on a new love story while away in a new place. Laura and Matt met in college too — and they’re such a great match.

These two met at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, so we met up there to shoot their engagement session, since it’s such a special place for them.

I think Matt was unsure about all this engagement session business when we first began, but he ended up having a good time in front of the camera. I love the chemistry between he and Laura.

Those boots!? It’s hard not to get clothing envy in my line of work.

I love these bleacher shots so much, it makes me want to plan a weekend trip back to my own college town and do a session with my sweetie there in the stadium. There are so many memories when you’re in college of sporting events and school spirit!

I love the area around Monmouth/Salem and how naturally beautiful it is. Thanks for getting me out of my normal shooting zone, Matt and Laura!

I’m so looking forward to this couple’s wedding in just a matter of weeks. Stay tuned for more of their story!