Emma & Evan – From College Sweethearts to Forever (With Giggles Galore)


Emma just knew—like, day-one-of-freshman-year knew—that Evan was the one. While the rest of the college was trying to figure out where their 8 a.m. classes were or whether they could survive on cereal alone, Emma was out here declaring her future husband. Manifestation level: expert.


He’s from Maryland. She’s from the sweet hills of Dandridge, Tennessee. And somewhere between the textbooks and that charming Southern accent of hers, Evan was totally hooked. Fast forward three years, and they’re getting married this November!


For their engagement session, we met up at Oak Meadow Farms in Greeneville, TN—and let me tell you, it was next level. The pond was shimmering, the fields looked like something out of a country music video, and just when we thought it couldn’t get any more perfect—the SUN turned red. Not a soft golden hour, but a bold, jaw-dropping, “Is this even real?” kind of sunset. It was like nature RSVP’d to their love story.


But let’s talk about the real magic: these two were giggly. I mean, non-stop laughter, playful teasing, forehead kisses kind of love. I had a total blast hanging out with them—we connected instantly. Honestly, I could’ve ditched the camera and just kicked back with them over milkshakes and laughed all night.


Emma and Evan serve faithfully with Young Life, and it shows in the way they love others and each other—with joy, purpose, and so much heart. They’re always down for a concert, never say no to dessert (which is a lifestyle I support fully), and they dominate on the pickleball court like it’s their love language.


Their session was full of laughs, love, and a few moments that felt too good to be true—but weren’t. Because that’s who they are: real, joyful, and madly in love.


I cannot wait for their wedding day. If their engagement session was this magical, November is going to be one for the books! 💍✨

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