Riley + Ruth Snowden

They are semi-newly weds, madly in love, and enlistees in the Air Force.

In less than a week, to serve their country, they will be stationed in separate states miles and miles apart for 2+ years. This isn't for the weak of heart. It breaks my heart just hearing the sacrifice they are having to make, so I can't fathom actually being in their situation. Once they knew their orders to be stationed in separate states they contacted me about doing a "just because" shoot to help them cope with the time apart. I know these next couple days together are very precious. I pray these next two years fly by for you.

p.s. the sacrifice you both are making for your country is so very very greatly appreciated.

You two are gems!

Deanna is my cousin. We didn't grow up knowing each other really well like most girl cousins. I remember her visiting our house one time, but that was it. They lived far far away (as my little ten year old mind thought). We never had the opportunity to be best friends, like I think we could have BUT, many kudos to Facebook, we reconnected after about 10 years and instantly became friends. She lived in Colorado and I lived in Ohio, so there was still a pretty big barrier of distance. So once Deanna + Ryan got engaged it was the perfect excuse to visit. So Deanna flew me out to do their engagement photos and we finally got to see each other in person for the second time in our lives (thank the Lord for airplanes - I found out that the Colorado that I thought was "oh sooo far away" isn't all that far at all, just a short 2 hour flight).

She welcomed me into her home with open arms and it was like we grew up together ever since day one. They showed me around to all their favorite spots and views in the Colorado Springs and Denver area and spoiled me the whole weekend. We took pictures in one of the little towns and then headed to Pike's Peak Reservoir. Beauty at it's finest. Colorado is beautiful and so are the people in it. Thanks for such a wonderful weekend you two :)