A Love Song. Columbus Engagement Photography

Jill and Jake.  Engaged. Jake’s guitar and Jill’s ring.. now that’s a love song.
A little behind the scenes… I was taking this photo of their ring and I asked Jill to take a photo of me taking a photo.  When she walked by I caught her reflection on the base of the guitar and just knew I had to capture this next shot…
This right here… my session fave! I love their adoration, the reflection, the guitar.. ALL OF IT! Jill and Jake, I can’t wait for next October. I’m honored to be apart of your special day!
“We’re getting married! Yippee!”

More on this cute couple… When and where is your wedding?
Our wedding is on October 11, 2014 in Grove City, OH. Our ceremony will take place at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and our reception will be at the Pinnacle Golf Club.

How did you meet?
Jake: We met at Uncle Bucks (a local college bar) on a Wednesday night and a mutual friend introduced us.
Jill: The kid/grandma version is we met at the University of Findlay through a mutual friend. The real version is we met at a local college bar on a Wednesday night.

Tell us about your proposal!
Jake: It was at a state park on a nice spot overlooking the lake. It was a cold day in March and I had the ring for a total of 4 hours before I gave it to her. I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me and she was completely surprised! The look on her face is something I’ll never forget!
Jill: He proposed at a local state park. He had told me we should go because there had been bald eagles nesting. We had been walking around for awhile and I was getting impatient with all the standing and he finally got down on one knee with the ring box in his hand and said “Will you marry me?” I was completely shocked and speechless! It took a moment to get the word “yes” out of my mouth.

What’s your favorite thing about your significant other?
Jake: Jill has the biggest heart and she thinks about others before herself. Her charismatic personality always makes me feel comfortable around her. I can totally be myself when I am with her.
Jill: There are many things I love about Jake, but my favorite thing is how he lives everyday to the fullest. He looks for the positive in everything and he is so full of life. Jake has taught me how to view the beauty in everyday life and never take anything for granted. And he also makes me laugh a lot! 🙂

What makes you guys unique?
Jake: The thing that makes us unique is we are an example of how a long distance relationship can be successful. We knew long distance wouldn’t be forever, but we had to be patient and have a lot of trust in one another.
Jill: We are a lot alike, but different at the same time and it keeps things interesting. Our relationship is the type where we can do our own thing sometimes, but still enjoy doing things as a couple. And we have a lot of fun joking and playing around together!

How did you find Crystal Jo?
Jill: My mom used to work with the mom of a client of Crystal Jo’s and she recommended her to us. Once I looked at her website and met her in person I knew I wanted her to be a part of our special day!
Jake: Jill found her website and she knew she was the right photographer even before we met her. Once I met Crystal I completely supported Jill’s decision.