Bidwell Park, Chico CA, Engagement Photographer: Sam + Scott
Sam + Scott
We are so excited to be following this couple and their love story. Scott is an old high school friend so when I got the email to capture his wedding I couldn’t be more excited. Scott and Sam are two awesome people that have great personalities and a mutual love for Subaru.
It was because of their Subies and apartment living that Scott and Sam became acquainted. Their friendship was one that naturally grew stronger and eventually at the right time they would take off the brakes and start dating. Scott moved to the Bay Area while Sam was still in Chico. Scott would make trips every week to visit Sam. Unsure of the future of long distance they both took it slow, and with supporting one another’s ambitions and careers they created something magnificent. Sharing interests and hobbies has made this couples story unique. I have never met a couple that exchanges car parts for Christmas or celebrates their 2 year anniversary by getting their cars pro-tuned. But it works for them. Sam grew up wrenching on cars with her dad, She actually rebuilt her beloved WRX Vader. She’s lifted Vader to take her on more off road adventures. While Scott’s WRX is built more for street performance. The pair can go most anywhere.
Their Engagement session was full of laughter, banter, jokes about bacon, and pure fun. During our session we learned the full story of the proposal from both sides.
Scott and Sam had their annual trip planned to visit Scott’s family in Arizona. Scott had ordered Sam’s engagement ring and had anticipated it’s arrival in time for them to leave, however there was a delay and Scott had to have them reroute the ring to his parent’s home in Arizona. They had a day trip planned to Sedona but Scott’s dad had to miss out to “wait for his medication to be delivered.” While Sam thought this odd she didn’t quite put the pieces together. Between covert texts and conversations Sam had an idea something was going on. She wasn’t really expecting a proposal but Scott and his parents were all a little “off”. Later in the evening Scott and Sam went on an evening adventure to Mingus Mountain. They did a little exploring and a little wheeling in her Subie. When they got to the top of the mountain they found themselves enjoying the view of the valley from a hang-glider launch, it was a perfect moment. Full of nerves Scott held Sam’s hands started to tell her how much he loved her and how he wanted her to be in his life and to be a part of his family. So when Sam saw Scott’s shaky hand starting to reach into his pocket all of the pieces clicked into place. She made sure to move the both of them away from the cliff side to insure that the ring didn’t find its way on a solo flight of doom. Sam was thrilled but needed to make sure one thing. “Did you ask my dad?.” The couple called Sam’s Dad to make sure they had his blessing and fortunately they did.
Sam and Scott enjoy adventures together and just relaxing at home with their cat Slinky. Their adventures consist of sushi date nights, camping trips, drives, hiking, car shows, and Subie meets.
We cannot wait to celebrate your wedding day with you! Just a few months to go!
