We met with Brandon and Melissa back near the very beginning of Fall and then in the process of planning the engagement session, everyone decided on trying some photos at the fair which sounded like a super fun time with some different photos than we’d normally have. We showed up early on the day and did some photos during the day time and they even let us on a ride by ourselves and then as it got closer to time for everything to run and it get dark enough for the lights to show, we had walked around and planned what all we wanted to do but started over by the games where Brandon won a small prize and gave it to a little boy right next to us which was super sweet and the boy was so excited. From there, we did another game then some photos by the bumper cars and then the sun was low enough to try some photos on the swings. I knew it could be done but, boy was I dizzy for a second when we started since I was looking backwards but there was a gorgeous sunset and some great photos of them laughing and holding on Melissa’s hat which just helped tell another story even in the photos. From there, it was time for the real reason most people go to the fair, the food! We decided to start with cotton candy since they wouldn’t be getting their actual dinner until later but it made for some cute and funny photos with minimal messiness. About that time, we ran into Melissa’s old teacher that inspired her to be the teacher she is today which was a lot of fun. Then, we made our way to the main Ferris Wheel and had some trouble getting on together but still ended up with some absolutely beautiful sunset photos. Once we were done with that, we went to get some of the fries that were their favorite and there I ran into some really good friends as well. We then did a few photos while they were eating the fries and then a few photos in front of the ride (I cannot remember the name of this one but it’s glowing blue in the photos). We then ended the session with a few more photos in front of the Ferris Wheel and on the backside of the fair by a ride called Fighter where there were a ton lights in the background which really did some beautiful things with the lens filter I had on. Now it was time to end the session and them to find what they wanted to eat for dinner before leaving as well so we talked for a just a minute and then split off to go our separate ways. This was such a fun and unique engagement session, we cannot wait for their wedding day next November!

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Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto

Location - Columbia County Fair