Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Recently I was able to head over to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens to shoot with Vadessa and Sam. Had a great time and the weather was perfect!
I often forget that we are so close to Knoxville. I usually head to the mountains for adventure engagement sessions, so it was a nice change of pace to head to a city park. Despite there being 1000 other photographers there that were very rude… That’s for a whole other blog… We had an amazing time and got some really great shots. Check them out…
Your Name
vadessa risner
Your Fiancé’s Name
sam wilkins
Location/Date of Adventure Engagement Session
5/14/2022 Knoxville gardens
Future Wedding Date and Venue
5/24/2023 Castle McCulloch
How Did Y’all Meet?
We met on a dating app.
When and Where did you go on your first date?
Appalachian ski mountain, January 2017
Tell Me About Your First Date Together
One of my interests listed on the dating app was skiing, but what he didn’t I had just started that month! When he asked me on a date to the ski mountain he was pretty disappointed to learn I wanted to stay on the bunny hill the whole time. He ended up convincing me to try a larger slope and helping me realize I could do it!
How Did You Fall In Love?
Once we realized how easy it was to be together we really sparked.
When/Where Did He/She Propose?
On Keystone Ski Mountain in Colorado! We had been dating for nearly 5 years and on January 7th, 2022 he proposed.
What Are You Most Excited About For Your Wedding?
For both of us, it’s just the excitement of having a wedding in the first place, being able to spend the day having fun with our family and friends while celebrating together.
Describe Your Relationship In 5 Words
adventurous, carefree, balanced, sincere, encouraging
Where Would Y’all Go For Your Dream Honeymoon?
japan, excellent skiing, and a hot onsen afterward sounds phenomenal
What Is Your Most Favorite Thing About Each Other?
mine is our compatibility, we try everything together as a team. He likes my Independence, and how I’m often the one to first suggest new things.
How Have You Grown As A Couple Since You First Started Dating?
We’ve tried a lot of things together but our biggest change has been our food preferences! we used to be picky eaters but started a meal kit a few years ago and since then we’ve both become huge foodies!
Favorite Quirk About Each Other
he likes the funny voices I make to the animals, I like how he sings or hums while he’s in a good mood
How Do You Feel Most Loved By Your Partner?
subtle niceties in our day to day interactions
First Impression Of Each Other
his first impression was that I would be very outdoorsy and adventurous, mine was that he seemed to be a lot more confident with outdoor activities than me
List Any Vendors Represented In Your Session (ex: Ring, Dress, Shoes, Flowers, etc.)
Recently I was able to head over to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens to shoot with Vadessa and Sam. Had a great time and the weather was perfect!
I often forget that we are so close to Knoxville. I usually head to the mountains for adventure engagement sessions, so it was a nice change of pace to head to a city park. Despite there being 1000 other photographers there that were very rude… That’s for a whole other blog… We had an amazing time and got some really great shots. Check them out…