A typical engagement session with me lasts just under two hours, but after wrapping up my time with Laurie and Stephen, I noticed we had spent three hours together. And we were absolutely okay with it. Upon meeting, our conversations were fluid and dynamic, covering various topics and laughing the whole time. Laurie and Stephen emanate effortless joy, and their smiles are contagious. We traipsed around the top of Raccoon Mountain, taking advantage of the brush, long stretch of road, and an overlook above Chattanooga. Laurie and Stephen used these engagement pictures to also announce their pregnancy, so I was honored to simultaneously capture two major milestones for them. I cannot wait to photograph their wedding and am so thankful for the few hours we spent together.