St. Lucas Lutheran

Wedding Photography | Mr. + Mrs. H | St. Lucas Lutheran - Bayview, WI | Bradley Pavilion - Milwaukee, WI by Emily Hilleshiem

It wasn't all that long ago that Naomi came over to hang out, not an uncommon thing by any means. The conversation was mostly catching up and learning a bit about her new job. Then she "hypothetically" asked me whether I prefer being in a wedding party of photographing it, and which I think I would prefer for her own someday. She did try not to give much away, but my relationship radar was going off. After some anticipatory tension on my part she said, "Well I met someone, and I'm kinda sorta probably going ring shopping this weekend...in Boston" Insert surprised emoji here. I couldn't help but notice that this guy was certainly something special and not simply because of the wedding talk. My dear friend referenced him as being "Darcy-esque" and neither one of us are ones to throw down Pride and Prejudice comparisons lightly. We take Jane Austen romance very seriously. 

Their wedding day was simply elegant. My bestie made a truly beautiful bride. And the man that captured her heart made her smile all day. I'm so happy that God in His prefect timing brought these two together. 

God's richest blessings to the newlyweds!

Engagement Photography | David + Naomi | St. Lucas Lutheran | Bayview, WI by Emily Hilleshiem

Ya'll one of my oldest and dearest friends is getting married! I've known Naomi since 1st grade. We've navigated the waters of high school together, which isn't unusual, except for the fact that God worked in amazing ways by having both our families move to Wisconsin in the same summer so that we could. But enough about that, let's talk about my bestie and her guy.

Seriously, there are few things more amazing that seeing your best friend light up when she's around the guy who's captured her heart. Their engagement session was all the more personal because I had the pleasure of photographing in the same place that he proposed. How neat is that!?! But wait, it gets better! It's also the place where they will be starting their life together as husband + wife come April. Three milestones all connected by a single location, a church. They've built their relationship on their love for God and their love for each other, and I couldn't be happier to see where He leads them.