Karen + Andrew | Engaged

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph my dear friend Karen & Andrew's engagement photos last weekend in Philly. Karen has been in my life since highschool. We know all of each other's nuances, stubborness levels and hopes & dreams. When she called and told me the good news of her engagement, I had to come meet the man myself. He had some pretty high standards to meet.

I was absolutely blown away by Andrew. Not only is he kind and sensitive and PATIENT to put up with my friend Karen (love you girl!), Andrew has dedicated his life to working as an inner city missionary with World Impact, an organization dedicated to planting churches among the unchurched urban poor in America. He showed me the grade school they were building in Chester, reaching out to over 50 children and their families. Teaching them academically, socially, and spiritually. As he walked me through the school, the neighboring communities they impacted and introduced me to the children they touched, my heart melted. Karen searched and prayed her whole life for a man who she could trust and lead her and her family. And I know she found that person.