Rachael and Trent’s James Madison University and Skyline Drive engagement session was filled with late-autumn colors, puppy love, and sunset snuggles.

I’ve known Trent for a few years through the JMU Ultimate community, where he is affectionately known as “Grandpa Trent.” I didn’t meet Rachael until their engagement session, but I immediately got along with her and their pup, Boh.

Trent and Rachael met all the way back in the 8th grade in homeroom. Later in 10th grade they became super close in woodshop class when they partnered up for all their projects. Over spring break Trent worked up the nerve to ask Rachel out on a date and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Rachael said, “We have always been friends first, making each other laugh and telling each other everything.” No wonder why they’re so freakin cute.

We started our session on the Quad at James Madison University, where the pair spent many years enjoying each other’s company and the excitement of college. They brought their adoptive fluffy child, Boh, who is seriously the friendliest lab ever. He was so excited and pretty much never stopped moving. We took advantage of the last of the autumn colors and empty Quad, then drove on to our next location.

We met up on Skyline Drive at one of my favorite places ever: The Point Overlook. The sunset views of this spot are unrivaled. We spent the first part of our time here up on the road level twirling around and slightly dying of the cold. Rachael and Trent brought the cutest blanket and mugs to the session. Trent was so cold that he quickly stole the blanket from Rachael and refused to share. It took some coaxing, but eventually he opened up the blanket and let her in haha!

We popped champagne, I took detail shots (while Rachael and Trent warmed up in the car), then we walked down the path to the rock outcropping. The wintery sunset was absolutely gorgeous, with clouds and a blue light hue. We got some cute and snuggly photos here and just enjoyed the last light of the day.

I loved getting to spend so much time with these two and laugh about everything the whole time. I can’t wait for their wedding this December, and I already know it’s going to be a winter wedding we won’t forget. Here’s to Rachael and Trent!

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