Emily and I photograph a lot of couples in love – of course – but there is something about Janae and Zach that has the feeling of fate about it. As individuals, they are more than comfortable in their own skins, but put them together and a bit of magic happens, the kind of magic that makes a photographer think these two were made for each other. They met working at her family’s business, more or less the way her parents met, in fact, and they are working towards their careers and building a life that is all their own. For these photos they chose a piece of land that is near and dear to them, a wild and enchanting place that belongs in the family – a place where they could meander and enjoy the sunshine of an early spring afternoon. Emily will meet them again in August to photograph their wedding, closer to water and the relaxation that comes with a lakeside ceremony and I am certain it will be as lovely, sweet and meant to be as these two deserve.