Just Engaged: Marnel and Matthew
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Just Engaged: Marnel and Matthew

Just Engaged: Marnel and Matthew

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Aug, 15, 2011
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Marnel and Matthew

Both runners, Marnel and Matthew have ran in several marathon’s together, so the pair saw it only fitting to head out for a jog during their engagement shoot.

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Marnel and Matthew stop to catch their breath and pose for this unique photo opp.

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Marnell loves to paint, so she and her hubby to be took to the studio to master the art of love.

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Marnel and Matthew met on campus while hitting the books, so they paid the stacks another visit for their big love shoot.

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The happy couple share an intimate moment for two. Let’s hope the librarian doesn’t catch them.

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What’s cuter than sharing ear buds on a romantic walk in the park? We can’t think of anything right now. Everybody, all together now, “Aww!”

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Marnel and Matthew are clearly so in tune.

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Now that play time is over, the couple get all dressed up and head to the park for a romantic stroll.

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We absolutely love the way they look at one another; such adoration and respect. Yes, guys, we do feel the love.

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The pair show off their fancy footwear in this awesome photo.

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Matthew holds his bride to be close.

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The beautiful Oregon landscape is absolutely breathtaking, but still no competition for the beauty we see before it.

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You know we couldn’t resist putting this perfect black and white still in here. Talk about a classic shot!

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Photography by Josua Dwain Photography. To see more lovely photos from Marnel and Matthew’s engagement session visit our partner The Bride’s Cafe.

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