I cannot believe what a small world we live in! If not that, I believe we meet people, are reconnected, and have people brought into our lives for a reason. I am for certain that it is not a coincidence I met this couple.
To explain, Stewart and my husband served in the same LDS mission in Lima Peru 5 years ago. Two months ago I had a winter wedding in Bountiful and one of my sweet bride's bridesmaids was Kiara. Kiara then recently messaged me asking about a photography session and I soon find out that she was married to Stewart! It gets even crazier when I found out they moved to Smithfield which is 15 minutes from Logan one month after me and my husband did this last summer and we had no idea! Once I connected the dots I was amazed and felt so lucky to have met Kiara and Stewart and help tell their story with pictures. Stewart returned from Peru from his mission, started school and started dating like any other returned missionary would. He dated a handful of girls and it got pretty serious with one particular girl. He said though soon after, he knew it was not meant to be. His heart and mind were somewhere else and he could not get out of his mind that beautiful Peruvian girl back almost a world away. He contacted Kiara and hopped on the cheapest flight he could get back to Peru. We're talking like a $300 flight (which is crazy!!) on a tiny little plane that lasted over 36 hours with lay overs. He finally got there and knew that Kiara was the woman of his dreams and he was not going to leave Peru without her. Kiara and Stewart were later married and their 3 year anniversary is coming up and they could not be a happier couple! They are about to start a journey together that is going to be hard and they will be separated for a time. Stewart is going to North Carolina for military training and will be gone for 5 whole months and Kaira will be in Peru during that time. Having these pictures done meant everything to them while they are still with each other until the end of this month. I cannot imagine how hard that goodbye would be but I know that if any couple could go through this trail of being apart, these two can definitely do it. They have been worlds apart before and they will do it again while knowing the other holds their heart. Not only are they completely still in love after 3 years, but their giggles and laughter were perfect for Valentines Day! It made my day so much better and reminded me the real meaning of the day. Not that I need to be reminded often (because HELLO this is my dream job!!) but meeting this couple has really impacted my life and reminded me WHY I do what I do. They have taught me to slow down and not take each moment you have with your loved one for granted! Location: Green Canyon Dress: Wicked Cute Botique
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Christi Muhle
2/16/2017 07:13:33 pm
Love these!!! Such a cute couple, and that dress!!!!! Beautiful photos!
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Jessica Ajeman
2/16/2017 08:01:50 pm
The dress is my fav!! Thank you so much! :)
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2/16/2017 07:15:49 pm
What a cute love story! I wish them luck on their months apart!
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Jessica Ajeman
2/16/2017 08:02:19 pm
Isn't it?! I would never be able to do what they are about to
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Kiki
2/16/2017 08:14:25 pm
Ahhhh, what a cute story and cute pictures to match! 😍
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Hiliary Stewart
2/16/2017 08:37:02 pm
Jess! This was such a cool story! I also believe that we connect with certain people at certain times! So cool that you are able to serve and love her in such a hard time of her life!
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Chalise
2/16/2017 08:41:28 pm
Such a cute story!! This session turned out amazing!!!!
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Stacie
2/17/2017 12:16:37 am
They are adorable! Great pics!
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Jaime B.
2/17/2017 04:11:19 am
They are such a cute couple and have a really cute story too! I absolutely love that dress!
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