Rylee and I go way back. We grew up like sisters: same school, same church, same friends. We didn’t always get along, but that eventually brought us closer together. So close that we are more like sisters. For a while, we couldn’t have been more different. She liked jeans and converse; I liked heels and dresses. She was a tomboy; I was a girly girl. As we got older, we became more alike: I fell in love with converse, she started to appreciate dresses and make-up (she still isn’t into heels).

When I moved away to college and then eventually married, we fell out of touch a little. In July of 2020, Treneé and I had the opportunity to go back to Washington to visit family. While we were there, we photographed Rylee’s sister (Emma) and did her senior pictures. We also got to meet Rylee’s boyfriend, Skyler.

Skyler is a perfect match for Rylee. They are both laid back and enjoy the little things in life. They’re the kind of couple that can sit on a couch together without saying a word and still have the time of their life. They love going on outdoor adventures together and experiencing nature. More importantly, they love their families, they love God, and they love each other. They may not be engaged yet, but we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to take these pictures of them when we visited again in December! We love you both!