From the moment Tapp first reached out, I knew this engagement session was going to be something special. He shared his vision for proposing to Ashleigh on Clemson’s campus, and together we began carefully crafting a plan. Over the next several weeks, we collaborated through phone calls, texts, videos, and photos back and forth. Each conversation helped refine the timeline and logistics so the moment would feel natural, intentional, and unforgettable.

Tapp had chosen the Rotunda in President’s Park for a reason that immediately tugged at my heart. It was the same place they had walked through on their very first date. According to Clemson tradition, couples who walk through there hand in hand are destined for marriage. He wanted to bring their story full circle, returning to that exact spot to ask Ashleigh to spend forever with him. There’s something incredibly powerful about revisiting the beginning of a love story while stepping into its next chapter, and I felt honored to be part of it.

When the day finally arrived, everything unfolded exactly as planned, and of course she said yes! We spent the rest of the afternoon wandering around campus, and they filled me in on all the updates that have been made. It was fun to see Clemson through fresh eyes while also reminiscing about my own memories of the campus!

Working with Tapp and Ashleigh was such a joy. Their connection is effortless, and their excitement for the future is contagious. I’m incredibly grateful to have documented this milestone and even more thrilled that I’ll get to continue photographing their story at their wedding in California next summer! If their engagement session is any indication, it’s going to be a celebration full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

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