Hayley and David are absolutely the sweetest, and their engagement session at the Winspear Opera House and through the charming streets of Highland Park was full of elegance, laughter, and love. These two met at the University of Oklahoma seven years ago and have built a strong relationship grounded in faith, family, and deep connection.

Hayley’s dad joined us for their consultation, which says everything about how important family is to them. I already know there won’t be a dry eye when he sees her in her gown at White Sparrow Barn this summer—I’ll probably cry right along with them!

David understands and honors what matters most to Hayley, and he planned the most thoughtful proposal. Here’s how she shared it:

“We’d talked about going wine tasting, so David suggested trying a vineyard in Athens, TX. On the way, we stopped at my parents’ lake house at Cedar Creek Lake—and that’s when I knew something was up. The front of the house was transformed into a floral dream, and under an archway, David got down on one knee. Of course, I said yes! My family surprised me right after, and then we headed to a restaurant—where all our closest friends and his family were waiting to celebrate. It was PERFECT.”

With a proposal that special, I can only imagine how meaningful their wedding day will be. I’m so honored to walk alongside them and document this next chapter.

Photographed by Tracy Autem