MARK + STEPHANIE
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CRYSTAL LAKE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS: MELISSA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK + STEPHANIE
I love, love, love when a couple is down to get off the beaten path. I set a record for my Fitbit for the most steps (23K!) I had taken in a day for this engagement session so we definitely hiked! (And it was 98F outside!) But man, was it worth it! Absolutely surreal views. No one should be dehydrated, so a champagne picnic it is! (: Even after our photos were done, they found a picnic table nearby and continued their "date." You guys, it was so freaking hot outside. That is pure love to be sitting out in that longer than needed. (: Haha.
Mark + Steph, ya'll are beyond troopers. Loved exploring the backwoods & piers with ya'll. Cannot wait for the wedding day!
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