June 15, 2020

Shay + Matt Ranch

As I was driving to Red Bluff, the clouds looked dark and the wind picked up.  As I got closer to my turnoff, raindrops started to hit my windshield.  Shay and Matt greeted me like something from the movie, Twister.  We decided to take a drive up the road to a field.  The rain continued.  When Matt got out to unlock the gate, the rain stopped.  As I set up my cameras, the rain stayed away.  During Shay and Matt’s engagement session, we were able to watch the storm pass above us as the setting sun hit us from the West.

How They Met

Shay and Matt first met through some of their mutual friends.  They went on a double date to Casa Lupe in Gridley and then they went back to their friends’ house to watch a movie. During the movie, Shay ended up falling asleep on Matt and she did not wake up when he left.  She was now thinking she blew it with him, but after a week, she caved in and asked her friend for Matt’s phone number.  Shay and Matt then went on their own first date together at the Pour House.  This was where they truly got to know one another.

The Proposal

Shay and Matt had been dating for three and a half years. Matt bought an engagement ring for Shay right before they took a trip to Las Vegas with their friends.  A friend had mentioned that they wanted to take some pictures in front of the famous Bellagio fountain and lights.  Shay and Matt were the first to take their pictures. During their pictures, Matt dropped down to one knee and he pulled out the ring box.  Shay thought that he was teasing her and pulling out his wallet; that was until she saw the ring.  She said yes!

Shay and Matt, I am so glad we traveled North to avoid the storm that was passing through!  Your engagement pictures are gorgeous!  I had so much fun with you two.  It was a joy to see how you two interact and a little peek inside what your relationship is like.  It was obvious to see how much love you two share and how bright of a future is ahead of you.  I am so excited for you to see some of my many favorites (there are a lot!) from your engagement session in Red Bluff, California. You can view more engagement sessions here.

Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,
Red Bluff Ranch Engagement Session Grass Field Country Pink Dress,

  1. […] The pandemic put some added stress on Shay and Matt as they planned their wedding.  There were moments of uncertainty in their planning process.  When Matt proposed to Shay at the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, they had no clue how our world would change over the next year.  They started planning for a large wedding, and they did not stop.  They were so grateful to have a wonderful turn out for their wedding day.  The warmth of the sunshine was an added bonus to celebrate their love!  You can view Shay and Matt’s engagement session here. […]

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