July 5, 2013

Couples

Ryan + Melanie | 2013 Air Force Academy Ring Dance

Created by Ali Coşkunfrom the Noun Project

Good morning, friends!

I am so excited to share these images today on the blog. As you guys know, my husband Randy served in the Air Force from 2005-2011, so the Air Force has a very special place in my heart. When 2LT Ryan Smith contacted me to capture photos of him with his girlfriend, Melanie, at her Ring Dance, I’ll admit – I had absolutely NO clue what that was. So, after googling what the Ring Dance is for the Air Force Academy, I found out that it’s this awesome rite of passage for junior cadets who are becoming seniors. As Ryan put it, it’s “prom on steroids” (haha!). It was a really cool experience, watching hundreds of Air Force cadets at the Academy all excited to become seniors – not to mention getting to shoot at the Academy, which is absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy! xoxo

 

 

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