South Congress Summer Engagement Session from David McCandless Photography

Camila and Luke share a connection that’s been tested over many years and thousands of miles, and an adventurous South Congress summer engagement session was the perfect way to celebrate their upcoming marriage and beginning their future together in Austin! David McCandless Photography captured the couple visiting quintessential Austin landmarks, sharing a kiss beneath the iconic “I love you so much” mural and strolling hand-in-hand with the skyline in the background. You’ve got to scroll down and read Camila’s heartfelt recap of the way they met and what they’ve endured to get to where they are today. Absolutely darling! Congrats to Camila and Luke!

Photos // David McCandless Photography

From the bride on how they met: “We met over four years ago when Luke was traveling to Vienna (where I’m from) for work. We couldn’t quite explain where our deep connection came from, but we immediately felt it. After he went back to Austin, we started talking every day – you get to know someone on a different level when words become your most powerful tool of connecting. Once we learned about each other’s thoughts and hopes and ideas and ideals, I knew I loved him. The time since has been filled with big challenges, life events and heartbreaks, but somehow we came out of it more loving and more assured of us wanting to walk through life together.”