Angela and Chip

A couple that plays together, stays together.

I met Angela and Chip at a pool hall to shoot around and have a good time. They were such a fun couple to photograph.

How We Met: We were first introduced by a mutual friend at Blinco's (bar & restaurant) in Raleigh --- who says you can't meet someone nice at a bar?! We are constantly reminded of how we are indebted to our mutual friend whenever we see her ...

Our First Date: In my mind, it was the annual Blues Festival at the old Durham Bulls baseball park; however she seems to believe it was the night we went to see Bill Engvall (a comedian) at the NC State Fairgrounds. Since we were so casual about where we went together as friends, it is difficult to agree on what was officially our first date together.

How He proposed: July 4th, 2007 on the end of the dock at her parents lake house in Crystal, Michigan. I brought two rings, the real one and an imposter. During my proposal, I "accidentally" dropped the imposter ring into the water hoping for a little reaction --- she laughed uncontrollably, and pointed to the ring which was clearly visible in only 3 feet deep water. Oh well, a reaction I got, just not the one I had expected.

Our favorite things to do or places to go: We enjoy camping at music festivals, watching movies, playing pool and poker with friends. Trips together are always fun - as long as the destination is someplace where the climate is warm. Most of all, we enjoy being with each other and laughing together.

Wedding Date: October 25th, 20008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Sheraton in downtown Raleigh, NC.