Shantel & Otis Engagement at Cheekwood

We had the pleasure of photographing the recently engaged couple, Shantel and Otis, for their upcoming nuptials. The engagement session was captured at the beautiful Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Here’s a glimpse into their beautiful love story.

Shantel: I remember the first time we met. We were in college, and Otis was working at Forever 21, and I was working at A’gaci across the hallway. I was in his store, browsing for a cami, and he tapped me on the shoulder and introduced himself with those pretty teeth I said “Hi, nice to meet you. I’m Shantel” and then he just walked away lol. Mission accomplished, my interest was sparked.

Shantel: I developed a littleeee crush and found myself going into the store on break just to see if he was working. I’d ask him to get stuff down knowing damn well I wasn’t going to get anything, or I would buy little things just to talk to him at the register.

Shantel: After I left A’gaci, I didn’t see much of him. Somehow our worlds reconnected a year later. It started off with him just waving at me and flashing a smile when he passed me on campus, which turned into Student Union and KUC lunch dates, and long walks to class where we talked about everything.

Shantel: It wasn’t long until he put me under his spell, and I was hooked. Call it magic. June 12th, 2021 can’t get here soon enough, but I’m enjoying every moment of our ride there. #GetLowWithTheLittlejohns