Samantha + Charlene
Engagement Location: Calgary, Canada
Samantha and Charlene are both nurses who met while working at the same hospital. They quickly fell for one another and bonded while visiting breweries and playing basketball. So, they decided to celebrate their engagement with a basketball-themed photo shoot.
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Photographer: Nadine McKenney Photography
Jewelry: Alberta Diamond Exchange
Venue: Ol’ Beautiful Brewery
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Molly Sprayregen
Molly Sprayregen was previously an associate editor for Equally Wed. She is also a freelance journalist covering a range of LGBTQ+ issues, from politics to healthcare to business. In addition to her work for Equally Wed, she profiles LGBTQ+ politicians for LGBTQ Nation, as well as LGBTQ+ women in business for Forbes.com. She is also a book reviewer for the Associated Press. Molly has also had work published in Them, Out Magazine, Huffington Post, the Associated Press, and more.
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