Basketball-themed golden hour engagement session in Calgary

Samantha + CharleneEngagement Location: Calgary, CanadaSamantha 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. 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