A Storybook Romance Captured by Ashlee Emerson Photography

March 4, 2026

Book girlies, this one’s for you!

We absolutely love being able to share Liv & CJ’s engagement story! After a surprise proposal, Liv & CJ joined Ashlee Emerson Photography for a dreamy afternoon to celebrate the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in their romance. We love a good storybook romance, and what could be sweeter than capturing special moments in between the quiet pages of a good book?

With true main character energy, Liv is dressed to the nines in a beautifully chic, satin, white dress with a bow moment on her heels to set the tone of her bridal era. And her engagement ring? Straight from a fairytale.

Just look at the way CJ admires and appreciates Liv with every glance. We know these two are going to live happily ever after!

Photos by Ashlee Emerson Photography

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