Fort Walton Beach Engagement Session | Jamila & Leon

Jamila and Leon Fort Walton Beach EngagementCouple embrace on the beach the blue sky is dramatically reflected in the water around them | Fort Walton Beach Engagement

When Leon and Jamilla were introduced by a mutual friend, neither of them were looking for a relationship. However, they enjoyed each other’s company so much that they began spending every weekend together, exploring either Atlanta or Augusta. When it was time for Jamilla to leave the country for work, the two had to face the reality that they were in love.

They embarked on a four year long distance relationship, during which their relationship blossomed due to frequent phone calls and trips. Once Jamilla returned, Leon decided to make her his for keeps. He surprised her on her birthday with a weekend full of surprises at an eloquent resort and winery. He organised sumptuous breakfasts and dinners, couples massages, wine for two in their room, rose petals on the bed and even more. On their last evening, he took Jamilla into the beautiful gardens of Chateau Elan and presented her with a bottle of wine, a wine glass and the most beautiful ring that Jamilla had ever seen. On July 3, 2010 Leon Kendall got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. He knew the odds were in his favor because he was prepared with a handkerchief to catch the tears of joy that flowed from Jamila’s eyes that night.

The charming couple joined us in the Gulf Coast for their engagement portraits, they are an absolute delight to be around. Thanks for the beautiful images. Below are some of our favorites from their Fort Walton Beach Engagement Session.

B&W portrait of couple in white laying and kissing on the beachSepia portrait of young woman leaning against a pier in a halter style white sundress in a suggestive poseromantic beach engagement picturesPortrait of couple on the beachphoto of engagement ring on grooms shoulder couple smiling in the backgroundAfrican American Young woman laying on the beach in a red sundressSilhouetted Sunset engagement photo of couple kissing

 

 

 

 

 

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259 thoughts on “Fort Walton Beach Engagement Session | Jamila & Leon”

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  2. Jamilla,

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful. The two of you look so happy and I am happy for you! Oh, and the proposal story almost brought a tear to my eye. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    ~Bryce

  5. Jamila, I am so happy for you. You have always been such adeola sewer person, and the pictures you took look divine. I wish you both a very happy life together and that you continue to celebrate each other. Congrats…..

  6. Omg…forgive my spelling…I was using my swype button feature on the phone…I mean ‘ a sweet person’

  8. One of my fav couples with my fav photographer there’s no way you could go wrong!!!! These pictures are absolutely incredible. You guys make a beautiful couple and I just wish you nothing but happiness 🙂 Congrats again,

    Stephanie.

  10. The love that you guys share is just jumping of those pictures. Loving it cant wait for the big day

  11. Congrats to the both of you. The pictures are absolutely gorgeous. May you guys continue to be blessed.

  12. Congrats on your engagement. The pictures are beautiful. God bless you guys, wishing you all the best!

  17. May your love bloom brighter and your companionship grow sweeter with each passing year. Congratulations on your up and coming wedding. your a beautiful couple

  18. You know I’ve got you family! You two look great and I’m so happy for you. Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help ya win.

  21. I looooove these pictures. You two both look beautiful. I wish I could be there to see the gorgeous day! Congratulations!

  24. Awww, Mila; Congrats, I’m so happy for u! Loving these pictures too! Wishing the best for u baby girl…

  26. Mawd! Lawd GT Skulldugerey at it’s finest! Deez pics look like a Jamaican photo person Teck Dem! Deez are wonderful pics! Woods I wish u and ur wife all di Blessings weh come wid Marrige! It’s great! When u jump di brom beat a red strip and a shandy Fi wash out di skullduggerey! Lol Bless up! Dry Cash Bailz

  27. Beautiful Pictures! You are absolutely gorgeous Jamila! Congratulations Jamila and Leon!

  30. You’re a beautiful couple and these photographs truly capture it. May you have a lifetime of beautiful memories.

  31. Congrats Jamila and Leon..very happy for you two. Know that it’s hard work these days in a marriage but it is worth it!! Love you guys

  34. That was a great story on how he proposed. I wish you many happy years together. Congrats!

  36. I am so happy for you guys…..can’t wait to meet you Jamila. To my dear friend Leon…words can’t express how grateful I am to call you my friend….congrats to you both and best wishes : )

  43. Loving the pictures Jamila & Leon. Beautiful pictures!!! May God continue to bless the two of you. Proud of you two.

    Love Trev,

  44. i’m happy you have found love. You will always be the pain in the but little girl i’ve seen grow up into a beautiful woman. I love you to death and hope you have a great relationship pida. LOVE YOU!!!!!

  50. beatiful photos! wishing you both an eternity of happiness. enjoy planning you wedding and your life together!

  51. Miki I remember you when you were just about 3 years old. I must say you turned in to this beautiful woman. I wish you guys the best of luck and many happy years ahead. God Bless

    Love

    Denise

  53. The camera must of been smiling back at you guys while taking those photos… Real nice!!!

  55. Love it! What “specialness”. You deserve all of it. Congrats and all the best.

  56. GOD’S BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU BOTH. WHATEVER YOU DO JUST REMEMBER JESUS IS THE KEY.

    AUNTIE MAVIS

  57. OMG, look who’s grown up overnight? Leon, you are a very lucky man to have found Miki (your Jamila)-she’s an angel.
    I’m so happy for both of you. God Bless. Manny

  61. Absolutely stunning and beautiful! May you both, Jamila & Leon, continue to keep God as the center of your joy.

    Love, Patsy

  68. Love the support and love being shown on this page. Stunning engagement pictures. Best wishes to a long life together.

  79. u both look fantastic….pics are beautiful, as if looking through a magazine…lots of love & best wishes from the Isaac family

  95. You look fantastic. Beautiful pictures, girl. I’m am just thrilled for you!

  98. These pictures are absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!! You two look great together 🙂

  99. She’s Beatiful Leon. I wish you both the best. Sometimes it takes a gentelemn from the BRONX to be the better person. LOL

  102. These pictures are absolutely beautiful!!! You two make such a cute couple! Wishing you both all the happiness your hearts can handle 🙂

  105. These are gorgeous! Good pickin Tiger. 🙂 The two of you make a beautiful couple-and your story is soooo sweet. 🙂

  107. Pictures are very nice and congrats to the both of you. All the best in life and love each other no matter what.

  111. These are very beautiful pictures Jamila & Leon!! You can see how much you guys are in love! Such a beautiful thing!! I love that! Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!!

  117. SOOOOOOOOO beautiful, you’re pics are AWESOME!!!
    I’m so happy for you two, teardrops…

  118. Congratz again guys, these pics are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Can’t wait to join you in DR!

  119. congratulations, the pictures are fantastic. you two make a beautiful couple. am happy for you.

  120. These pictures of you and your lovely bride-to-be are BEAUTIFUL!! Many blessings to the both of you for a long lasting marriage.

  121. These pictures are official. Jaxon is the truth, they did their thing for Malik and Stephanie, so I know you’re in good hands. Congrats yo

  122. CONGRATS ARE IN ORDER. YOU GUYS ARE SO PHOTOGENIC. I WISH YOU BOTH, LOVE, PEACE AND A WONDERFUL LIFE TOGETHER. MAY GOD BLESS THAT UNION.

  123. great pics man… ya’ll look great… i hope i get an invite to the wedding and festivities… Congrats

  124. These pictures are beautiful..you guys look awesome! Congrats again on the engagement and many blessings to you both.

  125. You two make a lovely couple. The pictures are beautiful. Good luck on your upcoming event.

  128. Absolutely beautiful. you know i love the one laying on beach. Congratulations on the engagement. I hope you are using this photographer for the wedding. We had some trouble with our wedding, these guys seem to have vision. 🙂

  129. Congrats! the wife said it all. And thanks for coming out to the house. hope you guys win great photos

  132. I absolutely love it… you guys look magnificent! What great pictures… wishing you the best on your wedding day!

  135. Awesome pictures! Wishing you both the best in love marriage. Life spent with a loved one, priceless! Congratulations!

  136. What them say father foul! Large up to you and Jah aka Milla. Blessed!
    Tally up!

  137. Congrats to you both on your beautiful union. May it be guided by the one from above til the end of your days.

  139. Congratulations,beautiful pictures of a gorgeous couple.appreciate and be good to each other throughout life.

  140. Truly gorgeous photographs and a truly lovely couple. As a friend of Arlene’s, I wish nothing but absolute joy for the two of them. Congratulations!

  141. It’s A joy to see young people taking the giant step. Our blessings are with you. You make a wonderful couple. Can’t wait for the big day!!! CONGRATULATIONS

  142. It is truly a joy to see young people take the giant step. Our blessings are with you. Can’t wait for the big day!!
    What beautiful pics! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  144. My dear nephew, I am proud of you and your wife to be. May God continue to bless you all and guide you both through this wonderful experience.

  145. Hi Leon and Jamila congratulation on your upcoming special. God’s blessings to both of you.

  146. Congratulations Leon and Jamila. Beautiful pictures. May God continue to shine his light on your path.

  153. congrats Jamila!!!Good luck on your new life together. Marriage is a great thing. It’s what you make it.

  155. These pictures are breathtaking. Absolutely beautiful. You two will make a hot looking bride and groom 🙂

  161. Absolutely beautiful. Two beautiful people. Photographer did an outstanding job with the photos.

  168. Your pics are beautiful! Congratulations to the both of you and many blessings as you embark on a new journey together as one.

  170. Congrats on ur engagement Jamila I have known you for yrs and I’m just so happy to here that your getting married. If there’s anyone thats deserves to be happy its you. I have always admired your strengthen and your wisdom God bless you both love u…..

  177. Wow! very classy Leon. Congratulations, a blissful life together. The pictures are lovely.

  181. Love the pics! Congratulations!!! God has smiled on the two of you!!! Auntie’s proud!

  185. Thank you guys for all the love. I just might cry. It’s because of our friends and family that we have made it this far. Love you guys.

    🙂 LeeJay

  186. Thank you guys for all the love. I just might cry. It’s because of our friends and family that we have made it this far. Love you guys.

    LeeJay

  187. Thank you guys for all the love. I just might cry. It’s because of our friends and family that we have made it this far. Love you guys.

    LeeJay

  192. Miki, your engagement pictures are absolutely fantastic. I am loving them esp. images #1 & 2 (ooohh lala lol congratulations again.

  194. Jamila I am so proud of the beautiful young lady you have become. Congratulations my dear to you and your fiancé.

  196. Wow, your photographer did an amazing job. Step aside Will & Kate, here comes Jamila & Leon.

  197. WELCOME TO THE CLUB.
    Dont forget this companionship is “TILL THE VERY END”
    I am truly happy for the both of you.

  199. You guys look so happy. May your journey together be bountiful with blessings and absent of burdens!

  209. Wow, I am crying just to read the little, short romance provided here with the pictures – then the PICTURES! OMG!! What a dreamy realtionship they portray. Beautiful choices of landscapes/backgrounds and amazing poses both of Jamilla alone and the both of you! You should both quit your day jobs and model! (or maybe it is the talent of the photographer that creates such perfection in you both)… either way, you are both inspiringly good-looking and you can tell the attractiveness is deep inside as well! With just such a few photos so carefully selected, a very happy and successful marriage is predictable! 🙂 Love ya, Jamilla!

  210. These pictures are FANTASTIC and what a great couple. we love you Jamilla!!!!!!

  213. Leon & Jamila, your photos are beautiful and you two radiate the love between you! I wish you the best and I can’t wait to hear all about the wedding.

    Smooches,

    Jackie

  224. the bride to be looks absoutley beautiful.( Jamila) They are the true definiation of black love.

  229. Thank you Friends and Family for all the love. A few more days left. Spread the word.

  231. Leon & Jamila, you two make a perfect couple. I love the story of how you two got together and how your love grow over long distance. I can’t wait to see and hear about the wedding.

  246. Congrats Jamila….beautiful pictures..I am so happy for yall. take care..

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