Flying High with Rachel & Mason ✈️

Some photoshoots are special because of the people, some because of the location — and every once in a while, you get the perfect combination of both. That was exactly the case when I met up with my friend Rachel and her boyfriend Mason at the Millard Airport for a shoot that was equal parts fun, personal, and downright cool. 😎

I first met Rachel back in college through a mutual friend at the Newman Center when I was a junior, and I’m so glad I did. Since then, we’ve done a handful of photoshoots together, and every time I think to myself, “This one is my favorite.” Somehow, the next always ends up topping the last!

This time, Rachel had the idea to celebrate something unique to her and Mason — they’re both student pilots in the aviation program at UNO. How incredible is that? Naturally, we couldn’t resist bringing their passion into the photos. We headed to the Millard Airport, where we got to capture them with their airplane.

Between the soft golden light on the runway, the quiet excitement of being in a place that means so much to them, and the way Rachel and Mason looked at each other, the whole shoot felt like a little piece of their story written in the sky. These photos don’t just show two people — they capture adventure, ambition, and the love of a couple chasing their dreams side by side.

Rachel and Mason, thanks for letting me step into your world for an evening. Your energy, your smiles, and your love for flying made this such a memorable shoot. Here’s to many more flights — both in the sky and through life together. ❤️