Here Come the Hunters

Shelby & Jacob worked together on campus during their sophomore year at Grand Canyon University. They were officially introduced by mutual friends during a Christmas party that same year, however, it would be another year before their first date in December 2016

For almost a full semester Jacob tried to ask Shelby out, but the timing never seemed to work out the way he wanted. Thanks to Kari, their good friend and apparent wingwoman, Jacob finally found just the right moment and Shelby couldn't say “Yes” fast enough! The evening began at Frost Gelato for what was supposed to be a two-hour date. Due to a glitch in the movie schedule at a nearby theater, they instead embarked on what would be their first mini-adventure together. After store browsing, they drove a half hour away to a different theater where they saw "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," eventually returning to GCU around two in the morning.

A big part of Shelby & Jacob’s relationship is their mutual love for photography. Throughout their dating relationship, they’ve enjoyed numerous day trips planned specifically to capture the beauty of Arizona on camera. On March 4th, 2018, they headed to Tucson with their cameras under the guise of taking portraits of another couple who were joining them for the trip. At the top of Mt. Lemmon, all four walked down a short trail where they discovered snow and the two friends quickly suggested taking a few photos of Shelby & Jacob together. In the middle of posing, Jacob pulled away, got down on one knee, and proposed. “All I wanted was a surprise, and he nailed it!” Shelby says of the big moment.

Jacob currently works as a Parent Aide for Arizona Baptist Children’s Services. He serves foster care kids by transporting them to their parent visits, supervising the visits, and holding skill sessions for the parents. Shelby is a freelance video editor for Marvel Entertainment. In addition, she runs her own film/photography business, Dear Heart Films. She also works as a Creative Content Director for a small tech company in Phoenix. After the wedding, Shelby & Jacob plan to stay in Arizona until next summer, at which time they will see what the Lord has in store for them for their future together.