Katie & Phil – Borderland State Park Engagement Session

Last Sunday I got to go back to Borderland State Park in Easton for this engagement with Katie & Phil and it was AWESOME! Not only did I take more pictures of a fun couple in front of those gorgeous wooden doors, Katie & Phil were so fun and easy going (as I’m sure you can tell). Katie would start laughing, which would make Phil start laughing and then I’d be cracking up behind my camera.

These two teachers tie the knot July 1 at Saphire Estates. That’s right, I get to shoot with them again in less than a year – score! Thanks you two for a great session! Katie said at the end “I really wasn’t looking forward to this, but it ended up being fun!” Best compliment. Normal people aren’t used to being in front of the camera, posing and being affectionate and that I helped make them comfortable and the session was enjoyable means I did my job. That’s what the engagement session is all about!

Enough blathering – on to the photos!

Kimberly & Dan – Cape Cod Engagement Session

You’re going to want to scroll all the way to the end of this one, maybe even with Hungry Eyes on in the background…

I met Kimberly & Dan on a foggy day on the Cape Cod Canal for their engagement session, but we actually go way back. Kimberly was my roommate our freshman year of college (we both ended up transferring to different schools) and our friendship has seen many phases from eating mozzarella sticks and watching Secret Life of the American Teenager in our dorm room on Monday nights, to sharing stories from across the state, and now I’M HER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER! I am so excited and honored to be such a big part of her & Dan’s wedding.

Kimberly and Dan met through a mutual friend from college who thought they’d be perfect for each other (nice job Liz!), and together they are such a good match. Kind-hearted and supportive, fun and affectionate – they made my job easy, and then fed me lobster. What could be better? #photographerwin

I already really liked Dan, and then he suggested they crawl toward each other in the sand like in Dirty Dancing (!) and Kim agreed (!!) and then they created one of my favorite photography moments to date.

Now for the photos!

P.S. I hear it’s good luck if someone catches a fish during your session!

Natalie & Mike – Borderland State Park Engagement Session

Today I get to tell you about an incredible couple and what is one of my favorite sessions to-date! Natalie & Mike showed up for their session ready to have fun and they made each other laugh the entire time. Self-proclaimed “goof-balls,” I was connected with these two by Brides Across America, and I’m so excited to be their wedding photographer in just two months!

It was nice and warm on Sunday evening during our session, with solid humidity levels, and I’ll admit it’s not my favorite type of weather. When I complimented Natalie and Mike on zero weather complaints toward the end of our session, Mike said “I’ll take this over the desert any day.”

Mike came home from Afghanistan just about a month ago, where he was serving as a DoD contractor after coming out of Active Duty. Both he and Natalie serve in the Army National Guard – so it’s no wonder they didn’t even break a sweat. They’re so happy to be together after so much time and distance.

I saw these doors over a year (maybe even two?!) ago just walking around the park, and wanted to put a couple in front of them so badly. Natalie & Mike picked Borderland for their session and I got my wish!

I mean, how cute are they?!

And, for a ring shot!

Thank you Natalie and Mike for a great session! I can’t wait to shoot your big day!

Alexa & Kevin – Blue Hills Engagement Session

Getting to shoot Alexa and Kevin’s engagement photos was a little bit surreal. Alexa and I have known each other since way back in our town soccer days! When she suggested a snowy session at the Blue Hills in Quincy, it was officially a dream shoot! I had so much fun with these two college sweethearts & teachers. I just love their genuine smiles and laughs.

Congratulations Alexa & Kevin! I hope these snowy photos are the perfect contrast to your July wedding! Best wishes for the happiest life together.