engaged | jen and jon | washington dc engagement photographer

Jen and Jon are high school sweethearts hailing from the Windy City, which you'll instantly pick up on the moment you walk into their adorable apartment and take a look around. It's filled with Chicago sports memorabilia, photos and trinkets from their adventures, and indications of their love for their college alma maters (U. of Maryland and Bucknell, respectively). After college, their careers brought them to Washington D.C., and with our nation's capital being a favorite road trip destination of mine, I was thrilled when they contacted me to photograph their engagement session.

On Saturday, Josh and I hit up Founding Farmers for a delicious brunch and did a quick tour of some monuments and memorials, then I headed to D.C.'s young and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to meet Jen and Jon. I love when we're able to create an atmosphere for engagement photos that is very authentic to the couple and having a few photographs taken in the space where you live is certainly a fun and unique way to do just that.

We decided to take a walk around the area for a change of scenery and found some really great backdrops for photos...

I just loved Jen's nervous laughter and those fabulous curls. Isn't she gorgeous?!

As we made our way around the block, we decided a stop for a drink was in order. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace had the perfect (empty) patio for these photos, which ended up being some of my favorites from the day...

Jon+Jen :: Thank you, thank you, thank you for inviting me to share in and document this little piece of your lives. Wishing you two a smooth planning process as you prepare for your wedding and all the happiness in the world! xoxo

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engaged | ryan and kristen | danbury engagement photographer

When Ryan and Kristen contacted me a few months ago, they knew they wanted an autumn engagement session somewhere that would showcase the beautiful changing colors of the leaves. Thankfully, this adorable couple was willing to make a little bit of a drive to one of my favorite places to spend time outdoors, Hanging Rock State Park. 

They were troopers, doing some light hiking and minor rock climbing as we made our way along the beautiful trail to one of several waterfalls in the park. How sweet are these two...

Kristen+Ryan :: Thank you so much for allowing me to capture this beautiful time as you anticipate your wedding! Can't wait to join you next year for the main event!

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austin+ann marie :: engaged :: boone engagement photographer

Ann Marie and Austin were referred to me by the lovely Faye of Coordinating Dreams, and I couldn't be happier that she sent them my way. I almost always know from the first meeting when a couple is going to be a good fit, and I was certain that these two were a perfect addition to our 2014 wedding lineup. 

Not only are Austin and Ann Marie two of the most genuinely nice people, but they love to have fun and are a joy to be around. Most of our engagement session was spent laughing, and they certainly made sure it didn't feel like work. Despite a rainy forecast all week, we were able to venture to western NC and ended up having perfect weather.

We met up in downtown Blowing Rock, where we began their session with a little fun in the park...

Next, we headed just up the road to Chetola Resort, where the afternoon light was absolutely perfect...

We ended the day in Boone, where Ann Marie and Austin first met, and were lucky to find a gate open at the stadium on the campus of their alma mater, Appalachian State University...

How do I not have a pair of gloves that fun?! I see a search for Penn State pom-pom mittens in my near future.

Austin+Ann Marie :: Thank you so much for giving me the honor of being part of this very exciting part of your lives together! I look forward to your wedding this summer in Winston-Salem and can't wait to laugh some more with the two of you :)

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