Emma & Connor | Spring Midtown Engagement Session | New York, NY

In 2011, Emma was hired to be the hair stylist on the set of an independent film. One of the actors was "extremely late" which, to be honest, she found annoying! When he finally showed up, Connor introduced himself, Emma got to work and they started chatting. Within minutes, she was no longer annoyed with him for being late and found they were hitting it off! There was an instant connection they both were feeling that neither had experienced before. They got to know each other better each day on set, even causing scenes to shoot late because they couldn't help wanting to be around each other! Feelings grew and it was on the last day of filming when they hugged goodbye that Connor knew he had to kiss her. 

Five years later, Connor proposed and Emma said yes! These two are absolutely perfect together. They keep each other laughing, and both have this infectious, positive energy that is just so fun to be around. They are looking forward to spending the rest of their lives enjoying bagels for breakfast and date nights snuggled up with wine, takeout and Netflix. 

See photos from this gorgeous pair's city springtime engagement session below. Their wedding day is exactly one month away and I can't wait to be a part of what is sure to be the most beautiful day! Congrats, you two! 

 

 

Andrea & Rob | Hamptons Pool Party Proposal | Long Island, NY

As I have mentioned before, my favorite part about working my day job as a bartender is meeting new people. Sometimes new people turn into friends and sometimes they turn into clients! (You may remember last month's blog about Doria & Cory's wedding.) Last year, I met Rob. He recently decided to ask his girlfriend, Andrea, to marry him and asked me to capture the moment!

There were so many reasons to celebrate! In honor of Andrea's birthday, Rob rented a gorgeous house in The Hamptons and invited all their friends and family to join them for the weekend. All her sisters even flew out from Los Angeles for the occasion!  

When the moment came for Rob to get down on one knee, an airplane flew over with a banner reading, "Andrea, will you marry me?" He slipped the most beautiful diamond on her finger and she said yes! See more of the happy couple's pool party proposal below!

Mallory & Clayton | Hill Country Engagement Session | Gruene, TX

Clayton and Mallory met via mutual friends six years ago and have been together ever since! He proposed this past spring, and she said yes! I had taken photos for Mallory's family just before the holidays, and she thought of me to photograph their Texas wedding right away.

They are truly a collaborative couple and are incorporating all their favorites things into their wedding - and engagement session too. They share a love for baseball games, The Wizard of Oz, and the Lone Star State. 

Our session was so much fun! We started out in a tiny country town at the oldest dance hall in Texas and ended up on top of a mountain while stopping for drinks on the way! 

Cheers to you, Mallory and Clayton! Can't wait to photograph your unique wedding next Spring! You know what they say - everything's bigger in Texas! 

Lauren & Bartley | Prospect Park Engagement Session | Brooklyn, NY

Prospect Park was the perfect choice for an early spring engagement session for these two (plus their pup). After a long engagement, they will finally be tying the knot at the boat house this summer! Congratulations Lauren and Bartley (and Penny)!

Special thank you to Alison Semmler, owner of Lifestyle Maven Events, for introducing me to a great couple!