Clare and Julian: A Sunset Engagement at Holy Cross
Check out some photos from this sunset engagement session at Worcester’s College of the Holy Cross.
Wow, what a busy few weeks. I am just getting around to sharing Clare and Julian’s engagement session photos from last month. This was my first engagement session in a while and it was my first time ever setting foot on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross despite driving by it a thousand times a week.
When Clare and Julian first reached out to me about shooting their engagement session at Holy Cross they knew that they wanted to capture the sunset. It made total sense because they had spent a lot of time walking around the campus during dusk during the pandemic. It makes even more sense when you factor in the fact that the Holy Cross campus sits on a massive hill that towers over the city. The views are killer and the campus exists in its own little world.
I liked Clare and Julian from the start. We had a lot in common and a laidback attitude and sense of humor being part of that. It was a lot of fun walking around their haunts on the verge of their graduation from medical school. We even found a little time for a few cap and gown photos.
We had actually postponed their session because there was some possible rain and definite clouds coming in for their original date. I love shooting in cloudy weather - I actually prefer it - but the vibe is totally different and when you want a sunset session a cloudy day just aren’t going to cut it. It was 100 percent worth the wait!
Check out some of my faves from my session with Clare and Julian!
Felicity and Matt: An Engagement Session at Colt State Park
Colt State Park in Bristol, RI is the best of at least two worlds. Withing one hour, we were able to have an engagement session that took advantage of the fall foliage and the sunset over the coast. Throw in an awesome couple and you have a great day in the office.
Felicity and Matt have a special place in my heart. For starters, their engagement session had to be rescheduled multiple times due to crappy weather and other issues that were out of our hands. With a wedding at the start of the wedding season, they were also one of my first couples to be impacted by the pandemic. This is definitely a bummer but it’s one of those things where I know once Felicity and Matt’s wedding day arrives it’s going tot take on this added sense of celebration. People are gonna be ready to party.
Felicity and Matt picked Colt State Park in Bristol, RI for their engagement session. I had not shot at this place before but I was super curious- Felicity and Matt picked it because it delivered both foliage-filled areas as well as great coastal scenery. It totally delivered and I have suggested it a few times since then.
Our session was a great chance to get a feel for what it was like working with each other. This is why I ALWAYS suggest engagement sessions happen. Felicity and Matt had some photos that they liked which gave me guidance but they were totally cool with walking into the bushes or climbing on the rocks for me. They also had really cool Game of Thrones inspired shirts.
A few months ago the thought that wedding season might get so universally screwed up by something like this never crossed my mind. I’m sorry it has but all we can do is grab something and look forward to it. I am looking forward to Felicity and Matt’s wedding and will be investing in extra memory cards in case I go overboard in my photo count.
If your wedding has been impacted by the pandemic, I feel for you. The whole wedding industry feels for you. If you would like to chat about your photography needs then feel free to reach out!
Rebecca and Sean: A Sunset Engagement in New Hampshire
Most of my engagement sessions are in parks. They are easy to access and beautiful- this is New England, after all. Rebecca and Sean had access to a backyard that rivaled any park that I have been to. Check out some photos from this sunset fall engagement session in New Hampshire.
Rebecca and Sean were a lot of fun to hang out with for their engagement session. They have a laid back personality that is similar to my own so it was real easy to get along with them. Their engagement session was a lot of fun because it took place on at the house of somebody connected to them. I love the parks that I photograph at, like Moore State Park in Paxton, but it is always nice to shoot somewhere new. Full disclosure, this place definitely offered a lot more than your typical backyard but hey, that’s New Hampshire for you. We also got to take advantage of the sunset. Check out some of my favorite photos from Rebecca and Tim’s sunset engagement session in New Hampshire!
If you are looking to have an engagement in spacious backyard, a park, or your front porch then I would love to hear from you!
Amy and Daniel: An Engagement Session at Scarborough Beach
Engagement sessions, or any sessions, at the beach are fun. Add in an awesome couple who aren’t afraid to sit in the surf wearing all of their close and it’s the recipe for a great time. Check out Amy and Daniel’s engagement session at Scarborough Beach in Narragansett, RI.
Amy and Daniel booked me as their wedding photographer about a year or so ago. Their wedding isn’t for another year but in the time between we have gotten together a couple times now for photos. Our first session was an extended family portrait session at a rustic barn (found by Amy). Then in July I got to spend time with Amy and Daniel during their engagement session at Scarborough Beach in Narragansett, RI.
I love doing sessions on the beach and Scarborough Beach (again, found by Amy and Daniel) was a great place for an engagement session. They had dunes, an old stone building facade, and of course lots of sun, surf, and sand.
One of the things I like about Amy and Daniel is that they were willing to venture out and take some chances for these photos. They really embraced the environment and were definitely willing to just dive in- literally.
Check out some of my favorite photos from Amy and Daniel’s engagement session at Scarborough Beach!
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