{Engaged} Natalie & Luis

Spring is finally in the air, and what better way to enjoy the warmer temps and sunshine than an engagement session with a beautiful couple.

I knew the day would be a great one as soon as spotted them; Luis in a black suit, and Natalie with her black dress, classic trench coat, and cloche hat.  They looked like they had just stepped out of Carey Grant film, full of old Hollywood glamour.

The day could not have been more beautiful with the sun shining perfectly for almost every photo.

Being the stunning couple that they are, people couldn't help but notice and compliment them.  A group of students even chanted "kiss her" for Luis, a request he happily obliged.

 

A stunning session right?

Thank you Natalie and Luis for letting me spend an afternoon capturing your love and passion for each other.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, it will be amazing.

{Engaged} Erika & Jude

Another Saturday and another stunning couple, I am so lucky!  Erika and Jude are one of those couples that are clearly meant to be together.  They actually grew up half a mile from each other, however they never met until they both moved to the DC area.  From that moment on they've been together.  These two are a blast to hang out with and I can easily see why they work together so well.

Jude has some of the bluest eyes I've ever seen, it's no wonder Erika fell for him instantly.

 I think this is one of the sweetest pictures I've ever taken, it's a little preview of growing old together.

When they finally met it happened at a holiday event at the Air and Space Museum, so of course we had to stop by to reminisce.

Congratulations on your engagement Erika & Jude!  

I know your wedding be full of love and happiness!

{Proposal} Kylie & Nathan

She said YES!

You may remember Kylie and Nathan from their mini session here.  Last week Nathan sent me an email letting me know he was planning to propose to Kylie and he really wanted to be able to catch the moment on the camera, of course I was all in for this plan!  We met up  a few days in advance and scoped out his chosen location, Founders Park in Alexandria.  We picked out a lovely spot by the water for Nathan to lead Kylie to, that would still have light shining from the setting sun.  When the time came Nathan did an excellent job getting Kylie right in position.

Once she realized I was there taking pictures, she kept saying she couldn't believe the whole thing was real. 

I think we can all agree Nathan did a great job!

After the proposal there was still one surprise left, Nathan had both of their families come in town to celebrate the happy occasion together.

Congratulations Kylie and Nathan!

Thank you so much for having me there to capture this special event.

Enjoy this moment and have fun with all of the planning!