{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} Catherine & Michael

I am so looking forward to Catherine and Michael's wedding this coming summer.  In preparation for the big day we did a mini-engagement session.  Because we expected cold weather we initially planned to do the whole session at the National Gallery, but we were pleasantly surprised with a gorgeous day.  After snapping a few photos inside we hurried outside to catch a some shots with that magical golden light that comes just before sunset.

I really can't wait for the summer!

Congratulations Catherine and Michael!

{Engaged} Kristin & Adam

Kristin and Adam are awesome troopers and great with going with the flow.  From the unseasonably warm temps that altered the feel of the session from fall to summer, to the closure of the monuments and memorials, these two were happy to work with what we had and I am so happy to share the gorgeous results!

Now this picture starts to feel like fall!

Congratulations Kristin and Adam!  

You will have a beautiful wedding next Fall!

{Engaged} Andrea & Rodrigo

All gave some and some gave all, Andrea and Rodrigo gave a leg.

Andrea, a Marine herself, met Rodrigo when her cousin came up to Baltimore to visit a friend of his from the Marine Corps who was in the hospital recovering from injuries sustained in Afghanistan.  Andrea decided to join her cousin on his visit, and that friend turned out to be Rodrigo.  At the time the only part of his body Rodrigo could move was an arm, everything else was incapacitated in some way.  They laughed when they described that first meeting because Rodrigo actually ended up yelling at Andrea because she had accidentally bumped one of his incapacitated limbs.  Andrea was not deterred though and continued returning to see him.  Since then these two have been together, only separated when Andrea was sent to Afghanistan, thankfully she returned unharmed and they are now planning a wedding for next summer.

I have had the pleasure to meet so many fun and wonderful couples, but I'll be honest, none have moved me the way these two have.  Their story is unforgettable to say they least, and clearly their experiences have given them an amazing perspective on life and love.  If I had to pick a word to describe their interactions it would be cherished, you can tell they make every moment together count.

Rodrigo has a segway from the Segs4Vets program to help him get around long distances easier.  For more information about this program, or to make a donation visit their website at http://www.segs4vets.org/.

 For additional information about about how to support our wounded vets and/or to make a donation please visit the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Andrea and Rodrigo, thank you so much for service!  

Congratulations on your engagement, I have no doubt you will have a long and happy life together!

{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!