Ellen + Marshall [Philadelphia Engagement]

Ellen and Marshall met while attending Boston University, where they were on the same committee for the “Alternative Spring Breaks Program.” They got to know each other as their group prepared logistics for the various trips going out from the school; Ellen volunteered in NYC, and Marshall in Georgia. At the university’s winter formal, Marshall gathered the courage to ask Ellen to dance with him. A week later was their first date, and their love has continued to deepen over the last four+ years.

While Marshall and Ellen were enjoying a weekend getaway to New Hampshire, Marshall asked the love of his life to spend forever with him. They’re eagerly preparing for their April wedding in Philadelphia, and I can’t wait to be part of it.

On a recent rainy weekend, they drove from Boston, and we explored Longwood Gardens for their engagement session. As you peruse these photos, I hope you can just feel the love and warmth between these two!

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I was changing lenses on my camera, and I turned to see them cuddling like this. Ahhhh so cute.I'm swooning over this next one!

Stacey + Dustin [Lancaster Session]

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

This husband + wife photography team has brought their dreams into existence. Stacey + Dustin work side-by-side while photographing weddings, and their personalities compliment each other. After two years of marriage, they display quite a synergy.

I was honored when Stacey asked if I’d shoot photos for their upcoming website and branding. It’s both exciting and slightly nerve-wracking photographing fellow photographers ; ) [Sidenote: I first met Stacey last summer when we happened to be at Panera simultaneously. All of the sudden, a friendly girl walks up to me and introduces herself--thanks to the power of social media and following each other on instagram.]

These two couldn’t be any sweeter; they were best friends for two years at Messiah College before they fell in love. Dustin proposed to Stacey in Washington DC on a romantic picnic, and they’ve been enjoying the journey ever since. Together they love volleyball, tennis, watching Friends (the greatest show!!), enjoying Chick-Fil-A’s scrumptious milkshakes, and deepening their faith in God.

On a foggy winter day, we headed into the woods—one of their favorite places—to capture this time in their lives.

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I love everything about this photo. It's my favorite from the session! Stacey, you're gorgeous, girl.

Heather + Corey [Lancaster Engagement]

There’s something significant about capturing the devotion between high-school sweethearts. They've grown up together, through the milestones as well as everyday life, and their love is stronger because of it. Heather and Corey were in the same friend-group during their freshman year but weren’t romantically interested. After graduating, they stayed in their hometown for college; their friends were away. They were left with…each other. ; ) Heather’s mom started suspecting they would end up together when they began spending hours fishing together. Moms have a great intuition! This sweet couple soon realized their friendship had grown into more.

They excitedly plan their future together as they hike, golf, play games, and do anything outdoorsy. We hit it off right away during their session, and I’m so eager to capture their June wedding!

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Here in PA it's been COLD-- in the single digits! For this engagement session, we lucked out with a 50-degree day complete with sunshine. Yes, please. Add in some gorgeous architecture (Franklin & Marshall College), an affectionate couple, and it equals a successful session! One of my favorites. Such joy! The way they look at each other is too sweet!