Love often finds its way in the most unexpected moments, and for Desiree and Matt, it all began on a lively night on Long Island, New York. Desiree was visiting friends from college when she stumbled into The Inn, a bustling bar where fate had something special in store for her. Meanwhile, Matt, a Long Island native, was dancing with his friends upstairs. As Desiree searched for her missing friends, she crossed paths with Matt, who playfully asked her to dance. Shyly, she declined, explaining her mission to find her friends, but she made a promise—a pinky promise, no less—that she would return if they remained lost.

Love has a way of finding its perfect timing, and for Raquel and Tucker, it all started in high school. Their journey began at a local swim school, where they worked together as lifeguards and swim instructors. What started as a simple friendship soon grew into something deeper. They spent time together at school, with Tucker driving Raquel to and from work, forming a connection that, at the time, seemed like nothing more than a close friendship.

As you know from reading past blog posts, I believe that in order for us to know how this absolutely stunning couple got here- to their engagement session- we should start with how they began. We should start with how they found each other and, in turn, fell in love.

Samantha and Alex’s love story began in the most unexpected yet perfectly fitting way—over a casual dinner in their college dining hall. It was August 25, 2018 (yes we have the receipts), just three days into their freshman year, when mutual friends introduced them. The moment Samantha noticed Alex’s prominent birthmark on his neck, her natural boldness took over. Without hesitation, she blurted out, “Wow, the third day and you already have a hickey on your neck?” That direct and playful comment set the tone for their dynamic from the very start.

When a couple realizes they fell in love at The MET, it’s a no-brainer that we must return to the beginning of their love story for their engagement session! So, let’s go back to the beginning: The night Jordan met Sam, New York City was buried under a thick blanket of snow. It was their friend Emmy’s birthday, and she had invited a smattering of pals out to celebrate at Madam Marie’s, a cozy little bar in Queens. At first, Jordan wasn’t sure about making the trek from Flatbush—the thought of navigating the city in a blizzard wasn’t exactly appealing. But something made her decide to go.

Love stories come in all forms, but there’s something extra special about a modern-day Tinder success story! Arianna and Damiano’s love story began with a simple swipe and led to an unforgettable first date over sushi. They talked for hours, lost track of time, and have been inseparable ever since.

A warm spring afternoon, the golden sun shining down, and the vibrant colors of blooming flowers all set the stage for Yamileht and Kevin’s engagement session at Sayen House and Gardens in NJ. From the moment they arrived, it was clear these two were meant to be—full of laughter, love, and a bond that radiated in every shot.

A sunny afternoon in March at Hunters Point, Long Island City was the perfect setting for this surprise proposal! John had planned the whole thing and even had cover stories to keep the secret. As far as Alex knew they were going to brunch with their friends and had to take the ferry to get there.

This winter wedding at the Hilton in Pearl River, NY celebrating Caroline and Matt was filled with intentional moments. The indoor ceremony space at this wedding venue is unique and beautiful! The room is an oval shape with a detailed sky mural on the ceiling and tall windows letting in lots of natural light.

This was a windy and chilly engagement session in Tarrytown, NY! We started at the Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown getting a variety of photos with Caroline, Matt and their son Kian! These two are so chill and the session was effortlessly perfect – from the casual and cute walking to the most gorgeous photos of them just looking at each other so lovingly!

This was an engagement session in February at a few locations in Asbury Park, NJ. Beginning at the Berkley Ocean Front Hotel, the large arched windows and checkered marble floor made for a great background. The hotel photos are mixture of romantic and playful, from sitting on the stairs to running down the hallway. Lia and Jarrad are from Rhode Island (aka the Ocean State) so I wanted to tie that in a bit through having photos walking along the beach. One of my favorite ways to make an engagement session unique is to do things the couple love-that’s why we went to Silverball Retro Arcade, played a few games