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As I’m finally getting around to posting this engagement session we shot in November (sorry, Carolyn & Tim!), I’m remembering the feel of the whole session.  There’s something so classic about Carolyn and Tim.  Looking through the images again, I’m so struck by the colliding of classic, fun and love.  I’d say that’s a pretty good description of the two of them!

We shot down around Federal Hill and the surrounding area, right at the prime time for fall colors.  Carolyn & Tim were naturals!

Mmm, gotta love Federal Hill Park!

Renata grabbed this one on a whim!  A little different from our normal style, but I love it!

Catalog models, anyone?

Work it, Carolyn!

I love this next series - so fun!

And I’ll end with the location gem of the year:

Carolyn & Tim, you two were so fun to shoot!  Can’t wait until your wedding!

I love a great match.  When Renata and I first met Randa, the three of us sat in a Starbucks and just chatted.  Like old friends would.  Comfortable, fun, relaxed.  A great match.  On the day of their engagement session, we met up in DC and we met Kareim for the first time.  We got to observe how he made Randa laugh and how the two of them got lost in each other.  A great match.

Many thanks to Maria for referring Randa & Kareim to us, as she will be a bridesmaid in their wedding!

We started in Federal Triangle, which has become one of our favorite places to shoot.

Work it, Randa!

We headed over to the WWII Memorial as the sun was going down…gorgeous!

I think this one is my favorite:

Randa and Kareim, we can’t wait for your wedding!  Thanks for a great session!

The best part of our job hands down: meeting people we wouldn’t have otherwise.  People who, when we meet them, we wonder how we weren’t friends already.  People who know how to love and whose lives encourage us, even with a small glimpse.  Anna and Aaron are such people.

Even though it was a little chilly, we headed downtown to Annapolis where our engagement session was full of fun and a couple of interesting happenings, including Anna’s boot, an eager dog and Aaron’s poor jacket.  It was a great way to hang out before their March wedding!

We spent a lot of time at this wall.  Even though it was the site of the unfortunately jacket incident, we got some great shots!

I love this one:

Renata and I both screamed when we saw this first shot in the back of the camera.  Gorgeous!

If you’ve been shot by us, you know there’s nothing like a good makeout session

Anna and Aaron, we loved hanging out with you!  Just 3 short months to GO!

It’s true.  Right before they get proposed to, a lot of us ladies are annoyed.  Our man has been acting weird all day and is insistent we do things a certain way.  We just don’t understand.  Then he pops down on one knee, opens that bling box and we get it.  We’ve heard it a thousand times!

Jamie confessed that their engagement day was a lot like this.  After a nice day in Georgetown, she couldn’t understand why Brook was insisting they kayak to Roosevelt Island.  And why did they have to find a specific beach on the island?  Why couldn’t they just eat their cupcakes in peace?  Then, Brook popped down on one knee…and she got it.  :)

Jamie & Brook are a contagiously fun couple!  Seriously, try hanging out with them and not laughing.  We shot at their proposal spot, on Roosevelt Island, before going across the water to Georgetown.  One of our favorite sessions ever!

First shot of the day:

When Jamie is told to work it, she doesn’t mess

This was one of the only fall sessions we shot with actual sunshine!  Nothing like a little sun flare and a film-y feel:

Renata’s gorgeous flare shot:

Almost the exact spot where they got engaged:

Renata and I love shooting together; it’s always so nice to get different perspectives!

A little more sun flare:

Recognize this spot in Georgetown?  We totally went back to the same spot we shot Maria & Drew last spring!

This shot was Brook’s request

See how fun they are?  (And how funny we are? )

Dear Brook, thanks for the man sass.

Jamie & Brook, we loved, loved, loved your engagement session!  Can’t wait to have some more fun on your wedding day!