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From “we’re gonna be so awkward” to full-on belly laughs in the aspens, this Utah engagement shoot was all about showing up, letting go, and being fully seen. Come for the golden light, stay for the honest connection, and snag my best tips for making your own session feel just as real.
 
      
      A Surprise Proposal in the Colorado Mountains
Nadja had no idea what was coming. On a quiet anniversary trip to Colorado, Garrison dropped to one knee, and I got to document every second of it. From the secret planning to the sunset engagement photos at the Flatirons, this surprise proposal was personal, emotional, and pure magic.
 
      
      Your Go-To Guide for a Candid, NYC Couple Photoshoot From a New York Engagement Photographer
Planning engagement photos in NYC? Here’s your guide to making them feel true to you, from bagel runs to brownstone strolls, captured by a New York City engagement photographer who gets it.
Why Your Destination Engagement Photos Should Feel Like a Memory, Not a Photoshoot
They showed up with no plan, just each other, a suitcase, and full trust. We chased cliffs, dodged sea spray, and laughed the entire time. This session? Pure chaos in the best way. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
 
      
      New York Couples Photography on Film: Melissa & Ryan’s Candid Honeymoon Session
Melissa and Ryan’s New York couples photography session wasn’t planned—it just clicked. One spontaneous trip, a few DMs, and suddenly we’re sharing ice cream in DUMBO, letting the city wrap itself around their honeymoon glow. No pressure, no posing—just the soft, in-between moments that make a new beginning feel like magic. This is why I love shooting couples in NYC on film: it’s messy, nostalgic, and real as hell.
