Sterling Library at Yale University Engagement Session in New Haven, CT | Andrea & Chris

With Yale’s stunning, timeless architecture and spring blooms finally making an appearance, I knew Chris and Andrea’s engagement portraits were going to be beautiful. As luck would have it, there was a major student event going on that evening, so all of my favorite spots at Yale were jam-packed with people! To avoid too many students walking around in the background of Chris and Andrea’s photos, Arturo and I took them one block over from where we usually start off. It was here that we stumbled upon the stunning courtyard in front of Sterling Memorial Library!

Walnut Beach Engagement Session in Milford, CT | Vanessa & Jairo

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, winter weddings and engagement sessions are absolutely beautiful!! The soft winter light paired with the right surroundings make for a perfectly romantic setting. Vanessa and Jairo’s engagement session at Walnut Beach was just that!

Audubon Society Engagement Session in Milford, CT | Kaitlyn & Nick

One day after work, Kaitlyn came home to a path of rose petals leading her into the living room. Her eyes followed the petals to Nick standing there with candles lit and photos of the two of them hanging on the wall behind him. It was in that moment that he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him!

Walnut Beach Engagement Session in Milford, CT | Vicki & Kevin

As a portrait photographer in Connecticut, I'm always thankful when Mother Nature cooperates and gives us beautiful, golden, glowy light for our clients' photo sessions here in New England! I felt especially thankful during Vicki and Kevin's engagement session at Walnut Beach in Milford last weekend. The evening sunlight was purely magical, which only further highlighted the love that these two share!

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Walnut Beach Engagement Session in Milford, CT | Emelia & Jon

We had the most beautiful golden hour sunset at Emelia and Jon's Walnut Beach engagement session in Milford, Connecticut on Sunday!! The crisp October breeze gently blew against our faces as Arturo and I photographed the future Mr. & Mrs. Compared to the crazy humidity we'd had the weekend before, the four of us were so happy to finally be able to enjoy the autumn weather with sand between our toes at the beach!

Couple's Mini Sessions

Over the past few weeks, Arturo and I have been thinking about the idea of Couple's Mini Sessions. So often a couple may think they'll only need a photographer if they're engaged, getting married or celebrating an anniversary. While those are all totally valid reasons to hire a professional photographer, today's post was written to encourage you to celebrate the in-between moments of your relationship!