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Annie and Jonathan | Occoquan Engagement

I love engagement sessions because it provides a time for me to get to know a couple a little better before their wedding day…It’s a great warm up for the wedding day because we dont have a strict timeline to follow and I can learn a little more about a couple and their story because I’m able to talk and ask questions in between portrait spots! Jonathan is a teacher and Annie is about to start her first year of teaching right after they get married in August…That’s a lot of change coming at once, but Annie is super organized and on top of things so I know she’s going to thrive in this next stage of life! Jonathan is so laid back and  you can tell he is head over heals for Annie…most grooms don’t LOVE the idea of taking pictures for over an hour, but Jonathan had such a great attitude about it despite being unsure at first and I think their love for each other really shows in the pictures!

Occoquan is such a pretty place…I think it’s one of those best kept secrets because so many people havnt heard of it! It’s a cute little town in Northern Virginia on the water full of character, cute shops, and some fun restaurants on the water and it made for a great backdrop for a portrait session! Annie and Jonathan, I hope you enjoy my favorites from the shoot! I can’t wait to celebrate your wedding day with you in just a few short weeks!

Annie, you are so beautiful!!

Love this…

The light was so pretty!

Love that one on the right!

I think the highlight of the evening was when they got ice-cream….it was so hot out!

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Congratulations again you two!!

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  1. Caitlin

    July 26th, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    She is adorable!! Love this session!!

  2. Ali W

    July 26th, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    aww so cute! she really has the sweetest smile. love that location + the ice cream idea!

  3. Aunt Karen

    July 26th, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    You both look radiant. I’m thrilled you have each other. And…these pictures are just the beginning of a fabulous life together. Much love to both of you. AK

  4. Uncle George

    July 29th, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Looks like you have a keeper!

  5. Dominique

    July 30th, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    LOVE all of these pictures. They are gorgeous! Personal favorites are the ones on the stairs… it is so evident how much those two love one another! Now bring on the wedding. :)

  6. Carrie Logan

    August 2nd, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    they’re so HAPPY. ahhhh love the last few on the dock!! that light!!!!

  7. Allison

    August 6th, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I love the gorgeous light in all of your photos! I would so like to see a list of the equipment you use sometime, maybe a little “What’s in My Bag” post :)

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