Living in the ever changing neighborhood of East Boston, Hannah & Rob selected Peirs Park and Clipper Ship Wharf for the location of their engagement session. With sweeping views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor it’s a hidden gem of a spot that’s being redeveloped for amazing access to the water and whole new residential vibe.
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Phillips Beach Sunrise Engagement Photos
Phillips Beach is a perfect hidden gem here on the North Shore. With its dramatic rocky shore and impressive waves, Phillips Beach takes on different personalities as the weather and tide change. It’s part of what Arielle & Jon love about this secluded beach.
Read MoreBoston Public Garden Engagement Photos
On an early summer morning, just after sunrise, I met Michelle & Wes at the Boston Public Garden for their engagement session. Greeted with a nearly empty park, we casually meandered the beautiful and historic grounds and soaked in a nearly perfect summer morning.
Read MoreSinging Beach Engagement Session
Jenn & Colby will marry at Singing Beach Club later this year so choosing Singing Beach for their engagement session seemed like the perfect choice. Greeted with cotton candy skies and a nearly empty beach, New England truly showed off on this summer evening.
Read MoreCharlestown and Bunker Hill Engagement Photos
Engaged and now living in the Charlestown area, Julie and Ryan were incredibly excited to enjoy their engagement session right in their own backyard.
Read MoreBoston Harbor & North End Engagement Photos
Seems like the perfect time to share Sara & Jon’s engagement session in Boston’s North End since these two JUST tied the knot in an incredible, joyous celebration that I just can’t wait to share!
Read MoreNorth Shore Beach Engagement Photos
Christie & Crittie have many special memories together at West Beach in Beverly, Massachusetts and so it was fitting that they chose this location for their engagement session this past fall. What we expected was a beautiful sun lit fall afternoon at the beach. What we got was a churning sea as a fast moving storm moved up the coast. We were welcomed to a cloudy sky, an empty beach and the ever present threat of rain.
Read MoreBeach Engagement Photos
Matt and Lizzie love the Spit, it represents so much of their shared history and story together. With a boardwalk that seemingly floats on top the dunes and leads out the rocky coastline, it truly is a magical place. On a cool October evening we spent time exploring their favorite place, basking in the late fall light. Matt lovingly teasing Lizzie along the way while her cheeks flushed red.
Read MorePhillips Beach Swampscott Engagement Session | Carrie & John
Carrie grew up in Swampscott so John knew that proposing in her hometown would be something really special for the couple. He chose the secluded and quiet Phillips Beach and proposed as the sun rose about the horizon.
Read MoreGood Harbor Beach Engagement Session | Hayley & James
I not so secretly love sunrise engagement sessions - there is just something magical about watching the sun rise above the horizon as soft, golden light blankets the earth. The air is quiet, the world is still, in short it is a peaceful way to start the day!! I was delighted that Hayley & James loved the idea of a sunrise session for their beach engagement. So on a warm summer morning we met at Good Harbor and enjoyed exploring the near empty beach together.
Read MoreCrane Beach Engagement Session
Laney & Austin love being near the water, it’s their happy place. When it came to planning their engagement session we knew that it had to be a location on the water. One of my favorite places, both personally and as a photographer, is Crane Beach in Ipswich - a beautiful beach made of soft white sand and gorgeous green dunes. The stunning locale spoke to their ocean loving hearts and was the perfect backdrop of their summer engagement. Enjoy some of my favorites!!
Read MoreBeacon Hill Engagement Session
Engaged on the Charles River, Abby & Joe wanted their engagement session to reflect the city that they love and joy they share together. On a beautiful early summer morning we visited some of their favorite spots around downtown, laughed together and enjoyed the near empty city streets. Sunrise sessions are some of my faves, there’s just something unique about experiencing the beginning of the day together and capturing the first light of the day with my couples!! And who could beat the smiles of these two? What a joy to capture their love, enjoy some of my favorites!!
Read MoreWagon Hill Farm Engagement Session
On a beautiful summer evening I met Molly & Eddie at Wagon Hill Farm, not far from the place where their love story began. They met while attending the University of New Hampshire and the seacoast area holds many special memories for them. I had an incredible time exploring this beautiful park with them -- just check out that field of wildflowers!! These two are magic together and I can't wait to celebrate with them at Willowdale next year. Enjoy some of my faves!!
Read MoreCoastal New England Engagement Session
On a foggy spring afternoon I met A & E at Falmouth Light on Cape Cod. The wind came in off the water as boats sounded their horns in the distance. For most couples this kind of weather might not have been ideal, but for A & E it was the perfect setting for their Cape Cod engagement session. The Cape holds a special place in their hearts, so much so that they decided to host their wedding here later this fall. It was so lovely to share in this beautiful place with A & E and to experience all the Cape has to offer, fog and all!! Enjoy a few of my favorite images!!
Read MoreGood Harbor Beach Engagement Session | Ricky & Emily
What fun to kick of the return of wedding season with Emily and Ricky for their engagement session at Good Harbor Beach!! When they asked me for suggestions of a beachy and relaxed location, Good Harbor immediately came to mind. On a quiet, yet blustery, spring evening we wander the near empty beach and surrounding dunes taking advantage of the glorious light and enjoying the cold sand between our toes. Enjoy some of my favorite images!!
Read MoreSummer Engagement Session in Downtown Newburyport
On a beautiful summer evening I met with Laura and Brendan for their engagement session in downtown Newburyport. The city bustled with people out enjoying the glorious evening. As the sun set it gave a pink hue to the sky and created the most romantic backdrop for these two lovebirds. Newburyport never disappoints and is one of my favorite places for engagement sessions.
Sweet, simple and joyful is how I would describe Laure & Brendan's relationship. They love to laugh together and never take things too seriously meaning that their session was full for smiles and lots of love. Oh and gelato, we cant forget the gelato!! I can't wait to celebrate with these two later this fall!!
Read MoreCherry Blossom Engagement Session in Boston
On a beautiful spring morning YQ & John met me on the Boston Esplanade just as the sun was peaking above the horizon. Amongst the glorious cherry blossoms we enjoyed the nearly vacant park near the river. We visited the site of their epic first date and talked about their plans for the wedding day. It was such fun to enjoy the sunrise together and I couldn't help but smile watching these two together. They have a quiet kind of love that is sweet, simple and perfect. I can't wait to celebrate with then in November!! Until the enjoy a few favorites from their engagement session!!
Read MoreThe Best of Engagements 2017
Yesterday I kicked off the Best of 2017 series with some of my favorite portrait work of the last year and today I'm sharing my favorite engagement images!! Looking back I was reminded of how amazing each of my DZP Couples are. I love the time we get to spend with each other before the wedding and the opportunity I have to get to know these wonderful people!!
I kicked things off in January for a cold and blustery session in Boston. Throughout the year my couples headed to the beach, estates, the city, even their homes, each session tailored to their unique relationship. Just as my portrait sessions, I made the goal to incorporate film and I loved the results!! Each session was as unique as the couple I was photographing and made for a beautiful year of images -- enjoy a few of my favorites!!
Read MoreNorth End Engagement Session
Joanne & Willie helped me close out the 2017 season with a bang!! They were my last engagement session of the year and it was the perfect way to celebrate the end of another wonderful season!! Getting married on the Cape next year, Joanne and Willie picked the North End for their engagement, a place where they spend a lot of time together as a couple and with Joanne's family. We focused on the waterfront area with it's charm and history as soft, fall light enveloped the couple. It was so much fun getting to know Joanne and Willie better and seeing them together as a couple!! I can't wait to celebrate with them next summer, until then enjoy some of my favorites from their session!!
Hybrid Session | 5dMarkIII & EOS-1V | Fuji 400h | Processed by The Find Lab
Read MoreFall Engagement Session in Boston
It's hard to believe that another season is winding down to an end. Jessica and Sean were one of my last engagement sessions of the year and I could't have asked for a better couple to spend it with!! This sweet couple will be tying the knot next fall and they really wanted their engagement session to reflect this colorful time of year. And while the foliage wasn't the most spectacular, we managed to find a few pockets of brightly colored leaves!! Jessica & Sean chose Jamaica Pond where they spend much of their time together and where they have created many memories. I hope we were able to add another reason for them to love this part of the city!! Enjoy some of my fave images!!
Hybrid Session | 5dMarkIII & EOS-1V | Fuji 400h | Processed by The Find Lab
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