Erica + Allan were actually meant to have their engagement photos taken late last fall, but our plans were foiled by an ill-timed rainstorm. Since none of us was especially interested in snow photos, we decided to postpone until better weather in the spring. Now, let me just take a moment to say that you can tell I didn’t grow up here, because only a non-native New Englander would be so naive as to think that springtime guarantees great weather. In the days leading up to our shoot, both Erica and I were watching the forecast like hawks, and rain was on the horizon. I’m convinced our combined wills (very powerful, you understand) kept the rain at bay. We only had two peeks of sunshine at the beginning and tail end of the day, but I think we managed to do pretty well, considering.
The soul comment I have about this pair is that they never. stop. laughing. Ever. They have a serious passion between them, but I believe that the true fire in their relationship is fueled by laughter. And though I sometimes had to fight them not to smile, it was a joy to watch. See what I mean?
But every once in awhile (when I could get Allan to stop whispering jokes into Erica’s ear), they would put on their serious(ly hot) faces, and I would get something stunning and well worth all those giggles. Exhibit A:
And then right back to that laughter!
Isn’t this fun? If I remember correctly, this is the side of Meeker’s Hardware Store in Danbury, where they will actually give you a small free sample of Pepsi. They were closed while we were there. Bummer. But great scenery!
I love how Erica wrinkles her nose when she laughs. Precious!
Playing with high ISOs beneath Rt. 7 in the middle of nowhere. My couples can never say I don’t take them anywhere classy. :)
The wind kept whipping at Erica’s skirt, so she had to protect herself. Can you guess how she reacted? Ten points to you if you guessed that she laughed. :)
There’s nothing quite like a well-timed breeze.
Are the balloons cliché? Even if they are, I don’t care; I love this one:
This was toward the end of the session. See that rain a-comin’?
Remember those brief moments of sunshine I mentioned? The last was exactly at sunset and couldn’t have been more golden. The end of the day is a pretty beautiful time. I know the photo on the right is a big-time Mom Pose, but look at the light!
I’ll go ahead and end with this. Erica, you have amazing eyes.
These two are getting married in October, and judging by their engagement session, it’s going to be one heck of a happy day. Erica + Allan, I hope you love these! And I hope you don’t mind seeing yourselves laughing so much. You really gave me no choice! :)
by Molly
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