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A Spring Engagement Session in Back Bay and Boston Public Garden

Iโ€™m beyond thrilled to share a glimpse into one of the most enchanting engagement sessions Iโ€™ve had the pleasure to photograph. Picture this: vibrant magnolias blooming against the backdrop of Bostonโ€™s iconic Back Bay and the serene beauty of the Public Garden. Now, add in a couple whose as captivating as the scenery itselfโ€ฆ

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A Joyful and Inclusive Engagement Session with Rachel and Kysha

Talk about a perfect day for a session! On the heels of Bostonโ€™s Pride Weekend, Kysha, Rachel and I met outside of the Boston Public Garden for their engagement session. I dug their vibe from the time they booked me and couldnโ€™t wait to meet. And then I found out that Rachel had been keeping a secret from me (how dare she!)โ€ฆ

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Rocky and Julia's Moody Fairytale Wedding at The Tower

This Bay Village wedding venue is such a gem. Inspired by a medieval fortress, the Longwood Venuesโ€™ property is a basically a castle right in downtown Boston. This Romanesque Revival-style building was built in the 1890s as a part of the Armory of the First Corps of Cadets. According to The Boston Globe, it was used to store arms, house a rifle range, military gym, and drill hall. Now, itโ€™s a moody fairytale wedding venueโ€ฆ

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Jon and Ashley's Rainy Spring Proposal at Boston Public Garden

The pond had been drained and it was rainy out, but that didnโ€™t matter one bit. This was the spot that Jon was going to pop the question to Ashley. As the couple strolled hand in hand through the garden, a drizzle began to fall. Rather than seeking shelter, Jon seized the opportunity to make the day extra special. With a twinkle in his eye and an umbrella in hand, he led Ashley to a secluded spot near one the the Boston Public Gardenโ€™s iconic weeping willow treesโ€ฆ

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Engagement: How to Plan The Perfect Winter Proposal on the Charles River

9 steps to planning the perfect Boston proposal on the Charles. Most of our couples want to spend a little extra time with us to capture the first few moments after their engagement. We love the excitement and joy that immediately follows a proposal, thereโ€™s nothing like it. Boston is beautiful and giving your self a bit of time to explore the beauty this city has to offer is always worth it...

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