Sigh.  So it turns out I really like engagements.  Me.  The self-professed child and family loving photographer. The one who swore she would not do weddings… But I am getting ahead of myself.

I took the day yesterday, packed my kids up and headed to Topsfield, MA to meet up with my friend Kristina.  We had never met before face-to-face but have known each other for over two years on a photography message board we are both a part of and “talk” pretty much all of the time.  She had asked me a little over a month ago if I was interested in an engagement shoot with her and I jumped at the chance.  I missed the first one that she did but after seeing her photos from that one, I was NOT missing another opportunity. So when she said she was shooting her friend Melissa (who happens to be the first bride’s sister) and her fiance, John, I made certain to be there for it. So the kids and the camera went in the car and we took off for Massachusetts.

Let’s see.  Melissa and John.  Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.  Seriously adorable, seriously, amazingly in love with each other, and SO MUCH FUN.  Melissa was an absolute doll to work with and so cute and feisty and outgoing and just made working with her a dream.  And she had a smile when she was talking about John that just was the most beautiful thing.  And John.  Wow.  Such a great great guy and let me tell you, girls dream of being looked at the way that he looks at her.  They are clearly so enamored of each other.  It was such a gorgeous thing to witness.  Usually I only see that kind of love when I shoot a newborn session – that amazement that “this person is mine.”  But I saw it last night in the gorgeous evening light of Topsfield and it really came through in the photos.  I can imagine how amazing their wedding is going to be.  In fact, I’m pretty sure that I caught the exact expression John will have on his face when they say their vows in a few short months (you’ll know it when you see it).

So as I was saying at the beginning.  I LOVED this session.  I loved doing an engagement.  Who knew that people who listened and posed and didn’t run away from me (unless we told them to) would be SO MUCH FUN and such a joy to shoot?!?!   (And, hello, how can you not love a session where the subjects are relaxing and drinking wine??)  Melissa and John, I had the best time with both of you and hopefully will see you in December!!!  And Kristina, my buddy, seriously wicked awesome time with you.  (How’s that for trying to sound New England-ish??)

Oh and, psst, Make sure to check out K’s shots as well!!

How gorgeous is she? I mean, seriously.

The look. ::swoon:: the LOOK