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Norfolk, Virginia, Engagement Session | Norfolk Wedding Photographer | Rob + Lauren

Norfolk, Virginia, Engagement Session | Norfolk Wedding Photographer | Rob + Lauren

When a boy and a girl can make each other laugh, the rest just seems to fall into place. That's exactly what happened for Rob and Lauren, who fell in love over the years as they share a goofy personality and a deep love for each other. We met at a gorgeous state park in Norfolk for their engagement session, followed by windy beach portraits that brought in all the romance!

The storm clouds chased us as we went, threatening to downpour the entire time. Yet the weather held off, and rolling clouds on the horizon added drama to their engagement session. Rob and Lauren, just happy to be together, were completely relaxed and ready for a date night at one of their favorite spots - Luna Maya - afterwards. He held her close, she snuggled into him, and the result was more fun and beautiful than I could have imagined.

First Landing Beach Engagement Session | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Trey + Ashley

First Landing Beach Engagement Session | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Trey + Ashley

It's rare to find a couple who is completely comfortable in front of the camera. Almost none of us - myself included - are used to having professional pictures taken or seeing a photographer in front of us as we interact with our loved ones. For Trey and Ashley, it didn't matter that they aren't 'pros' in front of the camera because what they are best at is being comfortable with each other - and in their engagement session at First Landing State Park, it showed through clearly.

On their first date, which was Valentine's Day, Trey told me that he went in for the big kiss only to MISS because Ashley thought he was hugging her! The miscommunication quickly ended, though, and the evening ended with a sweet kiss and Ashley jumping up and down in her kitchen, excited about the man who had just dropped her off. Both of them knew that this relationship was a little different, and it was all confirmed later when he dropped down on one knee and asked her to marry him, his grandmother's diamond sparkling in his hand...

Brien & Aimee // Outer Banks Engagement Photographer

Oh my goodness. What an engagement session this was. Brien and Aimee's story is incredible, and I know that I will not be able to do it justice here. Both of them have hoped and prayed for a spouse for a long, long time, and this past fall, God answered their prayers. Through a lot of circumstances and SO many people (myself included!) 'suggesting' they meet, Brien and Aimee began dating soon after the first few times they chatted.

Since then it's been a whirlwind, and such an exciting one at that! Brien proposed in January (you can see pictures from that here!) and they are planning a beautiful May wedding, which has been Aimee's dream since the first time she thought about her big day. Both of them are so special to me, and I have been honored and blessed to walk alongside Aimee as she met and fell in love with Brien, and to be able to witness their love story is incredible.

Aimee and Brien both love the beach, so we did something a little different and headed down to Nags Head/Outer Banks to capture their engagement. We watched the sun set together and took time to tell the story of their love, which you will see below. I only hope that I can do their story justice.

Brien & Aimee, I love you both so much. I pray that you never forget the joy you have in this moment, waiting to marry the one you have waited so long for. You both are so dear to me, and I for one am so thankful that May is only a few months away - and I'm sure you are, too!

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