Taalib & Ellica // East Beach Norfolk Engagement Photographer

You know a couple is extra special when they agree to meet you at 6am just for the good light! Taalib and Ellica are a couple I've come to know over the last few months, and I am so grateful for it. When we finally met in person a few months ago in a small coffee shop outside of Washington, DC, I could see in a few short minutes how much they care about each other.

And then on the small, grassy beach of Norfolk during their engagement session, their love truly shined through. Taalib is absolutely crazy about Ellica, and she can't help but smile, laugh, and enjoy being in love. From the tender way he looked at her to her contagious laughter at his jokes, these two were a treasure. And this all at sunrise!

I'm so thankful that I've gotten to meet these two, and that they were good enough sports to get up early for a gorgeous engagement session. I am so excited about their October wedding, and can't wait to see how their relationship has grown by then.

And we just had to bring this little princess along for a few shots!

Taalib, your future bride is GORGEOUS!

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!