Julianne and Gus are the perfect example of why I love doing engagement sessions!

1. I didn't know them very well at the start, but I found out a lot about them by the end of our session
2. I discovered how much they are crazy about their sweet dog
3. I learned that Gus, an attorney, has quite the creative streak and was suggesting amazing locations throughout the session
4. I was able to experience new places for the first time, and I fell in love with the Art Museum
5. Julianne and Gus have some fun, secretive plans regarding their wedding, and I love how they think outside the box! Even their caterer is quite the creative choice. (If you want to know more, you'll just have to keep an eye out for their wedding on the blog)

You two were so much fun to work with. I'm already looking forward to your big day!

Above: We decided that this beautiful sunset painting was *their* painting. I love the way they lit up when they found it!

This couple is so. much. fun. When I arrived at their home in Charlotte bright and early on a rainy day, I knew they were amazing because they were up for anything. Yes it was foggy and misty and wet outside, but they said, let's go for it. And I'm so glad we did! I don't know about them, but I had a blast!

Kate has such charm. She is one of the most beautiful people I've ever met, and she's so easy to talk to. I felt like I've known her forever, even though we only met that day for the first time. Mike is perfect for her - laid back, calm, and really good at making her laugh. Just watching these two together brought a smile to my face. Their wedding is going to be amazing.

These first few photos were taking outside of Alexander Michael's, one of their favorite date-spots in Charlotte.  We took Mike and Kate's advice and tried it while we were in Charlotte, and it was delicious! The fried pickles were amazing, and their signature "What it is" dish is definitely a new favorite of mine. Will and I definitely will be going back!

And just so you can really see how awesome this couple is, check out their save the date! :

Oh how I love this couple! Brittaney exudes joy. Every part of her is joyful, content, happy, in love. What a beautiful person to photograph! And Jeff - strong, quiet, tall, and definitely not afraid to laugh (ie : make Brittaney laugh.) They are the perfect match. I cannot wait for their sweet wedding in just a few months.

We began their sweet session in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, followed by a fun adventure to historic Pullen Park that recently re-opened.

A sweet preview from my first engagement session of the year. Beautiful light + sweetest couple in the world. If this is any indication of how 2012 is shaping up to be, I'm one happy photographer! 

For William and English's engagement session, we met at their High School : Carolina Friends School. The light was beautiful, the leaves were at their peak, and it was a perfect 70 degrees outside. We couldn't have picked a more beautiful day! The sweetest thing about this session was that it was the place where their relationship began. We picked locations all over campus that carried significance - spots that were filled with memories of falling in love.What a laid back, sweet couple!

Could the leaves be any more beautiful?