{ENGAGEMENT} Abbie & Dalen

Abbie and Dalen have know each other for years - they met through mutual friends at concerts and music festivals. Abbie writes "We share similar tastes in music and like to think that music brought us together in many ways. Our love for the outdoors made us realize that we had more in common than just music." After being acquainted for a number of years, and when the timing was right for them both they began dating, and marriage was on their minds from the very beginning. Abbie writes "We both knew that we were the ones for each other and have never looked back. We share the same goals for the future and ca't wait to get started on the next chapter of our lives together!"

When I asked what they both loved most about each other Dalen wrote of Abbie: "Her ability to make me laugh to the point of tears and her kindness and gentleness (especially with kids), as well as the happiness I feel whenever I am with her and knowing that she feels the same way." Abbie wrote of Dalen: "His ability to make me laugh, especially when laughing is the last thing that I feel like doing. He makes me feel loved, respected and secure." Laughter really does make the heart from fonder, and these was no short of it during their engagement session...

I feel pretty lucky. Blessed. Stupefied by how amazing the couples are that I have the privilege of working with. I've been reflecting on the engagement sessions I have completed recently and find myself extremely overwhelmed by how personal they are. Meaning, the locations my couples have chosen and the creativity and personality that they have brought with them are truly reflective of who they are and how they spend their time together. Abbie and Dalen's engagement shoot is no exception.

We began in a field where Abbie has been "playing" since she was a little girl and where she and Dalen now spend time together walking their dog. We made sure to get some photos near the apple tree - a personal favourite of Abbie's and a precursor to their wedding day (their July wedding ceremony will take place in an apple orchard). We then spent some time at the fish house and wharf where Abbie's father has his lobster boat, before moving onto Deer Island Point where Abbie and Dalen will go for walks together on the beach surrounded by woods where the light pours in as it descends into the horizon. And of course their engagement photos would not be complete with their puupy Lai (yes he is a just a puppy and he's already huge!!).

So looking forward to their wedding day!! Abbie has been dreaming up some super personal and lovely DIY elements to decorate their outdoor location and I just know the whole day will be super cool and stylish, just like Abbie and Dalen!