Their Session: LBI Engagement Session
Christine & Connor’s LBI engagement session was truly so much fun! I had the time of my life laughing with these two, and capturing a little slice of their love. It was a windy day on LBI, so we split our time taking some photos at a bayside park and the beach! The park ended up being the perfect supplementary location to get gorgeous photos and dodge a little bit of the wind! Christine and Connor are the kinds of people who instantly make you feel right at home. It was an evening that felt like hanging out with old friends, and that makes me so happy. I adore these two and can’t wait to share so many favorites from their session! But first, a little bit of their love story!
Their Love Story
When I asked Christine & Connor to share with me one thing they love about each other, they gave the sweetest answers. Christine said, “I love Connor’s sense of humor and that he has a heart for helping people. I love that he puts family first and values relationships.” Connor said, “Christine has a “magical kindness” that anyone lucky enough to know her can’t help but gravitate towards and be changed by.”
The Beginning
Christine & Connor have such a sweet love story. Connor shared with me a bit about how they first started dating. He said “our first date I would say we were not ~technically dating~. We were still friends and we went for a hike together. I brought along a bag with a blanket to have a picnic at a resting spot along the trail. We were listening to worship music and were having a heart to heart when the most breathtaking sunset broke out of the clouds. Both of us were speechless for about 10 minutes and looking back we both know that was the moment we knew we were meant to be together.”
“When I asked Christine to be my girlfriend we went to the same spot of the hike mentioned above. I wrote her a whole 5 page love letter, complete with poems, song lyrics, and doodles in the margins. I held my breathe the whole time she was reading it and my heart nearly stopped until she finished and told me she felt the same.”
The Proposal
This special hiking spot plays another big role in their story – for the proposal! Connor set up a sweet walk down memory lane along the hiking path to that same spot from their first date. He told me he had “printed a bunch of photo collage boards and lined the trail with them. When we got to the spot, Christine knew what was happening, no surprises there! Afterwards, I had a surprise gathering of friends and family to celebrate with.”
Christine & Connor
Christine & Connor, thank you so much for trusting me to capture this special chapter in your love story! You two are an absolute joy, and I couldn’t be more excited to photograph your big day at The Mill! I already know it’ll be one for the books! Until then, enjoy soaking in all the sweetness of this “fiance” season! Sending the biggest hug! xoxo
