Their Session: New Hope Engagement Session
Ally & Paul’s New Hope engagement session encompassed some classic and iconic New Hope, Pennsylvania backdrops that were perfect for these two! We had hit some snags in our original game plan and ended up pivoting to some different locations around town, and I have to say I think it worked out perfectly! The New Hope train station, waterfront walkway, and deck of Stella restaurant were the perfect vibe for this session. I have so many favorite photos to share, but first, a little bit of their love story!
Their Love Story
When I asked Ally & Paul to share with me one thing they love about each other, they gave the sweetest answers. Ally said, “I love Paul’s humor. He always can make me laugh when I’m feeling down or in a bad mood.” Paul said, “I love Ally’s bubbly personality. She always makes me smile.”
How They Met
Ally & Paul first met at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken in 2019. Ally told me, “Paul is 2 years older so I was still in college (freshly 21) and then we actually reconnected when I graduated and moved back home in 2021 over the summer. We both went out with our friends the first night bars opened back up after COVID and ended up at the great American pub again! Was very funny and almost like we had picked up where we had left off which made our first official date less nerve-wracking.”
The Proposal
Ally told me all about the proposal – it’s a good story! She said, “Paul proposed to me over July 4th weekend in Siesta Key, FL. My family has a vacation home there and we always go down for the Fourth. We had spent the whole week there with my family and on the last day he completely shocked me with proposing on the beach at sunset. I thought we were just going to a casual dinner later that night but he had planned it differently. Before we left he told me we were meeting one of our friends who lives down there on the beach for sunset since it was right near the restaurant we planned to go to. Once we got to the beach, he got down on one knee and had a photographer there to capture the moment. I didn’t realize the photographer was there til after I said yes and was crying! It was so beautiful. Then he had made a reservation at this great steakhouse we love and invited my parents to join so it was just perfect. We had a wonderful time celebrating!”
Ally & Paul
Ally & Paul, thank you so much for having me document this special season of your love story! I can’t wait for more celebrating to come when we get to photograph your wedding at Hamilton Farm Golf Club! It’s an honor and a joy to share in these memories and capture your love story. Enjoy this time of being fiancés! xoxo
