Washington Oaks Gardens Engagement Session with Kristen & Josh
Firstly, the fact that I’m posting this on a cold January day here in North Carolina does not erase the memory of sweat ALL over my body from photographing this Washington Oaks Gardens Engagement Session with Kristen & Josh. The sweat stash was REAL. NOTE: You’ll absolutely learn about the ‘sweat stash’ if you’re around me in temperatures above 77 degrees. Looking back, it really makes my current ‘sweatpants with a blanket on in my office’ situation seem very cozy. Nevertheless, if you haven’t guessed, this session took place during a very hot FL summer. Regardless of the heat, this sweet couple (& their adorable pups!) proved every sweaty second was worth it!
Make it YOU!
One of the things I loved most about this session at Washington Oaks Gardens (other than getting puppy loves for an hour or so), is the ease and comfort Kristen and Josh approached their session with. She wanted her style to reflect their everyday lives at home with their dogs. This meant cute, but always a little comfy! That mindset is something I always encourage with my couples. Yes, I will send you a guide to help you navigate the choice of outfits, but at the end of the day — I want your to feel like YOU in your photos. For Kristen, that was snuggled up with her pups on the beach, barefoot. Maybe your version of that looks totally different for your personal session! It’s all welcomed!
A Sweet Reunion…
I have another note on this gallery that is super special to me. Most of the time when I’m meeting couples at their engagement session, it’s the first time we’ve met in person ever. However, this wasn’t the first time I was meeting with Kristen & Josh! Kristen has actually been a bridesmaid at several weddings I’ve had the honor of photographing. Once you finish browsing her (super cute) engagement session, be sure to check out her best friends wedding! For that date, we took flight to upstate Michigan where Kristen stood beside her bestie as she said yes to forever with the love of her life. You can view that beautiful day HERE!
