There is something about a lifestyle engagement session — one that’s all about the couple and their love and not about distracting props or too stiff of poses. It’s a session that lets their story and their personalities truly shine — and nothing more exemplifies that realness than a session in a brand new home. 
Christine and Zach are getting married in downtown Rochester this Fall and throughout all of our communications and meetings, words like “candid” and “real” keep popping up in our discussions. So, although Rochester offers beautiful skylines and lush green parks, these two opted to celebrate the recent purchase of their first home together. 

We just traveled from one room to the next, enjoying the space as they would on any given Tuesday evening or Saturday morning — relaxing on the “cuddle chair” in the living room, sipping some coffee in their “dance room” and laughing at the kitchen counter. 

Before I could even unpack my equipment, Christine offered an honest disclaimer that both of them were incredibly nervous. That’s natural and normal, especially for couples that don’t do a lot of photographs. Hopefully they’d agree, but within minutes, the nervous giggles started to disappear and their love shined through — tender kisses and cuddles and the sweetest of smiles. 

I loved getting to know these two — they are incredibly hard-working, really sweet and kind, easy to talk to and incredibly beautiful to photograph! Fun fact: One of my other recently-booked couples includes the former college roommate of Zach! Small world!

Thank you for inviting me into your beautiful Rochester home for this simple, sweet and special engagement session.