I was scrolling through instagram and noticed that Natalie and Derek were traveling somewhere tropical. I didn’t think much of it. Then the next day, I got a direct message from Nat, “Hey, how do I book your services? 😉”. Derek had proposed the night before! After they finalized a few other details, venue and date, they signed on the dotted line with me for their August wedding of this year! I met them a few weeks later for their Longwood Gardens engagement portraits and oh my gosh, not only am I in love with these two together but I’m so head over heels in love with Longwood Gardens! I’ve known Natalie for years. She and I worked together at Life Time Fitness in the Kids Department. It’s wonderful to see her in such a positive and uplifting relationship. She and Derek are so natural and comfortable together and are definitely meant for each other. I’m excited to see where their West Coast adventure after the wedding takes them and where life in general goes.

Nat & Derek, thank you so much for asking me to capture these and your wedding day for you! Wandering around Longwood Gardens was an absolute blast and it was wonderful catching up with you. Congratulations you both!

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