Katie and Bryan in Washington Square West. Philadelphia Engagement Photographer

Katie happens to be the first friend I made at collage and we've seen each other through joy and heartbreak. I love her and Bryan together. They make each other laugh, they're great activity partners, and they're incredibly dedicated pet parents to Ollie and Layla.

Despite our requests, Bryan says I can't photograph the wedding AND be in it. I guess he has a point. So I'm honored to present the following images as an homage to my sweet friends and a toast to their engagement! Mazeltov.

Styling by our talented friend, Brittany Hurley

Melisa and Doug in Greenwich. Connecticut Anniversary Photographer

Melisa and Doug met me at the Montgomery Pinetum, not far from my place. They asked me to pick the spot because neither of them lives in the area. They live hours away in separate states, but made sure to come together for their two year anniversary. I could tell how grateful they were to be reunited. In one of the more intimate moments of the shoot, I definitely heard them whispering "you're perfect" to each other!

We chatted all through the shoot as we hiked to some ruins that my husband and I had happily discovered the previous week. I learned that they used to work together and Doug pursued Melisa by baking her cookies before asking her on a date. I've been thinking about how sweet that was ever since! We ended the night at the Ginger Man where my husband joined us for drinks. I feel lucky to have gotten to know such a beautiful, loving couple.

Priya and Paul at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Brooklyn Anniversary Photographer

I shot this incredibly fun couple at Brooklyn Bridge Park on one of the hottest days in August. They had but one request: to get some ice cream ASAP. And that's always cool with me.

Paul and Priya live in Bushwick together. They are both makers, collectors, and artists and they push each other to learn and ask questions. On our walk, they were constantly playing and laughing and exploring. Paul would stop to tell Priya about different kinds of plants we encountered. Priya found a viewfinder overlooking the East River and they took turns looking through and excitedly telling each other what they were spotting.

When it got crazy hot, Paul pulled out a small cloth from his pocket and Priya instinctively pulled back her hair while he blotted the sweat from her brow. It was such a small gesture, but I'm happy I captured the sweetness of their ritual. I hope the following images do them justice.