Luke + Alayna Engagement

Every engagement and wedding story we photograph is a joy and privilege to be invited into. But there’s an extra layer of honor involved when we have the opportunity to photograph our friends.

I (Sarah) have known Luke and his family since before he was born. Our mothers were best friends as teenagers and the friendship continued as the families grew. To grow up together and witness different milestone moments in each other’s lives made it even more special when he and Alayna reached out about photography.

A very very early spring day found us out at Port Oneida with these two for their engagement session. Snow still on the ground in some areas, but they had each other to keep warm while the wind swirled furiously and waves crashed along the shore. We got to cheer them on up close and personal as we witnessed them interact at their engagement session. They laugh together and tease one another, but they also build each other up and help each other become the best versions of themselves. It’s evident that at the root of their relationship they are genuinely best friends.

Gerrit + Abby | Engagement

Gerrit and Abby bring out the best versions of each other when they are together. The first time we met face to face was at their engagement session, yet it felt just like catching up with best friends. With their husky Worf in tow, we spent the evening exploring Port Oneida, learning more about their story, and laughing the deepest belly laughs ever. These two are magical together and it was such a special privilege to be able to capture their relationship on camera.

Wildflower Engagement | Jordan + Paige | Port Oneida

Jordan and Paige’s wildflower engagement is hands down one of our top five favorite engagement photo shoots. From the dreamy wildflowers to the romantic picnic (complete with wine from their winery wedding venue), to the glowing sunset on the beach—it was nothing less than THE perfect spring day. You would never even guess that when we first arrived to Port Oneida the sky was dark and cloudy and it had started to drizzle. These two were willing to brave the weather and we were thankfully met with only the slightest rainy mist. It felt like a movie as Jordan and Paige traipsed through the prettiest wildflower fields hand in hand. Our hearts were so full to photograph the love between these two and we are counting down the days until we can celebrate with them on their wedding day.