My work with the organization Operation: Love ReUnited is one of the most rewarding things that photography has allowed me to pursue. I am honored to be giving back to the servicemembers and their families who support and defend our country. I also had the pleasure of photographing two very special couples this year - one who I met through OpLove (and photographed their homecoming in 2010) and the other a friend from high school whose boyfriend contacted me to propose to her during our portrait session! Enjoy the LOVE below - these are my faves from the year 2011!
Facebook is an amazing tool - a way to connect with people across the country (or even world!) that you might not otherwise communicate with. About a year ago, I re-connected with some old (and I use that term loosely now that I'm in my 30's - ha ha!) friends from my hometown in Ohio. It's been really cool to see where they are, what they've been doing since the *gasp* 15 years since high school. One of those people just happens to live in Charlottesville, VA now - only a few hours from here. She asked me a few months ago if I would take portraits of her boyfriend and her when they came to the beach this summer. Flattered, I said, "Of Course!" Then, a couple weeks before their session, I received an email from 'the boyfriend' - who let me in on the secret - he planned to propose on the beach! Would I be interested in capturing the moment for them? ABSOLUTELY! :D And here's just a peek at how it went:
And then we were able to take some portraits. I brought along some bubbly (since I was in on the secret!) and it was a beautiful evening! Now, I do not pretend to be an engagement photographer - and truthfully, I get nervous shooting couples - but they were so natural and so in love with each other that it was a breeze! Thanks so much, Aimee & Rich for allowing me to capture your love and I hope you enjoy this peek!