Kate + Alex's Duke Gardens Romantic and Casual Engagement Shoot

What a fun engagement shoot with Kate and Alex at Duke Gardens in Raleigh. We were able to find ourselves in the most flattering light, among the most beautiful foliage! I love for engagement sessions to be fun and natural and of course a joint adventure. It is not my job to lead their love story, and its not their job to tell me how to be inspired. Instead, we walk and talk, we check out pretty flowers and show love to the bamboo. Photography is always a team effort, and I love to create with couples who have a natural chemistry and a unique connection. Romantic engagement shoots are one of my favorite kinds of sessions, and from these images you can see why! Kate's mom said if you're going to date someone in your class, make sure they're the smartest one. I looked at Alex and without hesitating he said, "I set the curve." I bet that gave her a boost of confidence when introducing him to the parents!

With their wedding coming up in June at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, I am getting busy getting to know their hopes and dreams for their wedding day. I get nervous before every wedding I shoot, up until the time I pick up my camera! I can't wait to make magic with these two lovebirds in June!