Shelby Leigh Photography

I love this engagement session in “my new field”, I’m slowly transitioning away from my “old field” which I used for a while but is now just so far for me and most of my clients. This one is just a hop, skip and a jump from me and it offers a different vibe. It’s not really JUST a field but thats what I’m calling it.)

Happy 2012! What a better way to kick of the year than with this amazing proposal I got to photograph (if you’re a friend on my facebook page, then you’ve already seen these!). I’ve always wanted to this and you can imagine how fun AND nerve wracking it would be to photograph a surprise proposal. The groom-to-be chose Swan Harbor Farm in Havre De Grace as the spot he wanted to propose. He arranged for me to be at the farm and capture one of the most important and memorable times in their lives together. I always consider to be such an honor when someone invites me in on their intimate moments.

The groom planned to propose on the scenic dock at Swan Harbor but when I arrived it was closed so in a panic (it was just me panicking) we arranged for THE spot to be on the cliff overlooking the bay last minute, which turned out be just as beautiful, in my opinion. This was a complete surprise to his fiance, she had no idea I was there photographing them until after he proposed. We continued the session a little longer with some fun portraits celebrating the event afterward.

Here is to 2012 and lots of new (and old) love to photograph this year!

Downtown Annapolis is such a great spot, I don’t know if I will ever tire of it, and I think it was this session where I had saw 4 or 5 other photographers at work that day. Everyone trying to capture the last warmth and foliage of the season. This couple got their outfits right, simple and coordinating, perfect for fall.

beautiful sun flare.

Starbucks. For your engagement session? Yes!