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Engagements

Late Summer Longwood Gardens Engagement

Ryan and Lauren got engaged at Longwood Gardens this past August! He reached out to me to photograph the moment he surprised his then-girlfriend by asking her to marry him in one of her favorite places. Capturing this moment was an honor, and their engagement story is one to remember.

Planning the LongWood Gardens Proposal

Ryan spent months planning the perfect proposal. He checked the weather weeks in advance, hoping for clear skies. On the morning of the proposal, it rained. But Ryan was ready. He brought clear umbrellas and had a backup location to keep them dry. (I always bring clear umbrellas, too – but Ryan was on top of it!!) The rain didn’t stop the moment from being special!

The Longwood Gardens Proposal

Ryan proposed under cover, making sure everything went smoothly despite the weather. After Lauren said yes (!!!!), we captured the moment with photos around Longwood Gardens. One highlight was timing the shoot with a fountain show in the background, one of Ryan’s requests! It added a beautiful touch to their engagement photos.

Celebrating the Moment

Lauren had always wanted photos in this spot for her business, so it was the perfect setting for their engagement. Right before their couples photos, a surprise downpour hit, but the rain cleared litearlly just in time. The gardens made a stunning backdrop for their engagement celebration.

Excited for the Future

This Longwood Gardens engagement was one for the books! Ryan and Lauren’s love story continues, and their wedding will be a day to look forward to. Check out some of my other couples engagement stories at Bowmans Wildflower Preserve or this Magical Engagement Session at Stone Harbor, New Jersey! Or listen to this episode of The Busy Bride Podcast with 9 engagement session tips!

Engagements

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- kristen & jared

“Hiring Gabriella as our photographer was the single best decision we made on wedding day. Because we had an intimate elopement at town hall, it was important to us to capture the small details and intimate moments in a way that we could look back on our day and feel like we are reliving it. Well, Gabriella’s work does just that. She exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier with our gallery. She gave updates and clear expectations along the way so that we were never left wondering what next steps were, and was timely with getting sneak peaks and the full gallery back to us. We are an introverted couple who is not used to being in front of the camera, and Gabriella was super patient and made us feel at ease throughout the whole day. Her communication style is to be seriously commended. She also went above and beyond to scope out of the venue and found the perfect spot for us to do our private vows in. We don’t have a single negative thing to say about our experience. If you are considering working with Gabriella for your special day, do it!!

"THE SINGLE BEST DECISION"

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- RYlie & ryan kelliher

We LOVED working with Gabriella for our Wedding photography! From our first video call, she made us feel totally at ease about the whole process, and it was clear she had a ton of experience. We do not consider ourselves very photogenic, but Gabriella got AMAZING pictures from our Wedding and an Engagement shoot. She’s fun, friendly, professional, and everything you need in a Wedding photographer (or for any other event). Cannot recommend her highly enough!

"SHE MADE US FEEL TOTALLY AT EASE"

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- AARON & LYDIA

“Gabriella is the BEST photographer and we could not have asked for anyone better to capture our proposal! I had intentions of interviewing multiple photographers, but after seeing her work and talking to her over the phone, I immediately booked with her. Her passion for photography is so evident. She goes above and beyond to make your shoot about YOU. She does a great job of taking control and guiding you with poses that you will love, and her candid shots are unbelievable. She had a smile on her face the entire time and we felt like a close friend was there doing this for us. Would recommend her 100 times out of 100!

Gabriella was absolutely amazing. She made the photography session so easy and effortless. Her personality is so warm and inviting, she made us feel so so comfortable during these pictures. Gabriella went above and beyond for us and I’m so grateful my significant other found her as a photographer. I would highly recommend!”

"SHE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND"

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