It all started at the University of Maryland. “We met on Facebook,” he recounts. “No, we met in the dorm. He was watching The Notebook,” she supplies. “No, it was soccer,” he reminds her. She’s organized, he’s…not. He’s a classic USA-kinda guy, she’s a gorgeous Brazilian-American. They have their different strengths, but when they come together, it just… works.
For their engagement session, Gary and Clarisse took me back to where it all began in College Park. We sauntered around campus on a gorgeous Sunday in November and they gave me a tour of where their love blossomed, with us eventually ending up in the very dorm where they met. Where Gary was most definitely watching soccer, not The Notebook.
Gary and Clarisse, I can’t tell you how much I love watching you two interact. Your session left with a smile on my face and joy in my heart, and I am positively thrilled to be shooting your wedding next fall. Also, I’m glad we weren’t forcibly ejected from the stadium. Or locked in.
Gary and Clarisse brought along their two pups, Marley and Dixon. They did nothing but fuel my desire for puppy.
Ahh! Look at that puppy tongue!
We headed back to the car so they Gary and Clarisse could change, and when she came out in this dress I nearly died. How adorable is she?
Oh Clarisse, you’re exquisite.
Aaand money shot. My favorite!
Gary, I am seriously impressed by your modeling skills.
The light!
One more quick outfit change and we headed down to Byrd Stadium. I was pretty sure we were going to get kicked out, but no one bothered us.
Oooh my gosh, so adorable!
We made one last stop at the dorm in which Gary and Clarisse met. This stairwell is where they shared their first kiss 🙂
Happy Monday!
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OH MY GOODNESS. These are simply amazing. What a gorgeous couple. How did you find these two? Seriously, they’re both beautiful and their story is awesome. Great job, Abby!!
Beautiful shoot, love their story!
I LOVE the close up of the ring!!! Beautiful pictures Abby 🙂
AWE! great stuff, I’m a huge puppy lover 🙂
Abby I cannot possibly explain to you how much I love these photos. I had the biggest smile on my face as I was looking at them this morning, and now while at a deli grabbing lunch, because they totally capture who me and Gary are. I actually audibly giggled a couple times, which got me a few stares from other customers. You are so unbelievably talented! Thank you so much for these, I just know I’m going to be looking at them for the rest of my life! I cannot wait for our wedding!!!!!
Beautiful couple! Beautiful photos! You rock, Abby!
in LOVE with that sneaker shot – what a beautiful couple and a beautiful session.
These are GORGEOUS, Abby! I love all of these – you did such a great job.
And I second Bree: LOVE that sneaker shot!
beautiful! love that money shot 🙂
What a stunning couple! I especially love the last shot because it has so much meaning!
Beautiful!
What a stunning couple!! And I love her ring!!! Amazing session – beautiful work, Abby.
WOWZA! This is just amazing. I hope they blow that leaves shot up into the biggest canvas they can find.
I love this session, great job Abby! I love her dress and that red tree is just fabulous!
I am in love with this session!!! It’s SO good! I love the fall leaves in the photos especially:-)
LOVE this!!! Gorgeous couple and beautiful images!! Great job! 🙂 I totally love her dress, too-adorable! 🙂
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