After moving to Frederick from Savannah, Anna was just looking to meet people. People in general, not necessarily “the one.” So she took a chance and signed up for an online dating account. But just to meet people, she said. And then Matt’s dating profile came into view, and everything changed. That account was eventually deactivated because she didn’t need it anymore- she’d found everything she never knew she was looking for in Matt.
He knew from their second date that she was made for him, so it was just a matter of time before things became officially official. Sweet, unsuspecting Anna had no idea what was in store for her when Matt led her down to the beach on the 4th of July on the pretense of beachcombing. As they walked along with the metal detector it started beeping with more and more insistence, until Matt dropped to his knees, began digging, and unearthed the most beautiful diamond ring Anna had ever seen. Kneeling on the sand, Matt took her hand and asked if she would be his forever by becoming his wife, and Anna’s smiles and joyous tears were all he needed to see.
Matt and Anna, your love is precious, rare and ever so real. I can’t tell you how much I loved spending the evening with you both! You two are so lovely, so perfectly made for each other- your love truly touched my heart. Only 18 days til you’re MARRIED! Come on, May 26th!
We began in Historic Frederick, Maryland…
Anna is a photographer(!), so she knows how to KILL IT when in front of the camera! It also meant I was approximately 28x more nervous about their e-session, but both Matt and Anna made it so easy on me. (thanks, you two!)
I die. She’s so gorgeous!!
Seriously- how stinkin cute are they?!
Lookin good, Matt! Ball so hard.
I love these next two!
Happy Tuesday!
Purple dress: Nine West
Beaded belt: handcrafted by global mission artisans
Jeweled flats: Jessica Simpson
Ruffled blouse: Anthropologie
Laser-cut leather flats: Audrey Brooke (DSW)
DESIGN BY TONIC SITE SHOP
© ABBY GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY 2024
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Ohmygosh. These two are SO cute!!! I love her ruffled shirt!
I love that wall full of leaves!
Super sweet!!!! She is stunning 🙂
Abby, these photos are stunning!! Anna is so gorgeous! I think these are some of your very best work!
AMAZING! So precious! You really captured SO much joy and love, Abby! Congratulations Anna! I cannot wait to see Abby’s images of your upcoming wedding!!
What an amazing proposal story! And I love these photos Abby! So adorable!
LOVE these!! they are adorable and seriously, could her outfits be any cuter? also love that you guys were in Historic Frederick since that’s where we’re getting married! 🙂
what a gorgeous couple and a gorgeous shoot! i love them! and they did such a great job of coordinating but not matching!
Love her purple dress!! My fav shots are the last ones, with the light fading… love it. Reminds me of the light in the images of the bride and groom on the dock.
Thank you so much, Abby!! We absolutely LOVE these photos! You are such an amazing woman and an incredibly talented photographer. There are no words to fully express how happy I am seeing our engagement photos! It just makes me even more excited for you to shoot our wedding. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us as a couple. You really captured our personalities and what our love looks like. It’s been a total joy to get to know you, too! You’re the best.
Beautiful!
What a beautiful couple and a gorgeous session! So dreamy! And that purple dress is AMAZING! 🙂
Wow I’m impressed Matt was able to bury the ring and walk away without being scared it wouldn’t be there when they came back. That’s really romantic though, and they’re getting married the same day as me so you know it’s going to be awesome! =)
LOVE this session, Abby! They are adorable and these images are incredible! 🙂