I’ve known her since we were in elementary school. We danced at the same ballet studio, and for a few years there, looked so much alike that our own moms mistook us for one another backstage during Nutcracker! She’s one of the kindest, most darling people you’ll ever meet, and incredibly talented to boot; the sort of person who makes everyone around her feel welcome and wanted.

When I first started to see Will pop up in Courtney’s Insta feed, I wondered- who is this “Parachute” guy? So when she and I met up for a glass of wine a few years ago and she mentioned her boyfriend Will, without even knowing him, I was ecstatic for her- her entire face lit up when she talked about him. It was evident by the  way she smiled that they were onto something amazing together!

Charlottesville engagement session | Abby Grace Photography

Late December came and with it, a photo on Instagram- her with a ring, him with the biggest smile ever, and the caption “forever and always”- he’d proposed one night during a walk home in New York, and for a few suspended moments, she couldn’t believe what was happening, even asking “what are you doing?” Needless to say, ecstatic again!

We met up for their engagement portraits in Charlottesville, the afternoon before one of the last stops on tour, and it was such a joy to capture them together! They brought along sweet little Eddie, their Maltese mix, and we spent some time wandering around the town where it all began for them, when they were both students at UVA. It was a quiet sort of afternoon which suited them perfectly, and I might be biased, but their photos are some of my new all-time favorites :).

Will & Courtney- thank you so much for letting me in for the afternoon! It was such a gift to spend the time with you both; you’re so well-suited for one another. Seeing you both come alive in one another’s arms and preserving it all on film was a delight- I can’t wait for your wedding this summer!!

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Will & Courtney | Charlottesville engagement session

May 9, 2017

  1. Jean says:

    These are so beautiful! Love the story, too!

  2. Rici says:

    Love her shoes! & the pup 🙂

  3. Karen Field aka Mom says:

    Courtney getting married? Woo hoo! It looks to be a match made in heaven!

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