Nora + Kevin — Coolidge Corner Engagement – xo, CoCo

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

This was one of those nights that didn’t go exactly to plan, but that turned out better than any of us could have planned! (And included way more beer than should have been allowed…)

When I think of Nora and Kevin the first word that comes to mind is genuine. That is exactly how they are: sweet, genuine, silly, sarcastic, wonderful  people. We got along from the very start, and I love them because they were adventurous enough to 1) Suggest we shoot in their favorite bar, and thus be embarrassed to ever go back there again ;) and 2) Drink enough beer to survive shooting outside in the freezing cold because I wanted to experiment! So, while it wasn’t the original plan, we ended up hanging out at Otto Pizza in Coolidge Corner, then wandering around the theater across the street. It was great fun and these two faces make me so happy. (Side-note: I’m not the only one who was obsessed, there was a collective “Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww…” in the office for DAYS and these pictures circulated from Pam to Krista and I). See for yourself!

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

In my opinion, ALL engagement sessions should start with beer. :)

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

It was SUPER cold by this point in the night, but these two were such troopers! So we wandered over to the Coolidge Corner Theater, and I made them snuggle in an alleyway, so romantic right? ;)

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

My trusty assistant Pam helped me light the fire escape out behind the theater. How fun!

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Then we walked a little more to get warmed up.

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Can you even handle the cuteness?? I can’t wait to see these guys again at the Epicenter in June! Nora, thank you for rolling with the punches and being so lovely! Kevin thank you for being so late and “forcing” us to drink so much delicious beer, I could not be happier with the results! :) Find more on Facebook!

Ashley + Andrew — Paul Revere Park Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

I mean would you just LOOK at that face?! I’ll admit, this laugh was induced by the embarrassment of public kissing, but hey, gotta do what you gotta do! Ashley and Andrew were such fabulous company on this surprisingly warm Fall evening in Boston. They took me on a tour of their gorgeous Charlestown streets, showed me all their favorite little spots, and we even made our way over to the brand new Paul Revere Park under the Zakim Bridge. This night was, I daresay, TOO fun.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

LOVE this!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

I mean, how cool is this spot?!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Cuties… and gorgeous light to boot!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

We strolled back over near their apartment and found this gorgeous ivy.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

We had to get something in front of their adorable building!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

They have a pretty sweet roof-deck too, with a killer view of the Bunker Hill monument, what a great spot!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

That LIGHT! KILLING me.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

 

Ash and Andrew thank you so much for taking me on such a fun adventure in your beautiful neighborhood! Check out more on Facebook y’all!

Ashley + Joe — Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Joe & Ashley live in Chicago, and LOVE black & white photography… so they were already my favorites before we even met each other!  When we did finally meet, it was for their wintery Boston engagement session – and they totally lived up to my expectations of awesomeness!

We started out with a drink at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen to get warmed up (both literally, and figuratively)…

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OAK Long Bar drinks

Then we went for a little walk around Copley Square, in the cold… but they were able to keep each other both warm, and entertained :)

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement SessionBoston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

After we couldn’t feel our fingers and feet anymore, we hopped inside the Boston Public Library to warm up… and I swear, we TRIED to be quiet!

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Public Library Engagement - laugher

Boston Public Library Engagement

After we finally realized that they’d eventually kick us out for being so giggly… we went back out into the cold for a walk down Comm Ave!
I love those twinkly white lights!

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Love these!

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Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Once it got dark, and even colder, we hopped in to Papa Razzi for more drinks!

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Love this!

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Boston Winter Engagement Session

Such a fun engagement session!!  See, we don’t need sunshine and green grass to make some beautiful portraits – even in the cold Boston snow, we can have fun together and get some awesome photos!

Can’t wait to share more from Ashley & Joe’s killer wedding in my next post!  Stay tuned!
(And if you seriously can’t wait, you can head over to their Facebook album and see it all there!)

Danielle + Jesse — Boston Public Garden Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

These two sweethearts met up with me on a quintessential Fall afternoon in the city, the light was golden and it was just warm enough to get by with a sweater and a snuggle. This sweet pair had actually never even been to the Public Gardens before, so it was really fun to wander around with them in this gorgeous space in the last light of day. I just can’t get enough of their sweet expressions, and joyful faces. And did I mention that light?!

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

You know I love people in trees… :)

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Pink clouds, my fave!

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

We moseyed over to Comm Ave for a minute, and a snuggle.

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

I mean, seriously, how can they be so cute?! Love these two, find some more on Facebook if you do too!

Sharon + Marty — Good Harbor Beach Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Oh, these two! Sharon came to me from a mutual friend, which is always exciting, we love our friends’ friends! I was so excited talking to her over the phone, she’s a graphic designer by trade, and a true firecracker. I had so much fun with her and her Marty on a lovely warm Summer evening at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester. Enjoy!

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Isn’t this dune grass gorgeous?!

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Bahhhh! So cute!

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

It was such a beautiful night.

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Marty, you crack me up!

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Have you seen a  happier couple?!

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Engagement Portrait Session at Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Oh my gosh, I LOVE these two! Sharon and Marty, thank you for coming up to Gloucester for the night, and most of all for being so wonderful! Stay tuned for their beautiful backyard wedding, and check out more on Facebook!

Liz + Dylan — Boston Esplanade Engagement – xo, CoCo

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Man, these two make me so happy. They are legit, some of the funniest people I know. I was so excited to get to know them some more, after weeks of hilarious email exchanges. So we met up one gorgeous evening on The Esplanade, took some pictures, hung out in a tree, and saw the biggest yoga class ever. It was glorious!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Dude.

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Haha!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Aaaand off with the shoes!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

LIZ! You are so beautiful!!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Fave.

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Those legs girl!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Beware runners, I will shoot pictures of you! :)

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

This tree was the best.

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

Guys, you are killing me.

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

And one last runner to finish it off…

Summer Engagement Portrait Session along Esplanade in Boston

 

Dylan and Liz, I mean it, you are the BEST! Thank you for letting me follow you around with my camera and bad jokes! Can’t wait to see you soon! Check out more on Facebook folks.

Marlana + Matt — Arnold Arboretum Engagement – xo, CoCo

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum
Oh my gosh, I’m so excited for this post! Marlana and Matt are just the best. I met Marlana back in the day at RIT, I knew her brother through my best friend, who is now my brother-in-law, I’m sure we met at a terrible party… :) They’re getting married in upstate NY later this year, but wanted to shoot some engagement pictures in Boston, where they call home. So I was so incredibly excited when she reached out to me, and so pumped to meet her fiance Matt (they’ve been together for 10 years!).

We started out at their apartment in Jamaica Plain, and amazingly got their adorable kitty Audrey to stay still for approximately 2.5 seconds.

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

It was a B-E-A-Utiful night in JP!

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

I mean…

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

The light on the pathway was gorgeous!

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Quick costume change at home…

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Then off to the Arnold Arboretum!

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

LOVED this grass.

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

I was DYING with this crawling grapevine.

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Absolute FAVE.

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Spring Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

Aaaahh!!! Guys, I had so much fun with you, mosquito bites and all! Thank you so much for sharing your love with me, you are beautiful! Check out even more on Facebook y’all!

Katie + Brian — Boston Long Wharf Engagement – xo, CoCo

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Katie, Brian and I got together on one of those beautiful misty mornings in Boston, while most of the city was still asleep, and we had the Long Wharf to ourselves, aside from the P-town ferry crowd. :) The area holds a special significance for these two, since that’s where Brian popped the question! (They even showed me the exact spot). So it was super fun to walk around with them through one of their favorites spots in the city. What a fabulous morning!

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

That’s the spot! So cute!

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

City boy and country girl. :)

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Fave!

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Love!

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Those eyes girl!

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Love love love Katie’s Texas necklace!

Early morning engagement portrait session at Boston Long Wharf

Thanks for taking a look at my favorites, and thank you Katie and Brian for being so gosh-darn wonderful! Can’t wait to see you soon! Also, check out more on Facebook!

Elena + Olivier — University of Pennsylvania Engagement – xo, CoCo

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Olivier and his beautiful Elena and I met up on the campus of UPenn, where they met, on a beautiful Summer afternoon. They were wearing some fabulously crazy colors, the sun was shining (right when we needed it to!) and the campus was quiet, well except for the occasional scavenger hunters, but more on that later! I had a great time getting to know them and getting a personal tour of UPenn’s gorgeous campus! We started out hiding on these stairs, how great are those colors?!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Love love love those trees!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

So sweet… aaaand then we got photo bombed!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

You know I love a little bit of goofball… :)

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Love this building!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Then some very generous security guards let us into the Quad for a few more portraits, it was like Hogwarts in there!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Work it girl!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Haha, you too Olivier!

Summer Engagement Portrait Session at UPenn in Philadelphia

Beautiful night, beautiful scenery, and two beautiful goofballs, you can’t ask for more! Thank you Elena and Olivier for hanging out with me, it was so much fun! And there’s even more on Facebook y’all!

Ryan + Kirk — Newburyport Engagement – xo, CoCo

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

These two!! I think all I have to do is let the pictures speak for themselves on this one. Ryan and Kirk are such a joy to be around, they love each other, their dogs, cocktails, food, and laughing. Need I say more?!

We started their engagement at their adorable condo in Newburyport, where Ryan fixed us up some killer cocktails.

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Meet Dragon and Bruno, the funniest furballs you’ve ever seen.

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

I mean…

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Their home is FILLED with amazing art, mostly made by Ryan’s grandmother, I can’t wait to meet her!

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

And then they were standing like this, how cute are they??

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Family portrait!

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Love. Love. Love.

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Gotta vogue a little bit, right?

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Gorgeous!

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

We took a little stroll along the river into town, it was a gorgeous night!

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

They guided me through the boat yard, just so fun!

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

One last stop on the water!

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Newburyport Engagement Portrait Session

Ryan and Kirk, you two fill me with so much joy! It was a pleasure spending the evening with you in the place you call home, thank you for being so wonderful! There’s more on Facebook too!