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!

Sarah + Rob — Minuteman National Park Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Sarah, Rob and I got together on a gorgeous evening at one of my favorite parks, Minuteman National Park, in Concord. The light was beautiful and these two can not get any cuter. They met while working at the same school and I caught up with them in the middle of their well-deserved Summer break, I was super jealous of Sarah’s summer glow! I hope you enjoy my favorites!

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

They were good sports and sat in the grass for me, how could I resist?!

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Love love that dress!

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

You guys are killing me!

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Engagement Portrait Session at Minuteman National Park

Thanks for checking these guys out, Rob and Sarah, it was such a pleasure! Check out some more on Facebook!

Laura + Dayna — Beacon Hill Engagement – xo, CoCo

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Laura and Dayna and I met up on a wonderful and warm afternoon in the early Summer, I knew these two would be amazing from the start. First of all they have the best story, as told to me by Laura, they used to pass each other on the sidewalk nearly everyday on the way to work, always noticing each other but never speaking of course, though for dramatic effect I imagine at least making some sideways glances :). Some time down the line they both ended up at the Liberty Hotel one evening for drinks, separately, but Laura finally got up the nerve to introduce herself and the rest is history! Naturally, we started out their session at the very place where their relationship started, not to mention one of my favorites hotels in Boston, then strolled past their apartment and through their beautiful Beacon Hill neighborhood. I hope you enjoy my favorites!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

The light was beautiful inside Alibi and the place was empty!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

In my opinion, every engagement session should start with cocktails!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Killing me with cute, Laura!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Of course we had to use the prison bars!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Love those socks Dayna!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

These two are just the right amount of goofy for me :).

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Quick costume change and a ride on the escalator before we head out!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill was quiet and the light was gorgeous!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Haha!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Aaaaaand just a little more goof to top it off.

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

I can’t get enough of these two, Laura and Dayna thank you for such a fabulous evening! Even more on Facebook if you dare!

Kaitlin + Brent — North End Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Ok, get ready for an adorable overload. I met up with Kaitlin and Brent at during one of Kaitlin’s very last weeks in Boston, and therefore very last weeks in her adorable North End apartment. We clicked immediately, had a quick drink together and basically did not stop laughing for the next hour. These guys are just so much fun! But don’t let me tell you, I’ll let you find out for yourself…

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Of course we HAD to check out the roof deck!

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

We went on a little tour of their neighborhood and found this little secret garden in someone’s backyard, shhhh don’t tell…

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Brent, you are the perfect amount of goofball.

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

There were some lovely blooming trees in a park next door.

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

We then made our way down this fabulous alley…

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

…on the way to their favorite spot in the North End, Monica’s!

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

Engagement Portrait Session in Boston's North End

They then treated me to one of the BEST sandwiches I have ever had, how sweet are they? Seriously, if you haven’t been to Monica’s, don’t, I don’t want anyone to know about it… :) Thank you Kaitlin and Brent for being so fun, generous, loving and oh I don’t know AMAZING?! I can’t wait for September!

Check out more of these cuties in their Facebook album.

Katie + Keith — Providence, RI Winter Engagement – xo, CoCo

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Katie an Keith came to us through a very dear friend but we quickly discovered that we had another connection, they both went to my alma mater, RIT! It was great to reminisce a bit about our favorite Brick City while we walked around downtown Providence for their engagement session. It was freezing outside so we found some fabulous indoor spaces to shoot at The Arcade and the gorgeous interior of The Dorrance around the corner. Take a look at a few of my favorites!

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

I’m so happy the generous staff at The Dorrance let us come in for a few portraits! This place was gorgeous!

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

We braved the cold for a minute or two, it was freezing!

Winter Engagement Session in Providence RI

I’m so glad we had this time to connect Katie and Keith! Check out Facebook for more and stay tuned for their wedding post as well!