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It started long ago, right around the corner from her house, as the bus would pull up to the stop. A young boy would get on and she would shyly glance his direction, taking note of how cute he was, even in elementary school. He never paid her much attention but even when she moved to another school, she still remembered the cute boy from her bus.

A few years came and went and one day, right around the corner from her house, the bus pulled up and a handsome boy walked on. But this time, he wasn’t just an elementary school boy. He was now turning into a man. And ever more handsome than she remembered. They spent their high school years together and, although they never ran with the same crowd, she always kept him in the back of her mind.

Yet a few more years came and went, as they parted ways after high school, barely knowing each other anyway. But when Nicole decided to relocate back home she wondered where that cute boy might be. She had no idea if he was still in their hometown, or if he had moved on. But one afternoon, Facebook brought them back together in the form of a status that triggered her very heart and soul, so she was compelled to comment. A few exchanged messages, and a good look through each other profile pictures later, Nicole and Austin finally met up. Alone. For the first time in their long history. And it was right there that they realized all these years of school bus rides and high school stories were just the prequel to that one fateful day. That one fateful day when they both realized that while many people search high and low, and worlds apart to find their one true soul mate, for them they had to look no further than right around the corner.

I met up with Nicole and Austin on a chilly November day, Black Friday to be exact, where they cut down their Christmas tree and enjoyed some hot tea and doughnuts with their “firstborn”, Piper. Who was extremely well behaved. And although I liked them right when I first met them, it was during this session that I saw how perfectly they balance each other out, and how they really did complete each other. I am so, so excited for their Black Friday wedding next November and can’t wait to document them promising forever to each other.

Meet Nicole + Austin.

These guys worked hard on styling this session to be one of my favorite Get-to-know-you session EVER! They brought hot tea, apple cider doughnuts, a cute chalkboard, a cozy blanket, and some other fun props. I absolutely LOVE when clients bring props that reflect them and the essence of their relationship. I may be biased, but Piper was my favorite “prop” in this session. I was never able to capture it on camera, but pretty much any time I got focused on Nicole and Austin and talking with them, we would turn around and Piper would have her nose in the doughnut bag. I think she consumed as many, or more, doughnuts than Austin did during our session.


It took us a few tries, but we finally got Piper to stand still with the chalkboard, for their Save-The-Date cards

Nicole, my dear, you are GORGEOUS! Can’t wait to photograph you all dolled up next year.


Austin couldn’t keep a straight face while I was shooting just him because he kept saying he’s gonna catch so much flack from the guys at work. So, calling all guys who work with him….give him flack. But also be jealous. Because he was a total pro in front of the camera.

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  1. Austin says:

    Alicia the pictures look amazing!!!! Nicole and I are extremely happy and can not wait to see your work on the big day!

  2. Ashley says:

    The pictures look amazing, especially Austin’s glamour shots!

  3. Debbie says:

    Pictures are beautiful! I wish u both alot of love and happiness!

  4. Melissa says:

    This is Nicole’s sister, Alicia! These pictures are wonderful!! So looking forward to meeting you on the big day. You have so beautifully captured these two lovebirds!

  5. Shaun Maher says:

    Beautiful pictures!!!

  6. Lisa McCaffery says:

    All the pics are beautiful! Love them!

  7. Lisa Perez says:

    Beautiful pictures and an even more beautiful story. Best of luck to you both in your journey together.

  8. Maryann says:

    Absolutely beautiful pics! As the mother of the bride, you surely captured their personalities!
    Looking forward to seeing the memories you capture!

  9. AE says:

    What a gorgeous shoot! Good luck on the 100 comments!

  10. Love…love…love the pictures!!!!

  11. Kaitlyn says:

    So beautiful!!

  12. One of my absolute favorite sessions of yours. Adorable theme, and the quality of the shots are killer. Love.

  13. One of my absolute favorite sessions of yours- the theme is adorable and the shot quality is killer. Love.

  14. Love this session so much!!!

  15. Meg Ruth says:

    Oh I love these! What a great way to incorporate the season!

  16. Sam says:

    What a beautiful couple! Like out of a movie!!!

  17. Michael Trepiccine says:

    Great pictures! Great place to take them!

  18. Michelle Pantori says:

    Love these pictures and story .,, such a beautiful couple … Love, happiness and health always !!!

  19. Jan says:

    Simply beautiful!

  20. Vicky says:

    You guys look great!!!

  21. carmine borrelli says:

    Great pics

  22. Mary Lou says:

    The pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Love all of them.

  23. Katherine says:

    What beautiful pictures! Love that they included their newly adopted pup.

  24. Stephanie says:

    Absolutely beautiful, love you both to the stars and back<3

  25. Bobby says:

    Beautiful photos!

  26. Cousin Pattie says:

    These pictures are beautiful! You have captured so much more than their smiles in them…each one tells a unique story…
    Love them! And Love Nicole and Austin too <3

  27. Sarah T says:

    What a beautiful engagement session. I love the tree farm scenery!

  28. Jen says:

    Beautiful pictures!

  29. Gina Strickland says:

    I love the save the date photo!

  30. Angela D says:

    Such a beautiful couple

  31. Kristi says:

    So beautiful. These truly capture the essence of a beautiful couple!

  32. erin says:

    Omg, love the location and those cute red mugs!

  33. Caroline Goll says:

    Absolutely beautiful pictures. The photographer did a great job capturing the love that you have for each other!

  34. Jackie says:

    Beautiful couple, beautiful pictures!

  35. Carrie Casullo says:

    Beautiful photos!! Congrats on your engagement!!

  36. Allison Lawyer says:

    Nicole, the pictures are awesome! Congrats…can’t wait to see the beautiful wedding pictures next year.

  37. Phyllis DiChiaro says:

    Nicole you guys look great. What great pictures. Congratulations to the both of you.

  38. Maria Fusco says:

    What a beautiful couple, The pictures were awesome. Can’t wait for your Wedding Day

  39. Sheri says:

    The pictures are absolutely stunning!

  40. danielle says:

    I am so excited for you two… and these pics are wonderful! I can definitely see all your cute quirks nic!!!xoxo

  41. Anthony Trepiccione says:

    Very cool pics Nicole!

  42. kevin says:

    amazing photo’s

  43. ellen says:

    Great photos!

  44. eileen says:

    how romantic!!! great pictures, love that you included your pet…

  45. Hong Young says:

    Awesome Pictures you two!! You guy’s rock and everyone is sooo happy for you 🙂

  46. ALi Boissonault says:

    These photos are amazing! They truly capture who Nicole and Austin are, puppy at their side always and laughing! I just can’t get over how perfect these photos are!

  47. gina says:

    Love the pictures! Congratulations!

  48. Marilyn says:

    The pictures are spectacular…. Nicole is glowing. Congratulations to this special couple. You’ve captured their beautiful love.

  49. Christine Johnson says:

    Lovely pix!

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