Lights, Cameras, ... --- Uncork!
There is that classic saying that people say -- "that a picture is worth a thousand words" -- but what other people fail to mention is that the stories behind those pictures are often equally as important and memorable!! This is especially true for our Engagement Session with Brooke and Nick!! -- Today, I am beyond excited to share with you the journey through the lens of my camera as we dive into the Engagement Session of the INCREDIBLE Brooke and Nick!!
I want you to know that this wasn't your ordinary Engagement Session – oh no sir! -- it was an unforgettable adventure filled with LOVE, Wine, Rain, and of course that good stuff -- Laughs!
As a photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing numerous Love Stories -- but Brooke and Nick's Engagement Session was a unique tale that unfolded with the spirit of adventure, laughter, and a touch of rain-kissed magic! So grab your umbrella and step into the world of Brooke and Nick's Engagement Session -- where the blend of laughter, raindrops, and endless love created a timeless snapshot of their journey together!!
As a photographer -- there is nothing like the excitement of meeting one of our couples for the first time!! It is such an AWESOME opportunity to meet at an Engagement Session -- before our couples Big Days!! An Engagement Session really lets Amanda and I get to know our Brides and Grooms at a slower paced and relaxed environment!! AND... I mean -- they are A LOT of fun!!
For Brooke and Nick's Session -- Amanda had the great idea to go to one of our favorite Wineries before hand!! -- especially since it was only 10 minutes away from the location we decided on!! -- I mean talk about a no brainer here!
When Brooke and Nick expressed their willingness to come meet us on a Pre-Session escapade to Glade's Pike Winery -- Amanda and I were pumped! It's really fun and rewarding when you meet someone for the first time -- but you mesh so well that it's like you have been lifelong friends! -- that's exactly how it was when we got to know Brooke and Nick!! Through the sharing of stories and laughter -- I am not a betting man, but I would bet an outsider would have thought we had all known each other for a long time!!
Fast forward to the actual Engagement Session at Pinerock Farms -– a venue that seems to me to be tailor-made for capturing AMAZING photos!! As we set foot on the property -- I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, because it seemed that the possibilities for stunning shots seemed endless! Over here on the wooden fence, over there by the pond, or how about here under the chandelier, or there by the barn --- the list keeps going and going people!! I was truly a photographers paradise!
And what's an Engagement Session without a sprinkle of unexpected delight?? ::Enter a gentle drizzle of rain:: -- You know what I am going to pause here, because I said a "gentle" drizzle of rain, and with all of the fun we were all having I really believed that it was a "gentle" drizzle of rain, but when I looked back at the TikTok Video I made for this session -- it was DEFINITELY more than a drizzle!! Click here and see for yourself!!
Back on track -- typically rain would hurt or even end a session! -- but you'll ask me if the rain dampen our spirits that Brooke and Nick's Engagement Session?! -- Not even a little bit!! Instead Brooke and Nick embraced the raindrops whole heartedly!! Laughter rang through the air the ENTIRE time we were all together and our connection made it clear that Brooke and Nick weren't just subjects in front of my camera -- they were more like the scene from Step-Brothers -- "Did we just become Best Friends?! -- YUP!"
There's a certain magic that comes alive when people embrace the present moment with open hearts! At one point -- Brooke kicked off her shoes and danced in the rain! -- a candid moment that really showcased the carefree and lively spirit of their love!!
As photographers -- it's moments JUST LIKE THIS -- that remind Amanda and I why we LOVE what we do!!
Through it all -- the wine, the laughter, the rain-soaked moments -- it was clear to Amanda and I that Brooke and Nick's Engagement Session was more than just a photoshoot -- it was a celebration of life's beauty, new friendships, and the promise of a lifetime together! As Amanda and I packed up our gear that day -- our hearts were full, knowing that we had witnessed something truly magical! One thing that I thought about through Brooke and Nick's Engagement Session is that behind every picture is a story waiting to be told -- and SOMETIMES.. a glass of wine is the PERFECT way to start that story!
Here's to Brooke and Nick -- two souls intertwined in the greatest Story of Love, Laughter, and a touch of Rain-Kissed Beauty! May your journey ahead be as vibrant and breathtaking as the moments we captured through our lenses!
We hope that your lives are filled with Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After!
Edward Jacob
