Coastal Engagement Session at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT | Anna & Stephen

A WALNUT BEACH ENGAGEMENT SESSION

It may have been a cold and windy evening at Walnut Beach for Anna and Stephen’s engagement session, but the chilly weather didn’t steal the smiles off of their faces! For months I’d been hyped to meet these two in person, and it was such a treat to spend some time with them. Anna and I had chatted over FaceTime late last year, and from that moment I knew she and Stephen would be a fun pair to work with.

Arturo and I enjoyed getting to know Stephen and Anna a bit as we walked along the boardwalk of Walnut Beach, stopping every so often to snap some engagement portraits. The sun eventually decided to pop out late that afternoon, giving us the most romantic light for some of their photos! We heard a bit about their love story and their magnificent wedding plans, and friends, I have to tell you, it’s going to be a good one.

THE PROPOSAL STORY

Anna’s favorite place to visit is her mom’s small coastal hometown of Sag Harbor on Long Island where most of her family still lives. Over the years, she began bringing Stephen along when she would visit the little beach town where he was quickly welcomed into her family. Anna and Stephen usually go to Sag Harbor for big holidays and a few other visits throughout the year, but they always go for Anna’s birthday every August, which she also happens to share with her mom!

These summer birthday celebrations have included spending the day by the ocean and heading to the town beach for sunset. With everyone together, the family enjoys pizza together, does a bit of paddleboarding, makes s’mores, and watches the sun go down. However, this past year, Hurricane Henri forced their usual plans to be shifted around, so Anna’s birthday was celebrated a day early so she and Stephen wouldn’t get stuck on Long Island during the storm.

Soon after Stephen, Anna, and her family arrived at the beach that night, Stephen suggested he and Anna take a photo together. Thinking nothing of it, the two walked down towards the water as Anna’s mom followed behind them with her phone. Anna had no idea a proposal was coming until Stephen dropped down on one knee and asked her to marry him! She excitedly said yes, and the two were on Cloud Nine for the rest of the evening!

These two are getting married next May at Smith Farm Gardens in East Haddam, Connecticut, and we cannot wait to see their day come to life! Congratulations Anna & Stephen!

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Shaina Lee Photography is a husband and wife photography team serving Connecticut, New York, and beyond.  We specialize in timeless, elegant, and romantic weddings while celebrating all couples in love. 

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