Yale University Engagement Session in New Haven, CT | Lauren & Nick
A YALE UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Early morning engagement sessions at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut will always be some of my favorites to photograph. The campus is much quieter at this time of day, compared to the evenings, which means we usually have it (mostly) to ourselves! Lauren and Nick’s session took place on a cloudy spring day, but Arturo and I couldn’t have asked for better weather for their photos.
These two drove into New Haven bright and early for their 7am engagement session. There was a crazy amount of construction happening on the Yale campus, so unfortunately some of my favorite go-to spots weren’t accessible. Luckily, Nick and Lauren are an easygoing couple and were up for just about anything. Right off the bat, these two fell seamlessly into every prompt and pose that we directed them to, which made photographing their engagement photos that much more fun!
Lauren is a fashion blogger (be sure to give her a follow on Instagram @pinch_of_pink), which meant she and Nick were dressed perfectly for their engagement portraits! I always say you’re investing in your wedding and engagement photography, so don’t be afraid to dress things up. Nick and Lauren decided to do a quick outfit change halfway through their session to give their final photo gallery a bit more variety!
If their engagement session is any indication of how their wedding is going to be, it’s safe to say that Arturo and I can’t wait for their big day this fall!
THE PROPOSAL STORY
There were a string of weekends where Lauren and Nick had been traveling almost every weekend but finally had one in town. That Saturday, Nick said he wanted to plan a fun day so Lauren didn't have to worry about making plans.
Their morning started off at Roosevelt Island in New York City to take pictures for Lauren’s blog. When they arrived Nick went to take out the camera, but instead, he pulled out a ring and asked Lauren to marry him! After getting back into Manhattan, Lauren and Nick headed to brunch at their favorite restaurant. She thought it would just be the two of them, but both of their parents were there to surprise them!
These two are getting married this September at Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and we cannot wait to see their day come to life! Congratulations Lauren & Nick!
When did you know you'd found "the one"?
Lauren: “I don't think I can pinpoint one particular moment. When you can be your true self around someone, you know you want to spend the rest of your life with that person.”
Nick: “We went to Montreal to get away for the weekend. We had an awesome time together, and I knew that I wanted every vacation for the rest of my life to be just like this one.”
What's one thing you love about your partner?
Lauren: “We always have a good time together no matter what we're doing. He's also incredibly supportive of everything I do.”
Nick: “Her humor. There are not too many people that like to laugh and make jokes as much as I do, but she does a pretty good job keeping up.”
Besides getting married, what is one thing you're looking forward to on your wedding day?
Lauren: “Having all the people I love in one room together (…and the hors d'oeuvres).”
Nick: “Seeing her in her dress.”
What's one thing you're looking forward to about marriage?
Lauren: “Continuing to spend every day with my best friend, and growing our family.”
Nick: “Building a family together.”
I hope you enjoyed this spring engagement session at Yale University! Do you know Lauren and Nick? Show them some love by commenting below!
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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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