Yale University Engagement Session in New Haven, CT | Sam & Steve
A YALE UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Sam and Steve’s winter engagement session at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut was our last one of 2021, and we couldn’t have asked to end our year on a higher note! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Yale is hands down one of my favorite spots to photograph both engagement AND wedding portraits. I’ve lost count of how many times I visit this beautiful campus each year, but it never stops amazing me.
Yale University is beautiful all year-round, but for those of our couples who are planning an engagement session or wedding during the late fall, winter, and early spring months, it’s the PERFECT portrait location for stunning and equally romantic photos. Though the leaves had fallen off the campus trees and there wasn’t a whole lot of greenery left after some of the chilly December days we’ve had this month, Yale certainly didn’t disappoint as its buildings served as a perfect backdrop to Steve and Sam’s engagement portraits!
Lucky for us, it was a mild December afternoon with minimal breezes to keep us from getting too cold. Arturo and I loved getting to meet this sweet duo and hearing more about their wedding plans as we walked around the Yale campus together. Sam and Steve effortlessly fell into every prompt and pose that I gave them, which made our jobs nice and easy!
These two are getting married in September at The Hops Company in Derby, Connecticut, and we simply cannot wait for their day. Congratulations Sam and Steve!
When did you know you'd found "the one"?
Sam: “I think I realized over time that he was my favorite person and I couldn't imagine life without him.”
Steve: “I knew that I found the one when I couldn't go a minute without thinking about spending the rest of my life with her.”
What's one thing you love about your partner?
Sam: “Through and through, he is a kind and gentle person.”
Steve: “I love that she is my biggest cheerleader and support system, and can make any day better instantly.”
Besides getting married, what is one thing you're looking forward to on your wedding day?
Sam: “I am looking forward to seeing everything come together and getting to enjoy it with Steven.”
Steve: “I am looking forward to seeing her walk down the aisle for the first time.”
What's one thing you're looking forward to about marriage?
Sam: “We've already been living together for quite a while, so that won't be a change. I think I am most looking forward to starting the rest of our lives as a couple, buying a house, and having babies.”
Steve: “I'm looking forward to having a partner by my side as we build a life and family together.”
I hope you enjoyed this winter engagement session at Yale University! Do you know Sam and Steve? 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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