A happy couple stands close together outdoors with autumn pumpkins visible in the background at a garden center.

There’s something incredibly special about photographing a love story that’s spanned nearly a lifetime! Lori and Kieran’s journey began in 2004 when they were just five years old, with Lori riding her new bike down the block to explore Kieran’s family’s lot, where they played hide-and-seek around the half-built house. That day sparked a friendship, and over the years, it grew into the love they share today. From attending the 8th-grade dance together, surviving long-distance college years, and finally making a home in Orlando, their story is filled with meaningful moments. 


When it came time to propose, Kieran knew it had to be something as memorable as their journey together. Since both Lori and Kieran are avid National Park explorers, each with their own National Park Passport booklets, Kieran planned a beautiful proposal at Biscayne National Park. There, he surprised Lori with a custom “stamp” for her passport, shaped like her engagement ring and engraved with their names, date, and location. As she looked down at the stamp, Kieran asked her to marry him—and she said yes in the heart of one of their favorite places!


Our engagement session at Morton Arboretum was filled with the same joy and love that’s been part of their story from the beginning. Lori and Kieran, thank you for letting me be part of these moments. I loved getting to know you both even more and can’t wait for your wedding day to capture the next chapter in your adventure.


So snuggle up, and get ready—your sneak peek is live!

A couple poses together outside a modern chapel with glass windows and stone pathways surrounded by greenery.
A romantic couple embraces on a stone patio outside a modern glass chapel with flowering gardens in autumn.
A romantic couple embraces outdoors, with the woman wearing a floral dress and the man in a dark suit.
Delicate diamond engagement ring nestled among soft pastel hydrangea petals on a white surface.
A couple walks along a stone path outside a modern glass chapel surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers.
Couple at an outdoor event, with one wearing a classic black suit and the other in a floral patterned white dress.
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A couple shares an intimate moment on a stone bench surrounded by blooming yellow flowers and greenery in a garden.
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A couple in formal attire poses outdoors on a sunny day, with blurred greenery in the background.
A romantic couple in formal wear embrace outdoors with the person in a floral dress leaning on their partner wearing a suit.
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A romantic couple in formal attire share a tender moment together in a lush garden path with white arbor.
Couple walks along a romantic garden pathway with white pergolas and blooming flowers in afternoon sunlight.
Delicate spiral seedheads of clematis plants curl into wispy formations against blurred green foliage background.
A couple embraces on a sunlit garden path surrounded by lush green trees and foliage on a beautiful Fall day. Morton Arboretum
Black and white close-up photo showing hands with engagement ring as couple shares an intimate romantic moment.
A couple walks together on a garden path surrounded by lush green foliage and dappled sunlight. Morton Arboretum
A winding garden path leads through lush green trees and flowering plants on a bright sunny day. Morton Arboretum
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment in a garden pergola surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers. Morton Arboretum
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A couple sits close together and smiles on outdoor steps, with him wearing plaid and her in a tan coat.
Romantic couple embracing in a fall garden setting with pumpkins and greenery under a white pergola. Morton Arboretum
Two people embrace in a gentle hug outdoors, with pumpkins and greenery visible in the background on a sunny day.
Couple stands together on autumn day surrounded by greenery and orange pumpkins in garden setting.
Happy couple in casual fall attire laughing together at a pumpkin patch on autumn afternoon.
A couple shares a romantic moment while walking together in a garden setting during golden hour.
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A couple embraces outdoors during golden hour while surrounded by a garden with white flowers and greenery.
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Two people embrace on a garden path under a white pergola surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers.
Close-up of a hand wearing a diamond ring while zipping up a tan suede jacket over a white sweater.
A couple embraces under a white metal garden arbor surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
A person dances beneath a large spreading tree in a sunlit park on a bright autumn day.
Two people stand affectionately under a tree branch with autumn leaves in a sunlit park setting.
Two people share a romantic moment leaning against a tree branch in a sunlit park during autumn.
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Couple walking together on winding path through tranquil park setting on sunny autumn afternoon.

Lori and Kieran, thank you so much for having me capture this special chapter in your story! I had such a fun time with you both, and I can’t wait to share your full gallery in the coming weeks!

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