“Would you like to see a video of our proposal?” they asked me. And as a hopeless romantic, how could I say no? With the push of ‘play’ – my eyes immediately welled up with tears as I watched Ben propose to Christine outside of the high school where they met and fell in love. Standing in front of the High School Sign that was relettered to say “Will you Marry Me?” – Ben got down on one knee and Christine could barely contain her excitement. It was a moment many years in the making.
And despite the challenges of a long distance relationship throughout college, their friendship and love has only grown stronger. You can see it in the way they look at one another… they are best friends, soul mates, and soon to be husband and wife! Christine and Ben have a love story that would inspire the romantic in all of us!
I absolutely love, love, loved spending my afternoon with Christine and Ben! We laughed and even cried together (darn that proposal video!) while walking around the Naval Academy! It was such an honor to photograph such an incredible couple! Congratulations sweethearts!
Her red dress could not be more perfect for that first set of photos – so beautiful! Love all of these so much. You can tell how giddy and in love they are!
November 7th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Beautiful session!! They’re all so dreamy!! I love the first set with him in uniform and her gorgeous red dress. Lovely!!
November 7th, 2013 at 8:16 am
Her red dress could not be more perfect for that first set of photos – so beautiful! Love all of these so much. You can tell how giddy and in love they are!
November 7th, 2013 at 8:34 am
Aww they are so clearly enamored with each other – I love that!
November 7th, 2013 at 8:47 am
I LOVE her red dress! They are so cute! Such a romantic, lovely session! Great job Natalie!
November 7th, 2013 at 8:59 am
These are beautiful… as always!
November 7th, 2013 at 9:24 am
Yay!! Love this season Natalie! This couple is so beautiful and you captured their love!!
November 7th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Yay 2% club!!!!!! Love love love this session Natalie!!
November 7th, 2013 at 10:44 am
So much to like about these but the best is how well they just snuggle together in some of those shots!
November 7th, 2013 at 11:16 am
Oh my gosh I love these! So sweet
November 7th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
I LOVE that they are smiling the whole way through! So so sweet. Gorgeous pictures!
November 7th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Beautiful as ever. Shots by the boats = faves.
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:14 am
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