Real Inspiration: Carolyn & Andrew Engagement Photos

While strolling through their Baltimore neighborhood of Fells Point, Andrew proposed to Carolyn on a bench at Bond Street Wharf.  So, Fells Point was the perfect spot for this couple's engagement photo session.  Their photographer was Todd Spitler, based out of Lancaster, PA, but works with couples throughout the Mid-Atlantic.  Spitler did a fantastic job capturing this couple's joy on Thames Street and Bond Street Wharf...

 

  

Congratulations Carolyn and Andrew!  

Real Inspiration: Kristin & Chuck Engagement Photos

Borrowed Blue Photography shot Kristin and Chuck's Baltimore engagement session.  They got engaged in Paris.  Their story is so romantic, Kristin tells it:  "In November of 2009, I got to go on the trip of a lifetime to Paris, France with my (then) boyfriend, Chuck. We spent our days roaming the cobblestone streets, in and out of museums, and over indulging in french cuisine. Every night we would visit the park outside the Eiffel Tower sitting and watching the light show. It was so romantic and quite a sight to see. On our first day in Paris we toured the Eiffel Tower and afterward, stopped at a small stand selling crepes. I proceeded to order my chocolate banana crepe and hot chocolate failing to order a brownie for Chuck, who could have very well ordered his own but still swears they don't speak English over there!

He was really upset to find I had forgot his brownie and we actually fought briefly over this in the middle of Paris! He quickly forgave me but little did I know how big the role of a silly little brownie could be. On our last night in Paris after a long day of sight seeing, Chuck decides I still owe him a brownie from the stand at the Eiffel Tower. So i try to be a good sport about it grumbling only a bit, but ultimately bundled back up and made the trek from our hotel to the park in order to get his darn brownie. After all, I did owe him. 

As we were walking through the park holding hands and enjoying the last few moments of our trip together (me still grumbling about the brownie) he stops me and gets down on one knee pulling out a little white box from his pocket and asks me to marry him!!! I teared up and said YES! Then I giggled because not only could I not see the ring because it was pitch dark outside, but because the ring was upside down in the box. Chuck got up and slid the beautiful ring on my finger so I could see it and, still in shock, I immediately asked if he still wanted the brownie. It turns out he didn't and it was just an excuse to get me to this spot.

We had a good laugh and a nice romantic moment in the park watching the Eiffel Tower lit up in all its glory. We opted for champagne and creme brulee to celebrate instead of that darn brownie. We've since then decided that the groom's cake will be...a brownie cake...and that is the moment that started the beginning of the rest of our lives." ♥

Congratulations Kristin and Chuck!

Real Inspiration: Ashlea & Keith Engagement Shoot

I recently posted about this couple's beautiful wedding!  I then saw their engagement photo shoot and decided I had to share!  Also, I love their engagement story...

 Ashlea tells it, "The day we got engaged, I had a minor surgery on my foot. Keith had planned for us to take a walk in Gunpowder State Park and he seemed so excited about it that I couldn’t say no. So we went for a walk (limp in my case) in the woods and eventually ventured out to the middle of the river. When I got as far as I could go, I turned around and Keith was on one knee on a rock in the middle of the river. I can only hope someone was watching us."  What a great story?

The photographer for their engagement shoot was Tracy Detrich.  They chose to have Baltimore's Fells Point as their backdrop.  Charm City is charming!

Congratulations Ashlea and Keith!

Real Inspiration: Emily & Eric Engagement Photos

On a warm fall afternoon Emily and Eric met while tailgating at a UMD football game.  Shortly after they began dating and have been together ever since.  Fittingly they had their engagement shoot at the University of Maryland.  Check out the photos captured by their photographer, Borrowed Blue Photography:  

Congratulations Emily and Eric!

Real Inspiration: Susanne & Dan Engagement Photos

Hi Readers!  I am happy to share with you another happy couple's engagement shoot!  Susanne and Dan had an Annapolis engagement photo shoot with photographer Chad Lippiatt.  Annapolis is a great town for a photo shoot- water, sailboats, stone streets!  How romantic?  Check it out:

 Congratulations Susanne & Dan!

Real Inspriation: Renee & Steve Engagement Photos

Renee and Steve have agreed to share their Baltimore engagement photo shoot with us!  Photographer Mike Scrivener caught this beautiful couple in Federal Hill.  They chose to have their shoot at the AVAM, Federal Hill Park, Henry St., and Harborview.  Check it out:

 Steve designed Renee's ring via Bluenile.  Steve proposed at their Federal Hill town home amidst 10 bouquets of red and white roses, 150 hand-blown red and white balloons, and tons and tons of chocolate!

 

Renee is wearing a dress from Forever 21 and a jacket from the Gap.

 

You have to love the iconic Domino Sugar sign!

Thanks for sharing and congratulations Renee & Steve!