Michelle Bellofatto Photography

Adam + Brooke :: Engaged

A little beach shoot after the rain never hurt anybody. 

The weather, although a bit cold and windy, was pleasantly sunny.  Brooke let me know she wasn't fond of the wind and especially the effects it might have on her hair in the pictures.

After all, we were at Windandsea beach so it might have been strange if there wasn't any wind.  We did manage to find a few alcoves to shoot in which made us both happy. 

Adam and Brooke were in town from Colorado for a little visit with the family.  Adam is from Southern California so he was keen on doing their engagement shoot on the beach.  Can you blame him? 

These two lovely people met on eHarmony.  I found that interesting.  I suppose the way things are nowdays it can be difficult to find a really good quality person without all the great resources now available.  Kudos to them for finding each other because together they make a really fun couple.

Congrats on your upcoming wedding Adam and Brooke!!  Thank you for coming out to play on the beach. 

P.S.- Brooke you have the most amazing smile!!!  :)

The chalkboard was Brooke's idea. 

These are for Adam from Brooke.

This is for Brooke from Adam. 

Tom and Meredith sitting in a tree...

So Meredith and I worked together at a financial firm in Connecticut about 6 years ago.  At the time I was just starting my photography business and was primarily shooting weddings.  Those were the days when I shot film, so often times I'd bring my wedding images into work in the form of prints and share them with my co-workers. 

Now several years later Meredith and I have managed to keep in touch via Facebook and I'm so glad we have because I adore Meredith's fun, outgoing and sweet personality.  And... after all these years and miles between us, I had the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous, spunky and fun lady with her man.  How lucky was I? 

We'll call this a "pre" engagement shoot.  The ring has been bought, the date, almost set and the only thing missing is the actual proposal.  While Tom was holding out for a future date to pop the question, we went ahead and did and unofficial engagement shoot during my recent trip to New York. 

I happen to love Playland Park in Rye, New York.  It is a very old amusement park with a nostalgic feel.  I told Meredith that I was secretly hoping to do a shoot there and to my surprise she agreed.  Of course with the excitement came nerves as I was imagining the zillion people who would be there at the same time and how I'd manage to get great images in the midst of the crowd.  On top of that, add a little humidity, (a lot) and the threat of thunderstorms and geez I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew. 

Thankfully, Tom and Meredith are really cool people.  Poor Meredith had her hair and make up done which lasted all of 10 minutes and then she began to melt.  Literally.  After she melted, we had a bit of rain and one would wonder if we got any good images at all.  Guess what, we did!

OK, I'm finally finished rambling about Meredith, the weather, my history as a photographer etc.  Here they are!!

 

I love Meredith's sparkly eyes and perfect smile.  Tom, you're not too bad either.  ;)

  Yowza!  

The number eleven may have some significance in their future together...

Engaged!

                                                                                                                                                                       

Newly engaged, these two can't help but glow.  As a photographer you do whatever it takes to get the shot, in this case I even managed to fall off the chair I was standing on!  Enjoy!