Years ago, I took a lot of engagement photos. In the beginning, I shot primarily for friends and family. Eventually, though, photography turned into a part-time job. For a while, it was great! Mitch and I did a lot of traveling and met some awesome people through it, and having the extra spending money around was nice. (Life in NYC was expensive!) Sadly, though, I stopped shooting after about a year and a half, as balancing photography, my teaching career, and my personal life became a bit too challenging.
While I miss shooting on a regular basis, photography will likely always remain a hobby for me. Shooting events–especially weddings–stressed me out too much. I was ridiculously scared of missing important moments and screwing up someone’s big day, and I simply didn’t have the skills or confidence needed to pull off something like that without having a panic attack, haha. But engagement photos/portraits for friends and family? Sign me up! There’s no pressure, everyone feels [relatively] comfortable, and I can retake photos as many times as I’d like to. ;)
Last week, I took engagement photos for my brother Patrick and his adorable fiancé Kim near their home in Historic Philadelphia. It was so much fun. Because Patrick is in his first year of residency and I’m out in Chicago now, we weren’t sure if we’d be able to make it happen before the gorgeous fall colors disappeared. So happy we did! I course, I was/am out of practice and a bit rusty with the photography skills. The photos aren’t perfect, but we’re pretty happy with how they turned out! More importantly, we had a blast taking them, and I think they’ll hold happy memories forever. How cute are Patrick and Kim?! :)
Needless to say, I’m counting down the days to their wedding in June. (I’m a bridesmaid! Eeee! So honored and excited, guys!) I can’t express how happy I am that Patrick found you, Kim, and I’m beyond thrilled that I’m getting such a kind, fun, genuine and beautiful sister-in-law.
Love you both!
Love the photos! The ampersand prop is so cute!
Oh my heavens! What an adorable couple. Your brother is so handsome and Kim is just gorgeous. You did a wonderful job with the pictures, Kelly. It is rather helpful when your capturing beauty!
You did such a fabulous job Kelly! These are beautiful!
These are beautiful
These are such cute photos! Your soon to be sister in law is absolutely stunning!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
These are so cute! Love love love! Great job!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
You are a very talented photographer Kelly! These photos came out great and they look like a beautiful couple.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
Beautiful photos/couple! Is your brother at Jefferson? That part of Philly is so pretty. The setting of these photos gives me such a mix of emotions (I dated someone special after college that lived in Philly). Lots of memories strolling through those parks!
xo
Heather
Partial to Pink
Hi Heather! :) He just graduated from Jefferson in May! Now he’s in his first year of residency in Camden. (Yiiiiikes.) He and Kim still live basically on Jefferson’s campus, though. It’s such a pretty area, isn’t it?! I love it! So quaint! :) So fun that you’re familiar with the area!!
Beautiful!
Such great photos :) Congrats to your brother on the engagement :) Mel
http://www.livingoncloude9.com
Kelly – these photos are gorgeous!! I have had the opportunity to work in Philadelphia for the past few months and loved the fall colors – you captured it beautifully! Congratulations to your brother and future-sister-in-law! Go Irish!