Every girl dreams of being swept off her feet by her Prince Charming while sweetly strolling along Paris’ covenant Tuileries Garden. And for Porsha Summerville, this scene is a fairy tale dream come true. “I usually travel to Paris twice a year for work and this time Terry suggested we make a vacation of the trip, after work finished” says Porsha. […]
A Presidential Surprise Proposal at The White House: Orlando + Shameeka
Achieving the “American dream”, finding your one true love and then sweeping her off her feet with a surprise proposal at The White House – sounds like the perfect plot from a movie. But this is no movie, its reality. Just ask Orlando Morel. The now U.S Coast Guard, navel-engineer began his life in the United States under humble beginnings as […]
A Mississippi Love & Basketball Engagement Session: Derrick + Victoria
Derrick and Victoria officially met a high school basketball game. But, much before their official court-side meeting, a friend had been trying to introduce the two for a while. One night, during a game Victoria saw a man who she thought may be Derrick, she phoned a friend to describe the mystery guy, and sure […]
Simple, Sophisticated & Chic Florida Engagement Session: Agatha + Taran
Love always has a way of walking into your life when you least expect it. And Agatha and Taran’s story mirrors how much of a chance encounter love is. “Our romance started at my sister’s birthday party. Taran was being extra helpful to me, but I didn’t think anything of it”, shares Agatha. It wasn’t until the following day, when she […]
A Middle School Love Engagement Session: Abby + Mike
They say the art of love is largely the art of persistence. And if you’re anything like Mike, you’re sure to relate to this quote. Rewinding back, fifteen years, Abby and Mike “play dated” in middle school, but this pre-teen love affair was about as long as their bus ride home. “It was the second semester and we […]
Modern Museum Engagement Session in NY/NJ: Angelica + Andrew
It was 2007 when Angelica and Andrew first met at a restaurant in Hampton, Virginia. She was dining with two of her girlfriends when Andrew approached them and invited them to go bowling with him and his friends. “He was a horrible bowler with a great smile,” Angelica says. On the way back to campus, […]
Playful Outdoor Engagement Session in Meridian Hill Park: Davitta + Jason
“When you meet someone that you instantly connect with and share many of the same goals and aspirations with, it’s difficult not to fall head over heels in love with that person,” Jason says. He met Davitta at a party through two mutual friends who were dating at the time. They were both in college and […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha Engagement Session in Kentucky: Courtlynn + William
“It was a cool, October day on the campus of the University of Kentucky. I was wearing my military uniform which was customary for Wednesdays. I highlight this as it will become important as the story progresses,” William shares. He was waiting for the bus that would take him to Commonwealth Stadium where his car […]
Outdoor Engagement Session in Downtown Memphis: Ebony + Brandon
For Ebony and Brandon Spring is when their love began to grow. They’d met while out one night in Downtown Memphis for the Memphis in May festival. They managed to strike up a conversation and eventually exchanged numbers. “It was such a simple meeting, neither of us imagined that we would be here today, planning […]
Harlem Renaissance Engagement Session: Cleao + Ryan
Cleao and Ryan were just teenagers when they first met at a church event. Like many great relationships, they started out as friends then started dating during their senior year in high school. After leaving for college they continued dating into their sophomore year but eventually separated. “Our families remained well-connected and eventually one of his […]
Sentimental Outdoor Engagement Session in Meridian Hill Park: Danielle + Adam
If you believe in speaking things into existence, this story is for you. It was Easter Sunday in 2013 when Danielle was talking to her friend about finding love. ‘I recall saying to her, “I think my next boyfriend will be future husband. And I have a feeling I already know him. We may have […]
Pet Friendly Engagement Session at Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas: Natasha + Eric
When Natasha went in to give Eric a kiss on the cheek at a party, Eric went for more just as the flash went off. Both were mesmerized by each other the first time they each saw one another. So with a party planned by Natasha and her friends and mutual friends making sure Eric attended, […]
