Instead of the usual ways most guys use to get girls in college Albert played out cool. Asking Denise for a piece of gum did not seem like a big deal, but it opened up dialogue between the two. Although they meet freshman year of college they built their friendship and didn’t date for a few years after meeting. Two years after making it official, he coaxed her back to their campus for an event Kappa Alpha Psi was having only to lead her to the classroom where they first met and popped the question. For their engagement shoot they choose Albert’s long time friend, AJ Shorter, to create a photo shoot that represented them as a couple. They had a playful and romantic shoot in Miami on the beach and around the city that the couple thought were amazing. We wish them all the luck on their upcoming nuptials!
How They Met
I met Albert in 2005 while in college. I was sitting in class and I felt someone tap me on my shoulder. I was ready for him to tell me some line but he just smiled and asked for a piece of gum. I was little taken back by the request but very intrigued at the same time. After that day, I made sure to always have gum on me and each day he asked. Our conversations begin to extend beyond Winterfresh and we became good friends. We did not date until a few years later. Then Albert had to move to California for a new job in 2007. We remained friends and in 2011, we decided to become official.
The Proposal
November 30th, 2013 Albert told me that we were going to a fraternity event on campus. As we were passing the classroom where we met, I looked to him and said, “Hey do you know where we are?” He played it off all cool like “oh yeah, and by the way we are not going to a Kappa event”. We turned the corner and the sidewalk was lined with candles and pictures of us, I looked up and saw a chair at the end of the walkway. I was greeted by someone singing my favorite John Legend song “So high” he handed me a rose and Albert asked me to take a seat. After the song was finished, Albert went on one knee and asked me to be his wife. I was shocked and super excited, of course I said yes! To cap the night off he planned a surprise party at my parent’s house with our friends and family. It was the best night of my life.
The Engagement Session
Our photographer AJ Shorter is a long time friend of Albert. One of the first things we did after becoming engaged was to met with AJ. Our engagement shoot was so much fun. AJ encouraged us to bring props and do things that represented us as a couple. We did shots with the Miami skyline in the background and at a park in Miami Beach. We had so much fun, we dance, laughed and in the end received amazing pictures.
Looking Forward to the Wedding
Marrying the man of my dreams and enjoying the experience of sharing that moment with my friends and family.
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Photography: AJ Shorter
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