Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photos – Rachel & Ryan

Rachel & Ryan’s Old Town Alexandria engagement photos are so cute it’s ridiculous. These two self proclaimed nerds are so laid back. We had a great time walking down these cobblestone streets. Their story isn’t like one I’ve heard before. They met at Thanksgiving when Ryan and a friend joined in on Rachel’s festivities. Her sister invited him and a friend. They brought a pie, and the rest was history. Anyone who brings me pie is a winner! They are even having pies instead of a wedding cake, love it! Ryan proposed to Rachel by bursting into the apartment while she was watching Battlestar Galactica, and dropped to one knee. Rachel was surprised to say the least! From moving (somewhere around their 150th move together…jk), family health emergencies, car issues…these two have faced a LOT in 2015. Rachel is convinced that if they can make it through 2015 they can make it through anything. I have to say I agree. When Vernon and I experienced two moves and Hurricane Katrina in our first year of marriage, I knew we were in it for the long haul. I think these two are in for the same type of journey. Even on the day of our session, stormy skies threatened our fun. You have to be kidding me. Their wedding is THIS Sunday, it was now or never. I was sure that it was going to pour on us any second. The weather was in our favor though. We had the perfect day for walking around, and hunting down cute doors and walkways. We had people pass by us at every stop, cars coming down the street, but it was worth it. Everyone was really nice, and Rachel & Ryan even got a thumbs up from a passing car. I am SO happy they chose to do their pictures there. Cute doors, ivy, and cobblestone streets galore! Seriously, I’m in love. Anyone wanting to do a session up there, let me know! I am so down =] Their wedding day is THIS Sunday and I cannot wait! After everything these two have been through, I am so excited to just see them ENJOY themselves and have fun.

This was the FIRST shot I took. A light test. I just LOVE how Rachel is looking at Ryan! I knew it was going to be a great session from there on out. =]

These two chose these alleys over a more industrial feel, they chose well!

We dodged quite a few cars for these next few shots, but I just couldn’t stay away from those cobblestone streets!

That teal door was a must stop!

So their cat is named Nina. We stumbled across this boat named Nina’s Dandy. How perfect is that!?!?

Check out these model faces that made an appearance!

Those forehead kisses get me EVERY time!

Rachel was swatting a mosquito off of Ryan here. Literally, a big smack in the forehead. But it led to another favorite of the day =]

Seriously?!?!? How cute!!!

We were walking back to our cars at this point, but how could I not stop and get a few with all of this ivy and this door!?!?

Yup! This last stop was well worth it.

If you enjoyed this post, check out some other engagement sessions here and here!

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