kristin + steve : engaged

The street sat still while sunlight danced and flickered off the nearby shop windows. Kristin & Steve smiled and waved from a distance. The minute Kristin and I were a couple feet of each other, she greeted me with her amazing smile and huge hug. She may be tiny, but has a heart bigger than life! They were cuddling close to each other, Steve trying keep her warm—she in her amazing dress and he in his sweet kicks, and plaid shirt! We had only met a once before, but she was just as sweet and genuine as the first time I met here. And Steve was the cool collected skater/biker guy that everyone loves. They are so in love and were a treat to shoot. I had so much fun capturing these two as they laughed, joked smiled, cuddled and were totally comfortably in love with each other. I can't wait for their big day next summer! Five years ago, Steve & Kristin met through a mutual friend that they both worked with. she was working at the Gap and Steve at West 49. They hung occasionally and would always hook up on Broadway this eventually let to their courtship. I laughed when she told me how their first date was "just a movie" and how she really wanted Steve to hold her hand, and that lead to a cheesy suggestion, which led to more awkward hand-holding.I love it! I found out later that Steve is quite the "closet writer" who would of thought this hip-tough guy- motorcycling dude would have a way with words? So here’s how this story became a love story of two about to become one...
Christmas morning 2008, Kristin & Steve have opened up all their presents when he surprises her with one more gift.. It was a present with a blue with a big pink ribbon around it. Inside was a rolled up piece of paper with another pink ribbon. The writing on the paper lead me on a search around our house.

Clue 1:"Merry Christmas Sweetheart, I hope you Santa was good to you. But to find your next present, you'll have to find your next clue. It will be rolled up neatly, and tied with a small bow. So into your new closet is where you should go."

Clue 2:"Your two fuzzy friends that live next to the couch, they hide the thing you seek, it's inside their house."

Clue 3:"Now down in the basement, there stands a small man. He'll have the thing your clue, right the is his hand" (the small man
was one of his hockey figures)

Clue 4:"Back upstairs, Kristin, right next to the tree. You'll find the man who loves you, he'll be down on one knee."

She then proceeded to yell "ARE YOU SERIOUS", ran upstairs and started crying. Kristin may not recall exactly what Steve said to her as all she could do was cry with excitement and say how she couldn't see the ring... (due to the crying).

You guys are awesome, fun and I am blessed to have clients as amazing as you two. I can't wait for your wedding! Enjoy some of my favorites:

one of my fav's

I had a blast watching Steve turn tricks all night, he was like a little kid... I think he knew there was a photo shoot going on... I think

This girl certainly knows how to rock out this dress!

Steve really wanted some shots with his sweet Harley Davidson, so I definitely obliged.

These are their sweet cats, otherwise known as their 'babies'. They are awesome... on the left we have Tim and to your right we have the fabulous Thomas.

I love Kristin's laugh!

You can see more from their fabulous e-session by clicking here for their slideshow