If there was a consistent theme running through Nora + Ross’ engagement session, it was complete and utter joy in being around each other. Nora’s sense of style (that bold red lip with those glasses and a vibrant orange-y red patterned jumpsuit!) paired with Ross’ easygoing and thoughtful nature was so much fun to document - these two have so much personality!!

The 4 reasons Nora + Ross’ engagement photos at AVAM and Federal Hill will inspire you:

1. Exploring the American Visionary Art Museum’s outdoor sculpture gardens together made for so many fun backdrops to their photos; brick, mirrored mosaics, bright colors, texture, ivy-covered walls… I could have easily spent all day with them and I’m so glad they felt at ease being themselves here!

2. Since Nora grew up in Baltimore but they currently live in New York, choosing an iconic Baltimore location along the Inner Harbor meant their photos would hold special meaning to them while allowing us to incorporate 3 very different settings; the waterfront, a modern art museum and Federal Hill, a park with hilltop views like no other.

3. The way Nora’s smile and laughter lights up every image. When you love being around your person, it shows…

4. Speaking of, their love story is like something out of a movie. It all came to be because of a missed subway connection. And that subway line and stop is where Ross proposed after careful planning “and nearly torpedoed Nora”.

Are they not the sweetest couple together?! I’m such a sucker for black and white images where genuine emotion shows through and this one just makes me smile from ear to ear.

I know this weekend is bittersweet since we were supposed to be celebrating together at Frederick Douglass Maritime Park, but thanks to COVID demanding we spend another year looking forward to it, I hope you’ve been able to celebrate in your own way!

Here’s to more epic golden sunsets along the Baltimore waterfront the next time we’re together! *fingers crossed*

xo,
Naomi