
Often during this Old Town Alexandria, VA engagement shoot, I had to remind myself I wasn’t having deja vu…
I was elated when Allison, sister to one of my former Willow Britt brides (Lauren), reached out inquiring about how to have me photograph her wedding. Remembering her as one of the most supportive sister-maids of honor I’ve worked alongside, it was as if Allison and Jon were already inducted into the ENP Family. Now it’s their turn!
The Perfect Location for a Simple Fall Session
Allison is every bit a beauty as her sister Lauren, and the resemblance had me doing double takes at times! The familiarity only made it easier to capture her and her fiancé Jon’s engagement photos in Old Town Alexandria, VA. I greatly enjoyed getting to know them better, now as an ENP Couple in their own right, giddy about their own wedding coming in Summer 2025.
Their choice for Old Town Alexandria to be the setting for a quaint “strolling hand-in-hand” style engagement session was just perfect. We found gorgeous fall glow, tinted color on the trees, and easily dodged the {ahem} charming (?) Halloween decor that Old Town is known for each October. The result was a romantic collection of photos so perfect for Jon and Allison – depicting a quiet date night simply enjoying each other’s company. Top that off with Jack-and-Cokes at Union Street Public House, and you have the perfect celebratory end to a successful engagement session!
I often tell couples to plan an engagement session (and wedding for that matter) that reflects who they are and what they value. Not every shoot has to be awe and glamour, if that’s not true to you! Sometimes it’s the simple parks and brick-lined sidewalks that frame your love story in my imagery. Because it’s not the location that makes the photo – it’s you! And it’s my job to help that true self come out in your pictures.
TIP: Professional Modeling Experience is NEVER Required
Jon and Allison are model ENP Couples for that very reason. Of course they were amazing models for their photogenic smiles and impeccable neutral fall outfits. But they also molded right into my posing direction with ease. Like dozens of my couples, they were nervous for posing, worried about feeling or looking awkward. Would you believe that about these two judging from the images below? Getting to know you and reading your body language is my secret ingredient to achieving natural-looking photos of my couples. And it’s always a joy for me.
Jon and Allison, I hope you cherish these images from this season being engaged! It’s so fleeting and very special. I am counting down the days with you to your wedding day!



















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