Lindsey and John came to me with this idea they’d been rolling around in their heads. They were soon to be moving out of their current apartment, and wanted to know if we could take some lifestyle engagement portraits to commemorate their first home together. I think they thought it was kind of a crazy idea, but I was IN LOVE with the concept!! When photographing indoors, I prefer it to be pretty bright outside. So one snow storm and an additional rain storm later, we were able to finally take these about two weeks before they moved out!

When their day finally arrived, I was so excited! I walked in to the cutest little downtown Raleigh apartment ever and one seriously adorable puppy who was more than excited for his time in the limelight. As with all puppies, he totally stole the show! Just wait until you see these three snuggling on their bed! It’s beyond cute! I’m so glad we got to capture these for them before they left their first home. I wish Kyle & I had pictures like this to celebrate our first home together. What a great way to document the start of their forever together.

Lindsey & John, I just want to say thank you for thinking outside of the box and asking me for something different. And for trusting me with my crazy ideas! Your lifestyle engagement portraits stretched my creativity as a photographer, and for that I’m so thankful! Hope you’re enjoying your new home, eating lots of my favorite ice cream out there, and using these pictures cover your new walls! We can’t wait to see you this fall back here for your wedding!! Sending hugs your way, and can’t wait to have you back on our side of the world very soon! Give that little Ziggy a snuggle for me!