VA Beach Engagement Photos | Jennie and Pat

It’s impossible not to like Jennie and Pat! These two are easy-going, fun, and extremely nice. Plus they have a very sweet couple of girls, Lexi, a 12-year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix and Diamond, an American Staffordshire Terrier! I loved spending time with all four of them during our recent Virginia Beach engagement session! We split the shoot between First Landing State Park and the beach, soaking up the sun and the outdoors on a beautiful afternoon.
Jennie and Pat (one of Match.com’s great success stories!) are currently based in DC, where Pat is a Recruiter for the Army. They’ve spent many hours on and around the National Mall; going for runs there, or seeing a museum or comedy show nearby is regular Friday Date Night fare for these two. So initially it was no surprise to Jennie when Pat wanted to make a detour to the Mall last New Year’s Eve. The couple had dinner and paint party plans, but Pat just had to see the National tree first (despite the fact that they were running a bit behind schedule)! A quick metro ride later, they were standing on the Mall as they had so many times before. But this time was going to be different. As they looked at the glowing Christmas tree, Pat began to speak about how special this place had become to him and how much he loved coming there with Jennie…and then he was down on one knee! Jennie was as surprised as a girl can be! 🙂
I’m thrilled and grateful that I’ll get to be a part of Jennie and Pat’s upcoming wedding…my first in DC wedding! Woohoo! And spend some more time with them. I feel very lucky that I’m a part of their story now…