Nick and Erin's Engagement Session

Sometimes I know the ideas in my head are insane.  I have a vision of what I want things to look like, but in order to get that vision exactly right, everything has to go as planned.  I had this gorgeous couple contact me about an engagement session.  I knew they loved to be outdoors together and they wanted some of the signature Erie winter in their photos, so what better place to go than Asbury Woods?

I love Asbury Woods.  I take my kids there ALL THE TIME!  I take family there.  We hike, we swim, we play, we even Geocache!  It's an amazing little hideaway on Erie's west side.  There is this tree in there that is awesome.  It's huge!!  You come to an opening among all these skinny little trees, and there it is, standing all alone.

I thought for sure these two might think I was a bit crazy when I asked them if they were up for a winter hike.  But, they put on their boots and a smile and a hiking we went.  The snow was perfectly packed down and yet still beautiful.  The sun was shining, the snow wasn't too deep, it was the absolute best weather we could have hoped for!  I don't know how we got so lucky, but we did!  

After we made it to the tree, I told them about this great bridge that's a bit further back.  I warned of hills that might be a touch more difficult with the snow and they said, "Let's do it!"  So, we kept going and it was so very worth it!

The best part about the bridge was that there were some other people back there braving the weather with their dogs and their kids.  I asked if they wanted to do a "kiss shot" and it seemed that every time they went for it, someone would shout at their dog or child and they couldn't stop from laughing.  

On the hike back, the sun was peeking through the trees just right, so we had to stop and take a few shots.

Asbury Woods has some great boardwalks as well that we took advantage of. They were too cute snuggled up together!