Apple, Starbucks and an Adventure - Charlie + Valerie

We were 3,000 miles away on different coasts when we first spoke.

We talked about love, their upcoming wedding day and everything in between.

Life is funny that way.  Sometimes a stranger can feel like a long lost friend. 

That's how I felt with Valerie. I liked her from our very first e-mail.
I'm pretty sure, though, that's how everyone must feel when they meet Valerie.
She has this fabulous enthusiasm and charm that just pulls you right in.

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They met at Starbucks.

Valerie told me that when she first saw Charlie there, he was intently
reading a book (about computers) and she was intrigued.
Fast forward a few years later,
they're now engaged and his career with Apple led them both venturing
out to the west coast together.

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I love new beginnings. Any kind of new start really.
Whether it's a new career, a new town or a new relationship.
They are the moments of possibility.
Where dreams sort of exist in reality. The fear of the unknown dares us to come out of hiding.
We would never know the other side unless we took a step in that direction.
It can be uncomfortable. It can be scary. Or you can make it an adventure worth having.
It's all in the way we look at it.
Valerie and Charlie look at life that way I think...and each other.
Love is perhaps the biggest and greatest adventure of all.
It reveals it's story one moment at a time and who better to share that with than your best friend.

Here's to a life of adventure and all the possibilities it brings to you both!

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Where it all began...over Starbucks coffee.

He works for Apple.

We had to.

They both have these adorable dimples.

Who doesn't love some dimples?

A hint of a smile...

Before the real deal...

Some more yummy light...

Loved how they coordinated.

Just look at her features.

The eyes, the lips...the hair.
Lovely.

I tried to contain myself from bombarding him with questions when we met.

I mean - working for Apple is like saying you're a doctor these days.

Everyone wants some free advice.

He did mention one thing that I thought was cool: the

difference between Apple and Androids is that
Apple is committed to making touch screens flow more like a gesture than a command.

I liked that.

You found a good egg...apple Valerie! ; )

I will be photographing their Long Island wedding at the charming 'Three Village Inn'.

Speaking of charm, how about a little rustic charm...

As the light was fading they did a quick outfit change to get a cozy look in.

"Cozy".

I love everything that that word conjures up.

'I've got your love to keep me warm...'

31 degrees - perfect for snuggling.

The last frame of the day...

Sealed with a kiss...

Valerie and Charlie, thank you.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I appreciate your faith in me so very much.
The fact that you booked me without meeting me was a huge deal.

It's important that my clients like working with me as much as they may like my work.

We spend an extensive amount of time together, and time well spent is spent with people just like you.
It never ever feels like I'm working a day in my life when I'm in the company of folks like you.
Thank you for braving the chilly air with me and for being so fun and enthusiastic.
Can't wait to see you both when you're back in town for your happy day!

P.S

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P.P.S

Thanks to the Knot for sending Charlie and Valerie my way!