Prosser Pines in Middle Island is one of my favorite spots for engagement shoots. I love the magical light it gets in the summer – click here to see a summer engagement shoot there – but it’s especially gorgeous in the winter, as Tara + Nick’s stunning engagement session can attest.

Why do I love this site so much? It feels otherwordly, like you’re in a fairytale forest. You’d never guess that this magical spot is tucked into a suburb on Long Island! The towering pine trees are an amazing backdrop, and they perfectly filter the golden hour light to give an ethereal feel to each shoot. There are a ton of amazing natural little nooks for unique shots, from fallen logs to patches of lush green moss.

Tara + Nick were game for everything, from walking through the moss to braving the freezing weather! I love this adorable couple. You get such a feel for their fun relationship in these shots – Tara could not stop laughing all day! Sometimes getting in front of a camera can be awkward for couples, but having a bride & groom who are making each other laugh all day long makes for such natural, real photos.

Tara + Nick have a super cute love story and one of the sweetest proposals I’ve ever heard about. He proposed on Christmas with an elaborate “box within a box” plan  – starting with a picture of their son, then a Christmas ornament, finally ending with Tara’s gorgeous ring! They’re planning a Christmas wedding, so their green and red sweaters were perfect for this shoot. I can’t wait to shoot their gorgeous wedding later this year!

If you want to see more of my engagement shoots, click here! If you’re interested in booking me for your own big day, click here.