Ian and Liz Engaged | Lady Bird Johnson Park | Washington D.C. Engagement Photographer

A little introduction on the two of them….Ian and Liz met in fall of 2009 when they were both getting their PhD’s at the University of Michigan. On the last night of the college football season, they found each other at the Heidelberg, a hangout spot that was popular with each of their groups of friends. After convincing Liz that she should go out on a date with Ian, they have enjoyed each others’ company ever since.

Ian and Liz got engaged over the weekend of Father’s Day on the beach in Cape May, New Jersey, Liz’s native state. After a weekend of sunshine on the Jersey Shore, Ian proposed on a moonlit balcony that overlooked the ocean.  How romantic!!!!

Ian and Liz’s favorite date spot is a little wine bar in Ann Arbor, MI called Vinology.  This was also where they had their first date.  Their favorite pastimes are entertaining their friends, seeing live music, and exploring museums together…..the National Portrait Gallery is their absolute favorite.

Liz: Ian is one of the most kind, sensitive and thoughtful people that I know.  I admire how he cares so much about his friends and family, and loving him comes effortlessly to me.  He is so incredibly humble, considering he is brilliant.  We rarely fight because we communicate so well, and we get along awesomely because we have so much in common.  We both are huge science nerds who love good food and wine, but also sports, live music and the arts.  We’ve been in DC for about a year and a half now, and really enjoy finding uniquely DC things to do on the weekends.

Ian: Liz’s intelligence, ambition, and sense of humor makes her the perfect companion for me. She is very level headed and that keeps me grounded. Whether it is traveling to new places or sitting at home on the couch, I never grow tired of her company.

I had a great time getting to know these two better…they are such fun, genuine and down to earth people!  I could tell throughout the session how much they care for each other and how loving each other really is effortless for them.  As for the session, it was a pretty humid day and there was a chance of severe thunderstorms, but we took a chance and the day ended up being beautiful!  The heat eventually gave way to some cooler air and we enjoyed walking around the park and documenting this special time for them.  Thank you Ian and Liz for a wonderful engagement session and I am looking forward to sharing your special day with you this fall!  I hope you enjoy these beautiful engagement photos at Lady Bird Johnson Park in Washington D.C.