Cornish Maine Wedding Photographer // Augusta & James // Portland Engagement Photo Shoot

James and Augusta met over 5 years ago through mutual friends. They didn’t get together right away after meeting. Augusta thought that he was cute, but it would be two more years before the pieces really started to come together. They would bump into each other at pub trivia nights, or at the occasional party/ fantasy football game. Over time their relationship grew.

James grew up vacationing on Peaks Island with his family. Over the years, Peaks became a special place to him and he started to bring Augusta there for trips as well. While dating, they had made many trips to Peaks Island and Augusta fell in love with it as well. So much that they invited Augusta’s family to vacation there with them for a week last summer. Augusta didn’t think much of this, other than it would be the first time their families would be meeting. She was oblivious to the fact that James was about to propose.

James had originally planned on proposing at their favorite brewery, but got nervous and chickened out. They jumped back in their car and decided to head to the Eastern Prom for a walk. It was raining, but Augusta agreed regardless. That’s where on a park bench, James finally built up the nerve to propose. Augusta obviously said yes! They spent the rest of the week celebrating with their families on Peaks Island.

I was super excited to meet James and Augusta in the Old Port for their engagement session. I just love all the old brick buildings and the cobblestone road. We met on Wharf Street. Luckily, it wasn’t even crowded, which was crazy fro a weekend night! We walked along all the old buildings, taking advantage of all the cool doorways and architecture.

Augusta and James made each other laugh effortlessly. They really did my job for me! They were up visiting for the weekend to go to a bridal shower and nail down some details with their other vendors. Probably not the super relaxing vacation they deserved, but they were able to completely unwind at their session.

We walked down to the waterfront and took advantage of all the lobster traps that the fisherman left behind and more really cool old doors. After a night filled with laughter, we wrapped as the sun went down.

James and Augusta are having their wedding this year at Peaks Island and I can’t wait for it! They are such a cool and fun couple!