Sarah + Steve – Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA Engagement Session Photos

May 15th, 2009

Erik and I were on our way up to Ragged HIll Orchard on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. We were excited to meet up with Sarah and Steve on the apple orchard where she grew up, because apple orchards remind Erik of his family in Northern California. There is something so special about apple cider, apple fritters (as big as your head) and crisp, fresh apples, and we make a point of indulging in these when we go back to visit. So although apple fritters weren’t on the day’s menu, the fragrance of the apple blossoms hung heavy in the air as we spent a wonderful afternoon with an in-love couple :) Sarah and Steve were a pleasure to work with, and when two people are as into each other as they are, it makes our jobs almost too easy!

It was REALLY windy, so we headed down the hill to find some relief in between the trees and captured this shot.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

A classic pose. We literally just told them to be themselves (well, truth be told Erik did mention something about kissing!)
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

This shot has spring written all over it! We loved the dandelions everywhere.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

The apple trees and the sweet smells of the blossoms were incredible.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

So in love :)
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

It wasn’t just Erik and I enjoying the beauty!
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Sarah’s father left out their tractor on a little hill overlooking the orchard and we knew we had to capture them in front of it.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Not only a great couple, but talented as well!
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Sarah has an incredible smile!
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

As we headed down to the bottom of the hill, we noticed a canopied pathway that had the most amazing light coming in.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

It’s light like this that gets us super excited! I think Erik and I were saying “wow” after every couple of shots.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Sarah has a beautiful engagement ring.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

They are truly a stunning couple!
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We absolutely love the blossoming trees fading off into the distance, with Sarah & Steve capturing all of our attention in this shot.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA, Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Sarah & Steve, thanks for inviting us into your family’s home and letting us spend a truly memorable day with you. Erik is now bugging me to get a Maine Coon kitty! We can’t wait to be there on your wedding day. Vicki & Erik.

3 Responses to “Sarah + Steve – Ragged Hill Orchard, West Brookfield, MA Engagement Session Photos”

  1. Robert J. Trenske Says:

    Awesome job on this session guys!! I really like Apple Orchards and you did such a nice job with this one. So on to the favorites… #2, #3 FANTABULOUS!! I also really like the “Same Old Tractor” one and the ring shot. Great job guys!!

  2. Kristine Brinkman Says:

    Another beautiful E-session! Such a nice day, and such pretty photos!!! Love it!!!

  3. Steve & Sarah Says:

    We had a great time and love the pictures! Can’t wait to see the complete set. Thanks Vicki and Erik.

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