From no lights but sparks in Rhode Island to bright lights and warm feelings in Iceland.
Boat Photography by Yasmira Designs | @iyanahwilson
Museum Photography by Unlost Media | @unlostmedia
The Meet Cute: Sure, Megan and Austin “officially” met on Hinge, but Austin had caught Megan’s eye at the gym weeks earlier. His great hair and more than a cardio build had already made a lasting impression. So, when his profile popped up on her Hinge, it was a no-brainer. Their first date consisted of chasing the Northern Lights in Rhode Island (no harm in being a dreamer!). Austin pulled up in his white work van, which in hindsight might have been a little questionable, but Megan went along anyways. Even though the lights never showed, the couple was too busy becoming best friends to really notice.
The Engagement: Fast-forward to a year and a half, and Megan and Austin are in Iceland. This time the Northen Lights actually delivered a show. Austin arranged for a tour guide to capture the whole thing, and under nature’s glowing lights, he posed the big question.
Bonus photoshoot: In true main character fashion, Megan and Austin didn’t just stop at one engagement shoot. Instead, they went for two! The first session was extra special to the couple. Their dear friend, who is also a photographer, Kaylee Pugliese, had been wanting to photograph a couple at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum, and Megan and Austin were happy to bring that vision to life. It made it even more meaningful knowing that Kaylee had played a big role in their engagement story and will also be documenting their wedding day as their videographer. Megan also shared that the session at RISD helped Austin feel more comfortable in front of the camera making it the perfect warm-up before the big day. For their second photoshoot, the couple set sail in Newport thanks to Megan’s connection with Captain Charles through her work on The Rhode Show. The forecast called for thunderstorms, but somehow their boat stayed underneath a clear sky while the storm raged around them.
