Russell and Kate and I had a most interesting evening together during their engagement session. First you should know that Kate is the sister of Meg, who was married a couple of months ago. It is such an honor to get to work with the same family for two such wonderful events as the marriages of their only daughters. I adore these girls’ family and how well they are loved.

It might be a simple description, but Kate and Russell are fun. They just are. Our locations varied from my neighborhood to Russell’s childhood home to his grandparents’ amazing house and all afternoon we just laughed about our dogs and families and college friends from years ago. We finished the evening at Ridgewood Country Club where all four of us (including my assistant) almost stepped right on top of a water moccasin (a very poisonous snake). I have never in my life been so certain that I needed to own a better pair of shoes. Thankfully no one was injured and Kate and Russell’s good looks were not interrupted. Also it should be noted that today is Russell’s birthday – Happy Birthday, Sir! Congratulations Russell and Kate!