Every year some couple gets lucky enough to schedule their portrait session on the last brilliant day of fall foliage. Fall is my favorite season, and I just hate to let a beautiful Sunday go by without someone to photograph!

Last year was a double whammy for me at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis; Shannon and Dino had their engagement session, and then David and his family met me afterward for a romp in the leaves for their family Christmas card.

Shannon and Dino's wedding is coming up on May 31st, and I am so excited! They are young, happy and in love ... and their wedding is going to be so beautiful. I'm extra fired up for their big day since my friend and colleague, Kathy Blanchard, is going to make a special guest appearance as my second shooter.

 My associate, David Spence, and his family, Molly and Jackson, asked me to do their family picture last year, of course I said "Yes!"

-AR