Engagement: Rachael + Giovanni

Giovanni had known Rachael and her brother since they were little. Although Rachael and Giovanni used to live in the same neighborhood, they never really talked to each other until they finally met at a bar in New Jersey in 2008. Even though they each went there separately with their own groups of friends to watch the Phillies baseball game, they made their first real connection there. Then the rest is history. 🙂

Although their wedding ceremony would be held in Maryland, I was really excited when they decided to do their pre-wedding session in Philadelphia, since I have never done any in that city. I’m always excited to do a photo session in a new place whether it’s for engagement session or for wedding. 🙂

Engaged guy and his fiancée posing at Elfreth's Alley. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Engaged couple wearing Phillies jersey, hat, and t-shirt. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

You can see already that they’re a big fan of the Phillies baseball team. 🙂

Engaged guy and his fiancée wearing Phillies clothing cuddling. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged guy wearing Phillies Ruiz 51 jersey hugged his fiancée. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged girl cuddled with her fiancé. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

You can see the Philadelphia skyscrapers in the background here. 🙂

Engaged couple with Phillies merchandise cuddling, with Philadelphia skyscrapers in the background. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Next location was at the Love Park.

Engaged couple smiling together. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged couple almost kissed. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged guy kissing his fiancée. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged girl and her fiancé doing a goofy pose. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

This beautiful diamond stone on Rachael’s engagement ring was actually from Rachael’s grandmother’s ring. Interestingly, her grandmother used to be a jeweler.

Engaged couple holding hands, showing the diamond engagement ring. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Then we went to the historical Elfreth’s Alley for our last location.

Engaged guy kissed his fiancée's hand. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged girl and her fiancée posing at the Elfreth's Alley. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged couple holding hands by the Elfreth's Alley. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Engaged couple kissing in the Elfreth's Alley. Pre-wedding or engagement photo session at Phillies Ball Park, Love Park, Philadelphia, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Congratulations again on your engagement Rachael and Giovanni!
Can’t wait to photograph your wedding next year! 🙂

 

Leo Dj

 

 

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