While I was out in Philly, Tina and I hatched a master plan to shoot an engagement session for her and her fiance, Jay. We were going to head downtown into the city on Sunday morning, capture shots of them in front of their favorite haunts where they’d lived, grab a bite of brunch, enjoy my last day with them. See, WE HAD A PLAN.
On the bus ride back from NYC Saturday afternoon, we watched as the sky out our windows turned from bright cheery blue to dark ominous gray and the forecast to rain—and lots of it. By the time we made it back, those plans we’d made? Yeah, TOTALLY tossed out the window. We caught a train back to Chestnut Hill (the adorable rustic suburb where they live), a quick change of clothes were made and we were back out the door.
Forty five minutes later, we had these images and an order of Chinese food ready for pick-up. Not bad for two planners forced for a change to improvise 
WATCH TINA AND JAY’S SLIDESHOW
Since I got to spend three days with Tina and her sweet-as-can-be Jay, I had a comfort level with them I usually don’t have going in to a shoot with other couples. It made everything a breeze. Love these two!
As we were walking past, Tina pointed to this cute cafe and said she and Jay would eat breakfast here sometimes. So, naturally, I wanted to get a few of them in front of the place! 
This alley was fun. Tina and I were trying to coach Jay on how to stand with his hip cocked out. Two photographers trying to tell a fella what to do? Jay, no WONDER you were confused! But thanks for being such an awesome sport! 
FAVORITE
I think everything about these next two are just gorgeous. The light, the colors, the people—love it all!
I love how playful you two can be together. And Tina, I love seeing you so in love. You just radiant happiness in every frame!
Tina and Jay, thanks for letting me come crash at your wonderful home. Let’s do it again sometime!!!
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by Gail Werner
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