Royal Oak Engagement Session {Becky+Derek}

It’s always exciting to photograph people that I have history with.  Derek has been a good friend of Steve’s for a long time, as they played sports together and we all went to the same high school.  When Derek started dating Becky a few years ago I instantly knew she was someone I would love to be friends with.  So when Derek popped the questions back in October at the Detroit Marathon (you may remember the post from there http://www.studio405blog.com/2009/10/25/she-said-yes/) I was thrilled to know I would be able to document all these special moments in their lives. 
The date we photographed their engagement session happed to be one of the hottest and most humid days in May, but Derek + Becky rocked it out and brought their A game.  We explored downtown Royal Oak, shooting in their great alleys and main streets, I just love it there!  Amazing engagement sessions only happen when couples are super comfortable with each other, allowing photographers to capture and create natural, fashionable and artistic images.  Below will give a sneak peak into our amazing evening and what a great couple they are!