Meghan & Mike have known each other since they were in junior high school, and have been dating for 12 years, so I suppose their path toward marriage has been more of a slow & steady crawl than an actual run. But, like their love for each other, running is a passion they both share!

“Meghan & I were both athletes in high school and college (track & lacrosse) so we definitely love getting outside for a run together,” Mike told us.

Two years ago, Meghan completed the NYC Marathon finishing with an impressive time. And, on November 1st, Mike will lace up his sneakers for his first-ever attempt at 26.2 miles through the Big Apple.

In fact, Mike is so serious about his training, he ran 16 miles the day of our session. Meghan ran 8 just for fun and to keep her honey company! Now that is love!!! Needless to say, Mike was a bit sore, but he pushed through and we all had a great time together!! Here are just a few of our favorite moments from Meghan & Mike’s super sweet love session.

The weather was a bit spotty on the day we had scheduled to meet, so we started our session inside Meghan’s parents’ house while the clouds squeezed out the last bit of rain for the day. Here’s our happy couple cuddling by the window.

With the showers having passed, we headed outside to their backyard beach for a few shots…

Shooting through the step’s railing, we caught a cute moment…

Andy loves to get down low for an interesting perspective…

Taking advantage of nature’s props to highlight our happy couple and Megan’s gorgeous bling!

I love how content Meghan looks in this next one…and how about Mike’s million dollar smile?! Sweet!

This next one is classic Bello…..LOVE IT!!!

We decided to switch things up a bit and headed to Kalmus Beach, just down the street. The beach was deserted, so we took advantage and had some fun with the lifeguard chair. Here’s my perspective…

And Andy’s of the same moment. Gotta love having two photographers!!! Like many things in life, two is often better than one!

A little runner’s challenge…the face off….

Poor Mike was hurting, but something tells me Meghan would have beat him anyway!

If you follow this blog, you’ve heard me say it before, and you’ll likely hear me say it again after this, but there truly is no better place in the world than in the arms of the one you love. Meghan’s eyes say it all!

Another classic Bello beach grass shot! We just can’t resist!!!

Thank you Meghan & Mike for being so sweet together, for inviting us to share in this special time in your lives and for making us feel instantly welcome!!! A special shout out to you both too for running and jumping and happily going along with our silly requests to get some great shots after having run so far! You guys rock!! (Good luck Mike on Nov. 1st!!!) We can’t wait to be there with you both next summer when you run down the aisle and say, “I do!!” Thank you too to Meghan’s parents, Linda & Dan, for inviting us to crash your pre-dinner party to share a drink and some lovely conversation! It was great chatting with you both (and your friends)!! With love & hugs, Christine & Andy xo