They say it’s good luck if a bird poops on you. Do you think that same good fortune also applies if you accidentally put your hand in wet bird poop? I’m thinking…No. So, it’s probably a good thing that Virginia-based sweeties Amy & Ryan don’t need any luck when it comes to their inspiring relationship.

You’ll soon see why I had bird poop on the brain when I started this post, but just so it all makes sense…Amy accidentally stuck her hand in some poop while climbing rocks during our love session with her & Ryan a couple of weeks ago in Cotuit, Amy’s old stomping ground.  Way to take one for the team, Amy!!!!

Amy & Ryan’s story began on a chilly March day in Washington DC. Amy was walking her dog with her sister when a tall, handsome man stopped to introduce himself. Amy was wearing one of her old Suffolk Law sweatshirts and Ryan, the friendly stranger, shared that he, too, went to Suffolk Law. In fact, they graduated in the same class, but had never met.

As they would soon discover, their lives shared many parallels. Although they were both living in Virginia when they met, they both grew up in Massachusetts. Both of their fathers are builders, both of their mothers are nurses and both have family houses on Cape Cod that they live for.

So, it seemed fitting that our love session with them would take place here on the sandy shores of Cape Cod, in one of Amy’s favorite secret spots.

Before our session began, Amy & Ryan let us know that they are a “schmoopy couple.” “We can’t help it. We’re madly in love,” Amy told us. As it happens, schmoopy, totally head-over-heels-in-love couples happen to be our specialty, so ours was a match made in heaven.

Here are a few of our favorite moments from our chilly, but super fun love session….

Amy & Ryan have a sweet easiness about them that makes getting great photos a cinch! It doesn’t hurt that they’re both totally adorable…in a sexy Ralph-Lauren-we’ve-got-your-models kind of way!

Love this next one…Ryan is probably one of the the nicest guys on the planet…totally down to Earth, kind, smart, confident, and humble. And in this next photo, he shows us he’s got a sexy side too! I also love Amy’s hottie stance and the way she’s looking at Ryan with a look that says, “I’m so proud of my honey.” Love Love Love it!

And then we see their goofier side….equally as delicious!

Here’s the moment that inspired my heading for this post. Amy was such a trooper and carried on without missing a beat…thank goodness the ocean was nearby for a quick rinse! You rock Amy!

Oh the joy…

Amy & Ryan are the kind of people who can just get lost in each other and forget anyone else is around. This next photo is a perfect example of that. Rockin’ the schmoopy!!!

I love this shot of Amy…few things in life are more beautiful than a women in love…

Another favorite moment of the day….

Watching 3 fishermen who also knew about the secret spot.

If the word contentment had a picture next to it in the dictionary, this might very well be it.

Da bling…

One of Ryan’s favorites from our session….we like to share shots we’re excited about during the session as it lets our couples see what we’re doing and hopefully helps them to relax a little more knowing we’re capturing some great moments.

Having a little fun….

Sexy & serious…..

Amy & her beautiful blue eyes radiate as she snuggles with her sweetie!

Peek-a-boo we see you!

cashmere + classic 501s + a crisp fall day in your favorite place with the one you love = HEAVEN!

I’ve said it before, but I really do love those in between moments, right before or right after a kiss. The joy & anticipation is just palpable! Love it!

Generally, we’re all about natural light, but sometimes it’s fun to play with a little off camera flash when the sun is on a fast decent toward the horizon…

Super sweet schmoopy moment…

And, after the sun (which was hiding throughout our session) called it a day, we did too, but not without one last off camera flash shot….

Amy & Ryan thank you so much for sharing your secret spot with us. Thank you for taking time out of your quick visit home to hang out with us. And thank you for being so much fun to photograph! But, most especially thank you for trusting us to capture this special time in your lives for you. You two are so great together and we just know that your wedding next July at CBI is going to be a total love fest! Looking forward to seeing you both again soon! Big love & hugs, Chris & Andy xoxo