By Mariah Ashley

Meeting Liya and Ben for their South Dartmouth engagement session, we felt a little like we were sucked into a tornado, spent an hour photo-ing in Oz and then landed back in the real world as they drove away toward the airport for their next adventure. Like Oz, life just seems more colorful in Liya and Ben’s company. These two are pretty magical… funny, bright, and totally in love. They have crazy energy, crazy stories and are crazy for each other. You get the feeling that they fly by the seat of their pants (especially that cutie Liya) but somehow everything manages to work out beautifully (that might be Ben’s contribution). Whatever the recipe… they are just right. We laughed, we learned a lot about them, and we made two fabulous new friends. Can’t wait for their wedding next July in Oz at Castle Hill.

We started our shoot at Ben’s parents house in South Dartmouth which is a gem of a town right on the water, so pretty!

Hammock snuggles are a must after a stressful morning!Liya is very inhibited, it’s too bad because we just wanted to get a fun shot and she wouldn’t cooperate.Yep, Ben is over the moon for Liya… who could blame him?And I am over the moon for Liya’s ring…I must remember to ask her where she got it. Underneath the ring the prongs form a starfish that holds the diamond in place because starfish cling to their mates. Awwww…This spot is around the corner from Ben’s house. Lucky.Liya has great style, I love her dress.Ben knows how to give a proper hug.And a ride in a wheelbarrow.This location was so cute, and deserted! New Bedford Yacht Club.Technically not a yacht, and technically not Liya’s but that didn’t stop her from getting into it. That’s our little adventure girl! Till next time!