Nick and Steph's engagement photo session in Smithville, NJ with lucid ladybug photography, November, 2024.
Nick and Steph crossed paths growing up at Hammonton High School and little did Steph know then that Nick had a crush on her .
Fast forward a decade later, the two crossed paths again - this time through a dating app. One date led to another and the two fell in love!
Nick surprised Steph with a private engagement on their trip to Vancouver this past October. In hotel bathrobes, over everything bagels and coffee - Nick popped the question with the vintage-style engagement ring of Steph's dreams.
A connection through our dear friend, Steph Kownacki led to lucid ladybug meeting up with the couple in Smithville, NJ this November to capture engagement photos.
I personally love when couples share a private engagement and save photos for a later date.
Once a stagecoach stop, Smithville's original building was purchased in 1952 by Fred and Ethel Noyes. They restored the building into their antique shop and eventually into a restaurant called The Smithville Inn.
"Soon, several historic homes and other buildings from southern New Jersey’s past were brought to the Town of Historic Smithville. They were restored with attention to detail and reopened to the public as shops and eateries alongside the Inn."
Smithville is a favorite SJ spot - especially during the holiday season with the train ride and the carousel overlooking Lake Meone. It was the perfect place to capture Nick + Steph's vintage inspired engagement photos.
We met just before sunset on November 23 and I had a blast puttering around Smithville with them - snapping pics of them holding hands, sneaking smooches and riding the famous carousel together.
Did you know the carousel at Smithville is from Wichita, Kansas?
Nick rocked his vintage leather jacket and Steph paired a vintage style skirt perfectly with her denim jacket and patent leather Mary Janes.
The joy and love radiating from the two of them outshined the gorgeous sunset we watched over Lake Meone. We ended our session in the gazebo for a quick twirl and glance at the Christmas lights leading up to the Inn.
Cheers to Nick and Steph and a lifetime of laughs and love. Always an honor to capture and share true love stories!
Photographer: @lucid.ladybug
Location: Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ 08205
Bride: @stephybozz Lots of love, Meghan
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