A long time ago, when I first moved to Vienna, the first job I got was as a kindergarten teacher. It was one of my favourite jobs. Some days were grueling, but, more often than not, it was very rewarding. It also was the best way to learn and practice my German, as well as learn more about Austrian culture. I had the pleasure of having Miss M as one of my students during my time at the kindergarten and when she moved back to the states with her mama a piece of my heart went with her.
Vienna is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. And a couple of weeks before spending their vacation in romantic Vienna, Habib contacted me telling me that he was going to ask his girlfriend Gaelle to marry him and that he wanted me to capture it on film. After a few days of going back forth via email, planning and plotting the best spot and time to capture it, we had nailed down all the details. Habib was going to take Gaelle to the opera, but before going, he was going to suggest a stroll through Volksgarten and then, unexpectedly, he was going to get down on one knee and pop the question (insert girly sighs here).
Despite it being spring, it was a rather overcast, blustery, and chilly day for being the time of year when everything was supposed to be warming up. Nonetheless the roses were out in full display; I suspect they knew I was intending to use them as backdrops throughout the Laufert's portrait session (kudos to you roses, you performed beautifully).
Kerry and Zach have lived in Vienna, Austria for a few years now. They first met in the States and since then Zach's job with the embassy has taken them around the world from Geneva, Switzerland to now Vienna, Austria. They wanted to capture their time here with their two lively boys, Eli and Maddox. So on an overcast, slightly drizzly afternoon we walked from their flat to a nearby park and captured some great moments.
