Maddie & Ryan’s Newport Engagement: Coastal Magic Meets Real-Life Love Story


Okay, picture this: You’re on an Amtrak from Philly to Rhode Island, and the person who ends up sitting next to you… is your forever person.

Like, actual rom-com energy. Coincidence? Destiny? Whatever you want to call it—this love story hits different. We're loving it!

Fast forward to today, and these two are calling Newport home. So naturally, when it came time to capture their engagement session, we kept it local (and iconic).

Their shoot was a tour of their favorite spots—each one part of their story. Think:

Bowen’s Wharf

Bailey’s Beach

Castle Hill Inn Lighthouse

And the top-tier, can’t-beat-it Ledge Road

Why Ledge Road? That’s where Ryan popped the question. Talk about dreamy: ocean views, golden hour glow, just the right breeze—not the usual gusty Newport chaos. Literal perfection.

We even pushed the session a day because the wind was wild. Let’s be real—posing in 40mph gusts? Not the vibe. So we waited it out and got perfect conditions.

Natural, fun, totally them. Scroll through to see the magic.


A romantic proposal scene silhouetted against a golden sunset over the water.
Scenic aerial photographs showing rocky coastline and turquoise ocean waters along California's Pacific coast on a sunny day.
A couple in casual clothing sits together on a white dock by a marina on a sunny day.
People dancing and leaping in sequence along a sunny sidewalk with trees and buildings in the background.
A couple stands on a brick sidewalk beneath an American flag in a quaint downtown shopping district.
A couple shares a romantic kiss on a boardwalk with boats docked in the marina behind them during sunset.
A couple playfully poses in front of storefronts and business signs on a small town main street.
Restaurant storefront for Board Bistro captured in moody black and white with people walking past.
Two people stand against a green ivy wall in casual summer outfits on a sunny day.
A romantic couple stands reflected in a tidal pool on rocky coastal terrain at sunset.
Romantic silhouette of a couple sharing an intimate moment at sunset with leaves framing the scene.
Two figures walk hand in hand across rocky coastal terrain with blue ocean waves and horizon in background.
Silhouettes of two people walking along a rocky coastline at sunset with golden light reflecting on the water.
A couple enjoys a scenic overlook on rocky coastal cliffs under bright blue summer skies.
Two people sit together on rocky coastline watching golden sunset over tranquil waters.