Mikaela and Andrew are planning their wedding in Umbria for next May, but since they were in Italy to finalize the details, they wanted to capture their love story with a romantic engagement session in Rome. Since they had never been in front of a professional camera before, they wanted to get comfortable and share a fun experience before the big day.

But let me tell you, from the very first click, they looked like absolute naturals!

We started our session at the iconic Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Garden), capturing quiet, romantic moments with Rome's breathtaking skyline in the background. Afterward, we wandered into the heart of Trastevere, exploring its charming alleyways. Despite the summer heat, their energy was incredible, and their connection was magical.

They were so thrilled with the results that they sent me the sweetest message right after seeing their sneak peek: "OMG BRENDA THESE ARE GORGEOUS. We’re with my in-laws and showing them and they LOVE them as well. Thank you sooooo much we truly had the best time (even in all the heat 😂). The photos and the reel truly are amazing!" – Mikaela & Andrew

This session was the perfect warm up, proving that you don't need modeling experience to create pure magic, just a beautiful connection and a stunning city. I honestly cannot wait to pack my bags for Umbria next May and capture their wedding day!