Setting Sail – A Charm City Engagement Session
Amina and Arsalan’s story began amidst the backdrop of Maryland's largest city of Baltimore when they crossed paths on the modern-day matchmaker, Bumble. Their digital connection was swift, sparked by having the “three Ms” in common: medicine, music, and Michigan/Maryland sports. As Arsalan soon learned, Amina’s interest in sports was embellished a bit but there was the promise of something extraordinary in the making, so he didn’t mind too much.
Arsalan’s world was shaken when his father fell seriously ill, and the weight of caring for him fell upon his shoulders. It was during this trying time that Amina, with her unwavering compassion, became his beacon of hope and his source of strength when he needed it most.
Amina's presence became the guiding light that pulled Arsalan through the darkest of days. Her care, empathy, and the unspoken understanding between them created a bond that could not be broken. With the blessings from his late father and Amina’s parents, Arsalan planned an unforgettable proposal in the very same spot where they first met.
The couple chose Charm City as the backdrop for their multi-part engagement portrait session, featuring the city’s iconic Fells Point and Inner Harbor settings in their photos. Sail Local’s Captain Bobby took the couple on a sunset sailing cruise of Baltimore for the last segment of their portraits, where they were photographed with the warm breeze in their hair and the gentle waves of the harbor splashing on the side of the boat. The setting was absolutely magical and a perfect way to honor both the couple and the city where they fell in love.
“Amina and Arsalan are one of my favorite couples of all time,” shares the couple’s photographer, Anna Schmidt. “They are the sweetest! This sailboat portrait session with them actually inspired me to begin offering these types of portrait sessions regularly as part of my bespoke packages. For me, as a photographer, there is something very freeing about photographing on the water and getting to view portraits from a different vantage point. It's a beautiful experience all around.”
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Photography: Anna Schmidt Photography
