Columbia University Engagement: Congratulations Allie and Matt!

Allie and Matt came all the way from China for their engagement photos at Columbia University on the Upper West Side of New York City.

Allie went to school at Columbia, earning her graduate degree in the school of engineering and applied science. While they were taking a trip throughout the U.S. they stopped in New York to visit her Alma Mater and take engagement portraits.

Allie and Matt met in 2008. Matt told me he can still remember the first time he saw her. She came into his office for an interview and answered every question quickly. He liked her from the beginning.

They sustained a long-distance relationship from across the ocean and are now planning their wedding and future together.

Matt shares, “I think Allie is a gift to me, no matter what happens, she always supports me. I will love her forever.”

Columbia University has some of my favorite things to photograph: beautiful street lights, historic brick buildings, ivy, iron gates, fountains and gorgeous landscaping. It is such a lovely location for portraits!

Allie and Matt are holding their wedding ceremony in Eastern China’s Hefei on February 28, 2014, and in YiWu on March1, 2014. Congratulations to you two!