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Beautiful Surprise Portraits At The Alpaca Farm | Kristine & Gino

landscape portrait of the couple sharing a kiss with their favorite brown and white alpacas by their sides by film photographer AGS Photo Art

I was beyond excited to get to photograph Kristine and Gino’s surprise portraits at the alpaca farm! Why at an alpaca farm, you ask? These two used to work there- The Bluebird Farm– and it was SUCH a treat to see this lovely couple play with them (not all alpacas are created equal, they definitely had some favorites!). A unique photo background, to be sure. I adore photographing couples and their fur babies- most of the time, it’s dogs and cats- but we have more than enough love for Kristine and Gino’s alpacas too! I can’t wait for you all to see their darling photos- read on!

California Coast Meets Jersey Shore

portraits of the couple smiling at each other in front of a red barn with the sun shining behind them by film photographer AGS Photo Art

I previously photographed Kristine and Gino for their wedding in San Jose so being able to work for them again was a treat! It’s such an honor for me to capture the chapters of my couple’s love story, from your proposal to your wedding, to future portraits! These two truly reflective of what AGS means to me!

Kristine is from California and Gino is from New Jersey, and they met in college in the Bronx. As someone who moved from coast to coast myself (Pennsylvania to California), and of course as a hybrid photographer, I love working with couples from different coasts! The idea that two people from opposite sides of the country can meet by chance and fall in love on purpose is a beautiful thing. Seeing love go the distance is a huge part of why I do what I do. Their coast to coast story is so emblematic of my business and passions.

Alpaca Farm Delights

photograph of the Bluebird Alpaca Farm grounds; a close up portrait of a white alpaca with a green leash
portraits of the couple on a nature trail with their alpacas; the man with a brown alpaca and the woman with a white alpaca by film photographer AGS Photo Art

Kristine and Gino’s surprise portraits at the alpaca farm they used to work at are going to serve as fun Christmas / New Years’ cards for their family. What’s the surprise? Well, besides the fun pictures of them and the alpacas, these two are also making plans to move to California! Talk about a fun adventure to be had! This is such a darling way to deliver exciting news! Of course, the day itself was a blast too.

I can’t say I’ve photographed a lot of alpacas before, but now I can! Their furry friends are so cute and it was a joy to see Kristine and Gino play around with them. I’m confident they’ll have the most adorable cards ready to send to their loved ones.

set of portraits of the man twirling his wife; the couple shares a kiss while holding a framed sign that reads "California here we come in 2021" by film photographer AGS Photo Art
couple sharing a kiss with their alpacas keeping them company; the couple smiling and petting their pair of brown and white alpacas by film photographer AGS Photo Art
couple feeding and petting white alpacas

What a memorable occasion photographing Kristine and Gino’s surprise portraits at the alpaca farm was! I’m so excited for them to see the wonderful portraits we took, and even more excited for their friends and families who will be receiving their lovely cards in the mail. I know if it were me, I would be delighted to find such a delightful card in my mailbox. It’s sure to be full of whimsical holiday sparkle, fun, and of course, wooly alpacas galore!

set of photographs of the couple feeding their two alpacas in front of a red barn

If you have a special occasion you’d like a hybrid photographer’s special touch on, it would be my pleasure to capture your day! Contact me here, and let’s make it happen!

black and white portraits of the couple smiling at each other and sharing a kiss at the alpaca farm

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