Winterthur Engagement Session | Gianna & Zach

Gianna and Zach first crossed paths thanks to their friend Maggie. Zach gave Gianna a ride home from work during his break from PA school, and what started as a simple dinner turned into something romantic when Zach greeted Gianna with a kiss that sparked three years of an incredible romance.

This dynamic duo tackles everything from fixing up houses and trying new restaurants to enjoying long walks on the beach with their dog, Jessie. They even hit the gym together! They understand each other well and support one another through thick and thin. Plus, they know their values and goals, which makes them a perfect match.

The Proposal:

Zach popped the question at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ. He had a whole plan with Gianna’s family and friends in on the surprise. When Gianna walked into the room, filled with everyone she loved, Zach got down on one knee and asked her to build a future together. He said, “I love you so much. Will you marry me?”

Check out some of the best moments from their Winterthur engagement photoshoot captured by Ralph Deal Photography.

An engaged man and woman smile joyfully at the camera while embracing. He wears a gray suit with a white shirt. She wears a long white sleeveless dress suit, with her hair styled neatly. They pose together against a blurred forest background during their formal engagement photo session.
An engaged couple sits close together on a rustic wood park bench, looking adoringly into each other's eyes. Blurred fall foliage surrounds them as they get lost in the intimate moment during their autumn engagement photo session.
A young couple sitting on a park bench during their winterthur engagement photoshoot. The woman leans her head on the man's shoulder as she lays across the bench and he sits upright, smiling down at her.
A bride-to-be smiles brightly, her eyes crinkled in joy, as her fiancé affectionately presses his cheek against hers.
A portrait of a smiling man and woman with their cheeks pressed together looking directly at the camera.
A happy bride-to-be with a radiant smile looks directly at the camera while her fiancé lovingly presses his cheek against hers. They stand embraced in an autumn scene, with red and yellow blurred leaves in the background behind them during this joyful fall engagement photo shoot.
An engaged couple takes a romantic walk in an autumn park, leaves crunching under their feet. The woman looks up adoringly while he sweetly brings it to his lips for a kiss. Sunrays peek through the trees surrounding them, illuminating their joy during their fall engagement photo session.
A smiling engaged couple gazes lovingly into each other's eyes as they walk side-by-side down a tree-lined path, leaves scattered at their feet. Morning light filters through the branches above them during their autumn engagement photo shoot.
An engaged couple laughing together as they goof around, holding arms in a lush garden during fall. The joyful woman giggling as her fiancé playfully holds her arm amidst the backdrop of colorful autumn foliage surrounding them.
An engaged couple embracing in a tight hug, both smiling broadly at the camera. The man wears a dark suit and tie while the woman glows in a bright red dress. They stand before an antiqued brick wall covered in vines, basking in their happiness on their special day.
An engaged couple smiling brightly at the camera as they pose together for a photo. The woman's eyes crinkle with joy as she leans into her sharply-dressed fiancé, who grins widely with his arms wrapped around her. They stand beaming with elation against a backdrop of green vines cascading over an old brick wall.
An engaged couple gazes lovingly into one another's eyes while slow dancing within a circular stone pavilion amidst vibrant red and orange autumn foliage. The man dips his elegantly dressed fiancée as they enjoy a sweet moment, during their fall engagement photo shoot in the lush garden.
An engaged woman leans back, smiling playfully at the camera while lightly clutching her fiancé's arms wrapped around her waist. Her sharply dressed partner gazes affectionately at her, grinning in admiration as she poses during their photo shoot.
An engaged couple smiles joyfully during their photo shoot, the man gazes affectionately at his fiancée as she leans back, one hand behind her head, striking a playful pose for the camera. She wears a dazzling smile on her face as she stands in her elegant red dress with her husband-to-be, dressed sharply in a black suit, his arms wrapped lovingly around her waist.
An engaged couple sharing a romantic kiss at a garden gate entrance, intricate wrought iron designwork and stone pillars framing them. The man cradles his smiling fiancée's face affectionately in his hands as she wraps her arms around his shoulders. Stone steps lined with colorful fallen leaves lead to the historic mansion visible in the background of their intimate photo.
An engaged couple stands affectionately hand-in-hand at an ornate garden gateway, smiling brightly at the camera both glowing with happiness. An intricate iron gate and stone pillars frame the joyful couple, with a tree-lined path and grand historic mansion visible in the background.
An engaged couple stands affectionately hand-in-hand at an ornate garden gateway, smiling brightly at the camera both glowing with happiness. An intricate iron gate and stone pillars frame the joyful couple, with a tree-lined path and grand historic mansion visible in the background.
woman stands at an ornate garden gateway, smiling brightly at the camera both glowing with happiness. An intricate iron gate and stone pillars framed her, with a tree-lined path and grand historic mansion visible in the background.
Captured amidst the vibrant fall shades of Winterthur garden, a loving couple gazes at each other tenderly, a stunning portrait echoing the beauty of the season.
Woman gracefully touches her head in the enchanting Winterthur garden, captured during the vibrant autumn for a stunning portrait session
An engaged couple cherishing an intimate moment, tenderly locked in a warm embrace amidst the vibrant fall foliage. The man affectionately places a gentle kiss upon his smiling fiancée's forehead as she clutches him, eyes closed.
An engaged couple cherishing an intimate moment, tenderly locked in a warm embrace amidst the vibrant fall foliage.
An engaged couple walk while holding hands affectionately. Stone steps lined with colorful fallen leaves lead to the mansion visible in the background of their intimate photo.
engaged couple embraced in an autumn scene, with red and yellow blurred leaves in the background behind them during this joyful fall engagement photo shoot.
Engaged couple shares a tender moment, walking hand in hand down the vibrant autumn foliage-covered stairs at Winterthur Garden, gazing deeply into each other's eyes.
Engaged couple shares a tender moment in Winterthur Woodland during a fall engagement session: man affectionately kisses woman's forehead as they pose for a cherished capture.
An engaged couple gazes into each other's eyes, swaying in an intimate slow dance within a circular stone pavilion. Surrounded by the vibrant reds and oranges of autumn foliage in the garden, the man dips his bride-to-be.
Amidst Winterthur garden's vibrant fall tones, a tender kiss between a loving couple takes center stage against the backdrop of an elegant arch structure.
Couple shares a heartfelt kiss surrounded by the vibrant fall hues of Winterthur garden, a stunning portrait capturing the essence of the season's beauty.
Amid Winterthur garden's vivid autumn colors, an engaged couple strikes a delightful pose, enveloped by the elegance of an arch structure, celebrating their profound love.
Amidst Winterthur garden's vibrant fall tones, a tender kiss between a loving couple takes center stage against the backdrop of an elegant arch structure.
In Winterthur garden's vivid autumn hues, an engaged couple shares a joyous gaze, framed by the beauty of an elegant arch structure, celebrating their love.
In Winterthur garden's vivid autumn hues, an engaged couple looks at the camera, framed by the beauty of an elegant arch structure, celebrating their love during their winterthur engagement photoshoot
An elegantly dressed engaged couple turns away from each other, striking a dramatic pose framed by red and orange autumn foliage. The woman in a dress looks off in one direction as her tuxedo-clad fiancé gazes off in the other, his arm around her bare waist.
Couple holds hands, leaning against a charming wall, sharing a moment of love and togetherness.
An engaged couple strikes a pose surrounded by the vibrant reds and oranges of autumn foliage of the Winterthur Garden
An engaged couple walks on stone steps lined with colorful fallen leaves leading to the historic mansion visible in the background of their intimate photo.
Amid Winterthur garden's vivid autumn colors, an engaged couple strikes a delightful pose, enveloped by the elegance of an arch structure, celebrating their profound love.
An engaged couple sharing a light moment at a garden gate entrance, intricate wrought iron design work framing them. The man cradles his smiling fiancée's face affectionately in his hands as she wraps her arms around his shoulders.
An engaged couple sharing a romantic kiss at a garden gate entrance, intricate wrought iron designwork pillar framing them. Morning light streams through the pillars encircling their private moment during their creative fall engagement photo shoot.
Woman in a white long sleeve top and cap, donning a brown shawl around her neck, radiates a beautiful smile during her engagement photoshoot.
An engaged couple cherishing an intimate moment in a warm embrace amidst the vibrant fall foliage. Sun rays filter through the colorful trees surrounding them, leaves cascading down during their sweet autumn photo shoot.
Couple enjoys a fun-filled moment, goofing around and cherishing their love amidst the enchanting fall backdrop.
The couple kisses as the man wraps a scarf around the woman's waist, pulling her closer against the beautiful backdrop of the fall scenery.
The couple shares an intimate hug against the backdrop of a striking concrete structure, a moment of closeness and affection frozen in time.
Captured in an intimate moment, the engaged couple shares a tender embrace against the backdrop of a striking concrete structure, savoring their love.
Woman in a white long-sleeved top and cap, sporting a brown shawl, radiates a joyful smile, capturing the essence of a cherished moment
Man and woman share radiant grins as they gaze into the camera, brimming with happiness and warmth.
An engaged couple takes a romantic walk in an autumn park, leaves crunching under their feet. Sunrays peek through the trees surrounding them, illuminating their joy during their fall engagement photo session.
The couple shares an intimate moment, wrapped in a loving hug against the backdrop of a striking concrete structure.
Engaged couple takes a serene walk in an autumn park, joy radiating as sunrays filter through the trees, capturing the enchantment of their fall engagement photoshoot.

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A young couple sitting on a park bench during their winterthur engagement photoshoot. The woman leans her head on the man's shoulder as she lays across the bench and he sits upright, smiling down at her.