When you find the person, that person, the one who is the first thing on your mind when you wake up, and the last thing you’re thinking about before you fall asleep, you know you’ve found the one. When you have something exciting to share, when your heart is crushed and broken, that person is the one who you want to tell first. A friend, a BEST friend.

Jenna and Brian met before classes even began freshman year at Northwestern. During a teambuilding exercise, Brian had the good fortune of being on the same team as Jenna through a photo safari in downtown Chicago (my kind of game!). By the end of the evening, the laughter between them had made a spark, and they’ve really been inseparable since.

I walked away from their gorgeous December session with a complete understanding of why these two are perfect for each other. It’s easy to see.

Brian and Jenna!

Thank you so much for an amazingly beautiful day in Seattle. I had so much fun getting to know you both. Can’t wait for your wedding!
And Brian, I need to hear more Confucius jokes, as I think I’ve worn out the 3 I can remember with the fam.

Warmly,
Laura

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Innocent flirtation, passing glances, and any excuse to make each other laugh. When Jenn first met Patrick, she was instantly attracted to him and a crush began to form. Patrick played it cool, he couldn’t deny that she was one hot tamale, but he was playing hard to get.

As Jenn puts it, she finally convinced him to ask her out, and the rest is history. These two are just about the most perfect compliment of each other I’ve ever seen in a pair.  Jenn’s nose crinkles up and her eyes dissappear when Patrick teases her, and you can see in Patrick’s eyes all the love and adoration in the world.

The day was filled with laughter as we romped around Seattle for their engagement session. I just love these two and can’t wait for their big day!

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His confidence even surprised him a little. They strode off the elevator once they reached the top of the tower and he knew exactly where to go. Leading her gently, he held her hand and walked through the doors to the observation deck. The chilled fall air blew off the sound, but it didn’t seem to phase either of them. It’s the kind of air that soaks into your lungs and refreshes you, and from this height you can almost taste the sweetness of the clouds. He wrapped his arms around her as they looked out over the railing at the city below, soon to be their city. They’re planning to settle here, and who can blame them?

He whispered in her ear and grabbed her close, all while reaching in his pocket, hand slightly trembling, for the box… THE box. As his hand slid out, his knee dropped down and he said the most important words he’ll say until their wedding day. Would she be his wife? Would she say yes to forever with him?

Her hands flew to her mouth and she cried out YES!! As the crowd around them erupted in applause and cheering. Wind, tears, salt air in her face, she said yes to marry this man. Smart girl.

Congratulations Mike and Bri!

I was so honored to be a fly on this wall, tears streaming down my face, I’ll never forget this beautiful moment either.

Warmly,
Laura

I’m not sure what I said here… but these two think I’m REAL funny.

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Maybe it was in the hallway between classes, or as she climbed into a friends car headed home, where it first clicked, where he first noticed her all those years ago. High school memories, first loves, formal dances….

Do you remember the feeling of that first relationship in high school like I do? The first one that really mattered? Like floating on air. The feeling like your heart would burst out of your chest if it could. Fear and excitement of the unknown… what do we really know about the opposite sex at 15 anyway? Well, I knew nothing.

There are the lucky few who can hold on to those feelings of anticipation, adoration and twitterpation and turn it into love. Meet two of those few, Bryce and Annicca. It’s no mystery what makes these two so amazing together, it’s plain as day in the photos you’re about to see. They didn’t let the spark die, they’ve been inseparable since that dance he asked her to. A house, two dogs, and seven years later the perfect proposal at the Space Needle. Now in a few short weeks, they’ll say “I do” and make it official.

Bryce and Annicca,

I can’t wait for your big day! It was such a blast tromping through the park with you. Looking forward to more adventures in a couple weeks! Here is to forever!

xo,
Laura

Annicca… are you kidding me?? You’re GORGEOUS!

My favorite from the day…

Meet Ben and Dana! This fantastic couple met while attending Penn State…  two college degrees, a cross country move and two careers at Boeing later…. Ben popped the question and wedding plans began. Sadly we won’t be the photographers at their Pennsylvania wedding this summer, but sure had a blast photographing them in their current home of Seattle. We roamed around Pioneer Square on a beautiful sunny day and then headed to their backyard for some comfortable down home play time with their fur baby.

Ben and Dana!

Thank you so much for a fabulous afternoon and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. I wish you both the best in life and love together and hope to stay in touch for the rest of your life events!!

xo,
Laura