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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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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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…

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

Enter Madeline and Ryan. Meeting with them over the last few months and learning about who they are, what makes them tick, and how they love, has really made me so incredibly aware and thankful for what I do. They weren’t so in to having an engagement session be focused on the two of them. In their own words, what really makes them whole is the love from their family and friends. When they proposed the idea of having their friends over for a dinner party photo session, I was all about it. We bummed around Ballard first, one of my favorite neighborhoods to capture couples in. Then we head over to their charming bungalow to enjoy the evening with their best of friends over delish Chinese food.

And in case anyone is wondering, a really good way to make your session longer and more awesome is to bribe me with Chinese food…. Just sayin.

Ryan and Madeline,

I can’t WAIT for your wedding this weekend. Call me crazy, but I think I love you :-) Thank you for an awesome evening and introducing me to all of your friends. My cheeks hurt for a solid day after this session from smiling and laughing so much. Thank you for also reminding me of why I do what I do and what a gift it is.

xo,
Laura

And on that note… stay tuned because this amazing couple and their sweet friends are getting together in front of my lens again this weekend for their nuptials.

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Proposal stories are some of my favorites from clients, it really says a lot about who they are as a couple, and allows me to get to know them deeper. The stories I’ve heard really vary, and some of them you’ve likely read on this blog if you’re a regular here. They range from over the top, to down home, all with one link in common, perfection. You can always expect to hear that something didn’t go quite as planned, or she thought he was joking around with her so she slapped him and said no, those are my favorite moments, the ones that speak volumes to their connection, humor and spice with each other.

The weather was unpredictable, but we didn’t care, we headed out across the mountains to camp, wine taste, and see some friends who were about to change their lives for the better. The plan was laid, not set in stone, but for the most part we knew the when and the where. The day it was supposed to happen, we arrived early to scope it out. Then we hid. Billy and I giggled for what seemed like forever. Excited at the anticipation. The spot was epic, truly amazing, romantic, gorgeous.

Taryn is a wine lover, so I’m sure it didn’t take Scott much convincing to get her to Chelan for the weekend of her birthday. He played his cards right, hired a limo to take them tasting. The second to last stop on the tour brought them to Karma Vineyards, a gorgeous tasting room overlooking the lake and they made plans to tour the cellar. As Julie, the proprietress, brought them into the impressive cave cellar, she slipped away and Scott dropped to his knee. Billy and I popped out of our hiding spot like ninjas and did our best to capture the fastest proposal in the history of proposals.

The best part is that Taryn didn’t even see her ring before she shouted out her “YES!!!!”. It was tied to the wine glass she held, and after she discovered it, between the tears of joy and laughter, she gasped at it’s beauty and placed it on her finger. Taryn is a woman of impeccable taste, take a look at her ring and you’ll know she knows her style. She’s also an incredibly talented wedding planner, can’t wait to see what she comes up with for her big day!

After snapping a few cute pre-engagement images, we joined them for tasting and an afternoon of celebration with their lovely families.

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Scott and Taryn,

I couldn’t be more happy for you both! We had such an awesome time witnessing your day and celebrating with you. You were magnificently shining, both of you.

We wish you both the best in planning the wedding of your dreams!

All our love,

Laura and Billy

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ALSO a HUGE thank you to Julie Pittsinger and her incredible staff at Karma Vineyards for being so welcoming and warm to us. I’m sorry if we scared you a couple times from our hiding spot. ;-) And because every story is better with a picture… here are a few of my favorites from this day.

And here is Taryn discovering her ring… ha!

PS. How gorgeous is Chelan? Swoon.

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Justin and Kelsey, thank you for waiting it out and spending the afternoon with me! It was a joy to capture your love for one another! I can’t wait for your wedding this fall at Sodo Park, it’s going to be amazing!

xo,

Laura

Hair and Makeup by the ever-so-fabulous Jenny Bowker.

Look Justin!!! Both eyes open!!! :-)

trés chic!

Kelsey you are SERIOUSLY gorgeous…. shut up shut up shut up!!!!

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These two are planning a gorgeous summer wedding at one of our favorite wedding venues, Port Gamble with the assistance of uber talented, Bella Vita Planning. So excited to be a part of their day, and can’t wait to see how their plans unfold!

Thank you for braving the elements with me, Kirk and Tiffani!

xo,
Laura

PS> Gorgeous hair and makeup provided by Swink Style Bar.

Tiffani, it’s kinda stupid how beautiful you look, even when you have this face on:

Seriously.

Now for some crazy dog fun!

Montgomery…. the dachshund… what a little poser!

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First thing I noticed about Ryan and Jenni is how happy they are when they’re together. They laugh easily, warming the room with their insatiable zest for life, humor, love and wit. You wouldn’t think at first meeting these two, that they bonded while in law school, yup…. lawyers. Funny lawyers? Interestinnnnnng. They are REAL, honest, and down to Earth, not afraid to be who they are. They’ll be married in March in Arizona, and I can’t wait to be their photographer for the big day!

These two have a mutual love for the University of Washington (their wedding colors will be purple and gold… that’s love) so we spent a drizzly afternoon running around campus for this session. Enjoy!

Meet Attie. love. love.

We popped into a Mexican restaurant to get out of the rain for a bit, the margarita totally hit the spot. I plan to open with the margarita pit stop on the next session.

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