A small preview from Kate + Kyle’s beautiful fall engagement session. It seems as though fall was far too short this year. We met for their session at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, which was a gorgeous secluded spot. K+K were so fun and laid back!
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K+M are both pilots, so what better location for their engagement session than the airport? Mike got the hookup for use of a sweet Cirrus plane and K+M brought their beloved dog, Lexus along for the shoot. Have you ever seen a sweeter dog (excluding my doggie :-) )?! I had so much fun hanging with K+M+L and can’t wait for their winter wedding!
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Love, love, LOVE the aviation stuff! 3rd from the bottom is smokin’! Wow! Really love the OCF too! Inspiring series!
You seriously wow me every post! I <3 the sunset photos, they arestunning. Also, the B & W photo with Mike standing next to wing is awesome. The plane, dog & details = awesome.The couple will be so happy. You rock my socks ;)
oh wow Laura, that looks like it was so much fun! And putting the ring on the dogs nose, very brave.
You are AMAZING! I love this session! Love the ring on the doggie’s nose and love the sunset shots! What a fun and unique idea for an engagement session.
I love these so much Laura!!! I have a friend who’s a pilot who just got engaged and I think she should do something like this with her plane! She lives in Texas though.
I am DYING over the shot of the ring on the dog’s nose. DYING OF LOVE.
I am in love with this session! Nice work…..
When M+L suggested the Minnesota State Fair for their engagement session, I was immediately intrigued. I love it when a couple chooses a place that has meaning to them and it’s always fun to get out and shoot at a new location! While we were there, I may or may not have eaten absurd amounts of greasy, unhealthy food (on a stick). ;-)
M+L, thank you for being up for anything. I can’t wait for your wedding next summer!
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This shoot looked like a lot of fun! I <3 the statefair photos!
Laura, you really are incredibly creative. I love all your compositions, I love the way you see things. It looks like they had so much fun too! I want some ice cream.
The ice cream shots are so cute! They seem like such a fun couple.
I love these pictures. Their personalities just shine through.
I can’t believe J+R are getting married in under a month. Seems like I just met them and October seemed so far away… Hello fall!
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Love the one of them on the dock kissing – so sweet! Was this at the Rose Garden? Beautiful!
The black&white one of them sitting on the branch is a killer. Great job as always…:)
Cute! Love the one on the dock. That last picture rocks too. I still think you were meant to be a landscape/travel photographer.
Laura, you rocked these! I LOVE the life guard only shot! Their interaction looks so genuine & down to earth in all of these! Gorgeous!
I met Jess + Zach at another client’s wedding last summer- Zach was a groomsmen. Immediately upon meeting Jess I recognized her and knew I knew her from the past. After a little investigation we discovered that my childhood best friend is her cousin and we probably played together as young children- how crazy is that? I run into the random-est, coolest people at weddings!
For Jess + Zach’s engagement session, they had a very special location in mind and I absolutely loved it when I heard the idea. Jess grew up in LeSueur, Minnesota and her family owns 80+ acres of farmland that has been in the family for generations. The land is complete with an old barn, tons of woods, fields and general beautiful rustic-ness! How could I turn down an idea like this? LeSueur happens to be in the vicinity of my hometown, so I got to sneak in a visit with my Grandma + Grandpa as well. Double bonus. We risked our lives foraging a dry creek bed, climbing in the loft of a decades old barn and trekking over a variety of poisonous plants (and maybe insects?)- but it was totally worth it.
I think it is so fun when a couple chooses a location close to their heart. Zach also wore a shirt that belonged to Jess’ late father, which I thought was really touching. They incorporated the family dog too! So many awesome elements were came together for this session. Not only that, but J+Z are so truly, totally in love. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen a couple soooo into each other. They joked that their friends and family are always telling them to get a room! ;-)
Lastly, I heart Jess because we share a deep passion for J.Crew! One could even call in a borderline obsession. Jess described her wardrobe as “J.Crew sprinkled with random pieces here and there.” Soulmates! (I’m referring to me and Jess.) I can’t wait to see her J.Crew bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses! J+Z will tie the knot at The Round Barn in Red Wing, which is a venue I have been dreaming to shoot at. So excited!
Enjoy the images:
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Eurgh, these are sickeningly gorgeous. I hate you :) Those two in the barn loft totally paid off – stunning light & ambiance, and again, I can’t pick a favourite from here because I love them all too much.
These are great, Laura. They remind me a lot of our session!
I agree, sickneningly gorgeous! Amazing work. And I love this couple’s style (:
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Sean - WHY are your clients so gorgeous, Laura?! Oh my goodness! Love the colours in these, both location & their style! She has a great laugh!
Amanda - Love the ring shots in these last two engagement sessions! Beautiful work as always.
David Drufke - Love the first pic where she’s laughing!
melissa oholendt - FAB colors. They are adorable! I love the ones of them on the ground!