After my trip to Panama, I flew straight to New York City to photograph Tess and Al's engagement session, which began in Central Park and ended at Columbus Circle. Although I'm photographing Tess and Al's wedding this summer in Naperville, IL, Tess and Al met in NYC and wanted to include this beautiful city in their engagement session. (By the way, I'm always available to shoot destination engagement sessions.) Al actually proposed to Tess on Bow Bridge in Central Park.

We walked quite a bit around Central Park and you can see from the photographs, Central Park is so lovely and peaceful, especially in the morning. Al was full of boundless energy and random tidbits of knowledge while Tess was a good-humored sweety with a dimple worthy of envy.

I had a great time exploring NYC with you, Tess and Al. Won't be long before I see you in your wedding finery.  :)





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Dianna says:

Love the close up of the hands on the bow bridge that is a perfect reminder of such a life changing event. And the last photo is fantastic so peaceful in each other arms while in the background reality of a crazy world is forgotten.

(05.11.10 @ 04:15 PM)
tess says:

thanks for a great morning, Laurie, and for trekking around everywhere with us~~!

(05.13.10 @ 08:23 PM)
chavvon smith says:

Awesome! love the location and all the poses. great shoot!

(05.13.10 @ 08:48 PM)
Marianne Taylor says:

There's a really nice calm quality about these, which I love.

(05.14.10 @ 05:19 AM)
Mark Kalkwarf says:

Some amazing images, I love how you have used the beautiful architectural elements in your shots. Very well done.

(05.14.10 @ 06:09 AM)
Matt Stanton says:

They look very in love, the locations you've chosen are just superb! Great work, I love the shot with them framed by the tree lines!

(05.14.10 @ 06:34 AM)
Heather says:

They seem so comfortable around you. It shows in the photos. Their wedding photos are going to rock if you guys have this kind of chemistry on the wedding day.

(05.14.10 @ 10:02 AM)
Mark Parker | Birmingham Wedding Photographer says:

What a cute couple!! Isn't love wonderful?!

(05.14.10 @ 11:13 AM)
Eric Yerke says:

Looks like you got a cute couple and great locations to make this a beautiful set. Nice work Laurie!!

(05.14.10 @ 02:35 PM)
Kelly says:

Ah, Central Park! Love it. As always, great, authentic images, Laurie.

(05.14.10 @ 03:25 PM)
Drew W says:

Oh my how awesome is the shot with the Sun coming through the clouds? Outstanding, that's what. Fantastic work Laurie.

(05.14.10 @ 06:44 PM)
matt shumate says:

Pretty awesome Laurie! I'm so jealous you are shooting in CP! Have to say the composition of the pic of them walking up the stairs while being framed by the shadow of the tunnel is spot on.

(05.15.10 @ 01:49 AM)
Ruth says:

Stunning! I'm a big fan of trees and you rocked this couple with the trees. A good example of creating personalized art.

(05.15.10 @ 10:18 AM)
Mark says:

I am loving this set Laurie!! I especiall love the shots with the fountain in the BG. Great work!

(05.15.10 @ 05:41 PM)
Charlene @ Sweetchic says:

These are sooo gorgeous, how fun that you got to go to NYC! And upon closer look, I remember Tess from high school! We had a mutual friend, whatta small world :)

(05.19.10 @ 12:10 PM)
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AKA "Aunt and the Godfather"


"Dé a su tía un beso," my brother-in-law told his infant daughter, Luzia.


 "Give your aunt a kiss?" I mentally translated while in shock. It was the first time I'd ever been called tía, Spanish for aunt.


As you'll soon see, I'm one lucky aunt. Luzia is beautiful, and I was thrilled to see her baptized on our recent trip to Panama-my husband's home country.

My husband was also thrilled and honored to serve as her godfather or padrino.

I loved watching him dote on her.




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Shang says:

She is gorgeous!!!!

(05.06.10 @ 12:08 PM)
Carla S says:

She is beautiful!! You are a lucky aunt. =)

(05.06.10 @ 01:41 PM)
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I'm back in the US after visiting my husband's family in Panama. Stay tuned for lots of fun photos from my trip.

While I was away, I was on television in Chicago. Check it out. A big thanks to Karen and Jan for recommending me.
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Angie Zarate says:

And we love you. LOL!! I remember that talk baout leave your camera at home! I am so happy I did!

(05.05.10 @ 09:28 AM)
Charlene @ Sweetchic says:

Wow, congrats, what an AWESOME feature!

(05.05.10 @ 10:11 AM)
Carla S says:

Aww! That was wonderful. If anyone deserves the recognition you do! =)

(05.06.10 @ 01:44 PM)
Tara says:

Go on with your bad self:)

(05.07.10 @ 10:24 AM)
Tiffany Bruce says:

That's so wonderful! Good for you. We are so excited that we have someone so passionate about their job taking our wedding photos! See you in August!

(05.11.10 @ 05:14 PM)
Tiffany Bruce says:

That's so wonderful! Good for you. We are so excited that we have someone so passionate about their job taking our wedding photos! See you in August!

(05.11.10 @ 05:16 PM)
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