Stephanie and Dan are soon-to-be-married in September, and I can't wait for their wedding. They are sweet and obviously very much in love. When Dan leaned down to kiss Stephanie's shoulder near the end of the session, I knew the photo would be awesome.
I always try to capture the natural caresses of couples, because it's the little things that make each couple unique and memorable.
Looking forward to your wedding, Stephanie and Dan!
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The weather wasn't the only factor creating heat in Shani and Jovan's engagement session. They added their own special chemistry.
Shani and Jovan, best wishes on a wonderful marriage together!
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Wow.......She looks amazing & he's a lucky man!!!!!!
(08.17.10 @ 02:52 PM)The photos are beautiful!!!!!!! This day was a day of love for Jovan and Shani!!! Great work!!!!! CONGRATS...........
(08.17.10 @ 05:32 PM)Laura and Raj drove me to Laura's family farm in Hinckley, Illinois. I haven't laughed that hard or be that inspired in a long time.
Laura's family even gave me a bag of goodies like zucchini bread and fresh vegetables from the garden.
We also had a little meeting of two cultures in our photos when Laura and Raj changed into Indian clothing. I swore I'd never do the much overdone American Gothic shot, but I couldn't resist doing it with a twist: American Gothic, International Version 2.0. :)
Oh, Laura and Raj do a great imitation of America's Next Top Model too.
We capped the night with yummy Dairy Joy, the fine Hinkley fast-food establishment.
Thanks Laura + Raj for a wonderful time! I can't wait for your wedding at the Newberry Library in March!
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Beautiful Laurie!
(08.06.10 @ 01:50 PM)This is my favorite session you have done to date. Wowzaas.
(08.06.10 @ 04:27 PM)Wow what a great spot to take engagement pictures, These are beautiful! Fantastic job.
(08.06.10 @ 07:08 PM)These are just too fun! The one of the cow between them is the best!
(08.06.10 @ 08:46 PM)Laurie, these are gorgeous! I love the variety and they are absolutely adorable!
(08.06.10 @ 09:33 PM)Amazing. I love so many that I can't pick a favorite. You are incredible!
(08.06.10 @ 11:51 PM)Laurie, these are just excellent! The one with the couple in the foreground and the cow in the background, framed by them kissing is *awesome*.
(08.07.10 @ 08:04 AM)amazing shots, such fun, love the b&w, the indian costumes and the cow shot made me chuckle!
(08.07.10 @ 09:50 AM)I'm Laura's aunt, and I watched her grow up on her family's farm. These photos were beautiful and brought tears of joy!
(08.07.10 @ 10:15 AM)This session looks SO fun! So much color and I love how you pulled off the American Gothic one =)
(08.07.10 @ 10:35 AM)This was so much fun to see! I love it. Great couple & a beautiful location combined so well in these photos.
(08.07.10 @ 12:07 PM)Great looking couple and this set had so much range and beautiful candid moments. Loved it!
(08.07.10 @ 12:47 PM)You rock. NO REALLY, you are so awesome. These are so inspired and FUN. ALL of them.
(08.07.10 @ 11:03 PM)Wow, these are beautiful! Those hay bales are so cool, and I love the red throughout. Looks like a fun couple!
(08.08.10 @ 02:18 AM)Laurie, these are beautiful! My faves are the first two (REALLY love those!) and the American Gothic one. They will be so pleased with these!
(08.08.10 @ 10:39 AM)They are such a cute couple! Wow! :) Loving all of these images.
(08.08.10 @ 03:01 PM)What a small world Laurie. . . this is where I lived before I moved to England. Love me some Dairy Joy! Glad you enjoyed yourself in our small little town! :) Love the pictures!!
(08.08.10 @ 04:04 PM)Thats an amazing set, my fav is the kiss through the window of the truck, simply stunning!
(08.08.10 @ 04:24 PM)LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! These are awesome- That truck shot is amazing!! LOVE IT!
(08.08.10 @ 04:28 PM)What an absolute joy! Loved looking through these Laurie. Fantastic looking couple, fantastic settings and fantastic photography all rolled into one. The onlooking cow through kissing couple shot is out there; one of a kind; and American Gothic had me laughing out loud. What a delight!
(08.08.10 @ 06:01 PM)Stunning photos Laurie. I have a soft spot for friesian cows and that shot with Laura & Raj kissing with the cow in the background in focus is quirky and really well seen. Love them all.
(08.09.10 @ 07:39 AM)I'll say it again - I think this may be your best e-session ever!
(08.09.10 @ 09:27 AM)Amazing pics! Great looking couple + amazing photography + evident chemistry among all of you = perfect session.
(08.09.10 @ 11:26 AM)This is such a fun set. What a great idea. All of it! Really well done. The shot of them about to kiss in the truck is SO HOT! Wonderful images.
(08.09.10 @ 04:22 PM)Oh, they look like so much fun to photograph!! I love the shot of them kissing in the truck, it's perfect!!
(08.14.10 @ 03:42 PM)These are amazing-almost brought me to tears! Great work!
(08.26.10 @ 07:26 PM)
Love that shoulder-kissing shot!
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