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Posts in Real Engagements
Real Engagement : it's all about sweet and romantic + fun and modern

I ♥ starting the week off with something super amazing and fun. This e-session of two doctors-to-be, Cindy and Warren, from Sphynge Photography is simply spectacular. Don't you just love the locations? The artistic and abstract backgrounds are just stunning and make for amazing photos. The couple's photos were taken at their favorite museums and even through the woods in Presidio of San Francisco. As Sphynge Photography says . . . "Who said you couldn't have sweet & romantic AND fun & modern?"

The above photo is the perfect ending to a wonderful day of picture taking. A sunset kiss. LOVE IT!!!!!

Real Engagement : in their hometown of Chicago with jump shots too

You might be wondering what I mean by the title but when you take a look at the photos below you'll know right away what I meant. Jesse Daniels Photography captures some amazing photos of the couple jumping high in the air - I love seeing a happy couple. For this shoot, the couple wanted to showcase some of their favorite places that are in their new hometown of Chicago. This way, their loved ones from around the US, would be able to share in their experience. Locations included their apartment, Wrigley Field, the overlook and then the Dunes on Lake Michigan.

Photographer: Jesse Daniels Photography

A Real Engagement . . . as it happened - it's a surprise proposal

I have a super sweet way to start the week off - it's a surprise proposal caught on film from Nathan of Dreamtime Images. The groom-to-be contacted Nathan about photographing his proposal to his now fiance and the beautiful Colorado scenery is the perfect backdrop for their romantic day.

First David took Claire's camera to snap a few photos {Claire is a children’s photographer in Dallas}. Then David suprised Claire with a present -  a Brownie Bullet camera. He had actually hollowed out the inside and made a small ring box. He then positioned the ring so the diamond would shine through a little red window on the back. Isn't this clever?

After the box was opened, David handed the camera to Claire to have her take a picture. He hoped she'd see the diamond - but that plan didn't work. Claire handed the camera back and David realized it didn't work. He tried to take a picture and then just opened the camera and got down on one knee . . . awwww, so sweet!!!

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Reception Venue: Maroon Bells
Photographer: Dreamtime Images

Real Engagement : travel back in time, it's love in the Old West

Lisa and Manu will be marrying this coming Friday July 1st in Southern California and chose to have their engagement photos taken by the always amazing Photography by Verdi at the Pioneer History Museum in North Phoenix, AZ. As the photographers, Mindi and Rich, say it best I'll leave this in their own words . . . "It was hot, windy and dusty in May and their love for each other was so evident." I cannot wait to see their wedding. Congratulations Lisa and Manu - wishing you all the best as you marry in just a few short days.

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Photographer: Photography by Verdi
Venue: Pioneer Living History Museum

Real Engagement : reflections in the water with a cute pup

You are going to LOVE today's engagement session of Whitney and Scott with their adorable little dog. The photos with the dog looking up at them are just the cutest. Photography by Adam and Imthiaz Photography.

I have to admit that the photos below with Whitney and Scott on the edge of what looks like a very high building kind of scares me - but the photos are great with the cityscape behind them. I'm just hoping it's an illusion. If not, it appears they are not afraid of heights at all - you most definitely wouldn't see me standing or sitting on that ledge :)