better together

August 8, 2006

now i usually have a rule of not posting pictures of myself on this blog due to the sheer fact of low self-esteem, but i will make an exception today.  i finally received my engagement photos, and they are looking fantastic!  although i’ve had a lot of faith in my photographer, john, i was still quite worried about how they would turn out, just because i’m such a photo snob.  i’m glad to learn that my worrying was for nothing. 

the photo shoot concept was simple.  we picked the playground of our old elementary school, since that’s where we first met…  6th grade, mrs. price’s class.  things didn’t get started until college, but the location was sentimental to us.  to maintain the fresh and relaxing summer feeling, i picked white for our outfits.  i wanted the theme to be dreamy and romantic, so i picked an a-line eyelet dress from bcbg, that’s almost unrealistically girly.  in reflection of the location, and the innocent children we once were, i tied my hair up in a loose pony tail.  i also prepared a few props, including my adorable dogs.  yes, i took the engagement shoot as an artistic project.

here’s a little preview:

 engagement

engagement02

for optimal experience and to view the rest of the shoot, visit this slide show i created.

Entry Filed under: fashion, photography, random. .

19 Comments Add your own

  • 1. paz  |  August 8, 2006 at 6:13 pm

    you both look adorable! congratulations and good luck!

    hubs and i got married 9.2.2000. 6th anniv is coming up!

    btw, who’s singing that lovely song in the background?

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  • 2. moderngirl  |  August 8, 2006 at 6:19 pm

    it’s jack johnson. the song is called better together.

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  • 3. su.wa  |  August 9, 2006 at 4:36 am

    random congratz!! beautiful photos, wish you a merry wedding day, and happily ever after ;)

    lovvve your site~

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  • 4. shelly  |  August 10, 2006 at 2:03 am

    hi, got here through paz. your pics are great. i got married about three weeks ago and that song was our last dance.

    just a question, are you one of the weddingbees?

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  • 5. moderngirl  |  August 10, 2006 at 9:35 pm

    thanks!

    no, i’m not, but i am a big, BIG fan of weddingbee!

    Reply
  • 6. Kate  |  August 15, 2006 at 3:33 am

    Just discovered your blog. It’s great! And as for the pic. You both look so truly happy! Blessings!

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  • 7. KRiSTOPHER DUKES  |  August 15, 2006 at 7:21 am

    Ooh la love..I love the first one, with the fence.

    I want to invite you to a private beta for a shopcasting network. Email me back and I’ll send you all the details and an invite URL.

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    We already have some great people in our community/network, including SHOP Etc. magazine, a gold medal winning athlete, and more. I’d love for you to be a part of this.

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  • 8. cee  |  August 15, 2006 at 4:11 pm

    Wow. I love the pictures and you two look so happy together. Good luck in your life together and congratulations!

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  • 9. California Style - Maureen  |  August 22, 2006 at 4:13 am

    Wow, those were amazing pictures. You guys look so cute!!! Congratulations!

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  • 10. karenbabi  |  August 26, 2006 at 1:16 pm

    Love your e-photos! Absolutely adorable and of course you look gorgeous! Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials and an early welcome to the newlywed club! =)

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  • 11. Shopaholic D  |  September 13, 2006 at 1:58 am

    Wow! I’m so impressed w/ your pictures…your photographer did a great job! And you’re so pretty…you should post pictures of yourself more. I’m Asian too btw…well, half…hehe.

    :) D

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  • 12. Erika  |  September 15, 2006 at 4:02 pm

    Love those pics! And love Jack Johnson!

    You and your husband look adorable together. Congratulations :)

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  • 13. shra  |  September 18, 2006 at 10:19 pm

    such lovely pics! found your blog from oh joy and i love it, mostly cuz you seem to have the same taste as me! i’m engaged as well and searching for non-traditional, fun wedding stuff, so post pics of all your ideas! pleease!

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  • 14. Hannah  |  September 24, 2006 at 1:19 pm

    Congrats! I love that top picture. I like that you get away with kissing your man because of the focus in the foreground. I’ll have to remember that shot when I ever get engaged.

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  • 15. B  |  September 26, 2006 at 2:46 am

    Found you through Weddingbee. Love the pix & the song! I’m going to show it to our photographer b/c your’s captured the look I want – happy and in love and no cheese. Thanks for posting it!

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  • 16. Miss Apple  |  November 9, 2006 at 6:50 am

    those pictures are too darn cute! Love the laughter!

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  • 17. domesticrat  |  November 14, 2006 at 2:48 am

    Lovely pictures by your photographer! I’m still waiting to see the shots taken by mine. Love the song too… :)

    Reply
  • 18. Michele  |  January 16, 2007 at 10:17 pm

    Wow! These are amazing!

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  • 19. Audri  |  June 9, 2007 at 9:23 pm

    Your photos are absolutely stunning. I loved the simple white dress too – very classy and calm.

    You and Dave look truly ecstatic in all of them. I wish you well in your marriage.

    :)

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