Friends. May I present to you, our engagement session: 
This one is my personal favorite...it'll get a frame...definitely.
We spent last Saturday in Flagstaff with the incredibly talented Sarah Neal, my fave local photographer (who is unavailable for our wedding day which is a huge bummer). We spent the day meandering around old downtown brick buildings, forging paths through meadows of tall grasses and purple wildflowers, dodging raindrops with the help of a beautifully bright umbrella, and whispering "I love you's" as the entire experience was rather romantic. Sarah was so comfy to be in front of a camera for...such a creative eye, an artistic edge and wonderful company...it was like spending the afternoon with an old friend (but it was also like being in the presence of a celebrity as I'm such a fan of her work...)
The sky in the photo on the left reminds me of an Ed Mell painting (he's my favorite Arizona artist and famous for his renditions of the southwestern sky.)
Sarah told me to clean my nails prior to our session. I did. I swear I did....scrubbed and picture ready. And then Flagstaff happened. And picking wildflowers, and sitting on fluffy pink blankets in the dirt, and well...life happened. :-)
My favorite spot. This field was spectacular! I was so happy here.
There are a few more lil goodies at Sarah Neal's blog!*Sarah - you are amazing!
She is very very very good.
ReplyDeleteAnd you look like J Crew models. LOL You must be thrilled.
are you f-in kidding me?! (sorry about the expletive... thesis writing gives me sailer tongue!) SO many thoughts are running through my head as I look at these pics...
ReplyDelete1: YOU ARE HOT! No seriously, you're beautiful!
2: Your man is adorable, and has awesome eyes!
3: That first picture melts my heart... I see it on canvas, on a big ol' blank wall in a living room!
4: Come on, that cloud... you know I love clouds! I want a picture by that cloud!
5: wildflowers in fields... dreamy!
6: the linearity of the car tracks in the field... HOT!
ok... I'm blabbing, but I just bet you're OVER THE MOON with these pics, so I am there saying "go girl, you struck gold!"
Thanks for sharing... definitely gave me a bit more pep in my step to keep writing for a while!!
(PS: your arms are rockin... just had to add that!)
Okay, I went to the photographers site and I am even more impressed. For some reason, my computer screen is cutting off the right side of the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat first panoramic shot of the trees and green grass is to die for. And there are several beautiful shots of the two of you. You are adorable.
Where in Flagstaff did you shoot them?
Wow! These are beautiful! Well done! It's nice when something comes together so well eh?
ReplyDeletethose are great!!!!!!! love them!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteahhh! these are so pretty! your photographer did an awesome job and you guys look so perfect! i'm so excited to take engagement photos! does it matter how long after the engagement you get them done?
ReplyDeletethese are AMAZING. seriously. you must be thrilled!
ReplyDeletethe photographer really took advantage of the colors and the weather!
Your fave is my fave too! Seriously Jes, unbelievable! One of my other faves is on her blog with the Peaks in the background. ooo! Also that wildflower one needs to be poster size! I am so glad to see she does family pics. I am going to have to call and beg for a slot next summer.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS pics! And that sky -- just wow.
ReplyDeletethanks Jes, now Im all teary eyed...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLinda
These pictures are beautiful...perhaps you can just kidnap Sarah Neal for your wedding day!
ReplyDeleteSplendid!!! The silhouettes in front of the dark clouds - WOW! such artistry. And you guys are incredibly adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Pics!!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos!!!!!! I really like the one where you both are walking away in the field.. the sky looks amazing! Congrats to you!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I adore these... the one with the tree trunks and wild flowers is so stunning and the one walking down the path holding hands is so precious. Congrats and wonderful work to your photographer!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!!! I LOVE these shots! They are amazing and turned out so beautifully!! I'm incredibly jealous, as I couldnt afford engagement shots or bridal portraits either. Sometimes, I get very sad about that. But glad to see that you are living it up!
ReplyDeleteI love you P-nose you guys are so wonderfull and your pictures show it.
ReplyDeleteoh you two are so CUTE! great set of images, you must be so very happy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!!! You both look so in love :) I love your dress too! Where did you get it from?!
ReplyDeleteWow... such great feedback. Thanks everyone! I think I'll blog about this post. ;)
ReplyDeleteyour photographer did such a great job! i love the first photo, and that sky, and those wildflowers...what a great setting for a great couple ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness, Jes! These are absolutely stunning! You are BEAUTIFUL. And great "wardrobe choice" - that dress is so flattering on you.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is picture #1, but they are all "frame worthy."
It's so sad that Sarah isn't available for your wedding because her work is incredible. I almost want to drive up to Flagstaff just to have a photo shoot with her!
Jes and Tommy! These pictures are so Spectacular that I had to keep reminding myself that "I know these people!?!". That photographer is impressive! You guys are such great models. I wanted to pick a favorite, but there're too many!
ReplyDeleteWow! You both look amazing and these shots are absolutely gorgeous. Fabulous!!!
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