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Ana Frasier | Portland Oregon Plumber - March 22, 2012 - 11:45 am

These pictures are really cute. The couple looks very classy and very happy together. Very classic engagement shoot. Great photography!

Lauren and Ian’s Safeco Field Engagement Photography Session

October 16, 2011 Posted in Engagements, Uncategorized 71 comments

When we started talking about Lauren and Ian’s engagement session, the first place that they thought of to take their photographs was Safeco Field. It seemed like the perfect place. Embracing the couple’s shared passion, we would be able to capture Lauren and Ian in their element. Both are major baseball fans!! When they initially suggested this location, I honestly didn’t know if we’d be able to make it happen. But with connections in high places and a few phone calls later we were good to go! Ian was able to pull a few strings with an old high school friend, Christina, who proved to be a great hostess for us throughout the entire shoot.

When we all arrived at the the park we both nervous and a bit in awe of how different it felt to be there when no one else was there. Lauren and Ian were given access and full reign of the entire stadium from the 300 level down to the field. That included the dugout, the press room and the visitor’s locker room. Christina made a placard with Ian’s last name, “TAYLOR”, to place above their locker. His number? The year the couple go will say I do… 12.

Leaving Safeco Field, we walked a couple of blocks to Hooverville, Lauren and Ian’s favorite bar in the Sodo neighborhood. Everything about Hooverville evokes bygone times, from the bar’s vintage sign and iron-clad windows to the black-and-white 1930s photos. Hanging out at this Seattle watering hole is to soak up a miniature history lesson whilst sipping down a beer or two. Ian and Lauren enjoyed a Whiskey toast to celebrate their love and ate peanuts at “their table” and tossed the shells on the floor.

Saturday’s engagement session was an amazing experience. We can’t wait for May 5th, 2012 to share with Lauren and Ian’s their very special wedding day in Phoenix, Arizona at the Brophy Chapel and their wedding reception at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel.

71 comments

Kathy (Mom) - October 18, 2011 - 10:14 am

How fun!!! Fantastic pictures – ALL good… Love the ring sitting atop the ball – so clever… Love, Mom…

Jocelyn Coimbre - October 18, 2011 - 10:16 am

These are the BEST engagement photos I’ve ever seen!!! so cute, so unique, so .. i want to eat them up.

good work Visions of Romance people!

Brett Rojas - October 18, 2011 - 10:39 am

These turned out really good! aka Priceless. Looks like you crazy kids had a hum dinger of a good time!

Lauren - October 18, 2011 - 11:13 am

Lacey/Aaron- they look awesome! Ian and I had so much fun running around Safeco with you guys- thanks again!

Cyrena - October 18, 2011 - 11:16 am

You guys look amazing!! What a fun photo shoot. The photographers did a such great job!! I love all of the poses, and how there are so many different shots around the field. But if I had to pick a favorite, even though you guys aren’t in to the PDAs, it’s the Hooverville one. I LOVE that one!! Beautiful.

Brandy Jahn - October 18, 2011 - 12:54 pm

Totally awesome! Can’t wait to see all the prints.

Nancy Jahn (MOB) - October 18, 2011 - 2:00 pm

Lacey and Aaron did a fantastic job. I am so excited about wedding photos now. When we booked Visions of Romance, Lacey said for the kids to pick out a place that is special to them. I immediately thought Safeco Park. This turned out so well and the fact the kids had such a great time doing the shoot on top of getting great photos…Awesome job!

Katie - October 18, 2011 - 3:06 pm

I love the photos! You guys look great!!

aunt juleen - October 19, 2011 - 9:45 am

The engagement photos brought a smile to my face because they’re not prissyfide! Looking forward to meeting Ian in May for the big event. By the way, are your photos indicative of the type of wedding apparel we’re expected to don? Go Yankees!

From, Culotte “lovin” Aunt Juleen

angela - October 19, 2011 - 9:46 am

You two are gorgeousness.

Ian - October 19, 2011 - 5:52 pm

Thanks everyone for all the comments. I’m so happy with how everything turned out. We had an absolutely great time taking all the pictures, and I have a feeling there’s about 1000 more GREAT ones we haven’t seen yet. Thanks Lacey and Aaron! Glad you guys had fun too!!

Christina - October 19, 2011 - 7:34 pm

All they pictures turned out so well! I really enjoyed trailing the shoot – hanging out with five super cool people isn’t the worst way I’ve spent a Saturday at the field Congratulations Ian and Lauren! Great work Lacey and Aaron!

Lacey - October 19, 2011 - 7:38 pm

Thanks Christina! You were awesome. . . the shoot was amazing thanks to you!

Brandon - October 19, 2011 - 8:40 pm

Awesome pics, Ian! Very creative and fun. Looks like the photographer captured your fun sides Kudos with the Safeco Field shots!

Kathryn - October 20, 2011 - 7:24 am

Love these! Such a cute couple!!!

Judy - October 20, 2011 - 9:10 am

What a fun idea. Can’t wait to see the wedding photos.

Aaron - October 20, 2011 - 9:26 am

Great pictures! The royal blue really pops in that ballpark.

Donna Wilhoit - October 20, 2011 - 9:39 am

Ian and Lauren – you look fabulous and what a perfect place to have your pictures taken. Good choices all around and so creative and fun. Shows me the “real” Ian and Lauren and the connection you obviously share. Great job Lacey and Aaron, but then all of your work is great. You have so much fun doing it that it couldn’t be anything else. Love to you all.

Joe Jahn - October 20, 2011 - 12:36 pm

Greta pictures, love the setting and the various areas.

Jenna - October 20, 2011 - 3:05 pm

I love the last pic in front of the bar! These pictures are so amazing =)

Ashley - October 20, 2011 - 4:25 pm

I love the pics!!!! Perfect place!!!

Jan Doak - October 20, 2011 - 7:46 pm

Love the photos! Can’t wait to see you guys in May.
Love, Aunt Jan

Ashley Adrian - October 20, 2011 - 9:33 pm

What fun this must have been to have complete access to Safeco! These pictures are amazing and Brandon and I look forward to seeing the wedding photos in May!

Ben Brodsky - October 21, 2011 - 8:43 am

These are so perfect! Love you guys -

Molly - October 21, 2011 - 8:50 am

Could you two be any more perfect together….beautiful photos. Congrats!

Nate Jahn - October 21, 2011 - 9:36 am

Great pics! (not jealous…) Now we need to get follow-up pics at the LA-SEA games next June…

Stefanie - October 21, 2011 - 9:37 am

You guys are freakin adorable! I love these pics! They all turned out so great!! Congratulations to both of you from me & Yuri!! Hope your wedding day is beyond AMAZING!!

Jessica - October 21, 2011 - 9:55 am

I LOVE them all! These are definitely the best engagement photos I’ve seen. I agree with Cyrena… I’m loving seeing Lauren in that dress being tipped & kissed. Cute cute CUTE. Also great is the one where you’re holding the ball out towards us (good face Ian) and the one where you’re lying on the grass… oh, & the locker one too! Good job photographers!

Kristine Hughes - October 21, 2011 - 11:38 am

<3 It!!! =)

Cousin Gabe - October 21, 2011 - 12:53 pm

I hope to check out this Hooverville place sometime when I visit. Looks like you had a great time. Congrats to the happy couple!

Amanda - October 21, 2011 - 6:23 pm

Adorable! I love you guys & I’m so happy for you two! <3

Victor Villanueva - October 21, 2011 - 6:38 pm

Pretty sweet photo session guys!! This truly shows your guys love of baseball and each other props my friends and congrats!!

Garett Sakahara - October 21, 2011 - 7:13 pm

These pictures are great! They are not the typical, stuffy engagement pictures that people glance over a couple of times…and when you know this couple….you know you have to incorporate “”baseball” and “fun” and all of these apply! Great work!

Jane - October 22, 2011 - 8:00 am

Love all the pictures…….

Todd - October 22, 2011 - 10:48 am

Fantastic and absolutely fitting for you two to do Safeco. Magnifique.

Sophia Jeannot - October 22, 2011 - 10:51 am

Ian and Lauren! These photos are amazing and sooo creative! Love them and love you both!

Brian Fantana - October 22, 2011 - 10:53 am

I hope the whole gang gets to meet you guys at the wedding so they can congratulate you on the best pictures ever!

David Duncan - October 22, 2011 - 6:37 pm

Awesome pictures! Where did you take them at? The place looks kind of familiar, but what do I know. Either way, you guys make an adorable couple.

Anna Woods - October 22, 2011 - 8:55 pm

These are fabulous! But where is the Mariner Moose?

csmooth24 - October 24, 2011 - 8:40 am

sexy!

MARLOW - October 24, 2011 - 6:43 pm

Love these photos! They are so perfect for the couple’s style and I really enjoyed looking through the whole album. A beautiful duo~

lica - October 24, 2011 - 8:19 pm

awwww. these pictures are awesome!!

Deanna Fallin - October 25, 2011 - 7:26 am

Ian- when you guys posted these pics I showed them to my husband because I thought they were do great! Very creative pictures – especially at Safeco, how cool! Anyway.. Love them and congrats!

Deanna Denmark - October 25, 2011 - 7:29 am

I really like how your photographer wrote nice stories about the shoot. Makes the pictures even better!

Lisa Taylor - October 25, 2011 - 7:34 am

What a fun photography session!! You both look so happy and your photographer captured your joy and personalities so well! Love you both,looking forward to the Big Day!

Mitch - October 25, 2011 - 8:27 am

<3 the pics! You guys are about the cutest damn couple I've ever seen and Visions of Romance did a great job of capturing that. Love you Ian T!

Dave Hammond - October 25, 2011 - 8:39 am

Congrats! You guys look fantastic!

Jonathan Fallin - October 25, 2011 - 8:41 am

I’m commenting because my wife told me to: she showed me these pics a few weeks ago — cool idea being at the ball field.

Jaime Navarro - October 25, 2011 - 8:42 am

So cute! A beautiful couple who had a great photographer!! Go M’s and Dodgers!!

Dusty Bottoms - October 25, 2011 - 8:44 am

My code name is Dusty Bottoms, try not to be alarmed. Wishing you guys the very best in your future!

Jason Burg - October 25, 2011 - 8:49 am

Great pictures! So happy for you both.

Danielle - October 25, 2011 - 9:32 am

Love the pictures! Baseball has never looked so good

Kelly - October 25, 2011 - 9:59 am

Great pictures!!

Lowery - October 25, 2011 - 10:47 am

Cool pics! I’ve never seen such unique engagement pictures.

Lane & Peg - October 25, 2011 - 10:59 am

Where do we start? Fantastic job, Lacey and Aaron, but how could you miss with such gorgeous subjects? The settings were perfect, and each photo was great fun to see. Bet your wedding pictures will be gorgeous! Congratulations.

Kathy - October 25, 2011 - 11:18 am

Beautiful pictures of Lauren and Ian! Totally awesome that you guys were able to get photos at Safeco!

Kisa - October 25, 2011 - 11:37 am

Congratulations to two of the most lovely people I know! Fantastic shoot <3 I especially love the vintage feeling of the photo of you two retro-kissing in front of Hooverville. Blessings on your upcoming wedding!

Kisa - October 25, 2011 - 11:40 am

precious <3

Kelly - October 25, 2011 - 11:59 am

No, seriously, great pictures!

Conrad - October 25, 2011 - 12:08 pm

Great pics!!! I love the location. You two look awesome!

Kimie Weaver - October 25, 2011 - 12:09 pm

It just fits so perfectly to see you guys at Safeco Field. Great pictures and I love the baseball!

Jamie Morley - October 25, 2011 - 12:50 pm

Pics look great! Go Angels!!

Karly - October 25, 2011 - 12:51 pm

Love Love Love these! YOu guys are soooooo cute!!!

Maureen Kevany-Jahn - October 25, 2011 - 1:02 pm

So that’s what Safeco Field looks like . . . some really unique pictures. Congrats to you both – next May should be fun!

Chris Woods - October 25, 2011 - 1:08 pm

I heard Lauren made them tie up the moose during the photo shoot so he could not be seen nor heard from. Little does she now Anna can not make the wedding so he is my date

Victor - October 25, 2011 - 1:43 pm

That is a sweet photo session! This truly shows your guy’s love for baseball and each other! Congrats my friends.

Kiera Sutton - October 25, 2011 - 2:15 pm

This is awesome, Ian! You guys both look super happy! Congrats!

Brooke Romeo - October 25, 2011 - 2:24 pm

These look so awesome you guys! Was “Christina” who I think it is?

Anh - October 25, 2011 - 7:05 pm

Congratulations on your engagement! The photos are very YOU! You two look amazing and I can’t wait to see the wedding photos!

Howard - October 26, 2011 - 6:59 am

Awesome. What a fun day!

Brigit - October 27, 2011 - 10:41 am

Fantastic pictures!

Rachael and Craig’s Be(Loved) Session – Kerry Park, Seattle

October 10, 2011 Posted in Be(loved), Uncategorized 109 comments

Rachael and Criag are originally from Montana. Together, they moved to Washington for Rachael’s medical treatment at the University of Washington. This fall, they participated in the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk at the Seattle Center. Upon their arrival at the Walk, they made a beeline to the Patient Survivors tent. Each year, the amazing team that puts on the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk procures donations for the survivors of Brain Cancer. The tent allows patients to choose from an array of exciting packages and gifts ranging from a weekend get-a-way, a spa retreat, fine dining, a night out on the town, and so many more fantastic opportunities.

Rachael and Craig have been wanting to have photographs taken but haven’t had the opportunity. When they walked into the tent that morning, they knew exactly what they were looking for – a photography session. There were several photography packages for the patients to choose from. Rachel and Craig choose the Be(loved) Session donated by Visions of Romance. Be(loved) is more than just a photo session. In fact, the images are almost secondary to the experience. Through the images just like a special song or the scent of a favorite perfume/cologne, the couple is instantly taken back to that special moment in time, that wonderful place where they first fell in love.

Aaron and I felt blessed and very fortunate to meet this lovely couple at Kerry Park on a Saturday afternoon in October. We were thrilled to be able to work with Rachael and Craig to create the very heart-centric, imagination-rich, multi-sensory connection that created special moments between the two of them. It was a chance for the two of them to tell each other how much they really matter. Their Beloved session created a place to remember why they fell in love.

Rachael and Craig, Thank you! It was our honor to be selected as your photographers!

109 comments

Rachael Olson - October 18, 2011 - 11:08 am

Thank you Lacey for posting these!!!

Tammy Stephens - October 18, 2011 - 11:12 am

Beautiful photos!

Sarah Goulet - October 18, 2011 - 5:38 pm

These are BEAUTIFUL Rachael! They really captured the love you two share and it brings tears to my eyes! (happy tears of course)

tara stratton - October 18, 2011 - 5:41 pm

Beautiful!! Love the pics!! Thank you for sharing:)

Mary Olson - October 18, 2011 - 5:52 pm

Love, Love Love these pictures…You’ve really captured Craig & Rachael’s feelings for each other…. Although, being Craig’s mom, and watching these two for the last 4 years, I have to tell you that as cute as the picture is of them standing against the wall….they look too far apart…they are each other’s half that makes them whole! Thank you for capturing their Love. Mary Olson

Adam Olson - October 18, 2011 - 5:52 pm

Awesome Pics!

Rachel George - October 18, 2011 - 6:06 pm

So cute!! You both look great!

Jamie reed - October 18, 2011 - 6:29 pm

It looks like you guys had fun. Great pics!

Martin Lawrence - October 18, 2011 - 6:31 pm

Its%20so%20amazing%20to%20see%20you%20guys%20smiling%20after%20everything%20you%20have%20been%20through%20together.%20I%20must%20say%20if%20there%20isn’t%20a%20couple%20that%20are%20more%20deserving%20of%20such%20great%20pictures.%20You’ll%20look%20back%20on%20this%20as%20part%20of%20your%20history%20together.

whitney - October 18, 2011 - 6:42 pm

I love the one on the bench.

jeff fields - October 18, 2011 - 6:46 pm

These pictures are truely amazing!

April Armstrong - October 18, 2011 - 6:47 pm

These are absolutely beautiful! Rachael you look so georgeous and Craig very handsome. You two were made for each other!
Aunt April

Sarah Solien - October 18, 2011 - 6:48 pm

I love all these pictures of you two, you can still see to this day how much love you both have for each other, you both are absolutely stunning! XOXOX

Nicole - October 18, 2011 - 6:54 pm

You both look so fantastic together! Beautiful pictures! I’m very happy for the both of you! God Bless!!

Laura Ronngren - October 18, 2011 - 7:05 pm

These pictures are awesome! You guys show the true meaning of love better than anything I’ve ever seen! God bless you!

Tabatha Venezio - October 18, 2011 - 7:26 pm

What beautiful photos, all of the fall colors are so pretty! Craig and Rachael are such an inspirational and perfect couple, and these photos truly show how much they love each other!

Kathy Rolfs - October 18, 2011 - 7:55 pm

The pictures are absolutely beautiful, of course not as beautiful as Rachael and Craig themselves!

Clara Oborne - October 18, 2011 - 8:46 pm

These are all so great! You two are so adorable together and I’m so thankful for our friendship:) I can’t even begin to pick a favorite. They’re all great!!

Holly Calloway - October 18, 2011 - 8:52 pm

These photos are amazing! They show the love between Craig and Rachael! It’s amazing to see these, so thank you for sharing! You both are amazing!

Jane Gallo - October 18, 2011 - 8:57 pm

I love the photos. They are all great.

Teri Noble - October 18, 2011 - 9:05 pm

Love seeing thes two happy healthy and very much in love

Wright Way Angus - October 18, 2011 - 9:15 pm

Craig and Rachel are a beautiful couple inside and out. These pictures are a great tribute to their lasting love for each other. An exquisite ability of showing off their fun loving faith and their love for each other. Keep smiling you two!

Wright Way Angus

Nancy Clapper - October 18, 2011 - 9:20 pm

Thanks for sharing the pictures of a beautiful couple !

merrissa Burleigh - October 18, 2011 - 9:52 pm

What gorgeous pictures!

Lacey - October 18, 2011 - 9:57 pm

Great pics of an amazing and inspirational couple!

JoWana Olson - October 18, 2011 - 10:19 pm

I’m Racheal’s grandmother.They are simply an amazing couple!They have been through more in their four years of marriage than most people go through in a lifetime.Their love for each other and God is their strength.The love,respect,admiration and faith in each other seems to grow more with each day.You did a great job captureing this. Thanks….These pictures are lifetime keepers.

Jolie Kelly - October 18, 2011 - 10:27 pm

What great pictures! Great location with a great couple!

Nicole - October 18, 2011 - 10:29 pm

These photos are amazing

Jerry & Gary Young - October 19, 2011 - 12:49 am

Beautiful pictures…. You both look so young and happy.

Debbie Wright - October 19, 2011 - 2:44 am

These are wonderful photos of Rachel and Craig. Just as these two individuals are amazing,strong,and have an amazing commitment of love and support for each other.

DeWayne Padgett - October 19, 2011 - 6:36 am

Rachael and Craig you two are awesome. The photographers really caught your inner essence.

John Roberts - October 19, 2011 - 7:17 am

Hey guys, these are delightful pics of the two of you. Hope to see you again soon!

Kim DeWitt - October 19, 2011 - 7:26 am

These are beautiful pictures for a beautiful couple! Love to you both! Kim

kalynn - October 19, 2011 - 7:31 am

Rachael & Craig
These are beautiful pictures, how lucky you are to capture such a precious moment… you two look so in love

Aly - October 19, 2011 - 8:00 am

Wow! My family is good looking, even you Craig, but especially you Rach! You two make your little sister very, very proud! These pictures are absoultely amazing! I love, love, LOVE them!!!

Virginia Perzinski - October 19, 2011 - 10:23 am

Beautiful pictures. You will treasure these forever. Glad to see that something good, fun and truly lasting happened to you two wonderful people. Love, Ginger & Bob

Jessi Hanson - October 19, 2011 - 1:04 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! The pictures tell a great story themselves!

Crista Olson - October 19, 2011 - 3:41 pm

Great pictures!

Dovie - October 19, 2011 - 4:00 pm

Beautiful pics, awesome couple! Thank you for sharing.

Krissy Olson - October 19, 2011 - 4:04 pm

Rachael and Craig your pictures turned out great! Glad I got to take a look!

Aunt Marlene - October 19, 2011 - 4:59 pm

I love your pictures. You both look so happy and well!!

Stacie Erickson - October 19, 2011 - 5:05 pm

You both are amazing! Congrats, these pictures are great

ashley - October 19, 2011 - 6:11 pm

these are awesome pics guys, you guys look great together.

capt n seaglass - October 19, 2011 - 7:16 pm

wow great photos i think they really capture the love and compassion you have for one another,great to see you smiling on the outside when your battleing cancer on the inside !!

lisa Wherley - October 19, 2011 - 7:16 pm

what awsome picts

Karen Huston - October 19, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Awesome photo’s.. Your love shines in both of your eyes for all the world to see. May God bless you both for years to come!!!!

Kerry Anne - October 19, 2011 - 7:38 pm

Beautiful pictures!

Terri Nickerson - October 20, 2011 - 6:36 am

Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing.

Joy Olson - October 20, 2011 - 7:12 am

Love the pictures! You can just feel the love they have for each other.

Joy Olson - October 20, 2011 - 8:44 am

Love the pictures! You can just feel the love they have for each other. Grandma Joy.

Tonya - October 20, 2011 - 8:46 am

Your pictures are wonderful. Looks like you both had fun doing them.

Brenda - October 20, 2011 - 8:47 am

Great pictures!!

Dayna Jennings - October 20, 2011 - 8:48 am

Beautiful pics!!

Denoya Gomez - October 20, 2011 - 4:45 pm

Rachel, these are beautiful you two make a perfect couple!

Kane Hines - October 20, 2011 - 5:15 pm

These pictures were so lovely. I felt like I was right there in the emotions expressed! The scenery was so tasteful and added to the pictures.Priceless!

Scott Robertson - October 20, 2011 - 5:18 pm

Awesome photos! You guys make a beautiful couple!

Chelsea Hageman - October 20, 2011 - 6:02 pm

You two look AMAZING! You are an incredible couple who share an incredible love.

Miriah - October 20, 2011 - 9:10 pm

You look beautiful baby sister! Glad you guys got this opportunity

Leo Timoshuk - October 21, 2011 - 1:11 am

Great shoot, awesome photos!

Grandma & Grandpa Matson - October 21, 2011 - 9:25 am

These are great pictures. Of course with you two as the subject, they are bound to be. These are a lasting testament to the amazing love you two have for each other. Love you both, Grandma

Jim matson - October 21, 2011 - 5:31 pm

Great. Pictures,!!!

gerene matson - October 21, 2011 - 5:51 pm

You guys are the best and these pictues show it. It looks like you had alot of fun getting them done.

Linda Magadance - October 21, 2011 - 7:57 pm

Beautiful pictures. You two are an inspiration, in your love for each other and for your love and trust in God.

Shirley Greer - October 22, 2011 - 8:02 pm

Rachel and Craig, These are beautiful pictures of both of you and your love for each other and for God shines through each picture. God bless you both!

Shirley Greer - October 22, 2011 - 8:04 pm

Rachel and Craig, These are beautiful pictures of both of you. Your love for each other and for God shine through each picture.

Dawn Henderson - October 22, 2011 - 8:19 pm

So amazing. You too are so cute together. Take care you two!! God bless you both.

Tammie Merina - October 22, 2011 - 8:29 pm

Awesome pics of you two. Looks like you had so much fun and so much in love.

Barb - October 22, 2011 - 8:44 pm

Those picures are awsome! The love you both hold for each other comes out in those pictures!!

Madeline Coleman - October 22, 2011 - 8:56 pm

What a joy to see you both so loving and beautiful. Rachel you look so much like your great grandmother Patsy. She was also a beautiful women with a strong spirit just like you. God bless you and Craig.

Bethany Setness - October 22, 2011 - 9:13 pm

Such beautiful pictures of both of you!! Love them!

Valerie L. - October 22, 2011 - 10:02 pm

These pictures are beautiful. You two are simply amazing!

Deb Hervol - October 23, 2011 - 3:45 am

These are absolutely stunning and beautiful. I love how the pictures capture the love you two have for each other!!! What a journey.

Jan Ness - October 23, 2011 - 10:34 am

Awesome Pictures! You two have been a great inspuration to all who know you.

Jacque Lewis - October 23, 2011 - 12:19 pm

What a beautiful couple! And the photos are outstanding. Loved the outdoor setting/colors.

Eilene Tolle - October 23, 2011 - 2:58 pm

Wonderful pictures, All the Love Peace & Joy you share is just there for everyone to see.

Rita McCue - October 23, 2011 - 3:54 pm

What a beautiful couple:)

Cheryl Nelson - October 23, 2011 - 4:54 pm

Great Pics…

Brenda Nielsen - October 23, 2011 - 5:04 pm

It’s wonderful to see you both looking so happy.

Sarah - October 23, 2011 - 8:54 pm

Rachael and Craig. These photos are beautiful! Rachael you look so wonderful! God Bless!

Marcia - October 23, 2011 - 9:05 pm

What beautiful pictures! What a great opportunity for you to spend the afternoon focusing on your love of each other.

travis johnson - October 24, 2011 - 2:33 am

Nice pics guys, I’m so glad you two got the oppurtunity to have this photo session, its such a good way to capture your love in a visiual way!

Melanie Milam - October 24, 2011 - 6:39 am

Beautiful pictures. You two look so happy!

Sandy Hill - October 24, 2011 - 9:10 am

Anybody who has followed Rachel’s journey with brain cancer know that this is an exceptional young couple who really know the meaning of faith & true love. They are very, very deserving of everything good & wonderful that comes their way.

Lori - October 24, 2011 - 9:48 am

What beautiful pictures! My favorite is the both of you on the park bench.

Brittany Krause - October 24, 2011 - 10:36 am

You two are so perfect for each other. Rachael and Craig you two are amazing people. So glad you are together!
<3 Brittany

Jodi Webb Libasci - October 24, 2011 - 10:43 am

So happy to see such beautiful photos of this beautiful couple!

codi - October 24, 2011 - 11:07 am

OMG these are such great pics!! You guys look so in LOVE!!

Tim - October 24, 2011 - 11:21 am

Love your pics.

melissa brumwell - October 24, 2011 - 11:31 am

love the pictures!! you two are so adorable together!!

Hana Olson - October 24, 2011 - 11:33 am

You guys are so cute! I love all of these pictures!!

tammy butts - October 24, 2011 - 11:41 am

wow you two look great,,and those pics of you are beautiful it shows how perfect you guys are together we love you,, and uncle marv says you two are gods gifts to each other,,

Ashley Vanek - October 24, 2011 - 11:55 am

These photos really capture Rachael’s inner and outer beauty as well as the love they share with each other! I don’t know Craig, but he really is a lucky guy!

David miller - October 24, 2011 - 11:56 am

Very beautiful photos! Wow!

Mandy Hagen - October 24, 2011 - 12:18 pm

Beautiful photos and a beautiful couple! True Love!

Mandy Bertoglio - October 24, 2011 - 12:25 pm

LOVE the pics! You guys are an amazing couple and you’ve been through so much. Your love for each other really shows in your pics:)

Karen Francis - October 24, 2011 - 12:47 pm

Beautiful pictures of a very beautiful couple!!!

Teresa Miller - October 24, 2011 - 12:57 pm

Beautiful pictures! You both look so great & so happy! Our thoughts & prayers are always with you!

Linda - October 24, 2011 - 12:57 pm

Beautiful pictures of an amazing couple…Love U both

Marcia Jennings - October 24, 2011 - 1:16 pm

The love between these two wonderful people was captured like I have never seen. Their love has grown during the last years when they could have been torn apart. The picture of them with Rachels eyes closed made me cry instantly. What a powerful picture. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Marcia J

Pam Wambach - October 24, 2011 - 2:02 pm

When you look at these pictures of Craig & Rachael you can see the true love that they have for each other.. You can see the strength they have for each other.. Awesome love shoot !!!!

alexis yokom - October 24, 2011 - 2:28 pm

Rachaek and Craig,
just love the pictures! I would love to have some just like them. You both look great. It’s been a couple years since I saw you. This is a very good photographer.
God bless
Alexis
Valley Christian Church- Moorehead, Mn

Kimberly Lybeck - October 24, 2011 - 5:00 pm

What a beautiful couple…love the pictures

Mike - October 24, 2011 - 5:35 pm

Great pictures!

Kim - October 24, 2011 - 8:06 pm

Following what these two have been through, these photos are so touching and beautiful. I love the one of Rachael snuggled against Craig. And of her writing the love note. And I agree, as lovely as the picture is of them against the wall, they are too far apart. The photos are amazing!!

Mackenzy - October 24, 2011 - 8:09 pm

very pretty pictures.

RAYMOND GRIGG - October 24, 2011 - 9:00 pm

GREAT SHOTS!!

Mom Kathy - October 25, 2011 - 6:57 am

Good morning from San Fran
Love you both!

Brigit - October 27, 2011 - 10:42 am

Fantastic pictures!

Scott Robertson - November 4, 2011 - 6:14 pm

Awesome pics! Beautiful couple!

Janae and Eric’s Maple Valley Wedding – Lake Wilderness Lodge

October 4, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized, Weddings 8 comments

Eric and Janae met on a camping trip in Eastern Washington. They knew immediately that they had that “something special” between them. Their relationship grew into a strong devoted love for each other and as it did Janae became a loving mother figure to Eric’s little girl. This year, Janae and Eric welcomed their own little baby boy into their family.

Eric and Janae’s wedding day at Lake Wilderness Lodge was filled with so many delightfully fun and crazy moments. Lake Wilderness Lodge is the perfect place to say “I Do”! Nestled on the shores of Lake Wilderness surrounded by a 108 acre park with Mt. Rainier as a backdrop. The day at this wonderful venue started out with rain. Forty five minutes before the ceremony the skies opened revealing a patch of blue sky. At that moment, it was declared that it was time for a switch! Hours before the scheduled ceremony everything had been set up to have an indoor wedding. While the beautiful bride and her groom waited anxiously for their “I Dos”, the entire bridal party moved all 170 chairs outside. Thrown into immediate action along with the florist, two coordinators, the DJ and two super helpful photographers. It was a race against the clock to say the least. But this very talented and committed crew made it just in the nick of time.

The reception moved indoors to the Lodge with three floors of window-lined rooms each with spectacular lake views. The wedding cake was seen slip sliding sideways. Everyone guessed that it was due to the warmth of the room. Two members of the bridal party moved the cake down the hall and into the extra large refrigerator. Later, that night, when it became time to cut the cake, the wedding coordinator and I moved the cake back out of the cooler and onto the cake table.

During, the reception, an ambulance was called because it was suspected that grandpa was having a heart attack. Thank goodness, he was actually fine. Too much excitement for sure – fortunately he didn’t miss a moment of the festivities staying at the party and not having to go to the hospital.

The bride and groom celebrated surrounded by an amazing group of loving family and friends. Dazzling wedding sparklers added romance to the night sky and marked the newlyweds exit. Check out the photos, the sparklers had a giant colored flame on the end of the stick which created tons of smoke! It was one fun exit to a super fun party! Janae and Eric left the reception for a 20 day honeymoon down under in Australia.

Thank you Janae and Eric for letting us share your very special wedding day. It was wonderful being a part of your celebration of love. We wish you and your “little family” a lifetime of love and laughter!

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