Some people don’t like to have their picture taken. I’ve been living with Gaby for 10 years (or is it 11??) and when I point my camera in his direction, I have about a 50% chance of getting The Hand. So I get it. I really do. In fact, one of the reasons that I love being BEHIND the camera is that I happen to hate being in front of it! So when I met Lauren and Al to discuss photography for their wedding next summer and Lauren told me that Al didn’t like to have his picture taken, I could totally relate. Fortunately for me, Lauren is pretty persuasive and was able to convince Al to do an engagement shoot with me to “practice” for their wedding. She even managed to talk him into cutting his hair. OK, well, if we’re being totally honest, she bribed him with a new guitar
Gotta give the girl props for her ingenuity!!
Since both Lauren and Al like to explore the outdoors, we decided to do our session at Cooper’s Marsh Conservation Area on Lake St. Francis, which is a beautiful natural marsh with long winding boardwalks and paths through the woods. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and we had to reschedule due to rain at least twice. I’m sure Al was devastated each time!! Finally, last Saturday, Mother Nature gave us a break and we had a warm, sunny day for our shoot.
We met up in the parking lot at 11 and I promised to keep the session to under two hours. As we walked towards the boardwalk for the first set of shots, Lauren and I chatted about the wedding plans while Al trailed along behind us strumming his new guitar. Every now and then, I would sureptitiously glance back, nervous that he would disappear into the wilderness, but I have to say that once he had committed to the shoot, he was really a GREAT sport about everything.
Here are a few of my favorite shots from our session:
After seeing these shots, I’m sure you’ll agree: Al has no reason to be camera shy, especially not when he’s got a beauty like Lauren in his arms! As for me, I’m looking forward to hearing what Lauren has up her sleeve to convince Al to wear a suit for the wedding next summer
Beautiful pictures, you would never know that Al didn’t like his picture being taken. I love the setting!
Great Pics Guys!! Lauren you look beautiful like always and Al you have always been handsome!! Love you both!! Can’t wait for the wedding!!!! xo
Love the guitar one! Neat perspective. Super inspirational for me
Beautiful couple & beautiful setting. My fave is the his & her toes!
Great series Vic!
Wonderful pictures, very relaxed and beautifully composed and processed, oh and I’m so jealous of that guitar! Beautiful work.
super cute session and that guitar is wicked!
Chris
Love those first two with the guitar in the foreground – nice session!
lovely work .. very crisp images
Beautiful and romantic..:) It has to be love…they took the time away from texting to look into each other’s eyes..and it’s clear the love they have for one another.
nice pics, but it’s gauranteed with such nice subjects!
Lookin good!
Beautiful photos !!!
Just looked at more of the pictures and they just get better and better ….I ‘m sure having two beautiful people to shoot make it easier …just saying ….
awesome pics, i love the overview of them on the ground
Gorgeous pictures, absolutely gorgeous!
Fantastic Pictures! I love them all
Very beautiful photo’s, I love the lighting, and settings, not to mention the beautiful couple in the photo’s.
Julie
Lauren is a natural and she makes her man look relaxed. Lovely photo’s. I’m sure Mum & Dad are very proud:)
Congrats! Great original, fun pictures, Lauren you look so much like your beautiful mom, brings back memories from our high school days. Wishing you all happiness, love and laughter for a lifetime of wonderful memories. – Robin Warner
ADORABLE
Lauren! Those are beautiful pictures. Congrats to you and Al!
Gorgeous pictures…you both look amazing…love the black and white pic! Congrats!!
Awesome photos!
I wish we had some engagement photos done.
Seems to be the thing to do today.
Aloha!
RAD!
Wow!!! Awesome photos!!! You guys look great!
aw great pics you guys are adorable.. congrats
Very nice pictures……
The pictures are amazing, Lauren! You look so happy
Congratulations and good luck with everything! xoxox
Ahhh look at my niece Lauren, all grown up and getting married to her special man Al! I can remember Lauren’s first birthday, I am looking forward to seeing Al smush some cake in Lauren’s face on her wedding day just like she did on her 1st birthday! Thanks creative perspectives for the fine photos of our newlyweds to be Al & Lauren!
Beautiful Pics Lauren!!! Especially the one of you two lying on the grass ! Excited for next summer!!:)
Beautiful original pictures so natural, they are all great…
Beautiful Pics! Love the location!
Amazing pictures, looks like you had a lot of fun!
Truly love all the pictures! You will defintely have gorgeous wedding pictures to look back on when you are old and wrinkly (lol) Congrats guys, can’t wait for the big day!
These pictures are amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I would definately recommend the photography work to anyone
Love the pics!! They turned out awesome! The one of your feet is cute…good thing you shaved your legs hahaha! Can’t wait to see the rest of them
Great pics! Shows your love for each other
Hey! they’re gorgeous!!!!! my favoratie one is the one where you guys are lying down in the grass looking up
theyre all nice though 
-Katelyn xoxoxoxo
Beautiful pictures
Absolutely amazing photos, they capture the love Al and Lauren have towards each other–simply beautiful!!!!
Wow ….what a Great job they brought tears to my eyes …I’ll need kleenex when it comes time for the Wedding Pictures for sure. I love the one where Lauren and Al are lying on the ground it would have been awesome if your other arm was up with your tatoo….Just Love No Regrets ….:)
WOW, nice and very natural- not posed and fake!
What a beautiful way you have of capturing this lovely couple.
Evana
Gorgeous pictures Lauren…congratulations.
Your mom’s friend,
Jennifer
Love the pics…can’t wait to see more!!
What amazing pictures. I love the one of the two of you lying on the grass…Congrats…
The pictures are absolutely beautiful
You look so happy and totally in love
Love it
Beautiful. Love the feet one my favorite