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Sometimes it just works out to where we don't get to actually meet/see our lovely couples together until the day of their engagement session.  But even more rarely do we talk to and even met the mothers of couple!  Well, believe it or not, that was the case with Erin+Calvin =)

Did we worry?! NOT AT ALL!!  They were awesome so we knew Erin+Calvin wouldn't be any different =)  For our shoot, they definitely brought a sense of sophistication with they're awesome sense of style (...Calvin, if you're reading this, i'm still waiting for my email about those shirts!! haha) but it wasn't long for their fun personalities to come out and loosen up for our cameras =)

Erin+Calvin...you guys were great and looked fabulous!  We hope you enjoy your engagement pictures and we can't wait to see the fireworks go off on your big day!

See you July 4th! =)

Typically, we don't do beach shoots because of a few reasons so knowing Mylene+Jesse wanted to do their engagement session at the beach or at least end up at a beach, we were a little nervous nonetheless =)  But, all nerves went away once this gorgeous couple showed up, decked out and ready to rock.  One look at them and we felt like we were shooting for a JCREW catalog! =)  They looked AMAZING!

After some intense research, we found the perfect beach in Laguna Beach and it couldn't have worked out any better....timing, lighting, location, scenery...all of it was perfect!  We started at the parking garage and eventually as the sun was setting, we made our way down to the sand.

Here are some of our favorites from their shoot...

One of the things that's always important in our world of photography is to constantly be shooting.  Like any craft, instrument or sport, the more you practice or do what you love, the better you get.  So as we strolled into the new year without hardly noticing (thanks to Haydn) one of the first things we wanted to do was put together a shoot to start getting our creative juices going again.  Come early Feb, thanks to our assistant Christian, we were able to schedule a weekend, find a couple more than willing to be our models, pin down a location and make some cool new friends all at the same time! =) Meet Stephanie and Saxon ...definitely one of the coolest couples we've been blessed to have crossed paths with!  We have to admit though, after working with these two, we're totally bummed we won't be shooting their wedding but regardless, we know they're going to look great in their photos =) To Stephanie and Saxon, thanks again for being our models...we had a blast with you guys!  So when's sushi?!! =) Here are two of our favorites from the day followed by a link to their Engagement Story.  Enjoy!! =) There's more pics from their shoot at the link below... ****************CLICK HERE FOR THEIR ENTIRE ENGAGEMENT STORY************** ----------------------- On a side note, we're still booking weddings for 2009/2010.  If you have any questions shoot us an email at Weddings@johnlauren.com

Lauren and I love shooting Engagement Sessions with our Wedding clients because for one, we get to totally break the ice with the couple and two, they get to break the ice with our cameras! =)  It's never easy being yourself with 4-5 gimongous cameras in your face so to us, it's always better they see it before the wedding than during =)  So when it was Dina+Chris' turn, not only did they eventually get used to the cameras, but we got to see and capture a side of them that reminds us why we do what we do. That picture is one of my favorite shots of the entire shoot.  It was taken towards the later part of the shoot and for me, it was literally the climax of one of our most fun and rewarding sessions yet.  As I was saying, Dina+Chris are one of the most gentle couples we know and that shot to me, absolutely shows it.  What makes this one of my favorite shots is that you don't have to see Dina's eyes in that picture to tell how safe, secure and in love she is with Chris. You don't need to see what's happening around them because she's safe and at specific moment, engulfed in Chris' arms...nothing else matters.  For Chris, his non expression, is expression enough.  I can't tell you how excited I was to have caught that moment! =) These last two shots top off, as we said, one of our most fun and rewarding sessions yet! A fun ring shot that we go heading back to the car... To Dina+Chris...it was a privilege being able to capture the emotion and love you guys share for each other.  You guys were awesome and we hope that you enjoy your slideshow as much as enjoyed capturing it on camera. *****CLICK HERE FOR DINA+CHRIS' SLIDESHOW***** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget! Our "Great Names Derived From Great Inspiration" contest is under way and you have till Dec 1st submit your entries to Contest@johnlauren.com.  The winner will receive a $100 restaurant GC! To see more of our Weddings click here!

OK, so John's totally going to hate me for this one but I HAVE to share!!  It's Monday and we all need a little laugh to start our week! Sorry honey!! =) hahaha

 So, we had an engagement shoot in the lovely Old Town Pasadena and we had such a great time! we had our new assistant with us, teaching her new things with the camera and getting a feel for posing and how John composes the couple for the shoot.

 John is very admitate about me being the "Front Man" for the business, but I get so nervous, I kind of just stand back and let John do all the talking while I get in the zone the way I am used too, by getting a feel for the couple, and when I feel like I am getting a connection through the lens, then I am more vocal. Sometimes, I kind of walk around and scope out the area while John is with the clients.

Well, when you see the slide show of their awesome engagement session, you will see the cool spot I found! Literally, it was perfect!!! It was snooping at its best. No other word can describe the location. Just wait :) But as I turned back to John and the awesome couple to tell them of the cool spot, I can't help but think, what the heck is he doing!!! I was laughing so hard from a distance...

You may not know this, but when John is in the zone, he is so in the zone!

Seriously, does he have to get that close? Isn't that why we have a 70-200? OH, but he gets even closer!

I finally have to walk up to them and get one up close, cause really, those shots didn't really show any justice of the yoga pose that was happening!!!

I was laughing so hard, I almost pee-ed my pants, and being pregnant, it was so possible too!!! This was rip your pants material!!!

I really can't wait for all of you to see the finished product! It was our very first early morning shoot, and is probably my favorite time of the day to shoot. It wasn't hot, not crowded, no sun beating down on us. I really enjoyed it!  I love you babe! hehe =)