Engagements
That beautiful time between "Yes" and "I do. " Our favorite engagement sessions.
On the day Kyle had planned to propose to his gorgeous girlfriend Kelsey, it was freezing, pouring rain, and the sky was full of dark clouds. But Kyle could not wait another day to propose. Overlooking a beautiful lake in Wisconsin where they had been visiting with Kelseyโs family, Kyle pulled Kelsey aside from their
There is something particularly magical about medium format film, my friends. For Nikhil and Tracyโs already gorgeous engagement session at Crystal Cove State Park (see their first post here!), the film captures those ocean blues in its own dreamy-creamy fashion. And I AM OBSESSED. Film means slowing downโฆ it means being even more intentional about
It all began with a little bit of mystery. When they met in medical school, Tracy couldnโt quite figure out if Nikhil was just being a *super* nice guy, or if he had a thing for her. Heโd make her feel extra special and taken care of – always bringing her coffee and making her
The giddy feeling in our hearts from Bob and Taylorโs engagement session is still going oh-so-strong! Jeff and I photographed these lovebirds at Hotel Del Coronado, where the property was glowing with that beautiful winter golden light that we love soooo very much. (And holy moly… that SUNSET!) It. Was. Magical! But what truly lit
Oh my oh my, this anniversary session is SO. GOOD! We love photographing our past couples, and when itโs on a nearly-empty Brooklyn Bridge? Jeff and I just about died of happiness! We photographed Brendan and Emilyโs wedding six years ago, and it was SO MUCH FUN seeing them again at their sisterโs wedding in
Thereโs something about the way Lucas and Anna love each other thatโs simply different than anything theyโve ever experienced. Itโs much deeper than a friendship, though theirs is unbreakable. It goes beyond the love language of affection they both speak (and oh-how-obvious it was – these two were so adorably affectionate throughout their entire engagement
With all the far-away places that life takes Dan and Jen, HOME is the most sacred place. Tons of time and elbow-grease have gone into making their home the perfect havenโฆ and they could spend hours content at home with a charcuterie board, two glasses of wine, and records of Tom Petty or The Grateful
As the sun made its way to the horizon and covered Chris and Sarah in warm, golden lightโฆ it also covered them in an overwhelming assurance of grace. That peaceful, oh-so-beautiful moment served as a reminder of all theyโd walked through in the last year: more trusting, more challenges, more determination to grow a deep,
Every minute of their oh-so-long flight, Greg and Courtney were giddy with all the adventure that awaited them in Paris: crรชpes and wine and patisseries and touring all the iconic landmarks in the city of love. But Greg had one specific moment rolling over and over in his mind: the moment he planned to ask
Omair and Christy are already sweet and gentle people to begin with, but together is where they are truly their best selves. Together is where theyโre most connected. When they’re in each other’s arms, it’s oh-so-obvious just how much these two settle in, breathe deeper, and soak in the moment. Christy and Omair fell in
After their very first date, JR and Allison walked away with a spark in their souls theyโd spent their whole lives waiting for. It went beyond their easy conversation and effortless attractionโฆ it was something so much greater. It was as if theyโd always known each other, like theyโd been saving a special place in
When they first met, CJ was instantly attracted to Elizabethโs irresistible sassiness, authenticity, and confidence. Well…AND the fact that she’s drop-dead-gorgeous. She took one look at him and was genuinely impressed. CJ was a true gentleman, he made her feel comfortable in her own skin, and their chemistry?? Off. The. Charts. We hung out with
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ABOUT THE YOUNGRENS
Weโre Jeff and Erin Youngren, a hubby and wifey team that photographs amazing couples and their incredible weddings. Hopeless romantics, BFF's, and mama + daddy to James, weโre obsessed with traveling, podcasts, Oreos (Erin) and whiskey (Jeff).
